Apr 21, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Capitol Complex District bill is dead
State Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, authored of the House bill; he said he still wanted the legislation passed even if it was without funding so it could be in law.
State Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, authored of the House bill; he said he still wanted the legislation passed even if it was without funding so it could be in law.
Mar 18, 2016: WJTV: Legislators approve fee increase to run for political office
House Apportionment and Elections Committee Chairman Bill Denny of Jackson said the bill would bring both parties and the state more money.
House Apportionment and Elections Committee Chairman Bill Denny of Jackson said the bill would bring both parties and the state more money.
Apr 12, 2015: Shameful Things: Elected Members of American Legislative Exchange Council [ALEC]
William Denny, Jr., R, Mississippi House of Representatives
William Denny, Jr., R, Mississippi House of Representatives
Mar 11, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Kill Bill Vol. 3: Education, Entertainment, Elections
Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, tried to amend the state's election law to make it so Mississippi voters would not have to have "intent" to ultimately vote for a party's candidate in order to first vote in that party's primary as current law requires. But House Bill 1069 died after being referred to the Senate Judiciary A Committee.
Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, tried to amend the state's election law to make it so Mississippi voters would not have to have "intent" to ultimately vote for a party's candidate in order to first vote in that party's primary as current law requires. But House Bill 1069 died after being referred to the Senate Judiciary A Committee.
Feb 12, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bill Minor: Lawmaker derails good bills, dodges blame
A past master at monkey wrench throwing is Republican Rep. Bill Denny of Jackson, who at 84 is believed to be the oldest member of the Legislature
A past master at monkey wrench throwing is Republican Rep. Bill Denny of Jackson, who at 84 is believed to be the oldest member of the Legislature
Feb 6, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi House approves first texting bill this session
The House has three texting bills with identical language. The one passed Friday was filed by state Rep. Bill Denny, who was blamed for killing a texting bill last year on the last day of the legislative session when he asked for the measure to be held for reconsideration. Denny said he was unaware until the bill came on the House floor that it would prohibit texting for all ages. He said he thought it initially dealt with a certain age group.
The House has three texting bills with identical language. The one passed Friday was filed by state Rep. Bill Denny, who was blamed for killing a texting bill last year on the last day of the legislative session when he asked for the measure to be held for reconsideration. Denny said he was unaware until the bill came on the House floor that it would prohibit texting for all ages. He said he thought it initially dealt with a certain age group.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
Bans on texting while driving. HB 41, by Rep. Oscar Denton, D-Vicksburg, would prohibit texting while driving. HB 389, by Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, would prohibit texting and "social networking" on a phone while driving. Similar texting bans have died in the House in recent years.
Bans on texting while driving. HB 41, by Rep. Oscar Denton, D-Vicksburg, would prohibit texting while driving. HB 389, by Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, would prohibit texting and "social networking" on a phone while driving. Similar texting bans have died in the House in recent years.
Dec 29, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Quietly, Campaign Season Starts Over Holiday Break
Because of changes made during the last round of redistricting, Brown would have to face off against Republican Rep. Bill Denny, who chairs the House committee that oversees reapportionment.
Because of changes made during the last round of redistricting, Brown would have to face off against Republican Rep. Bill Denny, who chairs the House committee that oversees reapportionment.
Nov 11, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Rep. Brown says he will run for Posey’s seat on PSC
When the GOP-led House and Senate redrew legislative district boundaries during the 2012 session, Brown’s House district was broken up and pieces were moved into other districts. Brown’s home was put in a heavily Republican district that has long been represented by the GOP’s Bill Denny.
When the GOP-led House and Senate redrew legislative district boundaries during the 2012 session, Brown’s House district was broken up and pieces were moved into other districts. Brown’s home was put in a heavily Republican district that has long been represented by the GOP’s Bill Denny.
Sept 27. 2014: Weidie Report: Flush Out Liberal Dem in Jackson’s Expected Special Election
One of the would-be successors to Whitwell is Democrat Dorsey Carson. Carson is already running hard, and Jackson political watchers feel Carson is gaining some traction for when Whitwell officially steps down and a special election is scheduled. In 2011 Carson ran against longtime incumbent Republican State Rep. Bill Denny. Denny defeated Carson 56.4 percent to 43.6 percent. Name ID from that recent race would be helpful to Carson.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
Republican Bill Denny and Democrat Kimberly Campbell of Jackson both have small pieces of Madison County, too.
Apr 23, 2014: DeSoto Times Tribune: House member Denny does it again
Denny, an 83-year-old Republican House member from Jackson, once again has thrown a monkey wrench into the state legislative machinery, killing a worthwhile new law — then walking off with a “don’t blame me” shrug.
One of the would-be successors to Whitwell is Democrat Dorsey Carson. Carson is already running hard, and Jackson political watchers feel Carson is gaining some traction for when Whitwell officially steps down and a special election is scheduled. In 2011 Carson ran against longtime incumbent Republican State Rep. Bill Denny. Denny defeated Carson 56.4 percent to 43.6 percent. Name ID from that recent race would be helpful to Carson.
Sept 10, 2014: Madison County Journal: County's clout will increase with lines
Republican Bill Denny and Democrat Kimberly Campbell of Jackson both have small pieces of Madison County, too.
Apr 23, 2014: DeSoto Times Tribune: House member Denny does it again
Denny, an 83-year-old Republican House member from Jackson, once again has thrown a monkey wrench into the state legislative machinery, killing a worthwhile new law — then walking off with a “don’t blame me” shrug.
Apr 4, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Miss. House Rejects Texting-While-Driving Ban
But Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, made a procedural motion late Wednesday that let House members vote on the bill again. The measure would have banned drivers from writing, sending or reading text messages or reading or posting on social media using a mobile phone. It set a fine of $25 per violation until July 1, 2015 and $100 after that.
Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Bill Denny (R - Jackson) closes on the Denny map
Rep. Bill Denny: It's good that we can come to this podium and vent. When I came here in the late 80s, we'd just completed redistricting. Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Rufus Straughter (D - Belzoni) speaks against the Denny map
Rep. Rufus Straughter: I've always been a Democrat. Comes from being taught that when making decisions, you must include all people.
Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Kevin Horan (D - Grenada) questions Rep. Bill Denny (R - Jackson) about the Denny map
Rep. Horan begins: "I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Rep. Kevin Horan of Grenada." Clear indication that Rep. Horan was not one of the "110" members who supposedly had input on how the Denny map would look.
Apr 23, 2012: Eichelberger on Mississippi Criminal Law: Why Rep. Bill Denny's attempted murder legislation keeps failing
For over a decade now, Rep. Bill Denny (R - Jackson) has been introducing legislation that would purportedly create the offense of attempted murder in Mississippi. His attempted murder bills have died every year, including this year, even though his party is in complete control of the Mississippi legislative process. RSS Feed Widget
Sept 14, 2011: Jackson Free Press: Denny: A Busy Man
State Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, is a hard man to find. He doesn't seem to have a campaign website or someone to send out press releases.
Mar 5, 2011: WLOX: MS Senate passes bill to establish attempted murder charge
In recent years, similar proposals have died. House Bill 1340 would set punishment at 20 years to life in prison for the crime. Republican Rep. Bill Denny of Jackson, the bill's sponsor, says a specific attempted murder law would prevent would-be killers from receiving lighter sentences simply because the victim lives.
But Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, made a procedural motion late Wednesday that let House members vote on the bill again. The measure would have banned drivers from writing, sending or reading text messages or reading or posting on social media using a mobile phone. It set a fine of $25 per violation until July 1, 2015 and $100 after that.
Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Bill Denny (R - Jackson) closes on the Denny map
Rep. Bill Denny: It's good that we can come to this podium and vent. When I came here in the late 80s, we'd just completed redistricting. Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Rufus Straughter (D - Belzoni) speaks against the Denny map
Rep. Rufus Straughter: I've always been a Democrat. Comes from being taught that when making decisions, you must include all people.
Apr 26, 2012: Cottonmouth: Rep. Kevin Horan (D - Grenada) questions Rep. Bill Denny (R - Jackson) about the Denny map
Rep. Horan begins: "I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Rep. Kevin Horan of Grenada." Clear indication that Rep. Horan was not one of the "110" members who supposedly had input on how the Denny map would look.
Apr 23, 2012: Eichelberger on Mississippi Criminal Law: Why Rep. Bill Denny's attempted murder legislation keeps failing
For over a decade now, Rep. Bill Denny (R - Jackson) has been introducing legislation that would purportedly create the offense of attempted murder in Mississippi. His attempted murder bills have died every year, including this year, even though his party is in complete control of the Mississippi legislative process. RSS Feed Widget
Sept 14, 2011: Jackson Free Press: Denny: A Busy Man
State Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, is a hard man to find. He doesn't seem to have a campaign website or someone to send out press releases.
Mar 5, 2011: WLOX: MS Senate passes bill to establish attempted murder charge
In recent years, similar proposals have died. House Bill 1340 would set punishment at 20 years to life in prison for the crime. Republican Rep. Bill Denny of Jackson, the bill's sponsor, says a specific attempted murder law would prevent would-be killers from receiving lighter sentences simply because the victim lives.
William C. Denny, Jr. (born August 22, 1930) is an American politician and current member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He is the current floor leader of the Republicans in the house. Denny is an alumnus of the University of Maryland and retired business executive and banker. He is a retired Senior Vice President of Southeastern Operations of a multi-national banking corporation.
Elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1988, he serves District 64, encompassing Hinds County and Madison County. He serves on the Apportionment and Elections as chairman, and as member of the appropriations, congressional redistricting, constitution, Judiciary A, Judiciary En Banc, legislative reapportionment and municipalities committees. He is married to Sue Rose Johnsey, and with her has four children. He is Cartholic.
Elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1988, he serves District 64, encompassing Hinds County and Madison County. He serves on the Apportionment and Elections as chairman, and as member of the appropriations, congressional redistricting, constitution, Judiciary A, Judiciary En Banc, legislative reapportionment and municipalities committees. He is married to Sue Rose Johnsey, and with her has four children. He is Cartholic.