2020 Regular Session
Senator Jenifer B. Branning
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Jenifer B. Branning
District 18
../senate_p_authors/branning.xml
Principal Author Only
12/03/20 at 13:57
SB2001
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2001PS.pdf
Teachers' salaries; provide for increase.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2001.xml
SB2009
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2009SG.pdf
Sex offenders; future contact with victim prohibited (Carly's Law).
Blackwell
../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml
07/07 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2009.xml
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SB2131
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2131SG.pdf
Secretary of State's official seal; include the phrase "In God We Trust" at the bottom.
England
../Senate_authors/England.xml
06/25 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2131.xml
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SB2150
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2150SG.pdf
Town of Walnut Grove; allow low-speed vehicles and golf carts on certain public roads.
Branning
06/30 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2150.xml
SB2186
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2186IN.pdf
Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Residency Program; include emergency medicine students.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2186.xml
SB2189
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2189IN.pdf
Vaping; prohibit possession of alternative nicotine products by those under 18.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2189.xml
SB2195
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2195SG.pdf
Memorial highway; designate certain segment of Mississippi Highway 15 in Newton County for Judge Marcus D. Gordon.
McCaughn
../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml
06/25 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2195.xml
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SB2197
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2197IN.pdf
Tort Claims Act; provide immunity for public ambulance service.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2197.xml
SB2225
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2225SG.pdf
Disabled veteran with service-connected disability; clarify procedure for concealed weapons permit.
Seymour
../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml
06/29 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2225.xml
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SB2240
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2240IN.pdf
Athletics; enact the "Mississippi Fairness Act."
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2240.xml
SB2257
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2257SG.pdf
State Auditor; authorize to examine tax returns necessary for auditing certain federal benefits.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
03/12 Law W/out Governor's Signature
../history/SB/SB2257.xml
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SB2264
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2264IN.pdf
Appropriation FY 2021; IHL-University of Mississippi Medical Center for Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program.
Branning
06/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2264.xml
SB2319
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2319SG.pdf
Sales tax; clarify the description of logging equipment that qualifies for a reduced sales tax rate.
Branning
06/23 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2319.xml
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SB2340
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2340PS.pdf
Historic structure tax credit; extend deadline for eligibility.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
06/23 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2340.xml
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SB2351
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2351PS.pdf
Mississippi High School Activities Association; require to comply with Mississippi Open Meetings Law to receive public funds.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2351.xml
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SB2362
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2362SG.pdf
Use tax; revise certain provisions regarding distribution of funds to municipalities for road and bridge improvements.
McMahan
../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml
07/03 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2362.xml
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SB2396
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2396PS.pdf
Motor fuel sales; provide immunity for damages caused by the use of incompatible fuel upon certain conditions.
Branning
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2396.xml
SB2398
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2398PS.pdf
Poll managers; remove limitation on number which may be appointed by local election commissioners.
Branning
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2398.xml
SB2403
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2403PS.pdf
Veterans; create the Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal Program.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2403.xml
SB2429
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2429IN.pdf
Contractor/materialman lien; revise jurisdiction over suit to enforce.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2429.xml
SB2430
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2430SG.pdf
Real estate appraisers, brokers and salespeople; establish statute of limitations for civil actions.
Branning
06/25 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2430.xml
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SB2513
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2513PS.pdf
Livestock on highways; delete burden on owner of livestock to prove lack of negligence in an action for damages.
Younger
../Senate_authors/Younger.xml
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2513.xml
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SB2515
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2515PS.pdf
Public officers and employees; require surety bond in a certain amount for officers and employees who handle public funds.
Branning
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2515.xml
SB2523
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2523PS.pdf
Law enforcement officers and firefighters; increase the death benefits payable to.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2523.xml
SB2527
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2527PS.pdf
Intervention courts; technical corrections.
Branning
07/10 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2527.xml
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SB2550
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2550PS.pdf
DUI; nonadjudication of a first offense for CDL holder who was not operating a commercial vehicle.
Simmons (12th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml
07/10 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2550.xml
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SB2555
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2555PS.pdf
Child advocacy centers; immunity from civil liability.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2555.xml
SB2562
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2562IN.pdf
School immunization; authorize exemption for religious beliefs.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2562.xml
SB2563
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2563SG.pdf
Workforce development; create study committee on and require agencies, departments and institutions to report certain monies related to.
Parker
../Senate_authors/Parker.xml
07/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2563.xml
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SB2564
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2564SG.pdf
Office of Workforce Development; establish.
Parker
../Senate_authors/Parker.xml
07/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2564.xml
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SB2586
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2586IN.pdf
Justice court judges; increase the maximum fee which may be received for performing a marriage ceremony.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2586.xml
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SB2595
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2595SG.pdf
Governmental entities; may not prohibit wearing of traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at public events.
Branning
06/29 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2595.xml
SB2602
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2602IN.pdf
Salary cap; exempt certain attorneys employed by Attorney General from.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2602.xml
SB2603
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2603PS.pdf
State Personnel Board; exempt personnel actions of the Attorney General's office from.
Branning
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2603.xml
SB2632
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2632IN.pdf
County supervisors; increase annual salaries of.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2632.xml
SB2633
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2633PS.pdf
Driver's licenses; revise various laws regarding.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2633.xml
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SB2639
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2639IN.pdf
School bus; increase penalties for unlawfully overtaking.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2639.xml
SB2662
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2662PS.pdf
County and municipal election commissioners; increase per diem compensation for conducting elections.
Branning
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2662.xml
SB2664
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2664IN.pdf
Primary and general elections; revise absentee ballot timely casting procedures.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2664.xml
SB2670
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2670IN.pdf
Secretary of State Statewide Elections Management System; provide for voter's proof of citizenship.
Branning
03/12 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2670.xml
SB2673
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2673IN.pdf
Determination of tie vote in legislative elections; tie broken in the house to which candidate is seeking office.
Johnson
../Senate_authors/Johnson.xml
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2673.xml
SB2690
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2690IN.pdf
Voter registration; repeal documentation requirement for naturalized citizens.
Branning
03/12 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2690.xml
SB2705
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2705IN.pdf
Corrections; require annual reports to the Legislature on successes and accomplishments.
Jackson (32nd)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2705.xml
SB2715
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2715PS.pdf
Highways; require Dept. of Transportation to erect signs directing motorists to Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument in Pike County.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2715.xml
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SB2716
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2716SG.pdf
Forestry permits; allow MDOT to issue for transporting of forestry-related equipment.
Jackson (32nd)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml
06/25 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2716.xml
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SB2719
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2719IN.pdf
Commission on Wildlife; authorize to contract with private entities to conduct activities that would generate revenue.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2719.xml
SB2744
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2744PS.pdf
Tribal identification cards; recognize as legal means of personal identification.
Branning
06/17 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2744.xml
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SB2811
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2811IN.pdf
Life Equality Act of 2020; enact.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2811.xml
SB2872
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2872PS.pdf
Critical infrastructure; define crimes of impeding and trespassing against.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2872.xml
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SB2876
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2876PS.pdf
Law enforcement officers; immunity under certain circumstances.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
06/09 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2876.xml
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SB2911
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2911IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of the Marty Stuart Congress of Country Music.
Branning
06/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2911.xml
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SB2925
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2925PS.pdf
Local governmental entities and school districts; authorize grant of admin leave with pay in certain disasters or emergencies.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
10/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2925.xml
SB2926
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2926SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2926.xml
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SB2927
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2927SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/06 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2927.xml
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SB2928
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2928SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2928.xml
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SB2929
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2929SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2929.xml
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SB2930
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2930SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/06 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2930.xml
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SB2931
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2931SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/07 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2931.xml
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SB2932
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2932SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/07 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2932.xml
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SB2933
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2933SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/07 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2933.xml
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SB2934
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2934SG.pdf
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/06 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2934.xml
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SB2935
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2935SG.pdf
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/06 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2935.xml
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SB2941
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2941SG.pdf
Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/06 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2941.xml
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SB2942
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2942SG.pdf
Appropriation; Ethics Commission.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/06 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2942.xml
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SB2978
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2978SG.pdf
Appropriation; IHL - General support.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
07/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2978.xml
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SB3044
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3044SG.pdf
Equity in Distance Learning Act; enact.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
07/09 Law W/out Governor's Signature
../history/SB/SB3044.xml
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SB3047
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3047SG.pdf
The Mississippi County and Municipality Emergency Relief Program; establish.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
07/09 Law W/out Governor's Signature
../history/SB/SB3047.xml
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SB3049
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3049SG.pdf
Mississippi Back-to-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act; create.
Doty
../Senate_authors/Doty.xml
07/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3049.xml
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SB3059
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3059SG.pdf
Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Bd.-CARES Act.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
10/09 Law W/out Governor's Signature
../history/SB/SB3059.xml
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SC 508
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf
Commend Nanih Waiya High School "Warriors" Football Team for second consecutive Class 1A State Championship.
Branning
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0508.xml
SC 525
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf
Recognize former Senator Willie Simmons as first African American elected to the Mississippi Transportation Commission.
Jackson (32nd)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0525.xml
SC 536
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0536SG.pdf
Recognize achievements of Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Singer-Songwriter Marty Stuart and his commitment to Mississippi.
Branning
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0536.xml
SC 548
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0548PS.pdf
Constitution; amend to elect Governor and state elected officials by majority of popular vote with no electoral vote requirement.
Johnson
../Senate_authors/Johnson.xml
07/02 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SC/SC0548.xml
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SC 549
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0549IN.pdf
Constitution of 1890; insert "Marsy's Law" to give victims certain rights in the criminal justice system.
Branning
03/03 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SC/SC0549.xml
SC 576
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0576SG.pdf
Commend former State Health Officer Dr. Alton Cobb for receiving the 2020 MS Academy of Family Physicians Humanitarian Award.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
06/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0576.xml
SC 577
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0577SG.pdf
Declare the month of October as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
06/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0577.xml
SC 584
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0584SG.pdf
Commend the life of iconic physician Dr. William Briggs Hopson, Jr.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
08/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0584.xml
SC 585
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf
Commend career and distinguished service of Dr. Clyde Muse upon the occasion of his retirement.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
07/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0585.xml
SC 587
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0587SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of former Senator Bob M. Dearing of Natchez, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service.
Butler
../Senate_authors/Butler.xml
10/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0587.xml
SR 40
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0040PS.pdf
Recognize judicial service of Third District Circuit Judge Andrew K. Howorth of Oxford, Mississippi, on his retirement.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
06/22 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0040.xml
SR 41
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0041PS.pdf
Recognize judicial service of Third District Circuit Court Judge John A. Gregory of Okolona, Mississippi, on his retirement.
Suber
../Senate_authors/Suber.xml
06/22 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0041.xml
SR 42
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0042PS.pdf
Commend service and heroism of Colonel Carlyle Smith "Smitty" Harris as a POW of the Vietnam War.
Younger
../Senate_authors/Younger.xml
06/22 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0042.xml
SR 43
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0043PS.pdf
Commend public service of Senator Gary Jackson upon his retirement.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
06/22 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0043.xml
SR 62
../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf
National Principals Month for October.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
10/01 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0062.xml