MississippiResolution would waive deadlines to consider a youth court bill
The failed resolution would have suspended legislative deadlines so lawmakers could further consider HB 938, a bill covering youth court rules and parent care arrangements.
What it does
The proposed resolution would suspend legislative deadlines to let lawmakers further consider and pass HB 938, which covers youth court rules and parents' ability to delegate some child care duties.
Argument forWaiving deadlines could give lawmakers more time to consider HB 938, which covers youth court rules and parents' ability to delegate some child care duties.
Argument againstWaiving deadlines could leave lawmakers and the public less time to review HB 938 before lawmakers decide whether to pass it.
More detail
The proposed resolution would suspend legislative deadlines so lawmakers could further consider and pass HB 938. HB 938 concerns rules for youth court records and information, a youth court support program, access to a youth court information system, and parents delegating some powers over a child's care and custody. The suspension would apply to deadlines and other requirements in Joint Rule 40 for further consideration and passage of HB 938.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15FailedLatest
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: fail.Upper
- Apr 15Title Suff Do Be AdoptedMinor
- Apr 15Referred To RulesMinor
- Apr 15Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Apr 15Immediate Release
- Apr 15AdoptedPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 15Title Suff Do Be AdoptedMinor
- Apr 15Referred To RulesMinor
- Apr 15Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64Introduced
- Apr 15FailedLatest
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