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MS HB219
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
William Arnold
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AI Summary
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Creates the Mississippi Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Fund in the State Treasury, funded by state assessments and other public or private sources.
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Funds distributed by the State Board of Health to designated trauma care regions for directly assisting traumatic brain injury victims, with unused funds not lapsing to the General Fund.
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Imposes a $750.00 state assessment on persons convicted of school bus overtaking violations under Section 63-3-615 or Section 97-3-7(2)(a)(iii), in addition to all other penalties and assessments.
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Assessment applies to both first-time and repeat offenders and cannot be suspended or reduced by the court.
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Takes effect July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Fund; create and fund through school bus overtaking violations assessment.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019