2015 Regular Session
Senator Dean Kirby
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Dean Kirby
District 30
../senate_p_authors/kirby.xml
Principal Author Only
12/14/2015 at 08:22
SB2008
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2008IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize for Phase II of construction of a new headquarters building for the Department of Public Safety.
Kirby
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2016
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2016IN.pdf
Prohibited trade practices; include certain restrictive actions by contact lens suppliers or manufacturers.
Kirby
02/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2016.xml
SB2087
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2087SG.pdf
Memorial bridge; designate a certain bridge in Lowndes County as the Terry W. Brown Memorial Bridge.
Younger
../Senate_authors/Younger.xml
03/17 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2087.xml
SB2142
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2142PS.pdf
Funeral escort vehicles; may be marked with purple lights when leading a military funeral procession.
Kirby
03/03 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2142.xml
SB2163
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2163IN.pdf
Health care certificate of need law (CON); enact moratorium on exemption of low-energy radiation therapy services.
Kirby
02/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2163.xml
SB2179
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2179IN.pdf
Official State Book; Holy Bible shall be.
Jolly
../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml
02/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2179.xml
SB2230
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2230SG.pdf
Limited Lines Travel Insurance Act; enact.
Kirby
03/17 Approved by Governor
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SB2333
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2333IN.pdf
Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2355
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2355PS.pdf
Weights and Measures Law; establish method of sale for natural gas motor fuel.
Kirby
03/03 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2367
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2367PS.pdf
"Emergency Response and Overdose Prevention Act"; authorize health care providers to treat opioid overdose.
Kirby
03/11 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2367.xml
SB2370
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2370SG.pdf
Division of Medicaid; clarify meetings of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (PNT) Committee.
Kirby
04/23 Vetoed
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SB2384
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2384IN.pdf
Division of Medicaid information system and support contracts; authorize optional extension.
Kirby
02/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2384.xml
SB2585
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2585PS.pdf
Compulsory commitment of active tuberculosis cases who refuse treatment; revise procedures.
Kirby
03/05 (H) Failed
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SB2586
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2586SG.pdf
Memorial highways; designate a certain segment of U.S. Highway 45 Alternate as the Senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Highway.
Turner
../Senate_authors/Turner.xml
03/17 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2586.xml
SB2587
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2587IN.pdf
Vapor product and e-liquid safety regulations; require permits issued by State Department of Health.
Kirby
02/03 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2588
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2588SG.pdf
Mississippi Medicaid Program; authorize Hospital Access Program (MHAP) payments and provide for hospital assessment.
Kirby
04/22 Approved by Governor
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SB2619
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2619SG.pdf
Concealed-carry permit; revised enhanced.
Montgomery
../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml
04/09 Approved by Governor
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SB2819
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2819IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for an aquarium located in the City of Gulfport.
Tindell
../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2832
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2832SG.pdf
Sales tax; include costs of completing oil and gas wells in the reduced rate levied for drilling oil and gas wells.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
04/15 Approved by Governor
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SB2839
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2839PS.pdf
Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2015; phase out income taxation on first $5,000.00 of taxable income; phase out franchise tax.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
03/17 (H) Died On Calendar
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SC 501
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf
Commend life and public service of Senate President Pro Tempore Terry W. Brown.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0501.xml
SC 502
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf
Mourn the loss and commend dedicated service of former State Senator John Ed Lee.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0502.xml
SC 503
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf
Mourn the passing and commend public service of former State Senator Joe Mulholland of Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Ward
../Senate_authors/Ward.xml
01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0503.xml
SC 504
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf
Mourn the loss of former State Senator and Representative Jay Disharoon of Port Gibson, Mississippi.
Gollott
../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml
01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0504.xml
SC 505
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf
Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator and Judge Ray Montgomery.
Jones
../Senate_authors/Jones.xml
01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0505.xml
SC 508
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of former First Lady Carroll O. Waller.
Longwitz
../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml
01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0508.xml
SC 510
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf
Commend service of fallen Conservation Master Sergeant John Collum of Fulton, MS, and extend sympathy of Legislature.
Wilemon
../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml
01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0510.xml
SC 511
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf
Pay tribute to former "Voice of the Mississippi State Bulldogs" Jack Cristil and extend the sympathy of the Legislature.
Collins
../Senate_authors/Collins.xml
01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0511.xml
SC 512
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf
Remember life and legacy of Mississippi's First Miss America Mary Ann Mobley.
Kirby
01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0512.xml
SC 513
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0513SG.pdf
Mourn the loss and commend dedicated service of former State Senator and Representative Vince Scoper.
Gollott
../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml
01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0513.xml
SC 514
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf
Recognize career and public health service of Dr. James E. Keeton, UMMC Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the School of Medicine.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0514.xml
SC 521
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0521SG.pdf
Recognize exemplary historic preservation service of MDAH Director H.T. "Hank" Holmes on the occasion of his retirement.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0521.xml
SC 524
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0524SG.pdf
Recognize Alcorn State University Braves Football Team and Coach Jay Hopson for first SWAC title in 20 years.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
02/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0524.xml
SC 525
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf
Commend Dr. Eric Clark for stewardship of community college system and distinguished public service.
Polk
../Senate_authors/Polk.xml
01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0525.xml
SC 528
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf
Recognize Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Coach Ricky Black for 21st MAIS Championship.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0528.xml
SC 538
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0538SG.pdf
Recognize Billy Orr as longtime Executive Director of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds and thank him for his leadership.
Kirby
02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 561
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0561SG.pdf
Salute New England Patriots Strong Safety and Vicksburg native Malcolm Butler for game-saving interception in Super Bowl XLIX.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0561.xml
SC 567
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0567SG.pdf
Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of Congressman and former State Senator Alan Nunnelee.
Collins
../Senate_authors/Collins.xml
02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0567.xml
SC 570
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0570SG.pdf
Recognize The Center for Violence Prevention in Pearl on its 25th Anniversary.
Kirby
02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0570.xml
SC 573
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0573SG.pdf
Commend Pearl "Pirates" Boys Soccer Team and Coach Chris Rash for record 10th State Championship.
Kirby
03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 575
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0575SG.pdf
Commend Trent Mulloy of Laurel Machine & Foundry as the 2014-2015 Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association.
Ward
../Senate_authors/Ward.xml
03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 581
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0581SG.pdf
Recognize Dr. Clyde Muse for inventing the game of T-Ball.
Kirby
03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0581.xml
SC 582
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0582SG.pdf
Congratulate Senator W. Briggs Hopson III upon his election as President-Elect of The Mississippi Bar.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0582.xml
SC 589
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0589SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of Honorable Casey Pace, longtime Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Lee
../Senate_authors/Lee.xml
03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0589.xml
SC 596
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0596SG.pdf
Recognize legacy of MVSU Baseball Coach and former Jackson City Commissioner Doug Shanks on occasion of his retirement.
Kirby
03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0596.xml
SC 597
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf
Commend life and public service of former Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Tim Ford of Baldwyn, MS.
Ward
../Senate_authors/Ward.xml
03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0597.xml
SC 599
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0599SG.pdf
Commend life and public service of former Senator, AOC Director and PRCC Attorney Martin T. Smith of Poplarville, Mississippi.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0599.xml
SC 608
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0608SG.pdf
Commend Tolar Purvis for winning the 2015 Mississippi Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Distinguished Finalist.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0608.xml
SC 609
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0609SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of Ole Miss and NFL Football Star Doug Cunningham.
Ward
../Senate_authors/Ward.xml
03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0609.xml
SC 632
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0632SG.pdf
Commend Pelahatchie High School "Lady Chiefs" Girls Basketball Team for winning its first State Title in 46 years.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0632.xml
SC 640
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0640SG.pdf
Commend Belhaven Baseball Coach Hill Denson for his 1,000th collegiate victory.
Ward
../Senate_authors/Ward.xml
03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0640.xml
SC 641
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdf
Commend educational legacy of Dr. Lynn Weathersby on his retirement as Superintendent of Education of Rankin County Schools.
Kirby
03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0641.xml
SC 654
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0654IN.pdf
Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; amend Constitution to provide for a State University System and local Boards of Trustees.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
04/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0654.xml
SC 655
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0655IN.pdf
Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; provide for a State University System and local Boards of Trustees.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
04/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0655.xml
SC 661
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0661SG.pdf
Acknowledge "National Doctors' Day" in Mississippi and recognize service of Doctors of the Day during the 2015 Regular Session.
Kirby
04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0661.xml
SC 663
../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0663SG.pdf
Recognize Madison Central High School for leading in National Merit Semifinalists.
Longwitz
../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml
04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0663.xml