2012 Regular Session
Senator Michael Watson
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Michael Watson
District 51
../../../members/senate/watson.xml
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Principal Author Only
05/24/12 at 08:58
SB2018
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2018IN.pdf
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of East Central High School.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2019
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2019IN.pdf
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Resurrection Catholic School.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2021
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2021IN.pdf
Pawnshop transactions; require electronic transmission if law enforcement supplies software.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2021.xml
SB2031
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2031IN.pdf
Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2036
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2036IN.pdf
Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.
Watson
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2043
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2043IN.pdf
Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2045
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2045PS.pdf
Controlled substances; enhance penalty for illegal sale in proximity to drug rehab facility.
Watson
04/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2045.xml
SB2046
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2046IN.pdf
Real estate transactions; require disclosure if meth production occurred on the property.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2046.xml
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SB2050
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2050IN.pdf
Corrections; prohibit trusty convicted of murder or any other crime of violence from working at Governor's Mansion.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2050.xml
SB2056
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2056IN.pdf
Legislature; reduce size beginning with 2015 statewide general election.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2056.xml
SB2069
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2069IN.pdf
Recall election procedures for local officials by referendum; specifically include local school board members.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2069.xml
SB2078
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2078IN.pdf
Indecent assault; create crime of unlawful sexual touching.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2078.xml
SB2079
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2079IN.pdf
Sex offense; revise definition (MPA).
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2079.xml
SB2083
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2083IN.pdf
Landlord tenant relations; require locks to be changed between residential tenancies.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2083.xml
SB2089
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2089IN.pdf
Employment Protection Act; revise and clarify.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2089.xml
SB2092
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2092IN.pdf
Licensed vessel pilots; limit liability of pilots and trainees.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2092.xml
SB2098
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2098IN.pdf
Disorderly conduct at a funeral or memorial service; prohibit.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2098.xml
SB2099
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2099IN.pdf
Taxation; limit prosecution's authority to plea-bargain.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2099.xml
SB2107
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2107IN.pdf
Health care insurance; no person, employer or health care provider shall be required to participate in any health care plan.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2107.xml
SB2118
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2118IN.pdf
Municipalities; city attorneys required to carry errors and omission coverage.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2118.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
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SB2131
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2131IN.pdf
Privatization of school bus transportation; State Board of Education to issue regulations for contracts.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2131.xml
SB2137
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2137IN.pdf
Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2137.xml
SB2140
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2140IN.pdf
Corrections; persons convicted of certain violent crimes not eligible for earned time or other time for reduction of sentence.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2140.xml
SB2146
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2146IN.pdf
School board election; authorize absentee voting in certain types of districts.
Smith
../Senate_authors/Smith.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2146.xml
SB2183
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2183IN.pdf
Unlawful absences from school; no promotion or graduation if student has accumulated 21 or more absences in preceding school year.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2183.xml
SB2186
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2186SG.pdf
Counterfeit controlled substances; prohibit sale, manufacture or possession.
Watson
04/18 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2186.xml
SB2190
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2190IN.pdf
School board members elected in all districts; superintendents appointed after January 1, 2016.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2190.xml
SB2194
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2194PS.pdf
Controlled substances; acquiring by theft, fraud and the like.
Watson
04/11 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2194.xml
SB2202
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2202IN.pdf
Service of process; revise in justice courts.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2202.xml
SB2204
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2204IN.pdf
Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.
Watson
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2206
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2206IN.pdf
School accreditation; include financial accountability rating system and student achievement in performance-based accreditation.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2206.xml
SB2207
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2207IN.pdf
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; revise forfeiture under.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2207.xml
SB2212
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2212IN.pdf
Property insurance; prohibit hurricane deductible unless damages arose from a named storm.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2212.xml
SB2213
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2213IN.pdf
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program; require IHL to grant minimum credit to graduates of.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2213.xml
SB2214
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2214IN.pdf
Local school district budgets; require at least 75% to be expended for instructional purposes.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2214.xml
SB2215
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2215IN.pdf
Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.
Watson
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2216
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2216IN.pdf
Physicians who self-refer diagnostic imaging tests; limit billing options.
Watson *
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2216.xml
SB2226
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2226IN.pdf
State agencies; prohibit from using public funds for procedures that result in destruction or injury of human embryos.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2226.xml
SB2227
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2227SG.pdf
Vote fraud; constitute a disqualifying conviction.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
05/02 Approved by Governor
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SB2228
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228IN.pdf
Parole; provide for conditional release of an offender to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in certain circumstances.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2228.xml
SB2229
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2229IN.pdf
Terrorism; add as an aggravating circumstance for capital offenses.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2229.xml
SB2230
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2230IN.pdf
Manslaughter; increase maximum sentence.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2230.xml
SB2231
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2231IN.pdf
Public benefits; agencies administering programs for must verify lawful presence in U.S. of applicants for.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2231.xml
SB2232
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2232IN.pdf
Sanctuary cities; prohibit.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2232.xml
SB2234
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2234IN.pdf
"Mississippi Student Religious Liberties Act of 2012"; enact.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2234.xml
SB2235
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2235IN.pdf
Distinctive license tag; authorize a tax-free tag for World War II Veterans.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2242
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2242IN.pdf
Charter schools; authorize open-enrollment and conversion public charter schools in the state.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2242.xml
SB2245
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2245IN.pdf
Homestead exemption; extend to unremarried surviving spouses of totally disabled veterans.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2248
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2248IN.pdf
Public defenders; clarify authority over employees of the office.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2248.xml
SB2266
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2266IN.pdf
Requirements for enrollment of children in public schools; include proof of purchase of car tag in the proper county.
Smith
../Senate_authors/Smith.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2266.xml
SB2271
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2271PS.pdf
Youth sports concussions and head injuries; provide procedures and education requirements.
Watson
04/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2271.xml
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SB2272
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2272IN.pdf
Random nicotine testing; require for Medicaid recipients.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2272.xml
SB2282
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2282IN.pdf
Oil severance tax; revise distribution between state and counties.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2282.xml
SB2284
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2284IN.pdf
Immigration Reform Act of 2012; enact.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2284.xml
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
SB2294
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294IN.pdf
Mississippi Digital Learning NOW Act; create.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2294.xml
SB2313
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2313PS.pdf
Local school superintendents; all appointed after January 1, 2016.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
04/30 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2313.xml
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SB2330
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2330SG.pdf
School district consolidation; require in certain counties.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
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SB2367
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2367SG.pdf
Vulnerable person act; clarify abuse and neglect under.
Tindell
../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2367.xml
SB2370
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2370SG.pdf
Beer; authorize manufacture of beer of more than 5% by weight for sale in another state.
Moran
../Senate_authors/Moran.xml
05/01 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2370.xml
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SB2376
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2376SG.pdf
Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
05/22 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2376.xml
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SB2377
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2377PS.pdf
Accessory after the fact; revise punishment for the offense of.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
04/11 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2377.xml
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SB2380
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2380PS.pdf
State agency personnel; exempt from certain State Personnel Board procedures.
Collins
../Senate_authors/Collins.xml
04/11 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2380.xml
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SB2394
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2394IN.pdf
Judicial and district attorney salaries; increase.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2394.xml
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SB2398
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2398SG.pdf
Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
04/23 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2398.xml
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SB2400
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2400IN.pdf
"Mississippi Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act of 2012"; establish.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2400.xml
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SB2461
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2461SG.pdf
Highway Patrol; remove repealer on minimum qualifications and authorize designation of veterans on driver's license.
Bryan
../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml
05/23 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2461.xml
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SB2468
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2468IN.pdf
Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Pilot Program; authorize salary supplements based upon student performance.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2468.xml
SB2469
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2469IN.pdf
School start date; require local school boards to fix the opening of the school term no earlier than the fourth Monday in August.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2469.xml
SB2537
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2537IN.pdf
Homeschool students; authorize participation in extracurricular activities in public schools.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2537.xml
SB2538
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2538IN.pdf
Homeschool and nonpublic school students; authorize participation in extracurricular activities in public schools.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2538.xml
SB2539
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2539SG.pdf
Statute of limitation; revise for prosecution of vulnerable person abuse.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
04/23 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2539.xml
SB2552
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2552SG.pdf
Armed Forces Absentee Voting Law; applications may be signed by electronic signature.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
04/23 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2552.xml
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SB2553
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553IN.pdf
Mississippi Veterans' Honor Medal Program; establish under Adjutant General.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2553.xml
SB2557
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2557SG.pdf
Tidelands; residential property owners not required to obtain a tidelands lease.
Tindell
../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml
04/18 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2557.xml
SB2561
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561SG.pdf
Fiscal notes; shall be published on the Legislature website if prepared for certain bills.
Collins
../Senate_authors/Collins.xml
04/05 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2561.xml
SB2582
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2582IN.pdf
Homeowners insurance; require premium discount for property built or retrofitted to resist hurricanes.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2582.xml
SB2590
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2590PS.pdf
DUI; create child endangerment provision.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
04/26 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2590.xml
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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
SB2634
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2634SG.pdf
National Flood Insurance Program; revise laws regarding eligibility for.
Carmichael
../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml
05/22 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2634.xml
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SB2668
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2668IN.pdf
Public assistance benefits; require applicants to verify United States citizenship and take drug tests to qualify.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2668.xml
SB2677
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2677IN.pdf
Adverse possession; require reimbursement to defendant of value of property and taxes paid.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2677.xml
SB2688
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2688IN.pdf
Medicaid program; establish reciprocal reimbursement policy regarding payment of nonresident health care providers.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2688.xml
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SB2692
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2692IN.pdf
Abortion; prohibit an abortion of a fetus with a detectable heartbeat without informed written consent except in medical emergency.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2692.xml
SB2728
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2728IN.pdf
Hunting; require permit to hunt deer with dogs.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2728.xml
SB2735
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2735IN.pdf
Public construction projects; require entities to have verifiable percentage goals for veteran business participation.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2735.xml
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SB2771
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2771PS.pdf
Karen's Law; revise punishment for manslaughter of certain child victims.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
04/26 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2771.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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SB2803
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2803PS.pdf
Lonnie Smith Act; revise elements of the offense of felonious child abuse.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
04/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2803.xml
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SB2829
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2829SG.pdf
Multi-modal transportation; include regional railroad authorities in Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund.
Gandy
../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml
03/30 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2829.xml
SB2870
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2870IN.pdf
MS Gulf Coast Region Utility Act; revise powers and duties of the county utility authorities.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2870.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
SB2879
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2879IN.pdf
Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from.
Gollott
../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2879.xml
SB2889
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2889IN.pdf
MS Wireless Communication Commission; revise authority regarding local government entities.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2889.xml
SB2941
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2941IN.pdf
Parents who send children to private school or homeschool; provide state income tax deduction for.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2941.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 510
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf
Commend Noxapater High School "Tigers" Football Team for winning first-ever Class 1A State Championship.
Ward
../Senate_authors/Ward.xml
01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0510.xml
SC 512
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf
Commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC).
Watson
01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0512.xml
SC 513
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0513IN.pdf
Designate September 9-15, 2012, as "Paralegal Week in the State of Mississippi."
Watson
05/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0513.xml
SC 514
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0514IN.pdf
Designate "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Mississippi."
Watson
05/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0514.xml
SC 518
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf
Salute respected District Attorney and Vietnam Veteran Cono Caranna of Gulfport, Mississippi, on the occasion of his retirement.
Tindell
../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml
01/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0518.xml
SC 521
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0521IN.pdf
Constitution; amend to prohibit laws compelling any person, employer or health care provider to participate in any health care plan.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0521.xml
SC 528
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf
Salute Mississippi's "The Band Perry" for winning 3 Academy of Country Music (CMA) Awards.
Watson
01/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0528.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 532
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf
Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Mississippi Children's Home Services.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0532.xml
SC 537
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf
Recognize legendary Bluesman Jesse Robinson of Jackson, Mississippi.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0537.xml
SC 543
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0543SG.pdf
Commend Picayune Junior High Cheerleaders for State 5A Championship.
Smith
../Senate_authors/Smith.xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0543.xml
SC 545
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0545SG.pdf
Designate "National Wear Red Day" in Mississippi to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease in women.
Dawkins
../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0545.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 556
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf
Commend Kristi Voss upon being selected the 2011 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year.
Carmichael
../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml
02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0556.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 558
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0558SG.pdf
Commend former University of Mississippi Rebel Quarterback Eli Manning for winning Super Bowl XLVI and MVP honors.
Watson
02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0558.xml
SC 559
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0559SG.pdf
Commend Easton Curry on being named the 2011 State Games AT&T Male Athlete of the Year.
Carmichael
../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml
02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0559.xml
SC 560
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0560SG.pdf
Recognize Southern Gospel Music contributions of "Charlie" Waller of Waynesboro, Mississippi.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0560.xml
SC 572
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0572IN.pdf
Constitution; amend Section 124 to require the Governor to hold a public hearing before granting a pardon for a felony.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0572.xml
SC 574
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0574IN.pdf
Constitution; create section protecting the life of every unborn child.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0574.xml
SC 575
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0575IN.pdf
Constitution; prohibit pardon of certain violent crimes and revise notice requirements for other crimes.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0575.xml
SC 576
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0576IN.pdf
Constitution; amend Section 124 to require a favorable recommendation from the State Parole Board before the Governor can issue a pardon.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0576.xml
SC 577
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0577IN.pdf
Constitution; establish hunting and fishing as a constitutional right.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0577.xml
SC 579
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0579IN.pdf
Constitution; amend Section 208 to allow the use of public funds for student aid to students attending religious schools.
Watson
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0579.xml
SC 583
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0583SG.pdf
Recognize the DuBard School for Language Disorders on its 50th Anniversary.
Hudson
../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml
03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0583.xml
SC 584
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0584SG.pdf
Commend the life of former Mississippi Representative and World War II Veteran David Bennett, Sr., of Ashland, Mississippi.
Stone
../Senate_authors/Stone.xml
03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0584.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 587
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0587SG.pdf
Congratulate "Miss Mississippi 2011" Mary Margaret Roark of Cleveland, Mississippi.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0587.xml
SC 591
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0591.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 606
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0606SG.pdf
Commend Yolanda Mayberry, Instructor of the Year at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.
Watson
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0606.xml
SC 610
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0610SG.pdf
Commend Sandra Cassibry, Instructor of the Year at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC.
Watson
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0610.xml
SC 611
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0611SG.pdf
Recognize Abby Brandenstein, Beach Elementary School in Pascagoula, for Marine Resources 2012 calendar artwork award.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0611.xml
SC 612
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0612SG.pdf
Commend Ryan Pierini, Instructor of the Year at the Jefferson Davis Campus of MGCCC.
Watson
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0612.xml
SC 621
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf
Congratulate Justice James Graves upon his confirmation to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0621.xml
SC 623
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0623SG.pdf
Supporting the presentation of a plaque in memory of the native Mississippians who fought and died defending the Alamo on March 6, 1836.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0623.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 633
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdf
Recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Young Lawyers Division of The Mississippi Bar.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0633.xml
SC 635
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0635SG.pdf
Salute the historic commissioning ceremony of the Nation's newest attack submarine USS MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782) at Pascagoula.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0635.xml
SC 640
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0640SG.pdf
Recognize Col. Deborah Coleman for military and civic accomplishments on the occasion of her retirement from MS National Guard.
Parks
../Senate_authors/Parks.xml
04/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0640.xml
SC 642
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf
Recognize 18-year-old singing sensation Skylar Laine as the first Mississippi artist to reach "American Idol's Top 5."
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
04/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0642.xml
SC 644
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0644IN.pdf
Express opposition of State of Mississippi of National Defense Authorization Act provisions on indefinite detention.
McDaniel
../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml
05/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0644.xml
SC 648
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0648SG.pdf
Recognize civic contributions of Rotary District Governor Bob Graves of Winona, Mississippi.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0648.xml
SC 651
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0651SG.pdf
Recognize Kayla Snow on Miss University 2012 title at the University of Mississippi.
Jolly
../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml
04/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0651.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 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 682
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0682SG.pdf
Mourn the loss of Pearl Police Investigator Mike Walter.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0682.xml
SR 6
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0006PS.pdf
Recognize David Upton as the "2012 Mississippi 4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year."
Watson
03/16 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0006.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