Donnie Scoggin

Donnie Scoggin

State Representative Mississippi House District 89

Serving the People of Jones County

Be Informed: November 2020 Medical Marijuana Initiatives ​

As voters in Mississippi go to the polls in November, they will be faced with a unique decision ahead of them, which is whether or not to legalize medical marijuana.  Many questions have been raised about the difference between Initiative 65 and 65A, which are the two versions of a medical marijuana amendment that will be on the ballot.  I will attempt, to the best of my knowledge, to provide some clarity regarding these two initiatives and how the ballot is set up for voting on this issue.   

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Administrators from Ellisville State School were at the Capitol discussing improved mental health services.
Administrators from Ellisville State School were at the Capitol discussing improved mental health services.
Aubrey Register is a member of the Jones County 4-H and also the state ambassador 4-H team.
Aubrey Register is a member of the Jones County 4-H and also the state ambassador 4-H team.
Tyler Owen, myself and Rex Buckhaults -- who was my FFA teacher
Tyler Owen, myself and Rex Buckhaults -- who was my FFA teacher
Meeting with Campbell Hankins. Selected to be in the leadership program sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi.
Meeting with Campbell Hankins. Selected to be in the leadership program sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi.
Donnie and Dr Mark Horne who volunteered a day of his time to come to the Capitol. Each day a doctor comes and provides Healthcare to any one that may get sick while at the Capitol.
Donnie and Dr Mark Horne who volunteered a day of his time to come to the Capitol. Each day a doctor comes and provides Healthcare to any one that may get sick while at the Capitol.
Jim Walley, Meacham Harlow and Donnie at a meeting of the Mississippi Forestry Association on Wednesday. I was able to attend this and learn more about the Forestry in Jones County
Jim Walley, Meacham Harlow and Donnie at a meeting of the Mississippi Forestry Association on Wednesday. I was able to attend this and learn more about the Forestry in Jones County
Marianna jefcoat and Ella Jefcoat served as pages with Donnie. Both are students at West Jones High School.
Marianna jefcoat and Ella Jefcoat served as pages with Donnie. Both are students at West Jones High School.
Marianna and Ella visiting with Governor Tate Reeves.
Marianna and Ella visiting with Governor Tate Reeves.
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Week of March 13th 2023

This was the eleventh week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Because it is late in the session, much of the week was spent deciding whether to concur with any changes made to House bills by the Senate or to invite conference on those bills. In conference committees, representatives and senators work together to finalize the details of each bill before they are sent to the governor. Included in the bills being sent to conference are most of the revenue and appropriations bills from the House and Senate, which will decide the state’s budget.

Week of February 27th 2023

This was the ninth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. The deadline for House committees to report general bills originating from the Senate occurred Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Any Senate bills that did not make it out of committee died. Members worked on these Senate bills on the House floor, and the deadline for these bills to be passed is next Wednesday, March 8.

Week of February 20th 2023

This was the eighth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Wednesday, Feb. 22 marked the deadline for original floor action on House appropriations and revenue bills. While most of these bills were taken up last week, a few were discussed before Wednesday’s deadline.

Week of February 13th 2023

his was the seventh week of the 2023 Legislative Session. With general bills out of the way, representatives began working on appropriations and revenue bills. The appropriations bills will determine how much money is given to various state agencies.

Week of February 6th 2023

This was the sixth week of the 2023 Legislative Session, and it proved to be the busiest thus far. The House met as a whole throughout the week to discuss bills that made it out of committee and onto the calendar. Thursday, Feb. 9 was the deadline for members to introduce and discuss these general bills.

Week of January 30th 2023

The fifth week of the 2022 Legislative Session proved to be the busiest thus far. Committee meetings to discuss House bills wrapped up early in the week because of Tuesday’s general bills deadline. Members convened in the House Chamber for longer periods to discuss the legislation that made it to the calendar. More than 100 bills were discussed, and they included a wide variety of topics.

Week of January 16th 2023

This is the third week of the 2023 Legislative Session. The deadline for introducing general bills and constitutional amendments was on Monday night, and committees will now begin discussing these bills in meetings. Although most work is still happening in committees, several pieces of legislation reached the House floor this week.

Week of January 9th 2023

This is the second week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Even though it is early in the session, there were several bills discussed on the House floor. One bill that caused some debate was House Bill 370. The bill would authorize the removal of municipal elected officials using the same process of removal of county elected officers.

Week of January 2nd 2023

On January 3, 2023, the Mississippi State Legislature began the fourth and final session in its four-year term. Though it is early in the session, there were three resolutions taken up on the House floor. These resolutions honored Mississippians who have made a positive impact on their communities.

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Mississippi House District 89 Serving the People of Jones County

Think You May Have Unclaimed Property?

The Office of the State Treasurer is responsible for the administration of the Unclaimed Property Act. The law requires that “holders” such as banks, credit unions, insurance companies, retail stores, utility companies, and business associations turn over to the Office of the State Treasurer any assets such as money, cash, checks or stocks that have been abandoned for which there has been no contact for a period of five years. The Unclaimed Property Division is charged with trying to locate the rightful owners of such assets.