HB1694Introduced in the House
Inmate Welfare Fund; revise committee for and increase inmate phone call commissions percentage deposited to.
Introduced by Becky Currie, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 47-5-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Inmate Welfare Fund Committee To Include The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Corrections Committees And The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Accountability, Efficiency And Transparency Committees As Nonvoting Members; To Require The Committee To Meet At Least Once Quarterly; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 10, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Not Voting |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Corrections;Appropriations A
DR - TSDPCS: CN To AP
DR - TSDPCS: AP To CN
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Corrections;Appropriations
Died In Committee
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