2012 Regular Session
Senator Albert Butler
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Albert Butler
District 36
../../../members/senate/butler_(36th).xml
../senate_p_authors/butler_(36th).xml
Principal Author Only
05/24/12 at 08:58
SB2034
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2034IN.pdf
Official Mississippi state song; authorize two state songs.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2034.xml
SB2119
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2119SG.pdf
Memorial highway; designate certain segment of U.S. Highway 78 as William R. "Bill" Minor Memorial Highway.
Stone
../Senate_authors/Stone.xml
04/16 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2119.xml
SB2124
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2124PS.pdf
Ad valorem taxes; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive eminent danger pay.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
04/17 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2124.xml
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SB2286
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2286PS.pdf
Municipal and county law enforcement officer; allow spouse of officer killed in the line of duty to purchase officer's sidearm.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2286.xml
SB2298
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2298IN.pdf
Habitual offender; expunged offenses not to count towards.
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2298.xml
SB2333
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2333IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair, renovate & refurbish Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2333.xml
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SB2362
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2362PS.pdf
Child support guidelines; presumed to be reasonable for adjusted gross income within a certain range.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
04/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2362.xml
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SB2391
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2391IN.pdf
Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2391.xml
SB2545
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2545IN.pdf
Appropriations; Mississippi Department of Health, Sunflower County Prevention of Teen Pregnancy Pilot Program.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2545.xml
SB2587
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2587IN.pdf
Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2587.xml
SB2598
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2598SG.pdf
Juvenile Detention Efficiency and Center Licensing Act of 2012; create.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
05/23 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2598.xml
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SB2599
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2599IN.pdf
Abstinence-plus sex education as required curriculum in public schools; provide for.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2599.xml
SB2600
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2600SG.pdf
Beer breweries; allow to provide samples subject to certain restrictions.
Moran
../Senate_authors/Moran.xml
05/23 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2600.xml
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SB2603
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2603PS.pdf
Election commissioners; provide that elections shall be nonpartisan.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
04/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2603.xml
SB2734
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2734PS.pdf
Public Records Act; public access will not be diminished because records are stored in certain manner/revise civil penalty.
Collins
../Senate_authors/Collins.xml
04/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2734.xml
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SB2745
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2745IN.pdf
Disparity study; require MDA to file copies with the Legislature by not later than December 31, 2012.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2745.xml
SB2748
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2748PS.pdf
Department of ITS; authorize to manage state data centers for cost-sharing services to all agencies.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
04/26 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2748.xml
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SB2792
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2792SG.pdf
Dual enrollment-dual credit work skills certificate program in high school and community college; establish pilot program.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
05/14 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2792.xml
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SB2878
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2878SG.pdf
Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
04/05 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2878.xml
SB2935
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2935IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne County in constructing a county civil defense building.
Butler (36th)
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2935.xml
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SB2954
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2954IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize to assist in the establishment of the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2954.xml
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SB2980
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2980SG.pdf
Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.
Clarke
../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml
05/16 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2980.xml
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SB2991
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2991SG.pdf
Appropriation; Architecture, Board of.
Clarke
../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml
05/16 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2991.xml
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SB2992
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2992SG.pdf
Appropriation; Geologists, Board of Registered Professional.
Clarke
../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml
05/16 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2992.xml
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SB2993
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2993SG.pdf
Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission.
Clarke
../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml
05/16 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2993.xml
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SB2994
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2994SG.pdf
Appropriation; Accountancy, Board of Public.
Clarke
../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml
05/16 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2994.xml
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SB2995
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2995SG.pdf
Appropriation; Contractors, Board of.
Clarke
../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml
05/14 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2995.xml
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SB3013
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3013IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB3013.xml
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SB3015
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3015IN.pdf
Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for.
Browning
../Senate_authors/Browning.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB3015.xml
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SC 503
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf
Mourn the loss and commend the historic public service of former Governor William L. "Bill" Waller, Sr., and express sympathy of the Legislature.
Brown
../Senate_authors/Brown.xml
01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0503.xml
SC 504
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf
Mourn the loss of former Mississippi Senate President Pro Tempore Walter A. "Pud" Graham.
Browning
../Senate_authors/Browning.xml
01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0504.xml
SC 507
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf
Commend public service of State Banking Commissioner John Allison.
Jackson (15th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml
01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0507.xml
SC 530
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf
Commemorate February 8 as the date "under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Longwitz
../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0530.xml
SC 539
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf
Mourn the loss of U.S. District Judge W. Allen Pepper, Jr., of Cleveland, Mississippi.
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0539.xml
SC 544
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0544SG.pdf
Commend public service of Senator Bob Dearing.
Butler (38th)
../Senate_authors/Butler_(38th).xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0544.xml
SC 551
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdf
Recognize Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps as longest-serving Commissioner in state's history.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0551.xml
SC 557
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf
Remember the gallant service and mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Edward Dycus of Greenville, MS.
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0557.xml
SC 585
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf
Commemorate the life and accomplishments of Whitney Houston and express condolences of the Legislature.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0585.xml
SC 593
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0593SG.pdf
Thank the filmmakers and cast of the Mississippi-produced movie "The Help" for their economic and cultural impact to the state.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0593.xml
SC 594
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0594SG.pdf
Congratulating actress Octavia Spencer for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Mississippi Film "The Help."
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0594.xml
SC 599
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0599SG.pdf
Recognize legacy of MS Senator Arthur Tate, first African-American to serve in State Senate since Reconstruction.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0599.xml
SC 600
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0600SG.pdf
Mourn the loss of JSU Professor Isaiah Madison, the "Architect" of the historic Ayers desegregation case.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0600.xml
SC 631
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0631SG.pdf
Recognize Mary Libby Payne's legacy of service on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0631.xml
SC 657
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf
Remember the gallant service and mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Bill Sutton, of Mooreville, MS.
Collins
../Senate_authors/Collins.xml
04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0657.xml
SC 671
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0671SG.pdf
Recognize record of public service of Port Gibson Alderman Reverend Eddie Walls, Jr.
Butler (36th)
05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0671.xml
SC 678
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0678SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of former Tchula Mayor Yvonne Rayford Brown.
Jordan
../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml
05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0678.xml
SC 679
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0679SG.pdf
Remember the gallant service and mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Marine Master Sergeant Scott Pruitt of Gautier, Mississippi.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0679.xml
SC 681
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0681SG.pdf
Recognizing and Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the first African-American troopers in the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Butler (38th)
../Senate_authors/Butler_(38th).xml
05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0681.xml
SC 684
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0684IN.pdf
Create a study committee to study economic development in low-income census tracts.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
05/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0684.xml
SR 2
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0002PS.pdf
Commend and congratulate the Alcorn State University "Braves" Baseball Team for winning first SWAC Baseball Tournament Championship.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
02/02 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0002.xml
SR 8
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0008PS.pdf
Commend public service of Senator Ezell Lee.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
05/03 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0008.xml