MS HB922 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 1 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-03-01 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 1 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-03-01 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-61-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Medical Examiner Shall Be Appointed By And Thereafter Report To A Board Created By This Act; To Provide For The Members Of The Board; To Provide That The Board Shall Maintain Oversight Of Any Rules And Regulations By The State Medical Examiner, Shall Advise The State Medical Examiner, And Shall Approve Fees And The Budget For The State Medical Examiner's Office; To Amend Section 41-61-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 41-61-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Entity Established To Adopt Regulations For The Administration Of The Medical Examiner Act; To Amend Section 41-61-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The County Medical Examiner Who Is Notified Of A Death Affecting The Public Interest To Notify The State Medical Examiner; To Amend Section 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The County Medical Examiner In Investigations Of Deaths Affecting The Public Interest Where An Autopsy Will Not Be Performed To Make Decisions In Consultation With Law Enforcement Officials And/or The State Medical Examiner; To Amend Section 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Investigations Where An Autopsy Will Be Performed, The State Medical Examiner May Choose A Competent Pathologist To Perform The Autopsy; To Amend Section 41-61-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Medical Examiner Shall Be An Affiliate Or Regular Faculty Member Of The Department Of Pathology At The University Of Mississippi Medical Center; And For Related Purposes.
Title
State Medical Examiner; revise certain provisions relating to.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2011-02-03 - House - House Passed (Y: 119 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-01 | Died In Committee | |
| 2011-02-09 | Referred To Public Health and Welfare | |
| 2011-02-08 | Transmitted To Senate | |
| 2011-02-03 | Passed | |
| 2011-02-03 | Committee Substitute Adopted | |
| 2011-01-25 | Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub | |
| 2011-01-17 | Referred To Public Health and Human Services |
