2018 Regular Session
Senator Deborah Jeanne Dawkins
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Deborah Jeanne Dawkins
District 48
../../../members/senate/dawkins.xml
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Principal Author Only
10/29/18 at 10:06
SB2296
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2296SG.pdf
Group health insurance plan coverage for prescription drugs; authorize medication synchronization for beneficiaries.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/05 Approved by Governor
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SB2304
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2304IN.pdf
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; required to have working generators.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2334
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2334IN.pdf
Marine Resources fees; authorize Commission on Marine Resources to adjust fees to cover costs of permitting programs.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2335
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2335IN.pdf
Insurance; prohibit use of credit information in underwriting and rating.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2336
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2336IN.pdf
Environmental fee; authorize Commission on Environmental Quality to set to cover costs of permitting programs.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2337
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2337IN.pdf
Mississippi Paid Family Leave Act; establish.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2397
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2397IN.pdf
Appropriation FY19; University of Mississippi School of Education grant funds for AP teachers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Dawkins
02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2438
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2438IN.pdf
Justice courts; revise fees.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2439
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2439IN.pdf
Residential property foreclosures; prohibit unless 90-day written notice is given.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2440
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2440IN.pdf
Environmental Quality; require commission to adopt rules on radon control.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2441
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2441IN.pdf
Environmental Quality; require the department to identify all coal ash dam sites.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2442
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2442IN.pdf
Adult day care assisted living services; authorize Division of Medicaid to establish program.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2567
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2567IN.pdf
State Bond Commission; powers in connection with the issuance of state bonds are limited to certain administrative functions.
Blackmon
../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2601
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2601PS.pdf
Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain distillers to sell their products at the distillery for off-premises consumption.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2639
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2639IN.pdf
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; administered by planning and development districts.
Watson
../Senate_authors/Watson.xml
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2750
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2750IN.pdf
Natural resources; recommend an assessment of the value of MS natural resources and wildlife corridors.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2751
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2751IN.pdf
Wildlife; require the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to identify existing and needed wildlife corridors.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2752
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2752IN.pdf
Environmental justice; require meaningful involvement of all people in siting process.
Dawkins
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
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02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2770
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2770IN.pdf
Women's Economic Security Act of 2018; create.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2771
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2771IN.pdf
State Board of Medical Licensure; reconstitute membership of board on a phased-in basis.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2793
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2793IN.pdf
State Land Mammal; designate American Black Bear as.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2794
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2794IN.pdf
Railroad grade crossings; prohibit obstruction of vehicular traffic for more than 20 consecutive minutes at grade crossings.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2795
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2795IN.pdf
Public utilities; charitable or civic contributions shall not be allowed as costs or expenses for rate-making purposes.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2796
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2796IN.pdf
Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program; earmark minimum number of awards for teachers of advanced placement courses.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2797
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2797IN.pdf
Public lands; reestablish Office of State Land Commissioner and transfer authority of Secretary of State relative to supervision of.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2798
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2798IN.pdf
Appeal bond; set the maximum amount for appeals from decisions of local governments as to taxes.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2812
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2812IN.pdf
Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program for Single Mothers; establish.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2813
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2813IN.pdf
Natural resources; recommend an assessment of the value of Mississippi's natural resources.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2814
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2814IN.pdf
Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2815
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2815IN.pdf
Transportation; require MDOT to develop a complete streets program.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2816
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2816IN.pdf
Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; establish.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2817
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2817IN.pdf
Prescription Monitoring Program; require dispensers and prescribers to check database.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2818
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2818IN.pdf
Health insurance policies; require coverage for colorectal cancer examinations.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2819
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2819IN.pdf
Payday lending; prohibit activities of and declare public nuisance.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2820
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2820IN.pdf
Mississippi Adequate Education Program; increase funding for at-risk pupils.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2821
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2821IN.pdf
Marijuana; allow medical use by seriously ill patients under doctor's supervision.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2822
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2822IN.pdf
Drug offenders; clarify parole eligibility.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2823
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2823IN.pdf
State Agency Accountability and Transparency website; include 5 oldest Public Records Act requests for each agency.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2824
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2824IN.pdf
Workforce Investment Board; include nontraditional occupations for women.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2825
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2825IN.pdf
Driver's education; require for drivers under age 17.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2826
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2826IN.pdf
Computer and electronic waste; require management plan for recycling and disposal.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2827
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2827IN.pdf
Appointments to state agency boards and commissions; shall give due regard to race, gender and geographic distribution.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2828
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2828IN.pdf
"Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act"; repeal.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2829
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2829IN.pdf
Protection against discrimination; expand for housing and state employment.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2849
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2849IN.pdf
Lottery; authorize and provide that net proceeds go to highways and MAEP.
Gollott
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01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2874
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2874IN.pdf
Cockfighting; offense to conduct, train or attend.
Dawkins
01/30 (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
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 534
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdf
Mourn the death of first African-American to run for public office in Jefferson Davis County, Mr. Wardell Gray.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 535
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0535SG.pdf
Mourn the loss of Mississippi Journalism Legend Stanley Dearman.
Dawkins
03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 536
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0536IN.pdf
Designate April 10, 2018, as "Equal Pay Day in Mississippi."
Dawkins
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 537
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0537IN.pdf
Urge the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury to place a woman's face on our paper currency in honor of 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage.
Dawkins
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 545
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0545SG.pdf
Designate March 2018 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi."
Dawkins
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 546
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0546IN.pdf
Constitution; establish standards for establishing Mississippi Congressional District boundaries.
Dawkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 556
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf
Mourn the loss and commend the music career of Mississippi Blues and Soul Legend Denise LaSalle.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0556.xml
SC 571
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0571SG.pdf
Mourn the passing and commend the life of public service of Sergeant Linda Lynette Nichols-Luckett.
Blackmon
../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml
02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0571.xml
SC 579
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0579IN.pdf
Committee to place appropriate monument on the New Capitol grounds to recognize African-American history in MS; authorize.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 583
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0583SG.pdf
Remember the legacy and distinguished legal career of Mississippi's longest-serving Trial Court Judge, Marcus D. Gordon.
Dawkins
03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 601
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0601SG.pdf
Recognize the legacy and community service of the Lackey Scholars from Marks, Mississippi.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0601.xml
SC 602
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdf
Extend condolences of Legislature to the bereaved family of Mississippi Historian and Journalist Lerone Bennett, Jr.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0602.xml
SC 625
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdf
Recognize legislative service of Mississippi Representative Tyrone Ellis.
Turner-Ford
../Senate_authors/Turner-Ford.xml
03/20 (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
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
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)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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