2012 Regular Session
Senator Deborah Jeanne Dawkins
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Deborah Jeanne Dawkins
District 48
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Principal Author Only
05/24/12 at 08:58
SB2034
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Official Mississippi state song; authorize two state songs.
Jackson (11th)
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03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2252
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Marihuana; allow medical use by seriously ill patients under doctor's supervision.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2286
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Municipal and county law enforcement officer; allow spouse of officer killed in the line of duty to purchase officer's sidearm.
Hopson
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04/03 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2298
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Habitual offender; expunged offenses not to count towards.
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2320
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Health insurance policies; require coverage for colorectal cancer examinations.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2326
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Appeal bond; set the maximum amount for appeals from decisions of local governments as to taxes.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2327
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Driver's education; require for drivers under age 17.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2328
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Environmental Quality; require the department to identify all coal ash dam sites.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2337
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Railroad grade crossings; prohibit obstruction of vehicular traffic for more than 20 consecutive minutes at grade crossings.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2356
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Transportation; require MDOT to develop a complete streets program.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2357
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Environmental Quality; require commission to adopt rules on radon control.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2358
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Natural resources; recommend an assessment of the value of Mississippi's natural resources.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2359
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Computer and electronic waste; require management plan for recycling and disposal.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2395
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Marine Resources fees; authorize Commission on Marine Resources to adjust fees to cover costs of permitting programs.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2447
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Memorial highway; designate a certain portion of MS Highway 245 in Chickasaw County as the Carl J. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. Memorial Highway.
Jolly
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04/02 Approved by Governor
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SB2495
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Public Procurement Review Board; must publish an agency's request to lease nonstate owned property on DFA website.
Blount
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05/01 Approved by Governor
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SB2503
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Mississippi Protection from Human Trafficking Act; enact.
Jackson (11th)
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03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2559
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MS Commission on the Status of Women; revise responsibilities.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2560
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State land mammal; designate black bear as.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2581
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Insurance company catastrophe models; require Commissioner of Insurance to study accuracy and reliability of.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2584
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2584IN.pdf
Health insurance policies; require coverage for hearing aids.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2585
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Insurance; prohibit use of credit information in underwriting and rating.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2587
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Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.
Simmons (13th)
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03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2641
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Adult day care assisted living services; authorize Division of Medicaid to establish program.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2642
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The Sweetened Beverages and Syrups Tax Law; enact.
Dawkins
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2647
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State Agency Accountability and Transparency website; to include 5 oldest Public Records Act requests for each agency.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2653
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Wind Pool Reinsurance Assistance Fund; divert amount of insurance premium tax to the fund.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2783
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Public utilities; charitable or civic contributions shall not be allowed as costs or expenses for rate-making purposes.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2809
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2809IN.pdf
Environmental fees; authorize Commission on Environmental Quality to set to cover costs of permitting programs.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2817
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Environmental justice; require meaningful involvement of all people in siting process.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2878
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Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.
Horhn
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04/05 Approved by Governor
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SB2900
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Payday lending; prohibit activities of/declare public nuisance.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2906
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Residential property foreclosures; prohibit unless 90-day written notice is given.
Dawkins
03/06 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2940
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Appropriation FY13; Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women.
Dawkins
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2943
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Bonds; authorize for reconstruction, repair and renovation of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum.
Gollott
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03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2954
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Bonds; authorize to assist in the establishment of the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Simmons (13th)
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03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB3013
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Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.
Chassaniol
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03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 503
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Mourn the loss and commend the historic public service of former Governor William L. "Bill" Waller, Sr., and express sympathy of the Legislature.
Brown
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01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 504
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf
Mourn the loss of former Mississippi Senate President Pro Tempore Walter A. "Pud" Graham.
Browning
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01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 512
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf
Commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC).
Watson
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01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 518
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Salute respected District Attorney and Vietnam Veteran Cono Caranna of Gulfport, Mississippi, on the occasion of his retirement.
Tindell
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01/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 544
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0544SG.pdf
Commend public service of Senator Bob Dearing.
Butler (38th)
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02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 545
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Designate "National Wear Red Day" in Mississippi to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease in women.
Dawkins
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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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)
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03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 569
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Designate April 22, 2012, as "Mississippi Earth Day 2012: Mobilize the Earth."
Dawkins
05/03 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 585
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Commemorate the life and accomplishments of Whitney Houston and express condolences of the Legislature.
Jackson (11th)
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03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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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
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03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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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
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03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 631
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0631SG.pdf
Recognize Mary Libby Payne's legacy of service on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
Kirby
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03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 636
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Recognize World Outdoor and World Indoor Gold Medalist long jumper Brittney Reese of Gulfport, Mississippi.
Tindell
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04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 639
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0639IN.pdf
Designate March 2012 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi."
Dawkins
05/03 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 653
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0653SG.pdf
Recognize Mr. L.B. McBride on 100th birthday.
Jordan
../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml
04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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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
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SC 666
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Mourn the loss of Mississippi-born author Lewis Nordan.
Jordan
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05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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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
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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
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SC 684
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0684IN.pdf
Create a study committee to study economic development in low-income census tracts.
Horhn
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05/03 (S) Died In Committee
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SR 8
../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0008PS.pdf
Commend public service of Senator Ezell Lee.
Hill
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05/03 (S) Immediate Release
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