2019 Regular Session
Senator Josh Harkins
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Josh Harkins
District 20
../senate_p_authors/harkins.xml
Principal Author Only
01/07/20 at 09:19
SB2228
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228IN.pdf
Golf carts and low-speed vehicles, authorize municipalities to authorize operation on municipal streets.
Moran
../Senate_authors/Moran.xml
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2305
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2305SG.pdf
Human trafficking; increase certain penalties.
Watson
../Senate_authors/Watson.xml
04/16 Approved by Governor
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SB2367
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2367IN.pdf
Managed care plans; provide certain prohibition and requirements.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2410
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2410IN.pdf
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; enhance regulatory authority.
Harkins
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2410.xml
SB2461
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2461IN.pdf
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; authorize Department of Human Services to issue photo EBT Cards.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2462
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2462PS.pdf
Baby Drop-off Law; revise certain definitions.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/05 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2544
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2544IN.pdf
Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions.
Chassaniol
../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2600
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2600IN.pdf
Distinctive license tags; revise distribution of fees for Pearl River Valley Water Supply District supporter tax.
Harkins
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2689
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2689IN.pdf
Health insurance and telemedicine services; impose certain statutory conditions.
Harkins
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2698
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2698PS.pdf
Veterans; create the Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal Program.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
03/13 (H) Died On Calendar
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SB2717
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2717IN.pdf
Broadband deployment by electric cooperatives; authorize with certain requirements.
Harkins
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2732
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2732PS.pdf
Student Financial Aid; repeal discontinued grant and forgivable loan programs.
Harkins
03/05 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2736
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2736IN.pdf
Student financial aid; require FAFSA for MTAG and MESG applications.
Harkins
02/14 (S) Died On Calendar
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SB2737
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2737SG.pdf
Proprietary schools; revise provisions related to surety bonds and permits.
Harkins
03/22 Approved by Governor
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SB2747
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2747IN.pdf
Open Meetings Law; regulate use of cell phones and where minutes are kept.
Harkins
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2749
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2749SG.pdf
State Board for Community and Junior Colleges; revise the qualifications for board members.
Harkins
03/29 Approved by Governor
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SB2802
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2802SG.pdf
Airport Authorities Law; limit ad valorem tax exemption to facilities on airport property as result of airport-related contracts & leases.
Harkins
03/06 Approved by Governor
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SB2867
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2867SG.pdf
University construction projects; authorize IHL Board to administer.
Harkins
04/16 Approved by Governor
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SB2901
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2901SG.pdf
Landowners Protection Act; create.
Harkins
03/29 Approved by Governor
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SB2908
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2908IN.pdf
Higher Education Legislative Plan; align core curriculum with IHL College Preparatory Curriculum and allow partial grants.
Harkins
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2932
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2932IN.pdf
Mississippi Internal Audit Act; require employment of agency internal auditor and revise reporting requirements.
Harkins
02/05 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2956
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2956IN.pdf
Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
02/27 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2988
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2988SG.pdf
City of Flowood; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax that may be imposed for construction of a convention center.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/29 Approved by Governor
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SC 501
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf
Congratulate President Mark Keenum and faculty of Mississippi State University for receiving chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Harkins
02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 506
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf
Extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of Trooper Kenneth "Josh" Smith of Walnut.
Parks
../Senate_authors/Parks.xml
02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 507
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf
Extend congratulations of the Legislature to Representative Ray Rogers on 55th Anniversary as the "Voice of the Pearl Pirates."
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 508
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf
Extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature to the family of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America.
Burton
../Senate_authors/Burton.xml
02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 517
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf
Commend MSU "Bulldogs" Baseball Team and Interim Coach Gary Henderson for miracle 2018 NCAA Regional and Super Regional victories.
Harkins
02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 518
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf
Congratulate Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Coach Ricky Black for 7-peat MAIS State Championship.
Harkins
02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 571
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0571SG.pdf
Designate February 7, 2019, as "Donate Life Day in Mississippi" to promote organ, eye and tissue transplantation.
Harkins
02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 591
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf
Recognize service of Reggie Bell, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Fire Academy, on his retirement.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 596
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0596SG.pdf
United States Constitutional Amendment Convention of the States under Article V; apply for certain restraints on federal government.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
04/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 598
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0598SG.pdf
Recognize college football accomplishments of Brandon High School Quarterback Gardner Minshew II.
Harkins
03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 600
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0600SG.pdf
Commend Andrew Mallinson, President and CEO of Multicraft International, as the new Chairman of MMA.
Harkins
03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 625
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdf
Recognize outstanding service of Chip Morgan as Delta Council Executive Vice President.
Clarke
../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml
03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 629
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0629SG.pdf
Commend MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Women's Basketball Team and Coach Vic Schaefer for historic first SEC Tournament Title.
Jackson (15th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml
04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 630
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0630PS.pdf
Provide legislative intent that Daylight Saving Time shall be the year-round standard time of the state.
Blackwell
../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml
03/29 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0630.xml
SC 641
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdf
Commend public career of Central District Transportation Commissioner and former Mississippi Senator/Representative Dick Hall.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 642
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf
Commend Pearl High School "Lady Pirates" Girls Basketball Team for winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 657
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf
Commend Hartfield Academy "Hawks" Girls Volleyball Team for winning MAIS State Championship.
Harkins
03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 658
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0658SG.pdf
Recognizing the lasting legacy of Senator Tommy Gollott, who is the longest-serving state lawmaker in Mississippi history.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 659
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0659SG.pdf
Commend Tate Reeves for his service as President of the Mississippi Senate.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 660
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0660SG.pdf
Commend service of Governor Phil Bryant.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SR 1
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0001PS.pdf
Extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of Brookhaven Police Officer Corporal Walter Moak.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
01/09 (S) Immediate Release
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SR 2
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0002PS.pdf
Extend deepest sympathy of Legislature to surviving family of Brookhaven Police Officer James Kevin White.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
01/09 (S) Immediate Release
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SR 20
../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0020PS.pdf
Commend public service of Secretary of the Senate Liz Welch.
Tollison
../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml
03/27 (S) Immediate Release
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