2018 Regular Session
Senator David Blount
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator David Blount
District 29
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Principal Author Only
10/29/18 at 10:06
SB2214
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Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize issuance to supporters of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2215
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Dept. of Fin. & Admin.; include condition of roofs at universities, community/junior colleges in capital needs report.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2223
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2223IN.pdf
Municipally owned waterworks; prohibit from charging higher rates to certain customers in another municipality.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2224
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2224IN.pdf
Tourism project incentive program; cultural retail attraction certificates expire on 7/1/18 unless complete by that date.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2292
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Capitol Complex Improvement District projects; authorize DFA to issue short-term debt to implement and administer projects.
Fillingane
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03/16 Approved by Governor
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SB2462
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Child Death Review Panel; extend repeal date.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2495
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Medical Radiation Technology Registration Law; extend repealer.
Blount
03/07 Approved by Governor
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SB2497
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2497IN.pdf
State agencies; revise protections against disclosure of certain personal information of individuals.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2499
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2499IN.pdf
State law enforcement officers; provide for overtime pay in certain instances.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2501
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2501IN.pdf
Dues for membership in professional organizations; authorize payroll deduction by school employee.
Butler
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01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2506
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2506IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize for matching funds for a federal grant to assist in the construction of Phase IV of the Clinton-Byram Parkway.
Simmons (13th)
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02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2576
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Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2601
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Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain distillers to sell their products at the distillery for off-premises consumption.
Chassaniol
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02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2689
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2689IN.pdf
IHL; may approve long-term contracts between universities and private real estate developers.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2690
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State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.
Blount
02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2691
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2691IN.pdf
DFA; authorize to lease certain property to nonprofit entity for the development of pediatric palliative care facility.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2744
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2744IN.pdf
Bonds; revise purposes for which certain bonds authorized to be issued for JSU may be utilized.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2769
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2769IN.pdf
Tax Payer Pay Raise Act; remove phase out of income & franchise tax & remove deduction of federal employment tax.
Blount
02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2786
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Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance; establish priority of funding for certain programs.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2787
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2787SG.pdf
State land; remove application waiting period on forfeited tax land; clarify procedure for refunds on cancelled patents.
Blount
03/05 Approved by Governor
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SB2803
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Sexting; create delinquent act of.
Blount
02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2834
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Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain distillers to sell their product for off-premises and on-premises consumption.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2851
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Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2869
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2869IN.pdf
Practice of medicine and dentistry; authorize reinstatement after rehabilitation.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2871
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Appropriation FY19; renovate Robert G. Clark, Jr., Building.
Blount
02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2887
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Official State Flag; change design to that of the "Stennis Flag."
Simmons (12th)
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01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2893
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2893SG.pdf
Secretary of State; authorize to donate certain property in Jackson County, Mississippi, to the National Park Service.
Blount
03/15 Approved by Governor
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SB2894
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Jackson State University; authorize to sell certain tax-forfeited parcels.
Blount
03/26 (S) Died In Conference
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SB2895
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University of Mississippi Medical Center; authorize to remove and reinter remains reposing in potter's field property.
Blount
03/27 Approved by Governor
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SB2906
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Elections; authorize preelection day voting and online voter registration.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB3003
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Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist the City of Jackson in funding improvements to Smith Park.
Blount
02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB3031
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Alcorn State; buildings erected on university land leased to private entities for student housing are exempt from taxation.
Witherspoon
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03/19 Approved by Governor
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SB3045
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City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts.
Michel
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03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SB3054
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Authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to Jackson-Evers International Airport and Hawkins Field.
Frazier
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02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB3080
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City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.
Horhn
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03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 501
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf
Commend life and public service of former State Senator and Representative Rob Smith.
Frazier
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02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 522
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0522IN.pdf
Constitution; remove the electoral vote requirement for Governor.
Blount
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 530
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Mourn the passing of longtime Mississippi Deputy Attorney General Larry Clark and commend his life of public service.
Burton
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02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 541
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdf
Extend condolences of Legislature on passing of Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Commissioner Dr. Rosie Johnson.
Blount
02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 550
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Commend the advocacy of Civil Rights icon Flonzie "Goodloe" Brown-Wright.
Horhn
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02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 551
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdf
Extend condolences of the Legislature on the passing of Mississippi Delta Civic Leader Jere Nash, Jr., of Greenville.
Simmons (12th)
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02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 560
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Congratulate Derrick Johnson as new President and CEO of the NAACP.
Witherspoon
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02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 568
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Commend 2017 Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Head Coach Ricky Black for winning historic six straight championships.
Harkins
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02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 575
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0575SG.pdf
Recognize legacy of Willora Craft Ephram as owner of iconic "Peaches" Restaurant and extending condolences of Legislature.
Horhn
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03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 580
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdf
Recognize legendary "Malaco Records" on 50th Anniversary.
Frazier
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03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 584
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Congratulate AKA Sorority on "2018 AKA Day at the Mississippi State Capitol."
Witherspoon
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03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 585
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf
Congratulate JSU Star Linebacker Robert Brazile upon his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Frazier
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03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 595
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0595SG.pdf
Recognize retired Clinton Public School Superintendent Dr. Virgil Belue for "Education Hero Award".
Frazier
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03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 625
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdf
Recognize legislative service of Mississippi Representative Tyrone Ellis.
Turner-Ford
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03/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 630
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Suspend rules; DFA to study suitable location for DPS headquarters in Jackson Metro area.
Blount
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 633
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdf
Commend Raymond High School "Rangers" Boys Basketball Team for winning consecutive 4A State Titles.
Butler
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03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 639
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0639SG.pdf
Recognize the accomplishments and civic leadership of Dr. Lee Gardner Royce, 19th President of MC, on his retirement.
Frazier
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03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 641
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdf
Recognize the lasting legacy of retiring United States Senator Thad Cochran.
Burton
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03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 648
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Commend St. Andrew's Episcopal School "Saints" Boys Basketball Team for first State Championship in school history.
Blount
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 655
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0655SG.pdf
Recognize Cathy Northington as COO of Mississippi Economic Council.
Simmons (12th)
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04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 658
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0658SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of prominent Journalist Wayne Sims "Joe" Rutherford of Tupelo.
Bryan
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04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SR 3
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Mourn the passing and commend the life of Bishop Hollis Musgrove Prelate Emeritus.
Horhn
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08/29 (S) Died On Calendar
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SR 5
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Recognize Representative Steve Holland.
McMahan
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08/29 (S) Died On Calendar
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SR 6
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Recognize service of Dr. Hickman M. Johnson on his 50th Anniversary as Pastor of Historic Farish Street Baptist Church.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
08/29 (S) Died On Calendar
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SR 7
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SR/SR0007PS.pdf
Recognize Historic Farish Street Baptist Church on its 125th Anniversary Celebration.
Frazier
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03/24 (S) Immediate Release
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SR 9
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SR/SR0009PS.pdf
Commend Milford Currie for 40 years of outstanding service to the State of Mississippi.
Horhn
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08/29 (S) Died On Calendar
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