Last week was the fifth week of the 2020 legislative session. Floor action has been light because the deadline to file general bills is still over a week away.
Bills must be filed and then passed out of committee before they are considered by the entire House. The deadline for the introduction of general bills and constitutional amendments was Monday, Feb. 17.
One bill that reached the House floor last week was House Bill 95. The bill would provide that the commissioner of insurance shall resolve certain disputes between provider and the insured regarding billing. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 111-4. The following day, the bill was held on a motion to reconsider.
Last week, the House voted unanimously to seat Hester Jackson McCray (D-DeSoto). McCray won the District 40 election by 14 votes in November. After her opponent contested the election results, a House Special Committee voted unanimously last week to recommend that Rep. McCray keep her seat.
Visitors at the Capitol last week included Alcorn State University, the Mississippi Speech-Language Hearing Association, the Mississippi School of Math and Science, the Mississippi Economic Development Council, members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., the Mississippi Library Association and the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association.
I would like to thank the people of District 35 for allowing me the opportunity to serve. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me any time. You can contact me at the Capitol at P.O. Box 1018, Jackson, MS 39215 or call 601-359-3339. You may also email me at jhood@house.ms.gov or visit my website at www.joeyhoodmississippi.com.
