Bobby Moak
Dec 26, 2022: Daily Leader: Aldermen discuss removal of dangerous structures
The Mississippi State Constitution closely regulates what can be done with houses deemed dangerous and marked for destruction by municipalities, said Board Attorney Bobby Moak.
The Mississippi State Constitution closely regulates what can be done with houses deemed dangerous and marked for destruction by municipalities, said Board Attorney Bobby Moak.
June 27, 2016: MBJ: Democrats elect new leadership; Moak wins party chair
The Mississippi Democratic Party elected new leaders to head the organization for the next four years, including former House minority leader Bobby Moak as party chair, the organization said in a statement Sunday.
The Mississippi Democratic Party elected new leaders to head the organization for the next four years, including former House minority leader Bobby Moak as party chair, the organization said in a statement Sunday.
Jan 11, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Gov. Phil Bryant Promises 'More of the Same' in Next Term
"It seems that they've been more guided by political principle," said Bobby Moak, the former House Democratic minority leader who lost his seat in the 2015 elections after Bryant personally raised money for a Republican challenger.
"It seems that they've been more guided by political principle," said Bobby Moak, the former House Democratic minority leader who lost his seat in the 2015 elections after Bryant personally raised money for a Republican challenger.
Jan 4, 2016: MBJ: Mississippi leaders insist on tying tax cuts to new roads, bridge taxes
Some Capitol watchers, including former Rep. Bobby Moak, a 33-year legislator, say passage could be difficult in 2016.
Some Capitol watchers, including former Rep. Bobby Moak, a 33-year legislator, say passage could be difficult in 2016.
Dec 22, 2015: Y'all Politics: Choosing the next Mississippi House Minority Leader has huge implications for Democrats
With the successful ouster of Rep. Bobby Moak, Democrats in the Mississippi House must now find a new Minority Leader heading into the 2016 legislative session.
With the successful ouster of Rep. Bobby Moak, Democrats in the Mississippi House must now find a new Minority Leader heading into the 2016 legislative session.
Oct 14, 2015: Sid Salter: DeSoto Times: Competition, economy, tax rate puts gaming tax revenues on the skids
Beginning in 2012 and continuing through the 2015 session, state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, has introduced online gaming legislation. Each year, Moak’s legislation has failed because of Republican opposition. The successive bills — virtually the same legislation — died in committee several years after being double-referred.
Beginning in 2012 and continuing through the 2015 session, state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, has introduced online gaming legislation. Each year, Moak’s legislation has failed because of Republican opposition. The successive bills — virtually the same legislation — died in committee several years after being double-referred.
June 26, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmaker: State could stop marriage licenses altogether
State House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, could not be reached for comment on the high court ruling.
State House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, could not be reached for comment on the high court ruling.
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June 12, 2015: MSGOP: There They Go Again! (Vol.1)
It seems that House Democrat leader Bobby Moak has decided that the only way he can save his seat in the legislature is to engage in false and misleading rhetoric intended to demonize his opponents. |
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June 1, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Bryant enters MS House fray, backs Moak challenger
Gov. Phil Bryant is endorsing Republican House candidate Vince Mangold, who is challenging House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto for the District 53 House seat. 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. Mar 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Moak's math: state House is in play for Democrats
State House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak, in a letter seeking donations for his Leadership PAC, says "the polls and data we are looking at show us that NOW there is opportunity for Democrats to regain the House" in 2015. 
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Apr 22, 2015: Bobby Moak: Jackson Free Press: Punishing Children for the Sins of their Legislators
Mar 17, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Tax cut passage hinges on House Democrats
House Democrats were caucusing Tuesday on the issue, but House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak had no comment and would not handicap the measure’s chance of passage. Mar 11, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Kill Bill Vol. 3: Education, Entertainment, Elections
"When you see that legislation hit the floor, I think you're going to see Republicans and Democrats in the position of probably having to defeat the amendment that came out of (Mims') committee, and it turn, support legislation that opens up the hospitals so that everything is transparent and not just limiting it to that one hospital," said Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto. |
Feb 4, 2015: Daily Leader: Legislators seek to honor Flowers
Rep. Bobby Moak (R-Bogue Chitto) said he received a number of phone calls from the community to honor Flowers
Rep. Bobby Moak (R-Bogue Chitto) said he received a number of phone calls from the community to honor Flowers
Jan 29, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Moak blasts hospital bailout, bill sent back to commitee
A bill to allow Attala County to borrow up to $5 million to keep Montfort Jones Hospital afloat until Baptist-Health Systems could take it over was sent back to committee for more debate by the state House on Thursday.
A bill to allow Attala County to borrow up to $5 million to keep Montfort Jones Hospital afloat until Baptist-Health Systems could take it over was sent back to committee for more debate by the state House on Thursday.
Jan 26, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Rep. Bob Evans
House Minority Leader Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, believes Evans' bill will in fact protect LGBT parents and not discriminate against them.
House Minority Leader Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, believes Evans' bill will in fact protect LGBT parents and not discriminate against them.
Jan 21, 2015: Poker News Daily: Bobby Moak Introduces Another Poker Bill in Mississippi
Mississippi State Representative Bobby Moak (D – Bogue Chitto) is making another attempt to get online poker legalized and regulated in his home state. Rep. Moak introduced House Bill 306, the “Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act of 2015,”on January 12th, referring it to three committees: Gaming, Rules, and Ways and Means.
Mississippi State Representative Bobby Moak (D – Bogue Chitto) is making another attempt to get online poker legalized and regulated in his home state. Rep. Moak introduced House Bill 306, the “Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act of 2015,”on January 12th, referring it to three committees: Gaming, Rules, and Ways and Means.
Jan 20, 2015: Gulf Live: What will Gov. Phil Bryant talk about in Wednesday evening's State of the State address?
"It will be more empty promises to fund education, some tripe about silver shovel awards in hard-to-find magazines, a little hot air about inflated job numbers and made-up business rankings," Moak said. "All this while he whistles past the graveyard on a broken education system, record unemployment rates, and hospitals closing around the state."
"It will be more empty promises to fund education, some tripe about silver shovel awards in hard-to-find magazines, a little hot air about inflated job numbers and made-up business rankings," Moak said. "All this while he whistles past the graveyard on a broken education system, record unemployment rates, and hospitals closing around the state."
Jan 20, 2015: WJTV: Bryant State of the State Speech Wednesday at Miss. Capitol
The Democratic leader of the Mississippi House, Rep. Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto, says Tuesday that he expects the governor to make "more empty promises to fund education" and to offer "some tripe" about the state receiving economic development awards.
The Democratic leader of the Mississippi House, Rep. Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto, says Tuesday that he expects the governor to make "more empty promises to fund education" and to offer "some tripe" about the state receiving economic development awards.
Jan 14, 2015: Mississippi Gun News: New Gun Bills Proposed in the Mississippi Legislature for 2015
House Bill 237 Rep. Moak introduced this bill which would exempt honorably discharged members of the military from training required to obtain an enhanced concealed carry permit. Read HB 237
House Bill 248 Also introduced by Rep. Moak this bill seeks to allow parole and probation officers to keep their firearm upon retirement. Read HB 248
House Bill 237 Rep. Moak introduced this bill which would exempt honorably discharged members of the military from training required to obtain an enhanced concealed carry permit. Read HB 237
House Bill 248 Also introduced by Rep. Moak this bill seeks to allow parole and probation officers to keep their firearm upon retirement. Read HB 248
Jan 14, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Enabling Employers to Help Disabled People
Owens believes the climate is right for the legislation's success. Earlier this year, the group held a take-your-legislator-to-work event for people with disabilities to invite their legislative representatives to their workplaces. It drew interest from state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, and Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, as well as state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, and Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton.
Owens believes the climate is right for the legislation's success. Earlier this year, the group held a take-your-legislator-to-work event for people with disabilities to invite their legislative representatives to their workplaces. It drew interest from state Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, and Kenny Wayne Jones, D-Canton, as well as state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, and Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton.
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers pass alternative ballot measure after debate
""This is about Amendment 42," said state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto. "I look at it personally as an effort to actually weaken the position of this ballot in November."
""This is about Amendment 42," said state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto. "I look at it personally as an effort to actually weaken the position of this ballot in November."
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Ballot alternative passes amid allegations of coercion
Holland and state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, lamented the struggles of educators forced to hold bake sales and purchase school supplies out of their own pockets due to state education funding shortfalls.
Holland and state Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, lamented the struggles of educators forced to hold bake sales and purchase school supplies out of their own pockets due to state education funding shortfalls.
Jan 8, 2015: WDAM: Moak to chair CSG Suggested State Legislation Committee
Mississippi Rep. Bobby Moak has been named chair of The Council of State Governments' Suggested State Legislation Committee for 2015. North Dakota Rep. Kim Koppelman and Jerry Bassett, director of the Alabama Legislative Reference Service, will serve as the committee vice chairs.
Mississippi Rep. Bobby Moak has been named chair of The Council of State Governments' Suggested State Legislation Committee for 2015. North Dakota Rep. Kim Koppelman and Jerry Bassett, director of the Alabama Legislative Reference Service, will serve as the committee vice chairs.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Legislators on a Tight Rope, Walking a Fine Line
Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, says state leaders are able to give the impression that they are increasing education funding while not actually providing any additional resources to the classroom. #"Even the governor likes to say, 'Well I'm putting an additional $52 (million) or $58 (million)'—his number sort of changes, 'into MAEP.' But what (Bryant) doesn't tell you is that $41 million of that is just to cover the teacher pay raise, so he's actually not putting anything additionally into MAEP other than a few million bucks," Moak said.
Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, says state leaders are able to give the impression that they are increasing education funding while not actually providing any additional resources to the classroom. #"Even the governor likes to say, 'Well I'm putting an additional $52 (million) or $58 (million)'—his number sort of changes, 'into MAEP.' But what (Bryant) doesn't tell you is that $41 million of that is just to cover the teacher pay raise, so he's actually not putting anything additionally into MAEP other than a few million bucks," Moak said.
Jan 4, 2015: Daily Leader: Officials prepare for 2015 legislative session
State representatives Bobby Moak (D-Bogue Chitto) and Becky Currie (R-Brookhaven) look forward to focusing on education this session as well. "We left the last legislative session not fully funding education, so that'll be on the front bumper," Rep. Moak said. "I'd like to make sure local school districts get the appropriate money."
State representatives Bobby Moak (D-Bogue Chitto) and Becky Currie (R-Brookhaven) look forward to focusing on education this session as well. "We left the last legislative session not fully funding education, so that'll be on the front bumper," Rep. Moak said. "I'd like to make sure local school districts get the appropriate money."
Jan 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 2015 legislative agendas will garner debate
House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, said legislative Democrats' agenda differs from the GOP leadership, focusing on education and health care. "First, is to fund education," Moak said. "Our (GOP) colleagues have stated that they put more money into education, we don't see that. The governor's budget proposed some $52 million increase for education, but when we checked, $41 million of that is for the teacher pay raise. There really isn't some big output for education."
House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, said legislative Democrats' agenda differs from the GOP leadership, focusing on education and health care. "First, is to fund education," Moak said. "Our (GOP) colleagues have stated that they put more money into education, we don't see that. The governor's budget proposed some $52 million increase for education, but when we checked, $41 million of that is for the teacher pay raise. There really isn't some big output for education."
Jan 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 2015 legislative agendas will garner debate
House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, said legislative Democrats' agenda differs from the GOP leadership, focusing on education and health care. "First, is to fund education," Moak said. "Our (GOP) colleagues have stated that they put more money into education, we don't see that. The governor's budget proposed some $52 million increase for education, but when we checked, $41 million of that is for the teacher pay raise. There really isn't some big output for education."
House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, said legislative Democrats' agenda differs from the GOP leadership, focusing on education and health care. "First, is to fund education," Moak said. "Our (GOP) colleagues have stated that they put more money into education, we don't see that. The governor's budget proposed some $52 million increase for education, but when we checked, $41 million of that is for the teacher pay raise. There really isn't some big output for education."
Jan 2, 2015: NewsMS: Education is Priority Number One for Democrats in 2015 Legislative Session
Getting Mississippi’s kids educated and getting it done well will be the number one issue for Democrats in the 2015 legislative session, set to begin next week at the state capitol, said Bobby Moak, head of the Democratic Caucus
Getting Mississippi’s kids educated and getting it done well will be the number one issue for Democrats in the 2015 legislative session, set to begin next week at the state capitol, said Bobby Moak, head of the Democratic Caucus
Dec 15, 2014: Jackson Jambalaya: House Dems call for reform of contract process
Mississippi House Democratic Caucus Leader Rep. Bobby Moak (D-Bogue Chitto) said, “We are calling on our colleagues across the aisle to join us in helping change the way contracts are awarded at all levels of Mississippi government. We have requested legislation proposing that all government sole-source contracts, of any character and at any level of Mississippi government, be immediately declared illegal within the state.”
Mississippi House Democratic Caucus Leader Rep. Bobby Moak (D-Bogue Chitto) said, “We are calling on our colleagues across the aisle to join us in helping change the way contracts are awarded at all levels of Mississippi government. We have requested legislation proposing that all government sole-source contracts, of any character and at any level of Mississippi government, be immediately declared illegal within the state.”
Dec 5, 2014: Reading Eagle: Natchez, Brookhaven train line under discussion
State Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, says he's readied a bill for the 2015 Legislature Wednesday to authorize the Mississippi Development Authority to take out bonds for the purchase of passenger cars for the proposed line. A similar died in committee during the 2014 session
State Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, says he's readied a bill for the 2015 Legislature Wednesday to authorize the Mississippi Development Authority to take out bonds for the purchase of passenger cars for the proposed line. A similar died in committee during the 2014 session
Dec 4, 2014: WLBT: Proposal gaining steam for Southwest Mississippi tourism train
There's a proposal for a "tourism train" that would run between Natchez and Brookhaven. Leaders like Representative Bobby Moak-D are requesting bond money from the state to kick start the project.
There's a proposal for a "tourism train" that would run between Natchez and Brookhaven. Leaders like Representative Bobby Moak-D are requesting bond money from the state to kick start the project.
Oct 12, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Medicaid debate expected again in 2015
“We’re going to keep that issue alive because we think it’s the right thing to do,” House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak told The Associated Press last week.
Aug 13, 2014: MPB: Head of Mississippi’s Largest Teacher Union Calls For Another Pay Increase -
To reach that goal, Helmick purposes lawmakers give teachers an additional $2,500 raise next year, and every year until a public educators starting salary is 40-thousand dollars a year. House Minority Leader, Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto says teachers deserve the additional pay increase. "House Democrats actually supported a $5,000 across the board pay raise." says Moak. "Last session's pay plan was only half of what they deserved. We've been on record as saying they deserve the other half and it's time to give it to them, and we have the fund to do it."
Feb 23, 2014: Gulf Live: AP analysis: Votes on pay raises for state employees fodder for 2015 elections
"I'd say anything here is political fodder," Rep. Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto, the House Democratic leader, told The Associated Press.
Jan 26, 2013: Jackson Free Press: Democrats Blast Proposed Changes to State Pensions
Several Democrats pointed to a recent report from the Legislature's Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review that suggested any cuts to benefits for current employees or retirees would be illegal. "I think certainly you'd have some legal issues," said House Minority Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto.
“We’re going to keep that issue alive because we think it’s the right thing to do,” House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak told The Associated Press last week.
Aug 13, 2014: MPB: Head of Mississippi’s Largest Teacher Union Calls For Another Pay Increase -
To reach that goal, Helmick purposes lawmakers give teachers an additional $2,500 raise next year, and every year until a public educators starting salary is 40-thousand dollars a year. House Minority Leader, Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto says teachers deserve the additional pay increase. "House Democrats actually supported a $5,000 across the board pay raise." says Moak. "Last session's pay plan was only half of what they deserved. We've been on record as saying they deserve the other half and it's time to give it to them, and we have the fund to do it."
Feb 23, 2014: Gulf Live: AP analysis: Votes on pay raises for state employees fodder for 2015 elections
"I'd say anything here is political fodder," Rep. Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto, the House Democratic leader, told The Associated Press.
Jan 26, 2013: Jackson Free Press: Democrats Blast Proposed Changes to State Pensions
Several Democrats pointed to a recent report from the Legislature's Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review that suggested any cuts to benefits for current employees or retirees would be illegal. "I think certainly you'd have some legal issues," said House Minority Leader Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto.
Feb 7, 2012: Jackson Free Press: Sunshine Act Aimed at AG Hood
Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, said the bill doesn't say who the arbiter of perceived conflicts of interest would be. He later offered an amendment that would let the Mississippi Bar Association make that determination. That amendment failed, along with two others put forth by Moak--one to prohibit lawmakers from being hired as special counsel and another to require all legal contracts, regardless of amount, to be published on agencies' websites.
Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, said the bill doesn't say who the arbiter of perceived conflicts of interest would be. He later offered an amendment that would let the Mississippi Bar Association make that determination. That amendment failed, along with two others put forth by Moak--one to prohibit lawmakers from being hired as special counsel and another to require all legal contracts, regardless of amount, to be published on agencies' websites.
Robert "Bobby" Moak (b. July 13, 1958) is a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 53. He was first elected to the chamber in 1983.