This was the 16th week of the 2024 legislative session. This was a short week. At this point in the session, bills have either been sent to the governor to be signed or are being discussed in conference.
A conference on a bill occurs when further discussion is needed to reach the best solution. A conference consists of three representatives and three senators who work together to finalize a bill. More than 250 bills are currently in conference, including those that deal with the state budget. Once a bill is out of conference, it must go to both the House and the Senate for a vote before being sent to the governor.
Along with holding conferences all week, the House met to discuss local and private bills, to invite conferences on some remaining bills, and to honor special guests.
On Friday, the House honored Mr. William Jarrell, a 100-year-old World War II Navy veteran and a resident of Escatawpa. He was presented with House Resolution 48 commending him on his service and celebrating his 100th birthday.
The House also honored Jackson State Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tomekia Reed and player Angel Jackson for their many accomplishments this season. Coach Reed was presented with House Resolution 113 for being named SWAC Coach of the Year, while Jackson was presented with House Resolution 111 for being named SWAC Women’s Defensive Player of the Year and being drafted to the WNBA.
If you’d like to reach out regarding specific issues, please feel free to reach me by email at badavion@gmail.com or you can contact your state legislator. You can find all bills named throughout this series at https://www.legislature.ms.gov/
