This year may have been our best legislative year in our affiliate's 40 year history. Policy drafted by the ACLU-MS passed both houses, and we were able to mobilize more members and constituents through the internet and direct mail. As a result, we saw an increased presence of many civil libertarians at the state capitol, advocating for pro-Constitutional legislation, and speaking out about anti-Constitutional legislation. For the most part, lawmakers listened. The following is a list of the good work ACLU members participated in, and their legislative outcomes.
PRO-CIVIL LIBERTIES LEGISLATION:
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HB 621 Provides claim for compensation for persons wrongfully convicted of capital crimes.
Outcome:Signed By Governor
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SB 2575 Requires school districts to develop annual report on alternative schools.
Outcome: Signed By Governor
[Read the related ACLU's alternative schools report that helped inform the legislature.]
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HB 619Expands list of crimes that can be expunged off criminal record for first time offenders.
Outcome: Died in conference
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HB 1137 Creates an Election Voting Device Research Panel.
Outcome: Signed By Governor
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HB 524Clarifies references to IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in state law.
Outcome: Signed By Governor
ANTI-CIVIL LIBERTIES LEGISLATION:
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HB 680Revises non profit corporation status in state; stricter rules regarding hiring individuals with felony convictions.
Outcome: Signed by Governor
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HB 1115Provides law enforcement with more authority to enforce anti immigration policy.
Outcome: Died In Conference
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