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HB1297 - Crimes of exposing another to contagious diseasesand endangerment by bodily substance; revise elements and penalties.
Tamarra Butler-Washington, Justis Gibbs, Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 7 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
An Act To Amend Section 97-27-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements And Penalties For Violations Of The Crimes Of Exposing Another To Contagious Diseases And Endangerment By Bodily Substance; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Failed
HB1348 - Local governements; provide option to publish notices on their websites in addition to newspapers.
Larry Byrd, Timaka James-Jones, Robert L. Sanders
Last updated 7 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
An Act To Amend Sections 17-3-3, 17-5-1, 17-5-7, 17-11-37, 17-11-45, 17-17-107, 17-17-109, 17-17-227, 17-17-237, 17-17-309, 17-17-311, 17-17-329, 17-17-337, 17-17-348, 17-18-17, 17-21-53, 19-3-1, 19-3-11, 19-3-19, 19-3-33, 19-3-35, 19-3-67, 19-3-79, 19-5-9, 19-5-21, 19-5-23, 19-5-81, 19-5-92.1, 19-5-155, 19-5-157, 19-5-189, 19-5-199, 19-5-207, 19-5-219, 19-5-221, 19-7-3, 19-7-21, 19-9-11, 19-9-13, 19-9-27, 19-9-111, 19-9-114, 19-11-7, 19-13-53, 19-15-3, 19-23-5, 19-27-31, 19-29-7, 19-29-9, 19-29-18, 19-29-33, 19-31-7, 19-31-9, 19-31-23, 19-31-39, 21-1-7, 21-1-15, 21-3-7, 21-5-15, 21-13-11, 21-17-1, 21-17-9, 21-17-11, 21-17-17, 21-17-19, 21-19-2, 21-19-13, 21-19-20, 21-19-25, 21-19-51, 29-19-61, 21-25-21, 21-27-33, 21-27-43, 21-29-203, 21-33-29, 21-33-47, 21-33-89, 21-33-207, 21-33-307, 21-33-553, 21-35-5, 21-35-25, 21-35-31, 21-38-9, 21-41-5, 21-41-13, 21-41-51, 21-43-9, 21-43-117, And 21-45-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modernize And Simplify The Notice Publication Process For Counties And Municipalities By Allowing Online Publication As An Alternative To Newspaper Publication; To Provide That If Any Taxes, Bonds Or Budgets Are The Subject Of A Notice, Then Counties And Municipalities Must Still Provide Certain Notice Via Publication Through Newspapers; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Failed
HR88 - "Recover Reconnect and Rebuild"; commend Sharkey County on occasion of and honor the lives of those lost during the March 2023 storms.
Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
A Resolution Commending Sharkey County On The Occasion Of Its "recover, Reconnect And Rebuild" Event That Commemorates The Recovery Efforts Of Sharkey County Residents And Honors The Lives Of Those Lost During The March 2023, Tornadoes And Thunderstorms.
STATUS
Passed
HB1543 - Pedestrian crosswalk or skybridge; conduct study to determine feasibility of constructing at Mississippi Valley State University.
Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act To Require Mississippi Valley State University, In Direct Collaboration With The Mississippi Department Of Transportation And The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore County, To Conduct A Study To Determine The Feasibility Of Establishing A Safe And Efficient Elevated Pedestrian Crossing Or Skybridge For Students And Visitors Of Mississippi Valley State University At Or Near The Intersection Of U.s. Highway 82 And Sunflower Road (county Road 507) In Itta Bena, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Failed
HB124 - Tuskegee Airmen Day; designate the fourth Thursday in March.
Jeffrey Hulum, Lester Carpenter, Percy W. Watson
Last updated 6 months ago
123 Co-Sponsors
An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Fourth Thursday Of March As Tuskegee Airmen Day In Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Passed
HB1965 - Appropriation; Sharkey County for making improvements to county's emergency communications.
Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Immediate Improvements To The County's Emergency Communications By Replacing The 911 System, Including Additional Features That Provide Instant Messaging Systems To Increase Communication Mediums For The County's Residents, For The Fiscal Year 2025.
STATUS
Failed
HB1969 - Appropriations; Humphreys County for infrastructure and site development at Humphreys County Industrial Park.
Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Infrastructure And Site Development At The Humphreys County Industrial Park For Fiscal Year 2025.
STATUS
Failed
HB1970 - Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.
Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Establishing A Regional Housing Recovery Strategy With Federal And State Partners To Restore Housing Levels To The Status Before The 2023 Tornado And Planning For The Demands Of Workforce Housing Required By New Business And Industry For The Fiscal Year 2025.
STATUS
Failed
HB1967 - Appropriation; Sharkey County for cost of rehabilitation and reconstruction of Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital.
Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Of The Sharkey-issaquena County Hospital For The Fiscal Year 2025.
STATUS
Failed
HB1966 - Appropriation; Sharkey County for Sheriff's Department to replace vehicles and equipment and relocate the department to a new facility.
Timaka James-Jones
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Immediate Replacement Of The Essential Law Enforcement Vehicles Of The Sharkey County Sheriff's Department, Replacement Of The Department's Law Enforcement Equipment And Relocation Of The Department To A New Facility For 911 Operations And Law Enforcement Functions For The Fiscal Year 2025.
STATUS
Failed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Mississippi district HD-051
COMMITTEES
Mississippi House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Timaka James Jones was born in Portland, Oregon. He attended David Douglas High School. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Arizona and Hawaii. He worked in IT before starting a cleaning business. In 2018, Jones ran unsuccessfully in the Democratic primary for the Oregon House of Representatives District 47 seat. He has expressed support for criminal justice reform, universal healthcare, and increasing the minimum wage. Jones has been endorsed by the United Farm Workers union.read less
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