2021 Regular Session
Senator Daniel H. Sparks
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator Daniel H. Sparks
District 5
../../../members/senate/sparks.xml
../senate_p_authors/sparks.xml
Principal Author Only
11/15/21 at 10:57
SB2001
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2001PS.pdf
Teachers' salaries; provide for increase.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2001.xml
SB2062
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2062SG.pdf
Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
04/16 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2062.xml
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SB2107
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2107PS.pdf
Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
03/29 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2107.xml
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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
../history/SB/SB2149.xml
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SB2151
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2151IN.pdf
Education Continuum for Mississippi's Future Task Force; create.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2151.xml
SB2221
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2221SG.pdf
Mississippi Dementia Care Program, Food Bank Pilot Programming; create.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
03/10 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2221.xml
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SB2246
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2246IN.pdf
Methamphetamine; revise penalty for simple possession of smaller amounts.
Sparks
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2246.xml
SB2248
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2248PS.pdf
Law enforcement officers; entitled to certain follow-up drug testing before loss of certification.
Sparks
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2248.xml
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
../history/SB/SB2267.xml
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SB2270
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2270PS.pdf
Autopsies; provide for confidentiality of photographs and recordings of.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
03/10 (H) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2270.xml
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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
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2305.xml
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SB2307
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2307PS.pdf
Dyslexia Awareness Training Program; require teachers to complete two hours of training for.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2307.xml
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SB2529
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2529IN.pdf
High school graduation; end-of-course assessments required by federal law shall only be required.
Sparks
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2529.xml
SB2536
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2536SG.pdf
Athletics; provide that schools designate teams by biological sex.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/11 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2536.xml
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SB2551
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2551IN.pdf
Wiretapping; authorize in investigations of child exploitation.
Sparks
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2551.xml
SB2552
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2552SG.pdf
Pretrial Intervention Program; prohibit eligibility for persons charged with public embezzlement over a certain amount.
Sparks
03/17 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2552.xml
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SB2553
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553PS.pdf
State offenders in county jail; MDOC to pay increased rate to county to expedite removal of.
Sparks
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2553.xml
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SB2556
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2556IN.pdf
Habitual offenders; revise provisions for.
Sparks
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2556.xml
SB2560
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2560IN.pdf
DUI; allow expunction for first offense under certain circumstances.
Sparks
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2560.xml
SB2561
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561PS.pdf
"Empower Reentry Through Licensing Act"; authorize provisional driver's licenses for eligible inmates.
Sparks
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2561.xml
SB2574
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2574PS.pdf
Reentry courts; create pilot reentry court, and establish rehab and workforce development program at MDOC.
Barnett
../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2574.xml
SB2602
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2602PS.pdf
Nonadmitted insurer policy fee; divert certain amount to fund fire trucks and fire apparatus/protection grants.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
03/29 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2602.xml
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SB2619
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2619IN.pdf
Unemployment compensation claims; change experience rating requirement and require claimant integrity data checks.
Branning
../Senate_authors/Branning.xml
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2619.xml
SB2624
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2624SG.pdf
MS Real Estate Commission; require to establish pilot program using administrative hearing officers.
Thompson
../Senate_authors/Thompson.xml
04/22 Vetoed
../history/SB/SB2624.xml
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SB2644
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2644IN.pdf
Law enforcement officers; regulate payment for nonexempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Sparks
02/02 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2644.xml
SB2678
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2678PS.pdf
Computer science curriculum; require State Department of Education to implement in K-12 public schools.
DeLano
../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml
03/02 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2678.xml
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SB2746
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2746SG.pdf
Hudson's Law; require healthcare providers to provide information to parents who receive a postnatal diagnosis of a chromosomal disorder.
England
../Senate_authors/England.xml
03/18 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2746.xml
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SB2795
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2795SG.pdf
"Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act"; enact.
Barnett
../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml
04/22 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2795.xml
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SB2822
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2822PS.pdf
Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act; create.
Parker
../Senate_authors/Parker.xml
03/27 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2822.xml
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SB3053
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3053IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize issuance for Mississippi Ports Improvement Fund.
Moran
../Senate_authors/Moran.xml
02/24 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB3053.xml
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SC 503
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf
Commend Aysa Branch for winning Miss USA.
Sparks
03/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0503.xml
SC 510
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of former Senator Tommy Moffatt, Sr., of Gautier, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0510.xml
SC 512
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf
Commend the life of legendary college and NFL football player and Coach Ray Perkins from Petal, Mississippi.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0512.xml
SC 516
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf
Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0516.xml
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
../history/SC/SC0517.xml
SC 521
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0521SG.pdf
Recognize the induction of Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Artist Marty Stuart into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Branning
../Senate_authors/Branning.xml
03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0521.xml
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
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0527.xml
SC 528
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf
Commend golf icon Randy Watkins upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0528.xml
SC 529
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0529SG.pdf
Congratulate Ole Miss Lineman Terrence Metcalf upon his induction into the 2021 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0529.xml
SC 530
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf
Commend Ole Miss and ATP tennis standout Dave Randall upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Musuem.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0530.xml
SR 1
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0001PS.pdf
Commend Andy Ogletree for finishing his first Masters as Low Amateur.
McCaughn
../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml
02/03 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0001.xml
SR 15
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0015PS.pdf
Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly.
Chism
../Senate_authors/Chism.xml
02/25 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0015.xml
SR 17
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0017PS.pdf
Recognize Sarah Thomas as first female referee to officiate a Super Bowl.
Wiggins
../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml
02/25 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0017.xml
SR 19
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0019PS.pdf
Recognize enduring influence of Mississippi businessman and civic leader Leland Rhymes Speed and extending sympathy of Senate.
Michel
../Senate_authors/Michel.xml
02/25 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0019.xml
SR 20
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0020PS.pdf
Recognize the dedicated public service of MEMA Director Greg Michel on occasion of his retirement.
DeLano
../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml
02/25 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0020.xml
SR 46
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0046PS.pdf
Commend Ole Miss Womens Rifle Team for outstanding 2021 season.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
03/29 (S) Immediate Release
../history/SR/SR0046.xml
SR 61
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0061PS.pdf
Commend Tishomingo County High School "Lady Braves" Cheerleading Squad for 2020 State Championship.
Sparks
03/31 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0061.xml
SR 62
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf
Commend New Site "Lady Royals" Girls Basketball Team for winning 2A State Championship.
Sparks
03/31 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0062.xml
SR 63
../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0063PS.pdf
Commend Belmont "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team for Class 3A State Championship.
Sparks
03/31 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0063.xml