HB1701Introduced in the House
Technical violations; clarify that certain sentencing limits shall not apply to intervention or drug court participants regarding.
Introduced by Beth Waldo, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Intervention Court To Impose Up To The Remainder Of The Suspended Portion Of A Sentence Without The Individual Having A Revocation Hearing Upon The Judge's Written Finding Of A Certain Number Of Violations Of The Procedures And Requirements Of The Intervention Court; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Conference Report Adopted · March 31, 2026
111
Yes
2
No
9
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 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Not Voting |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Drug Policy;Judiciary B
DR - TSDP: DP To JB
DR - TSDP: JB To DP
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Conferees Named Waldo,Burch,Horan
Conferees Named Fillingane,Sparks,Barrett
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Adopted
Conference Report Adopted
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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