Mississippi 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 1624 — Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program; create state associate and standardize operations of local programs.

Last action — Approved by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Tate Reeves (Republican) on May 13, 2024.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 1624 establish minimum requirements for local Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers and create a state association to oversee these programs. Notably, the provision for creating a Mississippi CASA Network Fund was removed, along with an increase in state assessments for drug violations to support the foster care fund. This matters because it shifts funding and administrative responsibilities, focusing more on the structure and oversight of CASA volunteers rather than financially supporting a specific fund. Overall, these adjustments aim to strengthen the CASA program's effectiveness in supporting children in foster care.

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Judiciary A Kinkade COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Judiciary A Kinkade HOUSE BILL NO.
1624 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH STATE STANDARDS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS;
1624 (As Sent to Governor) AN ACT TO ESTABLISH STATE STANDARDS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAMS;
TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI CASA NETWORK FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY AND TO DIRECT THE DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN MONIES INTO THE FUND;
TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-73, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE STATE ASSESSMENT IMPOSED FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MISSISSIPPI FOSTER CARE FUND;
TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-121 AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT;
TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-121 AND 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT;
TO AMEND SECTION 37-26-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS SHALL ADMINISTER THE MISSISSIPPI FOSTER CARE FUND AND PRESCRIBE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MONIES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT;
TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-26-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI FOSTER CARE FUND AND PRESCRIBES THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MONIES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT;
SECTION 1.
As used in this act, the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 1 (GT\KW) SECTION 1.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 1 (GT\KW) (a) "Association" means the state Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association established under Section 8 of this act.
As used in this act, the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(a) "Association" means the state Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association established under Section 8 of this act.
(f) "Local board" means the local board of directors appointed or selected pursuant to Section 2 of this act to govern a local CASA program.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 2(GT\KW) (f) "Local board" means the local board of directors appointed or selected pursuant to Section 2 of this act to govern a local CASA program.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 2(GT\KW) (g) "Program director" means the director of each local CASA program selected under Section 2 of this act.
(g) "Program director" means the director of each local CASA program selected under Section 2 of this act.
As far as H.
As far as practicable, members must be representative of the racial and ethnic composition of the area served by the CASA program.
The following are the powers and duties of the board:
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 3(GT\KW) practicable, members must be representative of the racial and ethnic composition of the area served by the CASA program.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 3(GT\KW) (a) Determine major personnel, organization, fiscal, and program policies including, but not limited to, the following:
The following are the powers and duties of the board:
(a) Determine major personnel, organization, fiscal, and program policies including, but not limited to, the following:
(h) Submit an annual report to the association in the uniform manner required, which must include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
(i) Number of CASA volunteers in the program;
(ii) Number of program staff;
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 4(GT\KW) (h) Submit an annual report to the association in the uniform manner required, which must include, but need not be limited to, the following information:
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 4(GT\KW) (iii) Number of children served;
(i) Number of CASA volunteers in the program;
(ii) Number of program staff;
(iii) Number of children served;
H.
(a) Administration of the CASA program, as directed by the local and state boards;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 5(GT\KW) (a) Administration of the CASA program, as directed by the local and state boards;
and (d) Ensuring that the security measures established by the local and state boards for safeguarding the information relating to children, their families and the CASA volunteers are maintained.
and H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 5(GT\KW) (d) Ensuring that the security measures established by the local and state boards for safeguarding the information relating to children, their families and the CASA volunteers are maintained.
(7) All written court-appointed special advocate reports submitted pursuant to Section 7 of this act must become part of the records of the child on file with the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.
(7) All written court-appointed special advocate reports submitted pursuant to Section 7 of this act must become part of the court records of the child.
(8) Each CASA volunteer, program director and other program staff must take an oath, administered by a judge of the court, to H.
(8) Each CASA volunteer, program director and other program staff must take an oath, administered by a judge of the court, to keep confidential all information related to the appointed case except in conferring with or reports to the court, parties to the case, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, others designated by the court, and as provided by law.
(9) CASA volunteers must be appointed by the presiding judge to represent the best interest of the child, subject to judicial H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 6(GT\KW) keep confidential all information related to the appointed case except in conferring with or reports to the court, parties to the case, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, others designated by the court, and as provided by law.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 6(GT\KW) discretion, and only after confirmation from the program director that the CASA volunteer has been screened properly and trained.
(9) CASA volunteers must be appointed by the presiding judge to represent the best interest of the child, subject to judicial discretion, and only after confirmation from the program director that the CASA volunteer has been screened properly and trained.
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(1) The Mississippi CASA Network Fund is created as a separate trust fund in the State Treasury to be administered by the Administrative Office of Courts.
(2) The fund will receive amounts collected from proceeds from grants, contributions, appropriations or other monies made available for the purposes of the fund.
Monies in the fund must be used to support CASA programs in Mississippi.
(3) Monies remaining in the fund at the close of a fiscal year and interest earned on monies in the fund may not lapse into H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 7(GT\KW) the General Fund but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
(4) Fifty percent (50%) of the gross proceeds from the Mississippi Foster Care Fund created under Section 37-26-11 must be deposited into the Mississippi CASA Network Fund, and fifty percent (50%) must be granted to the Mississippi Association of Child Care Agencies for the purpose of expanding collaboration and training with Department of Child Protection Services staff and other purposes.
(5) Monies in the fund must be appropriated for the purposes set forth in this act and may not be appropriated or transferred by the Legislature for any other purposes.
SECTION 5.
(2) If found acceptable, the applicant shall obtain a minimum of thirty (30) hours of initial training and take an oath H.
(2) If found acceptable, the applicant shall obtain a minimum of thirty (30) hours of initial training and take an oath of confidentiality administered by a youth court judge or, if none, a chancellor in the chancery court district.
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 8(GT\KW) of confidentiality administered by a youth court judge or, if none, a chancellor in the chancery court district.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 7(GT\KW) (3) Initial and in-service training of volunteers must be provided by the program director or staff following standards adopted pursuant to Section 9 of this act.
(3) Initial and in-service training of volunteers must be provided by the program director or staff following standards adopted pursuant to Section 9 of this act.
SECTION 5.
SECTION 6.
(2) Upon appointment by the court to represent a child, the CASA volunteer will have access to all information and records pertaining to the child including, but not limited to, the records of the following entities:
(2) Upon appointment by the court to represent a child, the CASA volunteer will have access to information and records as previously set out in Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 43-21-121.
the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services;
SECTION 6.
childcare facilities licensed by the State Department of Health;
public and private schools;
physical and mental health care providers;
law enforcement agencies;
and other entities deemed appropriate by the court.
(3) With court approval, a CASA volunteer may have access to information and records pertaining to the parents or persons exercising custodial control or supervision of the child assigned H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 9(GT\KW) to the CASA volunteer, including information and records of the court, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, public and private child care facilities, public and private schools, and the medical and psychological records of the child assigned to the volunteer.
The volunteer must have access to the medical and psychological records of parents when the court determines that the information is essential to the welfare of the child and the court orders it.
SECTION 7.
(b) Submit no less than one (1) written report and recommendation to the judge every six (6) months for consideration in determining the best interest of the child at the dispositional hearing, dispositional review hearings, and other hearings as requested by the court for as long as the case is assigned to the CASA volunteer;
(b) Submit no less than one (1) written report and recommendation to the judge every six (6) months for consideration in determining the best interest of the child at the dispositional H.
(c) Monitor the case by visiting the child as often as necessary to observe whether the child's essential needs are being met and whether court orders actually are being carried out;
(d) Participate in any treatment planning conferences and reviews involving the child to assess whether reasonable H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 10(GT\KW) efforts are being made to provide services to the child and family and determine the appropriateness and progress of the child's permanent plan;
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 8(GT\KW) hearing, dispositional review hearings, and other hearings as requested by the court for as long as the case is assigned to the CASA volunteer;
(c) Monitor the case by visiting the child as often as necessary to observe whether the child's essential needs are being met and whether court orders actually are being carried out;
(d) Participate in any medical treatment planning conferences and educational reviews involving the child to assess whether reasonable efforts are being made to provide services to the child and family and determine the appropriateness and progress of the child's permanent plan;
(j) Return all case-related materials including, but not limited to, written notes, court reports and agency documents to the program director upon the request of the program director;
H.
and (k) Work with the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services representatives to advocate the best interest of the child.
SECTION 8.
(1) A state Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association is established.
All CASA volunteers, local board members, program directors and staff are eligible for membership H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 11(GT\KW) in the association.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 9(GT\KW) (j) Return all case-related materials including, but not limited to, written notes, court reports and agency documents to the program director upon the request of the program director.
SECTION 7.
(1) A state Court-Appointed Special Advocate Association is established.
All CASA volunteers, local board members, program directors and staff are eligible for membership in the association.
SECTION 9.
SECTION 8.
(i) Laws of the state and practices, policies and procedures within the state affecting the welfare of children and families;
and (ii) The effectiveness or ineffectiveness, including reasons, of local CASA volunteers advocating for permanent placement for the children in the state.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 12(GT\KW) SECTION 10.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 10(GT\KW) (i) Laws of the state affecting the welfare of children and families;
and (ii) The effectiveness or ineffectiveness, including reasons, of local CASA volunteers advocating for permanent placement for the children in the state.
SECTION 9.
(b) To coordinate the activities of the association;
H.
(c) To monitor the policies and practices of local CASA programs for compliance with state laws, National CASA Association Standards for Programs, and reporting requirements established by the state association;
to assist local CASA programs in efforts to H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 13(GT\KW) achieve compliance;
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 11(GT\KW) (b) To coordinate the activities of the association;
(c) To monitor the policies and practices of local CASA programs for compliance with state laws, National CASA Association Standards for Programs, and reporting requirements established by the state association;
to assist local CASA programs in efforts to achieve compliance;
SECTION 11.
SECTION 10.
SECTION 12.
Each CASA program shall forward annually to the association data collected pursuant to Sections 2 and 9 of this act, along with any recommendations regarding the policies and practices of the court, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, and child-care facilities and child-placement H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 14(GT\KW) agencies affecting the children being represented by the CASA volunteers.
SECTION 13.
Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
99-19-73.
(1) Traffic violations.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation in Title 63, Mississippi Code of 1972, except offenses relating to the Mississippi Implied Consent Law (Section 63-11-1 et seq.) and offenses relating to vehicular parking or registration:
FUND AMOUNT State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund..................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Spinal Cord and Head Injury Trust Fund (for all moving violations).........................[Deleted] Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund................[Deleted] Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging Fund.............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 15(GT\KW) Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Judicial Performance Fund................................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Children's Safe Center Fund..............................[Deleted] DuBard School for Language Disorders Fund................[Deleted] Children's Advocacy Centers Fund.........................[Deleted] Judicial System Operation Fund...........................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 90.50 (2) Implied Consent Law violations.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or any other penalty H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 16(GT\KW) for any violation of the Mississippi Implied Consent Law (Section 63-11-1 et seq.):
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund..................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund................[Deleted] Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program Fund........[Deleted] Federal-State Alcohol Program Fund.......................[Deleted] Mississippi Forensics Laboratory Implied Consent Law Fund............................[Deleted] Spinal Cord and Head Injury Trust Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 17(GT\KW) State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 243.50 (3) Game and Fish Law violations.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation of the game and fish statutes or regulations of this state:
FUND AMOUNT State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Hunter Education and Training Program Fund...............[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 18(GT\KW) Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants................[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 89.00 (4) [Deleted] (5) Speeding, reckless and careless driving violations.
In addition to any assessment imposed under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for driving a vehicle on a road or highway:
(a) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by at least ten (10) miles per hour but not more than twenty (20) miles per hour..............................................$10.00 H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 19(GT\KW) (b) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by at least twenty (20) miles per hour but not more than thirty (30) miles per hour..............................................$20.00 (c) At a speed that exceeds the posted speed limit by thirty (30) miles per hour or more..........................$30.00 (d) In violation of Section 63-3-1201, which is the offense of reckless driving.................................$10.00 (e) In violation of Section 63-3-1213, which is the offense of careless driving.................................$10.00 All assessments collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State General Fund.
(6) Other misdemeanors.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any misdemeanor violation not specified in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section, except offenses relating to vehicular parking or registration:
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund..........................[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 20(GT\KW) Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] State Crime Stoppers Fund................................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Judicial Performance Fund................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Information Exchange Network Fund........................[Deleted] Motorcycle Officer Training Fund.........................[Deleted] Civil Legal Assistance Fund..............................[Deleted] Justice Court Collections Fund...........................[Deleted] H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 21(GT\KW) Municipal Court Collections Fund.........................[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$121.75 (7) Other felonies.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any felony violation not specified in subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section:
FUND AMOUNT Crime Victims' Compensation Fund.........................[Deleted] State Court Education Fund...............................[Deleted] State Prosecutor Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Vulnerable Persons Training, Investigation and Prosecution Trust Fund..........................[Deleted] Child Support Prosecution Trust Fund.....................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund...................[Deleted] Capital Defense Counsel Fund.............................[Deleted] Indigent Appeals Fund....................................[Deleted] Capital Post-Conviction Counsel Fund.....................[Deleted] Victims of Domestic Violence Fund........................[Deleted] Criminal Justice Fund....................................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund...........................[Deleted] Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund......................[Deleted] H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 22(GT\KW) State Prosecutor Compensation Fund for the purpose of providing additional compensation for district attorneys and their legal assistants.......[Deleted] Crisis Intervention Mental Health Fund...................[Deleted] Intervention Court Fund..................................[Deleted] Statewide Victims' Information and Notification System Fund............................[Deleted] Public Defenders Education Fund..........................[Deleted] Domestic Violence Training Fund..........................[Deleted] Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit......................[Deleted] Forensics Laboratory DNA Identification System Fund......[Deleted] GENERAL FUND........................................$ 280.50 (8) Additional assessments on certain violations:
(a) Railroad crossing violations.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment in addition to all other state assessments due under this section from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation involving railroad crossings under Section 37-41-55, 63-3-1007, 63-3-1009, 63-3-1011, 63-3-1013 or 77-9-249:
Operation Lifesaver Fund...............................$25.00 (b) Drug violations.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment in addition to all other state assessments due under this section from each H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 23(GT\KW) person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation of Section 41-29-139:
Drug Evidence Disposition Fund.........................$25.00 Mississippi Foster Care Fund.....................$ * * * 8.00 (c) Motor vehicle liability insurance violations.
In addition to any monetary penalties and any other penalties imposed by law, there shall be imposed and collected the following state assessment in addition to all other state assessments due under this section from each person upon whom a court imposes a fine or other penalty for any violation of Section 63-15-4(4) or Section 63-16-13(1):
Uninsured Motorist Identification Fund:
First offense................................$200.00 Second offense...............................$300.00 Third or subsequent offense..................$400.00 (9) If a fine or other penalty imposed is suspended, in whole or in part, such suspension shall not affect the state assessment under this section.
No state assessment imposed under the provisions of this section may be suspended or reduced by the court.
(10) (a) After a determination by the court of the amount due, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the court to promptly collect all state assessments imposed under the provisions of this section.
The state assessments imposed under the provisions of this section may not be paid by personal check.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 24(GT\KW) (b) It shall be the duty of the chancery clerk of each county to deposit all state assessments collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county on a monthly basis with the State Treasurer pursuant to appropriate procedures established by the State Auditor.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 12(GT\KW) SECTION 11.
The chancery clerk shall make a monthly lump-sum deposit of the total state assessments collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county under this section, and shall report to the Department of Finance and Administration the total number of violations under each subsection for which state assessments were collected in the circuit, county and justice courts in the county during that month.
Each CASA program shall forward annually to the association data collected pursuant to Sections 2 and 8 of this act.
(c) It shall be the duty of the municipal clerk of each municipality to deposit all the state assessments collected in the municipal court in the municipality on a monthly basis with the State Treasurer pursuant to appropriate procedures established by the State Auditor.
SECTION 12.
The municipal clerk shall make a monthly lump-sum deposit of the total state assessments collected in the municipal court in the municipality under this section, and shall report to the Department of Finance and Administration the total number of violations under each subsection for which state assessments were collected in the municipal court in the municipality during that month.
Section 43-21-121, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows:
(11) It shall be the duty of the Department of Finance and Administration to deposit on a monthly basis all state assessments H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 25(GT\KW) into the State General Fund or proper special fund in the State Treasury.
The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue regulations providing for the proper allocation of these funds.
(12) The State Auditor shall establish by regulation procedures for refunds of state assessments, including refunds associated with assessments imposed before July 1, 1990, and refunds after appeals in which the defendant's conviction is reversed.
The Auditor shall provide in the regulations for certification of eligibility for refunds and may require the defendant seeking a refund to submit a verified copy of a court order or abstract by which the defendant is entitled to a refund.
All refunds of state assessments shall be made in accordance with the procedures established by the Auditor.
SECTION 14.
Section 43-21-121, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
H.
(d) When the parent is indifferent to the interest of the child or if the interests of the child and the parent, considered in the context of the cause, appear to conflict;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 26(GT\KW) (d) When the parent is indifferent to the interest of the child or if the interests of the child and the parent, considered in the context of the cause, appear to conflict;
(3) In addition to all other duties required by law, a guardian ad litem shall have the duty to protect the interest of a child for whom he has been appointed guardian ad litem.
(3) In addition to all other duties required by law, a guardian ad litem shall have the duty to protect the interest of a H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 13(GT\KW) child for whom he has been appointed guardian ad litem.
(4) The court, including a county court serving as a youth court, may appoint either a suitable attorney or a suitable layman H.
(4) The court, including a county court serving as a youth court, may appoint either a suitable attorney or a suitable layman as guardian ad litem.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 27(GT\KW) as guardian ad litem.
The Administrative Office of Courts shall maintain a roll of all attorneys and laymen eligible to be appointed as a guardian ad litem under this section and shall enforce the provisions of this subsection.
The Administrative Office of Courts shall maintain a roll of all attorneys and laymen eligible to be H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 14(GT\KW) appointed as a guardian ad litem under this section and shall enforce the provisions of this subsection.
(6) Upon order of the youth court, the guardian ad litem shall be paid a reasonable fee as determined by the youth court H.
(6) Upon order of the youth court, the guardian ad litem shall be paid a reasonable fee as determined by the youth court judge or referee out of the county general fund as provided under Section 43-21-123.
To be eligible for such fee, the guardian ad litem shall submit an accounting of the time spent in performance of his duties to the court.
(7) (a) The court, in its sound discretion, may appoint a volunteer trained layperson to assist children subject to the provisions of this section in addition to the appointment of a guardian ad litem.
If the court utilizes his or her discretion as prescribed under this subsection, a volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) shall be appointed from a program that supervises the volunteer and meets all state and national CASA standards to advocate for the best interests of children in abuse H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 28(GT\KW) judge or referee out of the county general fund as provided under Section 43-21-123.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 15(GT\KW) and neglect proceedings.
To be eligible for such fee, the guardian ad litem shall submit an accounting of the time spent in performance of his duties to the court.
To accomplish the assignment of a CASA volunteer, the court shall issue an order of assignment that shall grant the CASA volunteer the authority, equal to that of the guardian ad litem, to review all relevant documents and to interview all parties and witnesses involved in the proceeding in which he or she is appointed.
(7) * * * The court, in its sound discretion, may appoint a volunteer trained layperson to assist children subject to the provisions of this section in addition to the appointment of a guardian ad litem.
Except as otherwise ordered by the court, the assignment of a CASA volunteer for a child shall include subsequent proceedings through permanent placement of the child.
If the court utilizes his or her discretion as prescribed under this subsection, a volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) shall be appointed from a local CASA program * * * pursuant to Sections 1 through 12 of House Bill No.
(b) Before assigning a CASA volunteer as prescribed under this subsection, the youth court judge shall determine if the volunteer has sufficient qualifications, training and ability to serve as a CASA volunteer, including his or her ability to represent and advocate for the best interests of children assigned to him or her.
1624, 2024 Regular Session.
No volunteer shall be assigned until a comprehensive criminal background check has been conducted.
* * * SECTION 15.
All CASA volunteers shall:
(i) Be sworn in by a judge of the court;
(ii) Swear or affirm to abide by all laws, regulations, and orders of the court;
(iii) Swear or affirm to advocate what he or she perceives to be in the best interests of the child for whom he or she is assigned in all matters pending before the court;
H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 16(GT\KW) (iv) Provide independent, factual information to the court regarding the children and cases to which they are assigned;
(v) Advocate on behalf of the children involved in the cases to which they are assigned what they perceive to be in the best interests of the children;
and (vi) Monitor proceedings in cases to which they have been assigned and advise and assist the court in its determination of the best interests of the children involved.
(c) Regarding any case to which a CASA volunteer has been assigned, the CASA volunteer:
(i) Shall be notified by the court of all court proceedings and hearings of any kind pertaining to the child;
(ii) Shall be notified by the Department of Child Protection Services of all administrative review hearings;
(iii) Shall be entitled to attend all court proceedings and hearings of any kind pertaining to the child;
(iv) May be called as a witness in the proceedings by any party or by the court and may request of the court the opportunity to appear as a witness;
and (v) Shall be given access to all portions of the court record relating to proceedings pertaining to the child and the child's family.
(d) Upon application to the court and notice to all parties, the court shall grant the CASA volunteer access to other H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 17(GT\KW) information, including the department records as provided in Section 43-21-261, relating to the child and the child's family and to other matters involved in the proceeding in which he or she is appointed.
All records and information requested or reviewed by the CASA volunteer in the course of his or her assignment shall be deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by him except pursuant to court order.
All records and information shall only be disclosed as directed by court order and shall be disclosed as directed by court order and shall be subject to whatever protective order the court deems appropriate.
SECTION 13.
Such court orders for disclosure shall be limited to H.
Such court orders for disclosure shall be limited to those instances in which the youth court concludes, in its discretion, that disclosure is required for the best interests of the child, the public safety, the functioning of the youth court, H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 29(GT\KW) those instances in which the youth court concludes, in its discretion, that disclosure is required for the best interests of the child, the public safety, the functioning of the youth court, or to identify a person who knowingly made a false allegation of child abuse or neglect, and then only to the following persons:
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 18(GT\KW) or to identify a person who knowingly made a false allegation of child abuse or neglect, and then only to the following persons:
(f) The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, or its duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of a child's enrollment into the Job Corps Training Program as authorized by Title IV of the Comprehensive Employment Training H.
(f) The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, or its duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of a child's enrollment into the Job Corps Training Program as authorized by Title IV of the Comprehensive Employment Training Act of 1973 (29 USCS Section 923 et seq.).
However, no records, reports, investigations or information derived therefrom pertaining to child abuse or neglect shall be disclosed;
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 30(GT\KW) Act of 1973 (29 USCS Section 923 et seq.).
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 19(GT\KW) (g) Any person pursuant to a finding by a judge of the youth court of compelling circumstances affecting the health, safety or well-being of a child and that such disclosure is in the best interests of the child or an adult who was formerly the subject of a youth court delinquency proceeding;
However, no records, reports, investigations or information derived therefrom pertaining to child abuse or neglect shall be disclosed;
(g) Any person pursuant to a finding by a judge of the youth court of compelling circumstances affecting the health, safety or well-being of a child and that such disclosure is in the best interests of the child or an adult who was formerly the subject of a youth court delinquency proceeding;
Any further disclosure of any records H.
Any further disclosure of any records involving children shall be made only under an order of the youth court as provided in this section.
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 31(GT\KW) involving children shall be made only under an order of the youth court as provided in this section.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 20(GT\KW) (3) Upon request, the parent, guardian or custodian of the child who is the subject of a youth court cause or any attorney for such parent, guardian or custodian, shall have the right to inspect any record, report or investigation relevant to a matter to be heard by a youth court, except that the identity of the reporter shall not be released, nor the name of any other person where the person or agency making the information available finds that disclosure of the information would be likely to endanger the life or safety of such person.
(3) Upon request, the parent, guardian or custodian of the child who is the subject of a youth court cause or any attorney for such parent, guardian or custodian, shall have the right to inspect any record, report or investigation relevant to a matter to be heard by a youth court, except that the identity of the reporter shall not be released, nor the name of any other person where the person or agency making the information available finds that disclosure of the information would be likely to endanger the life or safety of such person.
(4) Upon request, the child who is the subject of a youth court cause shall have the right to have his counsel inspect and copy any record, report or investigation which is filed with the H.
(4) Upon request, the child who is the subject of a youth court cause shall have the right to have his counsel inspect and copy any record, report or investigation which is filed with the youth court or which is to be considered by the youth court at a hearing.
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 32(GT\KW) youth court or which is to be considered by the youth court at a hearing.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 21(GT\KW) (5) (a) The youth court prosecutor or prosecutors, the county attorney, the district attorney, the youth court defender or defenders, or any attorney representing a child shall have the right to inspect and copy any law enforcement record involving children.
(5) (a) The youth court prosecutor or prosecutors, the county attorney, the district attorney, the youth court defender or defenders, or any attorney representing a child shall have the right to inspect and copy any law enforcement record involving children.
(6) Information concerning an investigation into a report of child abuse or child neglect may be disclosed by the Department of Child Protection Services without order of the youth court to any attorney, physician, dentist, intern, resident, nurse, H.
(6) Information concerning an investigation into a report of child abuse or child neglect may be disclosed by the Department of Child Protection Services without order of the youth court to any attorney, physician, dentist, intern, resident, nurse, psychologist, social worker, family protection worker, family protection specialist, child caregiver, minister, law enforcement H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 33(GT\KW) psychologist, social worker, family protection worker, family protection specialist, child caregiver, minister, law enforcement officer, or a public or private school employee making that report pursuant to Section 43-21-353(1) if the reporter has a continuing professional relationship with the child and a need for such information in order to protect or treat the child.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 22(GT\KW) officer, or a public or private school employee making that report pursuant to Section 43-21-353(1) if the reporter has a continuing professional relationship with the child and a need for such information in order to protect or treat the child.
(10) The judges of the circuit and county courts, and presentence investigators for the circuit courts, as provided in Section 47-7-9, shall have the right to inspect any youth court H.
(10) The judges of the circuit and county courts, and presentence investigators for the circuit courts, as provided in Section 47-7-9, shall have the right to inspect any youth court records of a person convicted of a crime for sentencing purposes only.
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 34(GT\KW) records of a person convicted of a crime for sentencing purposes only.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 23(GT\KW) (11) The victim of an offense committed by a child who is the subject of a youth court cause shall have the right to be informed of the child's disposition by the youth court.
(11) The victim of an offense committed by a child who is the subject of a youth court cause shall have the right to be informed of the child's disposition by the youth court.
(14) The Administrative Office of Courts shall have the right to inspect any youth court records in order that the number of youthful offenders, abused, neglected, truant and dependent children, as well as children in need of special care and children in need of supervision, may be tracked with specificity through H.
(14) The Administrative Office of Courts shall have the right to inspect any youth court records in order that the number of youthful offenders, abused, neglected, truant and dependent children, as well as children in need of special care and children in need of supervision, may be tracked with specificity through the youth court and adult justice system, and to utilize tracking forms for such purpose.
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 35(GT\KW) the youth court and adult justice system, and to utilize tracking forms for such purpose.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 24(GT\KW) (15) Upon a request by a youth court, the Administrative Office of Courts shall disclose all information at its disposal concerning any previous youth court intakes alleging that a child was a delinquent child, child in need of supervision, child in need of special care, truant child, abused child or neglected child, as well as any previous youth court adjudications for the same and all dispositional information concerning a child who at the time of such request comes under the jurisdiction of the youth court making such request.
(15) Upon a request by a youth court, the Administrative Office of Courts shall disclose all information at its disposal concerning any previous youth court intakes alleging that a child was a delinquent child, child in need of supervision, child in need of special care, truant child, abused child or neglected child, as well as any previous youth court adjudications for the same and all dispositional information concerning a child who at the time of such request comes under the jurisdiction of the youth court making such request.
The disclosure prescribed in this subsection shall not require a court order and H.
The disclosure prescribed in this subsection shall not require a court order and shall be made in sortable, electronic format where possible.
The PEER Committee may seek the assistance of the Administrative H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 36(GT\KW) shall be made in sortable, electronic format where possible.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 25(GT\KW) Office of Courts in seeking this information.
The PEER Committee may seek the assistance of the Administrative Office of Courts in seeking this information.
information describing any previous reports of child abuse or neglect investigations that are pertinent to the H.
information describing any previous reports of child abuse or neglect investigations that are pertinent to the child abuse or neglect that led to the fatality or medically serious or critical physical condition;
the result of any such H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 37(GT\KW) child abuse or neglect that led to the fatality or medically serious or critical physical condition;
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 26(GT\KW) investigations;
the result of any such investigations;
(b) An individual, agency or organization that provides services to a child or the child's family in furtherance of the H.
(b) An individual, agency or organization that provides services to a child or the child's family in furtherance of the child's permanency plan to the extent necessary in providing those services;
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 38(GT\KW) child's permanency plan to the extent necessary in providing those services;
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 27(GT\KW) (c) Health and mental health care providers of a child to the extent necessary for the provider to properly treat and care for the child;
(c) Health and mental health care providers of a child to the extent necessary for the provider to properly treat and care for the child;
* * * (f) Any other state agency if the disclosure is necessary to the department in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities in protecting the best interests of the child;
and (f) Any other state agency if the disclosure is necessary to the department in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities in protecting the best interests of the child.
and (g) A court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteer representing the best interests of a dependent, abused or neglected child in court pursuant to Sections 1 through 12 of House Bill No.
(23) Nothing in this section or chapter shall require youth court approval for disclosure of records involving children as defined in Section 43-21-105(u), if the disclosure is made in a criminal matter by a municipal or county prosecutor, a district attorney or statewide prosecutor, pursuant to the Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure and the records are disclosed under a protective order issued by the Circuit Court presiding over the H.
1624, 2024 Regular Session.
H.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 39(GT\KW) (23) Nothing in this section or chapter shall require youth court approval for disclosure of records involving children as defined in Section 43-21-105(u), if the disclosure is made in a criminal matter by a municipal or county prosecutor, a district attorney or statewide prosecutor, pursuant to the Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure and the records are disclosed under a protective order issued by the Circuit Court presiding over the criminal matter which incorporates the penalties stated in Section 43-21-267.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 28(GT\KW) criminal matter which incorporates the penalties stated in Section 43-21-267.
SECTION 16.
SECTION 14.
Section 37-26-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows:
Section 37-26-11, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
H.
(b) The interest accruing to the fund;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 40(GT\KW) (b) The interest accruing to the fund;
(2) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, which shall be administered by the Department of Child Protection Services.
H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 29(GT\KW) (2) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, which shall be administered by the * * * Administrative Office of Courts.
Monies in the fund shall be expended by the department, upon appropriation by the Legislature, only for the purposes stated in this subsection, and only in such amounts as then exist in the fund.
Monies in the fund shall be expended by the * * * office, upon appropriation by the Legislature, only for the purposes stated in this subsection, and only in such amounts as then exist in the fund.
(c) Monies received under the provisions of Section 99-19-73 for the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, ninety percent (90%) of which shall be used directly for supporting the services H.
(c) Monies received under the provisions of Section 99-19-73 for the Mississippi Foster Care Fund, ninety percent (90%) of which shall be used directly for supporting the services directly provided to foster families and foster children by programs, persons or entities pursuant to contracts and grants that comply with Mississippi law, and no more than ten percent (10%) of which shall be used for administrative purposes;
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835CS PAGE 41(GT\KW) directly provided to foster families and foster children by programs, persons or entities pursuant to contracts and grants that comply with Mississippi law, and no more than ten percent (10%) of which shall be used for administrative purposes;
and (f) Monies received from such other sources as may be provided by law.
and H.
B.
No.
1624 *HR26/R1835SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 24/HR26/R1835SG PAGE 30(GT\KW) (f) Monies received from such other sources as may be provided by law.
SECTION 17.
SECTION 15.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2024, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2024.
Sections 1 through 11 of this act shall stand repealed on July 1, 2027.
SECTION 16.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2024.
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Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) PAGE 31(GT\KW) Program;
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  1. Approved by Governor

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  4. Conference Report Adopted

  5. Conference Report Adopted

  6. Conference Report Filed

  7. Conference Report Filed

  8. Conferees Named Wiggins,Simmons (12th),Thompson

  9. Conferees Named Hood,Yates,Fondren

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

  11. Returned For Concurrence

  12. Passed As Amended

  13. Amended

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

  15. Referred To Judiciary, Division A

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  18. Committee Substitute Adopted

  19. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

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Adopt Conference Report

Passed 122 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 77000
Democrat 37000
Independent 2000
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 122000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (122)
Member Party Vote
Jackson (11th) — Yea
Lancaster — Yea
Paden — Yea
Stepp — Yea
Young — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Bo Brown Democrat Yea
Bob Evans Democrat Yea
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
Bryant W. Clark Democrat Yea
Carl Mickens Democrat Yea
Cedric Burnett Democrat Yea
Cheikh Taylor Democrat Yea
Christopher M. Bell Democrat Yea
Daryl Porter Democrat Yea
Earle S. Banks Democrat Yea
Fabian Nelson Democrat Yea
Gregory Holloway, Sr. Democrat Yea
Hester Jackson McCray Democrat Yea
Jeffery Harness Democrat Yea
Jeffrey Hulum III Democrat Yea
Jeramey Anderson Democrat Yea
John G. Faulkner Democrat Yea
John W. Hines, Sr. Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Justis Gibbs Democrat Yea
Kabir Karriem Democrat Yea
Karl Gibbs Democrat Yea
Keith Jackson Democrat Yea
Kenji Holloway Democrat Yea
Omeria Scott Democrat Yea
Oscar Denton Democrat Yea
Otis Anthony Democrat Yea
Percy W. Watson Democrat Yea
Robert L. Sanders Democrat Yea
Ronnie C. Crudup Democrat Yea
Solomon C. Osborne Democrat Yea
Stephanie Foster Democrat Yea
Tamarra Butler-Washington Democrat Yea
Timaka James-Jones Democrat Yea
Tracey T. Rosebud Democrat Yea
Willie Bailey Democrat Yea
Zakiya Summers Democrat Yea
Angela Cockerham Independent Yea
Shanda Yates Independent Yea
Andy Boyd Republican Yea
Becky Currie Republican Yea
Beth Luther Waldo Republican Yea
Bill Kinkade Republican Yea
Bill Pigott Republican Yea
Billy Adam Calvert Republican Yea
Brad Mattox Republican Yea
Brent Anderson Republican Yea
Brent Powell Republican Yea
C. Scott Bounds Republican Yea
Carolyn Crawford Republican Yea
Casey Eure Republican Yea
Celeste Hurst Republican Yea
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Clay Deweese Republican Yea
Clay Mansell Republican Yea
Dan Eubanks Republican Yea
Dana McLean Republican Yea
Donnie Bell Republican Yea
Donnie Scoggin Republican Yea
Elliot Burch Republican Yea
Fred Shanks Republican Yea
Gene Newman Republican Yea
Greg Haney Republican Yea
Henry Zuber III Republican Yea
Jansen Owen Republican Yea
Jay McKnight Republican Yea
Jeff Hale Republican Yea
Jeffrey S. Guice Republican Yea
Jerry R. Turner Republican Yea
Jill Ford Republican Yea
Jim Estrada Republican Yea
Jimmy Fondren Republican Yea
Jody Steverson Republican Yea
Joey Hood Republican Yea
John Read Republican Yea
John Thomas "Trey" Lamar, III Republican Yea
Jonathan McMillan Republican Yea
Joseph Tubb Republican Yea
Josh Hawkins Republican Yea
Justin Keen Republican Yea
Karl Oliver Republican Yea
Ken Morgan Republican Yea
Kent McCarty Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Kevin Felsher Republican Yea
Kevin Ford Republican Yea
Kevin Horan Republican Yea
Kimberly Remak Republican Yea
Lance Varner Republican Yea
Larry Byrd Republican Yea
Lee Yancey Republican Yea
Lester Carpenter Republican Yea
Manly Barton Republican Yea
Mark Tullos Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Missy McGee Republican Yea
Noah Sanford Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Price Wallace Republican Yea
Randy P. Boyd Republican Yea
Randy Rushing Republican Yea
Richard Bennett Republican Yea
Rob Roberson Republican Yea
Rodney Hall Republican Yea
Sam C. Mims, V Republican Yea
Sam Creekmore IV Republican Yea
Shane Aguirre Republican Yea
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes Republican Yea
Stephen A. Horne Republican Yea
Steve Lott Republican Yea
Steve Massengill Republican Yea
Troy Smith Republican Yea
Vince Mangold Republican Yea
W.I. "Doc" Harris Republican Yea
William Tracy Arnold Republican Yea
Zachary Grady Republican Yea

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Adopt Conference Report

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 32000
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 52000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (52)
Member Party Vote
Branning — Yea
Horhn — Yea
Jordan — Yea
Parker — Yea
Polk — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
Albert Butler Democrat Yea
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Gary Brumfield Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Yea
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Reginald Jackson Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Yea
Andy Berry Republican Yea
Angela Burks Hill Republican Yea
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brian Rhodes Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Yea
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Yea
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Yea
Joey Fillingane Republican Yea
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Yea
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Nicole Boyd Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Rita Potts Parks Republican Yea
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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Passage as Amended

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 32000
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 52000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (52)
Member Party Vote
Branning — Yea
Horhn — Yea
Jordan — Yea
Parker — Yea
Polk — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
Albert Butler Democrat Yea
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Gary Brumfield Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Yea
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Reginald Jackson Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Yea
Andy Berry Republican Yea
Angela Burks Hill Republican Yea
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brian Rhodes Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Yea
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Yea
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Yea
Joey Fillingane Republican Yea
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Yea
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Nicole Boyd Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Rita Potts Parks Republican Yea
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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Passage

Passed 119 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 36001
Republican 75002
Independent 2000
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 119003
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (122)
Member Party Vote
Jackson (11th) — Yea
Lancaster — Yea
Paden — Yea
Stepp — Yea
Young — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Bo Brown Democrat Yea
Bob Evans Democrat Not Voting
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
Bryant W. Clark Democrat Yea
Carl Mickens Democrat Yea
Cedric Burnett Democrat Yea
Cheikh Taylor Democrat Yea
Christopher M. Bell Democrat Yea
Daryl Porter Democrat Yea
Earle S. Banks Democrat Yea
Fabian Nelson Democrat Yea
Gregory Holloway, Sr. Democrat Yea
Hester Jackson McCray Democrat Yea
Jeffery Harness Democrat Yea
Jeffrey Hulum III Democrat Yea
Jeramey Anderson Democrat Yea
John G. Faulkner Democrat Yea
John W. Hines, Sr. Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Justis Gibbs Democrat Yea
Kabir Karriem Democrat Yea
Karl Gibbs Democrat Yea
Keith Jackson Democrat Yea
Kenji Holloway Democrat Yea
Omeria Scott Democrat Yea
Oscar Denton Democrat Yea
Otis Anthony Democrat Yea
Percy W. Watson Democrat Yea
Robert L. Sanders Democrat Yea
Ronnie C. Crudup Democrat Yea
Solomon C. Osborne Democrat Yea
Stephanie Foster Democrat Yea
Tamarra Butler-Washington Democrat Yea
Timaka James-Jones Democrat Yea
Tracey T. Rosebud Democrat Yea
Willie Bailey Democrat Yea
Zakiya Summers Democrat Yea
Angela Cockerham Independent Yea
Shanda Yates Independent Yea
Andy Boyd Republican Yea
Becky Currie Republican Yea
Beth Luther Waldo Republican Yea
Bill Kinkade Republican Yea
Bill Pigott Republican Yea
Billy Adam Calvert Republican Yea
Brad Mattox Republican Yea
Brent Anderson Republican Yea
Brent Powell Republican Yea
C. Scott Bounds Republican Yea
Carolyn Crawford Republican Yea
Casey Eure Republican Yea
Celeste Hurst Republican Yea
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Clay Deweese Republican Yea
Clay Mansell Republican Yea
Dan Eubanks Republican Not Voting
Dana McLean Republican Yea
Donnie Bell Republican Yea
Donnie Scoggin Republican Yea
Elliot Burch Republican Yea
Fred Shanks Republican Yea
Gene Newman Republican Yea
Greg Haney Republican Yea
Henry Zuber III Republican Yea
Jansen Owen Republican Yea
Jay McKnight Republican Yea
Jeff Hale Republican Yea
Jeffrey S. Guice Republican Yea
Jerry R. Turner Republican Yea
Jill Ford Republican Yea
Jim Estrada Republican Yea
Jimmy Fondren Republican Yea
Jody Steverson Republican Yea
Joey Hood Republican Yea
John Read Republican Yea
John Thomas "Trey" Lamar, III Republican Yea
Jonathan McMillan Republican Yea
Joseph Tubb Republican Yea
Josh Hawkins Republican Yea
Justin Keen Republican Yea
Karl Oliver Republican Yea
Ken Morgan Republican Yea
Kent McCarty Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Kevin Felsher Republican Yea
Kevin Ford Republican Yea
Kevin Horan Republican Yea
Kimberly Remak Republican Yea
Lance Varner Republican Yea
Larry Byrd Republican Yea
Lee Yancey Republican Yea
Lester Carpenter Republican Yea
Manly Barton Republican Yea
Mark Tullos Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Missy McGee Republican Yea
Noah Sanford Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Price Wallace Republican Yea
Randy P. Boyd Republican Yea
Randy Rushing Republican Yea
Richard Bennett Republican Yea
Rob Roberson Republican Yea
Rodney Hall Republican Yea
Sam C. Mims, V Republican Yea
Sam Creekmore IV Republican Yea
Shane Aguirre Republican Not Voting
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes Republican Yea
Stephen A. Horne Republican Yea
Steve Lott Republican Yea
Steve Massengill Republican Yea
Troy Smith Republican Yea
Vince Mangold Republican Yea
W.I. "Doc" Harris Republican Yea
William Tracy Arnold Republican Yea
Zachary Grady Republican Yea

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