2017 Regular Session
Senator David Blount
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator David Blount
District 29
../../../members/senate/blount.xml
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Principal Author Only
10/18/17 at 10:45
SB2045
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2045IN.pdf
Tourism project incentive program; cultural retail attraction certificates expire on 7/1/17 unless complete by that date.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2081
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2081IN.pdf
Official State Flag; change design to that of the "Magnolia Flag."
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2161
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2161PS.pdf
Constables; revise fees charged by.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
02/28 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2191
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2191IN.pdf
Tax Payer Pay Raise Act; remove phase out of income & franchise tax & remove deduction of federal employment tax.
Blount
02/22 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2216
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2216IN.pdf
Municipally owned waterworks; prohibit from charging higher rates to certain customers in another municipality.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2223
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2223IN.pdf
Elections; authorize preelection day voting and online voter registration.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2271
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2271SG.pdf
Hunting & fishing; waive for veterans with certain disabilities when participating in certain events.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/13 Approved by Governor
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SB2278
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2278IN.pdf
Deposit of state agency special funds into the State General Fund; exempt taxes due to local governmental entities.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2360
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2360IN.pdf
Municipal Law Enforcement Employment Procedures Act; create.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2362
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2362IN.pdf
Unmarked vehicles; authorize Ethics Commission to operate.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2363
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2363IN.pdf
Public Records Act; revise procedure to release records containing trade secrets and confidential information.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2364
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2364IN.pdf
Open Meetings Act; clarify the manner in which teleconference or video meeting are required to be held.
Massey
../Senate_authors/Massey.xml
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2494
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2494IN.pdf
State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.
Blount
02/09 (S) Died On Calendar
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SB2500
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2500IN.pdf
Law enforcement; provide for local accreditation.
Massey
../Senate_authors/Massey.xml
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2507
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2507IN.pdf
Alcoholic beverages; authorize Clinton to establish leisure and recreation districts.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2552
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2552IN.pdf
Public construction contracts; establish alternative decision procedure for bids on high complexity construction projects.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2556
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2556IN.pdf
Authorize distillers; to purchase their product from the state and sell product.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2557
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2557IN.pdf
Light wine and beer; retailer whose dealership is at a distillery may keep certain distilled spirits on the premises.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2558
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2558IN.pdf
Public buildings; update and consolidate the list of under DFA's supervision and care.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2564
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2564SG.pdf
State buildings; rename the MDEQ Building on Amite Street as the "Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building."
McMahan
../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml
03/27 Approved by Governor
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SB2613
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2613IN.pdf
Light wine or beer; authorize small craft breweries to sell light wine or beer they produce on the premises of the brewery.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2616
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2616IN.pdf
Dept. of Fin. & Admin.; include condition of roofs at universities, community/junior colleges in capital needs report.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2617
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2617PS.pdf
Delta State University property; authorize lease of certain parcel in Bolivar County.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
03/27 (S) Died In Conference
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SB2689
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2689SG.pdf
Campaign funds; prohibit personal use of.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
04/11 Approved by Governor
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SB2707
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2707PS.pdf
Absentee voting by mail; change notarization requirements for ballots submitted by certain college students.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
02/28 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2713
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2713IN.pdf
University of Mississippi Medical Center; authorize remains in the potter's field on its property to be cremated.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2716
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2716CS.pdf
Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance; establish priority of funding for certain programs.
Blount
02/09 (S) Died On Calendar
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SB2748
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2748IN.pdf
Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA); revise.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2756
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2756IN.pdf
University public-private partnerships; revise.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2757
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2757IN.pdf
Campaign contributions; prohibit conversion to personal use and require itemization of certain expenditures.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2832
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2832IN.pdf
Mandatory Statewide Offense-Reporting System Task Force; revise report due date.
Parker
../Senate_authors/Parker.xml
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2859
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2859PS.pdf
Memorial highways; designate various segments of highways as memorial highways.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
03/10 (H) Died On Calendar
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SB2891
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2891IN.pdf
State Capital Infrastructure Fund; require DFA to administer certain infrastructure projects in Jackson funded by.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2893
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2893CS.pdf
State Capital Infrastructure Fund; require DFA to administer certain infrastructure projects in Jackson funded by.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/09 (S) Died On Calendar
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SB3056
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3056IN.pdf
City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts.
Blount
03/29 (S) Died On Calendar
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SB3068
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3068SG.pdf
City of Byram; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.
Blount
04/05 Approved by Governor
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SC 501
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf
Recognize successful application for designating the Mississippi State Capitol Building as a National Historic Landmark.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 504
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf
Commend the life and honor the military, civic and charitable service of Eugene S. Clarke, III, of Hollandale, Mississippi.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 510
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf
Recognize 150th Anniversary Celebration of Incorporation of Town of Terry, Mississippi.
Blount
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 514
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of Civil Rights Advocate and retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi Duncan Gray, Jr.
Blount
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 515
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0515SG.pdf
Honoring the Gospel music excellence of Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's of Tupelo, Mississippi.
Browning
../Senate_authors/Browning.xml
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 517
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf
Mourn the passing and recognize the legacy of Dr. Norman C. Nelson as transformative leader of UMMC.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 520
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0520SG.pdf
Honor military service of Mississippi National Guard Adjutant General Augustus L. (Leon)Collins.
Wilemon
../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 525
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf
Commend 2016 Clinton High School "Arrows" Football Team for winning their first Class 6A State Championship.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 529
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0529SG.pdf
Commend the law enforcement career of former Sheriff Malcolm (Mac) McMillin and extend the condolences of the Legislature.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 531
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0531SG.pdf
Recognize Reverend George Willis Tyler on the occasion of his retirement of 46 years of Christian Leadership.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 535
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0535IN.pdf
Constitution; remove the electoral vote requirement for Governor.
Blount
01/31 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 557
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf
Honor the legacy of Dr. Robert Smith as hero of health care in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Era.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0557.xml
SC 576
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0576SG.pdf
Pay tribute to the memory of noted Mississippi Attorney and Civic Leader Jerry Hafter.
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0576.xml
SC 585
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf
Congratulate USM "Golden Eagles" Football Team for winning 2016 New Orleans Bowl.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0585.xml
SC 590
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0590SG.pdf
Congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of "2017 AKA Day" at the Mississippi State Capitol.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 592
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0592SG.pdf
Recognize career of Clinton Public School District Superintendent Dr. Phil Burchfield on occasion of his retirement.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0592.xml
SC 594
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0594SG.pdf
Recognize Business and Civic Leadership of Harry Walker, President of Business and Community Relations for Trustmark.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0594.xml
SC 595
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0595SG.pdf
Recognize Mississippi Industries for the Blind and Executive Director Michael Chew.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0595.xml
SC 607
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0607SG.pdf
Extend congratulations of Legislature to 83-year-old Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning first Grammy Award.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0607.xml
SC 621
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf
Extend condolences of the Legislature to the bereaved family of Legendary Basketball Coach Orsmond Jordan.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
03/23 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0621.xml
SC 629
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0629SG.pdf
Recognize distinguished law enforcement career of MHP Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Myers.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0629.xml
SC 631
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0631PS.pdf
Designate March 2017 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi."
Dawkins
../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml
03/29 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0631.xml
SC 636
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0636SG.pdf
Recognize public policy legacy of Mississippi Economic Council CEO Blake Wilson on the occasion of his retirement.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0636.xml
SC 649
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0649SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of Methodist Minister Keith Tonkel and recognize his community service.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0649.xml
SC 652
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0652SG.pdf
Commemorating the 2017 Centennial of Hinds Community College.
Blount
03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0652.xml
SC 667
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0667IN.pdf
Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016; delay implementation of.
Stone
../Senate_authors/Stone.xml
03/29 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0667.xml
SC 673
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0673SG.pdf
Congratulate Dr. James Anderson upon being honored as a Healthcare Hero.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0673.xml
SC 686
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0686SG.pdf
Congratulate MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Women's Basketball Team and Head Coach Vic Schaefer for first NCAA Tournament "Final Four" appearance.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0686.xml
SC 689
../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0689SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of veteran Journalist Bill Minor and recognize his contributions to Mississippi history.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0689.xml