AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 79-35-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO REMOVE A FRAUDULENT RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED AGENT WHEN THE CURRENT OCCUPANT OF THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS REQUESTS REMOVAL AND ATTESTS THAT THE PERSON LISTING THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 79-4-1.25 AND 79-29-211, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS ALLOWED FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RETURN A DOCUMENT REFUSED FOR FILING TO A CORPORATION OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 11-63-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE APPLICATION OF SHARIA LAW IN DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-63-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF SHARIA LAW IN COURT ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-7-301 AND 93-9-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DEVELOP A VOTER EDUCATION COURSE FOR OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE OFFENDERS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF VOTE FRAUD OR A DISENFRANCHING CRIME TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE THE COURSE AS A CONDITION OF RELEASE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS OTHERWISE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR AND HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF VOTE FRAUD, OF ANY CRIME LISTED IN SECTION 241, MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTION OF 1890, OR OF ANY CRIME INTERPRETED AS DISENFRANCHISING IN LATER ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS, SHALL HAVE HIS OR HER RIGHT TO VOTE AUTOMATICALLY RESTORED ONCE HE OR SHE HAS SATISFIED ALL OF THE SENTENCING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONVICTION AND BEEN RELEASED FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 AND 23-15-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-39-3 AND 99-19-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE EACH MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE TO HIRE A PART-TIME LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI TRANSACTIONAL GOLD AND SILVER ACT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO RECOGNIZE GOLD AND SILVER AS LEGAL TENDER FOR PRIVATE TRANSACTIONS AND, WHEN ACCEPTED, FOR PAYING STATE AND LOCAL TAXES OR FEES; TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SECURE BULLION DEPOSITORY AND A SPECIE-BACKED ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM; TO EXEMPT GOLD AND SILVER TRANSACTIONS FROM STATE SALES, USE, AND INCOME TAXES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT A PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO DETERMINE THE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW REGARDING WELFARE ELIGIBILITY AND FRAUD PREVENTION; TO REQUIRE THE PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DETAILING THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT A PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO DETERMINE THE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS; TO REQUIRE THE PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DETAILING THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA WHEN LESS THAN 3.5 OUNCES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT PROJECT ALLOCATION PROGRAM, WHICH SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC-PURPOSE PROJECTS IN LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE; TO AUTHORIZE EACH MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE TO DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS WITHIN HIS OR HER DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FOR LEGAL AND FISCAL COMPLIANCE; TO SPECIFY THE TYPES OF PROJECTS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE USES FOR THE FUNDS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL REVIEW ALL PROJECT DESIGNATIONS SOLELY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL, STATUTORY, AND FISCAL REQUIREMENTS, AND UPON APPROVAL, SHALL DISBURSE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTING, AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION LAWS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE SHALL EXERCISE CONTROL OVER FUNDS AFTER PROJECT DESIGNATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-5-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE BONDS TO BE ASSESSED BY THE COURT FOR RENEWAL 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE DATE OF EXPIRATION FOR SUCH BONDS; TO RETURN INTO CUSTODY OF THE COMMITTING COURT ANY PERSON WHO FAILS TO RENEW A BOND WHEN SUCH RENEWAL IS NECESSARY AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 99-5-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE SHERIFF TO RETURN TO THE CUSTODY OF THE COURT CERTAIN DEFENDANTS WHO FAIL TO RENEW HIS OR HER BAIL BOND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE RESTAURANT OWNERS TO OBTAIN AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE DEVICES FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OR FROM A PHARMACY UNDER A STANDING ORDER ISSUED BY A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER; TO REQUIRE RESTAURANTS THAT OBTAIN AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE DEVICES TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE AT THE RESTAURANT TO RECEIVE TRAINING FROM A PRACTITIONER IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE; TO AUTHORIZE RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE, ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND WITH REASONABLE CARE TO A PERSON IN THE RESTAURANT WHOM THEY BELIEVE TO BE HAVING AN ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION, TO ADMINISTER TO SUCH PERSON AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE THAT WAS OBTAINED AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO OBTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE DEVICES TO THE OWNER OF A RESTAURANT UPON A REQUEST MADE IN WRITING; TO REQUIRE THE RESTAURANT OWNER TO PAY THE FULL COST OF THE AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE DEVICES OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT; TO AUTHORIZE PRACTITIONERS TO ISSUE A STANDING ORDER TO ONE OR MORE INDIVIDUAL PHARMACIES THAT AUTHORIZES THE PHARMACY TO DISPENSE AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE DEVICES TO RESTAURANT OWNERS WITHOUT THEM NEEDING TO HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL PRESCRIPTION; TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE DEVICES TO RESTAURANT OWNERS UNDER A STANDING ORDER ISSUED BY A PRACTITIONER; TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO TRAINED RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES WHO ADMINISTER OR ASSIST IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE TO A PERSON IN THE RESTAURANT WHOM THEY BELIEVE TO BE HAVING AN ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION; TO ALSO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO THE RESTAURANT, ANY PRACTITIONER WHO ISSUED THE STANDING ORDER FOR THE DEVICE, ANY PHARMACIST WHO DISPENSED THE DEVICE, ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHO DISTRIBUTED THE DEVICE, AND ANY PERSON WHO PROVIDED THE TRAINING IN THE USE OF THE DEVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-73, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO STOPS OR OTHERWISE DETAINS A PERSON FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME TO ARTICULATE THE REASON OR REASONS FOR SUCH STOP OR DETENTION TO THE PERSON DURING THE TIME OF THE STOP OR DETENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO TRACK FOOD DESERTS WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE BY DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF FOOD DESERTS IN THE STATE AND HEALTH ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD DESERTS; TO DEFINE THE TERM "FOOD DESERT"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR LESS THAN 3.5 OUNCES OF MARIJUANA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 71-5-127, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTIONS ON THE SHARING OF DATA COLLECTED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY WITH A STATE, FEDERAL OR PRIVATE ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 71-5-133, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCESS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TO DETERMINE IF GOOD CAUSE EXISTS FOR AN EMPLOYER FAILING TO RESPOND TO A SUBPOENA FOR WAGE RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 71-5-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ASSESS PENALTIES FOR EMPLOYERS WILLFULLY AND CONTINUALLY REFUSING TO PRODUCE WAGE RECORDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO SEEK THE SHERIFF'S ASSISTANCE WHEN THE COURT HAS ISSUED AN ORDER OF CONTEMPT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 71-5-352, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND TRAINING TAXES BY EMPLOYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 71-5-355, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL PROCESS FOR AN EMPLOYER TO REQUEST A REVIEW OF TAX RATES FOR GOOD CAUSE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TAX RATES WHEN THE EMPLOYER IS NOT AT FAULT; TO AMEND SECTION 71-5-365, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL PROCESS FOR AN EMPLOYER TO REQUEST A WAIVER OF CERTAIN TAX CONTRIBUTIONS AFTER A REVIEW AND FINDING OF GOOD CAUSE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHEN THE EMPLOYER IS NOT AT FAULT FOR FAILING TO FILE WAGE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 71-5-543, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE REPAYMENT OF BENEFITS FOR GOOD CAUSE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.