2018 Regular Session
Senator Josh Harkins
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Josh Harkins
District 20
../../../members/senate/harkins.xml
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Principal Author Only
10/29/18 at 10:06
SB2045
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2045IN.pdf
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; enhance regulatory authority.
Harkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2047
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2047SG.pdf
Institutional research; authorized consent for minors to participate in research shall be in accordance with federal law.
Harkins
03/05 Approved by Governor
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SB2193
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2193SG.pdf
Nissan Scholarship Program; authorize Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to administer.
Harkins
03/19 Approved by Governor
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SB2194
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2194SG.pdf
Debts; authorize community and junior colleges to collect through setoff against a debtor's income tax return.
Harkins
03/16 Approved by Governor
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SB2218
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2218SG.pdf
Community and junior colleges; may enter into loans for up to 25 years with board of trustees' approval.
Harkins
03/16 Approved by Governor
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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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SB2376
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2376PS.pdf
Mississippi Community College Board accreditation authority over school of practical nursing; revise.
Harkins
02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2408
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2408PS.pdf
State parks; exempt veterans who have been adjudged to have a total 100% service-connected disability from entry fees.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2580
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2580IN.pdf
Municipalities; authorize to elect five aldermen if population is 10,000 or more and certain conditions are met.
Harkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2581
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2581IN.pdf
Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program; create scholarship programs for career-technical education.
Harkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2688
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2688IN.pdf
Municipal holdover/interim appointments; limit to 60 days.
Harkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2759
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2759PS.pdf
"Mississippi Opioid Crisis Commission"; establish to develop comprehensive solution to opioid issues.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2772
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2772IN.pdf
Employment contracts for university personnel; authorize six-year contract.
Harkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2830
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2830IN.pdf
Oil and Gas Board funding; restore special fund for expenses.
Harkins
01/30 (S) Died In Committee
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SB3002
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3002IN.pdf
Bonds and grants; authorize to assist the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District flood control project.
Harkins
02/21 (S) Died In Committee
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SB3078
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3078IN.pdf
Rankin County; provide efficient method for debt service to be paid on bonds issued by West Rankin Utility Authority.
Harkins
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
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 502
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf
Commend Pearl "Pirates" Football Team and Head Coach John Perry for first-ever State Championship and perfect season.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 539
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf
Recognize Mississippi State University "Bulldogs" Football Team for victory in 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida.
Harkins
02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 547
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0547PS.pdf
Constitution; delete 4-year university employment contract limitation.
Harkins
02/27 (H) Died In Committee
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SC 568
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf
Commend 2017 Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Head Coach Ricky Black for winning historic six straight championships.
Harkins
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 572
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0572SG.pdf
Designate January 31, 2018, as "Donate Life Day in Mississippi" to promote organ, eye and tissue transplantation.
Harkins
02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 597
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf
Designate Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE).
Harkins
03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 604
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0604SG.pdf
Commend MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Basketball Team and Coach Vic Schaefer for first-ever SEC Regular Season Championship & undefeated season.
Harkins
03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 614
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0614SG.pdf
Commend Brandon High School "Lady Bulldogs" for winning Class 6A Girls Soccer Championship.
Harkins
03/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 621
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf
Commend MRA "Patriots" Boys Basketball Team for third consecutive MAIS State Championship.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 622
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0622SG.pdf
Recognize leadership of Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Glenn Boyce on occasion of his retirement.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 632
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0632SG.pdf
Designate March 20, 2018, as "Undergraduate Research Day in Mississippi" and recognize "Posters in the Rotunda" project.
Harkins
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 636
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0636SG.pdf
Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Varsity Basketball Team for winning the MAIS AAAA Division II State Championship.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 638
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0638SG.pdf
Recognize legacy of Gary Herring, First Presbyterian Day School Head of School, on his retirement.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
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
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 642
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf
Commend members of Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team on the occasion of "Mississippi Phi Theta Kappa Day."
Harkins
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 644
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0644IN.pdf
United States Constitutional Amendment Convention of the States under Article V; apply for certain restraints on federal government.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 657
../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf
Congratulate MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Women's Basketball Team for second consecutive NCAA Tournament "Final Four" appearance.
Harkins
04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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