2021 Regular Session
Senator David Blount
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator David Blount
District 29
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Principal Author Only
11/15/21 at 10:57
SB2001
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Teachers' salaries; provide for increase.
DeBar
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03/02 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2081
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2081PS.pdf
University of Mississippi Medical Center property; revise leasing authority by removing provision requiring mixed-use development.
Blount
03/10 (H) Died On Calendar
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SB2102
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2102IN.pdf
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; create.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2113
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2113CS.pdf
Voting equipment; require certification by the United States Election Assistance Commission.
Tate
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02/15 (S) Died On Calendar
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SB2140
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2140IN.pdf
Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2149
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2149SG.pdf
MAEP; Department of Education required to hold harmless school district from calculating 2020-2021 average daily attendance.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
03/18 Approved by Governor
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SB2152
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2152IN.pdf
High-performing education systems design; establish task force.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2153
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2153IN.pdf
Teacher licenses; allow reciprocity if teacher possesses valid license from other state.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2159
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2159IN.pdf
Mississippi Medicaid program; authorize extended postpartum care for recipients and require standardized credentialing process.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2167
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2167IN.pdf
Capitol Complex Improvement District; increase DFA's borrowing authority and divert use tax revenue for.
Blount
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2182
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2182IN.pdf
Tobacco tax; define tobacco products to include electronic smoking devices for purposes of 15% excise tax.
Blount
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2210
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2210IN.pdf
Municipally owned waterworks; prohibit from charging higher rates to certain customers in another municipality.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2215
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2215IN.pdf
Capitol Complex Improvement District; revise boundaries to include Battlefield Park.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2218
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2218IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize to assist Greenwood Cemetery Association in Jackson with preservation of cemetery grounds and monuments.
Blount
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2219
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2219IN.pdf
Appropriation FY 2022; to University of Mississippi Medical Center for fire protection.
Blount
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2222
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2222IN.pdf
Board of Nursing; revise penalties for prohibited conduct and authorize the recovery of reasonable costs.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2267
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2267SG.pdf
Teacher license; allow reciprocity if teacher possesses standard license from other state and passes background check.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
04/16 Approved by Governor
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SB2277
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2277IN.pdf
Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2305
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2305PS.pdf
William F. Winter and Jack Reed, Sr., Teacher Loan Repayment Program; create.
Blount
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2314
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2314IN.pdf
Kindergarten-age children; require compulsory school attendance for all.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2330
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2330IN.pdf
Equal pay; prohibit paying state employees at rates less than those paid to employees of a different sex for equal work.
Boyd
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02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2389
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2389PS.pdf
Domestic violence shelters; revise eligibility for funds.
Witherspoon
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03/02 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2438
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2438IN.pdf
Taxpayer Pay Raise Act; remove phase-out of income & franchise tax, and remove deduction of federal employment tax.
Blount
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2464
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2464IN.pdf
General funds; FY2022 appropriation to the City of Byram for a flood control project.
Blount
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2531
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2531IN.pdf
"T Initiative of 2021"; create program that provides support to schools for virtual learning.
Simmons (13th)
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02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2561
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561PS.pdf
"Empower Reentry Through Licensing Act"; authorize provisional driver's licenses for eligible inmates.
Sparks
../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
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SB2571
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2571IN.pdf
Elections; authorize online voter registration and preelection day voting.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2671
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2671IN.pdf
Teacher assistant nonreemployment; provide that teacher assistants receive due process rights.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2759
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2759SG.pdf
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; increase the monthly amount.
Fillingane
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03/24 Approved by Governor
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SB2788
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2788SG.pdf
Radar speed detection; revise provisions concerning use by Highway Patrol and municipal law enforcement in certain cities.
Blount
03/17 Approved by Governor
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SB2809
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2809SG.pdf
Public records; extend repealer on provision requiring public access to records.
Blount
03/11 Approved by Governor
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SB2864
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2864IN.pdf
Children's Promise Act; expand definition of "qualifying foster care charitable organization" to include CASA programs.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2885
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2885IN.pdf
General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to the Seventh Circuit Court District for additional contractual assistant district attorneys.
Horhn
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02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2970
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2970IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize issuance of $20 million for interest-free loans to independent colleges in the state.
Blount
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
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SB2974
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2974SG.pdf
City of Byram; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.
Blount
03/25 Approved by Governor
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SB3084
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3084IN.pdf
City of Jackson; authorize to continue contributions to Keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc.
Norwood
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04/01 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 502
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf
Remember the legacy of former Governor William F. Winter and extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature on his passing.
Kirby
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03/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 504
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf
Ted Booth; commend for receiving the 2020 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from NCSL.
Kirby
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02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 508
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Constitution; amend to allow felons to vote upon meeting certain conditions.
Blount
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
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SC 509
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf
Extend deepest sympathy of Legislature on the passing of Mississippi Sports Icon JSU Coach "W.C." Gorden.
Norwood
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02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 516
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Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi.
Jackson (11th)
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02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 517
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf
Pay tribute to the memory of former State Senator and Representative Nolan Mettetal.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
03/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 518
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf
Commend Hillcrest Christian Girls Fast Pitch Softball Team for MAIS State Championship.
Blount
03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SC 527
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0527SG.pdf
Congratulate Coach Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss "Rebels" Football Team for impressive victory in Outback Bowl and for 2020 season.
Michel
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03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
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SR 9
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0009PS.pdf
Recognize Raphael Semmes as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award as Mississippi Cultural Ambassador.
Horhn
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02/15 (S) Adopted
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SR 16
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0016PS.pdf
Recognize Nellie McInnis as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/25 (S) Adopted
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SR 27
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0027PS.pdf
Recognize Biloxi native and Nashville Predators Mathieu Olivier for first NHL goal by player born in Mississippi.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
03/22 (S) Adopted
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SR 28
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0028PS.pdf
Commend JSU Lady Tigers Basketball Team for 2019-2020 SWAC Championship.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/22 (S) Adopted
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SR 32
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0032PS.pdf
Commend Lanier High School "Bulldogs" Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2021 Class 4A State Championship.
Norwood
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03/22 (S) Adopted
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SR 39
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0039PS.pdf
Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Troop 8, Boy Scouts of America at First Baptist Church of Jackson, Mississippi.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/22 (S) Adopted
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SR 40
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0040PS.pdf
Commend JSU "Tigers" Men's Basketball Team for winning the Co-SWAC 2021 Regular Season Championship.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
03/22 (S) Adopted
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SR 41
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0041PS.pdf
Congratulate JSU "Lady Tigers" Women's Basketball Team and Coach Tomekia Reed for consecutive SWAC Regular Season Championship.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
03/22 (S) Adopted
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SR 52
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0052PS.pdf
Commend Clinton High School "Arrows" Boys Basketball Team for Class 6A State Championship.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/30 (S) Adopted
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SR 53
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0053PS.pdf
Commend Clinton Christian Academy Girls and Boys Basketball Teams for two State Championships.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/30 (S) Adopted
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SR 54
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0054PS.pdf
Recognize the 40-year career of The Clarion Ledger Capitol Correspondent Jimmie Gates.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
03/30 (S) Adopted
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