Feb 26, 2016: Vicksburg Post: Physicians: Bill to allow telemedicine bad for Mississippi
The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Sam Mims, Chairman of the House Public Health Committee, and was passed by the House on Feb. 22. The Senate will have a chance to revise the bill before they vote next week. Edney hopes the auto-only part of the wording would be removed from the bill.
The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Sam Mims, Chairman of the House Public Health Committee, and was passed by the House on Feb. 22. The Senate will have a chance to revise the bill before they vote next week. Edney hopes the auto-only part of the wording would be removed from the bill.
Nov 16, 2015: Cottomouth: Health Care on the Brink
Some of the hospitals in jeopardy reside in districts represented by some of the worst offenders when it comes to health care in the state:
Some of the hospitals in jeopardy reside in districts represented by some of the worst offenders when it comes to health care in the state:
- Highland Community Hospital, represented by Rep. Mark Formby (R-Picayune)
- Tippah County Hospital, represented by Rep. Judas Steverson (R-Ripley)
- Baptist Medical Center Attalta, formerly Montfort Jones Community Hospital, represented by Rep. Jason White (R-West)
- Natchez Regional Medical Center, ironically represented by Public Health Committee Chairman Sam Mims (R-McComb)
May 14, 2015: Y'all Politics: Kitty Sasser, sister of Rep. Bobby Moak, apparently files campaign report from public high school
Kitty Sasser is a Democrat who is challenging Republican Rep. Sam Mims this fall.
Kitty Sasser is a Democrat who is challenging Republican Rep. Sam Mims this fall.
Mar 11, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Kill Bill Vol. 3: Education, Entertainment, Elections
The House Public Health Committee, chaired by Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, passed the bill March 3.
The House Public Health Committee, chaired by Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, passed the bill March 3.
Mar 4, 2015: MPB: OPEN MEETINGS BILL LIMITED TO JACKSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Representative Sam Mims of McComb is chair of the House Public Health committee. If the committee's version passes, Singing River will be required to open its board meetings to the public, similarly to any other public body like city councils. Mims notes the bill also adds in some pension reporting requirements.
Representative Sam Mims of McComb is chair of the House Public Health committee. If the committee's version passes, Singing River will be required to open its board meetings to the public, similarly to any other public body like city councils. Mims notes the bill also adds in some pension reporting requirements.
Mar 2, 2015: Sun Herald: Bill to open SRHS, others to scrutiny in danger in Mississippi House
Wiggins said committee Chairman Sam Mims, R-McComb, told him he hasn't decided if he will call a meeting to deal with the bill.
Wiggins said committee Chairman Sam Mims, R-McComb, told him he hasn't decided if he will call a meeting to deal with the bill.
Feb 28, 2015: Natchez Democrat:Moroney, Dearing run for Senate seat
No challengers qualified to run against District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III (D-Natchez), District 97 Rep. Sam Mims (R-McComb) or District 96 Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-Magnolia).
No challengers qualified to run against District 94 Rep. Robert Johnson III (D-Natchez), District 97 Rep. Sam Mims (R-McComb) or District 96 Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-Magnolia).
Jan 14, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Born To Fight
House Bills regarding vaccination rights have often gone to the Public Health and Human Service committee, chaired by Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, and they have historically died there. But on Thursday, one authored by Rep. Mark Formby, R-Picayune, was sent to the House Education Committee
House Bills regarding vaccination rights have often gone to the Public Health and Human Service committee, chaired by Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, and they have historically died there. But on Thursday, one authored by Rep. Mark Formby, R-Picayune, was sent to the House Education Committee
Jan 7, 2015: Natchez Democrat: Local legislators says education, state budget will dominate session
Johnson’s Republican colleague in the house, District 97 Rep. Sam Mims of McComb, said he thinks the session will be productive and that the legislature will end with a solid budget. “I expect us to have a good, sound, fiscally conservative budget,” Mims said. “I expect us to continue to have a good rainy day account in case our economy heads in the wrong direction, and I expect not to spend one-time monies on fund reoccurring expenses in order to have a solid budget.” Mims said he would also focus on the state’s health care. Mims is the house chairman of the public health and human services committee.
Johnson’s Republican colleague in the house, District 97 Rep. Sam Mims of McComb, said he thinks the session will be productive and that the legislature will end with a solid budget. “I expect us to have a good, sound, fiscally conservative budget,” Mims said. “I expect us to continue to have a good rainy day account in case our economy heads in the wrong direction, and I expect not to spend one-time monies on fund reoccurring expenses in order to have a solid budget.” Mims said he would also focus on the state’s health care. Mims is the house chairman of the public health and human services committee.
Dec 13, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Hall: Follow-up on drug testing, Rose Cochran and hate
House Public Health Chairman Sam Mims, R-McComb, brought up a point about my column last week on how drug-testing of applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a bad law.
House Public Health Chairman Sam Mims, R-McComb, brought up a point about my column last week on how drug-testing of applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a bad law.
Nov 25, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Last In Vaccine Choice
Perry said the legislative chairman of public health and human services, Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, has been responsive to parents who are seeking medical exemptions. Mims, Perry claims, has told parents to contact him if they have trouble with getting accommodations from MSDH.
Perry said the legislative chairman of public health and human services, Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, has been responsive to parents who are seeking medical exemptions. Mims, Perry claims, has told parents to contact him if they have trouble with getting accommodations from MSDH.
Aug 13, 2014: Enterprise Journal: Mims: New law to help mental health
State Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, spoke to the McComb Lions Club Tuesday about a bill he helped pass that will provide better access to mental health care.
July 23, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Drug Test Law: Punishing Parents, Starving Kids
Mississippi legislators, like Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, who sponsored the bill, say the law is designed to further assist those in the state living in poverty who have substance abuse problems. "It's about helping these people become better moms, become better dads, become better community members," Mims said.
July 10, 2014: Enterprise Journal: Mims: GOP leadership doing things ‘the right way’
State Rep. Sam Mims V believes this year’s legislative session was the most successful he’s seen in his 11 years in the Legislature.
May 14, 2014: Clarion Ledger: House Public Health and Human Services Chair Sam Mims discuss drug testing bill
State Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, proposes bill to test some future welfare recipients.
Apr 28, 2014: Life News: Battle Continues Over Law That Could Close Mississippi’s Last Abortion Clinic
Prior to the issuance of the Judge Jordan’s first TRO, Mississippi State Representative Sam Mims, who sponsored HB 1390, explained in an interview with CNN, “I think the intent is to make sure that women who are receiving these abortions are receiving abortions by a professional physician who is certified.” He added, “If something goes wrong, which it might — we hope it doesn’t, but it could — that physician could follow the patient to a local hospital. That’s the intent.”
State Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, spoke to the McComb Lions Club Tuesday about a bill he helped pass that will provide better access to mental health care.
July 23, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Drug Test Law: Punishing Parents, Starving Kids
Mississippi legislators, like Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, who sponsored the bill, say the law is designed to further assist those in the state living in poverty who have substance abuse problems. "It's about helping these people become better moms, become better dads, become better community members," Mims said.
July 10, 2014: Enterprise Journal: Mims: GOP leadership doing things ‘the right way’
State Rep. Sam Mims V believes this year’s legislative session was the most successful he’s seen in his 11 years in the Legislature.
May 14, 2014: Clarion Ledger: House Public Health and Human Services Chair Sam Mims discuss drug testing bill
State Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb, proposes bill to test some future welfare recipients.
Apr 28, 2014: Life News: Battle Continues Over Law That Could Close Mississippi’s Last Abortion Clinic
Prior to the issuance of the Judge Jordan’s first TRO, Mississippi State Representative Sam Mims, who sponsored HB 1390, explained in an interview with CNN, “I think the intent is to make sure that women who are receiving these abortions are receiving abortions by a professional physician who is certified.” He added, “If something goes wrong, which it might — we hope it doesn’t, but it could — that physician could follow the patient to a local hospital. That’s the intent.”
Apr 21, 2014: Media Matters: What Mississippi Says About The Right-Wing Media's Anti-Choice Arguments
Rep. Sam Mims, HB 1390's sponsor, said in a CNN interview that the purpose of the law is "to make sure that women who are receiving these abortions are receiving abortions by a professional physician who is certified," and that "If something goes wrong, which it might -- we hope it doesn't, but it could -- that physician could follow the patient to a local hospital.
Jan 26, 2014: Gulf Live: AP analysis: Mississippi Legislature has sharp partisan divide
Most GOP members sat silently while the Republican chairman of the Public Health and Human Services Committee, Sam Mims of McComb, fielded dozens of questions from Democrats who saw the bill as mean-spirited political pandering.
Rep. Sam Mims, HB 1390's sponsor, said in a CNN interview that the purpose of the law is "to make sure that women who are receiving these abortions are receiving abortions by a professional physician who is certified," and that "If something goes wrong, which it might -- we hope it doesn't, but it could -- that physician could follow the patient to a local hospital.
Jan 26, 2014: Gulf Live: AP analysis: Mississippi Legislature has sharp partisan divide
Most GOP members sat silently while the Republican chairman of the Public Health and Human Services Committee, Sam Mims of McComb, fielded dozens of questions from Democrats who saw the bill as mean-spirited political pandering.
Jan 22, 2014: Joi Owens: ACLU of Mississippi: Taking Action at the Start of the 2014 Legislative Session
In the House, Rep. Mims introduced H.B. 49 which would require the drug testing of persons who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This bill was referred to the Public Health Committee and passed to the House floor on a vote, along party lines, of 74-46. This legislation unfairly targets Mississippi's poorest and neediest citizens. It is inefficient as it will only affect a small group of people and will cost the state a large amount of money. The ACLU-MS is working to actively defeat this bill as it heads to the Senate’s Public Health and Welfare Committee chaired by Senator Kirby.
In the House, Rep. Mims introduced H.B. 49 which would require the drug testing of persons who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This bill was referred to the Public Health Committee and passed to the House floor on a vote, along party lines, of 74-46. This legislation unfairly targets Mississippi's poorest and neediest citizens. It is inefficient as it will only affect a small group of people and will cost the state a large amount of money. The ACLU-MS is working to actively defeat this bill as it heads to the Senate’s Public Health and Welfare Committee chaired by Senator Kirby.
Jan 14, 2014: Cottonmouth: Sam Mims and Misplaced Priorities
At the end of today's House session, House Public Health Committee Chairman and Tea Party champion Sam Mims (R-McComb), with the blessing of House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton), called up HB 49 and put it on track to be debated as early as tomorrow.
Jan 10, 2014: Forbes: Mississippi On Way To Losing Status As Only State Without Concussion Legislation
The concussion bill he sponsored get killed in the House public health committee by its chair, fellow Republican Sam Mims IV of McComb, who thought rules covering nearly all youth leagues would be too burdensome for many of them.
Mar 6, 2013: Life Site News: Mississippi House Stops Dangerous Use of Abortion Drug Without Doctor
Under the leadership of Chairman Sam Mims, R-McComb, the Mississippi State House of Representatives passed pro-life Senate Bill 2795 by a vote of 76 to 31 yesterday.
July 11, 2012: Jackson Free Press: Rep. Sam Mims Responds To Clinic Hearing
Rep. Sam Mims spoke with JFP reporter R.L. Nave in front of the courthouse. July 11, 2012.
At the end of today's House session, House Public Health Committee Chairman and Tea Party champion Sam Mims (R-McComb), with the blessing of House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Clinton), called up HB 49 and put it on track to be debated as early as tomorrow.
Jan 10, 2014: Forbes: Mississippi On Way To Losing Status As Only State Without Concussion Legislation
The concussion bill he sponsored get killed in the House public health committee by its chair, fellow Republican Sam Mims IV of McComb, who thought rules covering nearly all youth leagues would be too burdensome for many of them.
Mar 6, 2013: Life Site News: Mississippi House Stops Dangerous Use of Abortion Drug Without Doctor
Under the leadership of Chairman Sam Mims, R-McComb, the Mississippi State House of Representatives passed pro-life Senate Bill 2795 by a vote of 76 to 31 yesterday.
July 11, 2012: Jackson Free Press: Rep. Sam Mims Responds To Clinic Hearing
Rep. Sam Mims spoke with JFP reporter R.L. Nave in front of the courthouse. July 11, 2012.