2022 Regular Session
Senator J. Walter Michel
Principal Author and Co-Author
Senator J. Walter Michel
District 25
../../../members/senate/michel.xml
../senate_p_authors/michel.xml
Principal Author Only
12/05/22 at 16:33
SB2024
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2024PS.pdf
Travel Insurance Act of 2022; create.
Blackwell
../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml
03/24 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2024.xml
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SB2113
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2113SG.pdf
Critical Race Theory; prohibit.
McLendon
../Senate_authors/McLendon.xml
03/14 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2113.xml
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SB2120
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2120SG.pdf
Department of Public Safety; revise salaries of officers.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/22 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2120.xml
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SB2223
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2223SG.pdf
Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for 2021 National Championship Bulldogs.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
04/14 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2223.xml
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SB2319
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2319SG.pdf
Child support; authorize DHS to satisfy arrearages with unclaimed property.
Michel
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2319.xml
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SB2326
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2326PS.pdf
Mississippi Insurance E-Commerce Act; create.
Michel
03/01 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2326.xml
SB2335
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2335SG.pdf
State Fire Academy; remove limitation on the number of Emergency Medical Responder students trained per year.
Michel
04/14 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2335.xml
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SB2336
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2336SG.pdf
State and School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; extend repealer on premium authority/allow surcharge on tobacco use.
Michel
04/13 Vetoed
../history/SB/SB2336.xml
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SB2357
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2357SG.pdf
Volunteer firefighters; allow local governments to pay certain expenses for injury, illness and insurance.
Michel
04/22 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2357.xml
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SB2372
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2372IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize to assist City of Jackson in paying costs of repair and renovation of Thalia Mara Hall complex.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
02/23 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2372.xml
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SB2419
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2419PS.pdf
Hospital Nurse and Allied Health Professional Retention Loan Program; create.
Parks
../Senate_authors/Parks.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2419.xml
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SB2425
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2425PS.pdf
State Superintendent of Public Education and Director of the Community College Board; set maximum salaries.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
03/01 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2425.xml
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SB2444
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2444PS.pdf
Teachers' salaries; provide increase to minimum salary.
DeBar
../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml
03/01 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2444.xml
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SB2449
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2449IN.pdf
Health insurance; authorize exemption from prior authorization requirements for physicians and other providers.
Michel
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2449.xml
SB2450
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2450PS.pdf
MS Windstorm Underwriting Association; divert nonadmitted policy fee to the State and School Employees' Insurance Fund.
Michel
03/24 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2450.xml
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SB2470
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2470IN.pdf
Insurers and pharmacy benefits managers; must apply cost-sharing assistance to patients' cost-sharing obligations.
Michel
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2470.xml
SB2616
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2616CS.pdf
Gaming; require winnings to be reported to MDHS for offsetting outstanding child-support obligations.
Michel
02/10 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2616.xml
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SB2656
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2656IN.pdf
Fire insurance rebate monies; increase funds provided to local governments and expand areas for use of.
Michel
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2656.xml
SB2668
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2668IN.pdf
Non-Transport Emergency Medical Services Act; create.
Michel
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2668.xml
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SB2669
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2669SG.pdf
Insurance company licenses; perpetual until revoked or forfeited.
Michel
04/18 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2669.xml
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SB2724
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2724PS.pdf
"MS Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (MAICU) Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022"; establish.
Parks
../Senate_authors/Parks.xml
03/01 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2724.xml
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SB2738
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2738SG.pdf
Health insurance; revise mandated coverage for telemedicine services.
Boyd
../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml
04/18 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2738.xml
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SB2753
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2753IN.pdf
Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for supporters of Mississippi Disc Golf.
Michel
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2753.xml
SB2782
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2782PS.pdf
Law Enforcement Officers Death Benefits Trust Fund; include presumption of eligibility for officers with COVID-19.
Frazier
../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml
03/24 (S) Died On Calendar
../history/SB/SB2782.xml
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SB2788
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2788IN.pdf
State Fire Marshal and Fire Academy; remove from the provisions of the Mississippi Budget Transparency and Simplification Act.
Michel
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2788.xml
SB2803
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2803PS.pdf
Sheriffs; increase annual salaries of.
Carter
../Senate_authors/Carter.xml
03/28 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2803.xml
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SB2820
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2820SG.pdf
COVID-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program; create and require MDOH to establish and administer.
Butler (36th)
../Senate_authors/Butler_(36th).xml
04/25 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2820.xml
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SB2821
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2821IN.pdf
Mississippi Nurse/Health Science Training and Retention Act; establish.
Parker
../Senate_authors/Parker.xml
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2821.xml
SB2822
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2822SG.pdf
"Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022"; establish.
Michel
04/26 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2822.xml
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SB2849
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2849PS.pdf
COVID-19 Destination Marketing Organization Grant Program Fund; create.
Williams
../Senate_authors/Williams.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2849.xml
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SB2856
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2856PS.pdf
Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act; revise definitions to include a battery-charged security fence.
Michel
03/01 (H) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2856.xml
SB2862
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2862PS.pdf
Appropriation; Child Protective Services, Department of-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2862.xml
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SB2863
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2863PS.pdf
Appropriation; Mississippi Emergency Management Agency-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2863.xml
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SB2864
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2864PS.pdf
Appropriation; National Guard,-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB2864.xml
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SB2865
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2865SG.pdf
Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2865.xml
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SB2908
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2908IN.pdf
MS Rating Bureau & MS Windstorm Underwriting Association; transfer powers and duties and bring forward sections.
Michel *
02/01 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2908.xml
SB2924
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2924IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize to assist Madison County in paying costs of completion of Bozeman Road Project.
Michel
02/23 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2924.xml
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SB2947
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2947IN.pdf
Bonds; increase authorized amount to assist in paying costs associated with Commerce Park Connector in Madison County.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/23 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2947.xml
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SB2980
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2980SG.pdf
City of Jackson; authorize to continue contributions to Keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
04/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB2980.xml
SB2996
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2996IN.pdf
Bonds; authorize to assist City of Gluckstadt in paying costs of land acquisition for and construction of police headquarters.
Michel
02/23 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB2996.xml
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SB3023
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3023SG.pdf
Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3023.xml
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SB3024
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3024SG.pdf
Appropriation; Revenue, Department of.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3024.xml
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SB3025
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3025SG.pdf
Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3025.xml
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SB3026
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3026SG.pdf
Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3026.xml
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SB3027
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3027SG.pdf
Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3027.xml
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SB3056
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3056SG.pdf
Appropriation; additional to Environmental Quality for the MS MCWI Grant Program-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/26 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3056.xml
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SB3057
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3057PS.pdf
Appropriation; additional to Accelerate MS for the ARPA Nurse/Health Science Workforce Programs-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB3057.xml
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SB3058
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3058PS.pdf
Appropriation; additional to IHL SFA for the Nurse and Allied Health Loan Repayment Program-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB3058.xml
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SB3059
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3059PS.pdf
Appropriation; additional to DFA for the COVID-19 DMO Grant Program, -ARPA.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB3059.xml
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SB3060
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3060SG.pdf
Appropriation; additional to Health Department for the Covid-19 Hospital Capacity Program and operations-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/26 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3060.xml
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SB3061
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3061PS.pdf
Appropriation; additional to Public Safety, Department of; Coronavirus Death Benefits-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB3061.xml
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SB3062
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3062SG.pdf
Appropriation; additional to DFA-Bureau of Building,-ARPA Funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/26 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3062.xml
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SB3063
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3063PS.pdf
Appropriation; Additional to Public Safety, Department of; for operations-ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB3063.xml
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SB3064
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3064SG.pdf
Appropriation; to DFA for the MAICU and Ind K-12 Grant Program, - ARPA funds.
Hopson
../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml
04/19 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3064.xml
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SB3136
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3136IN.pdf
Mississippi Income Tax Holiday Act of 2022; create.
Michel
02/23 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB3136.xml
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SB3163
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3163PS.pdf
Income tax; authorize credit for certain expenditures for railroad reconstruction or replacement or new rail infrastructure.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
03/26 (S) Died In Conference
../history/SB/SB3163.xml
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SB3178
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3178IN.pdf
City of Jackson; extend repeal date on 1% restaurant, hotel and motel tax for Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
04/05 (S) Died In Committee
../history/SB/SB3178.xml
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SB3202
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3202SG.pdf
City of Madison; authorize to transfer properties and make other agreements with Madison Square Redevelopment Authority.
Michel
04/08 Approved by Governor
../history/SB/SB3202.xml
SC 503
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf
Mourn the passing of former Senator Joseph Stogner of Sandy Hook, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service.
Hill
../Senate_authors/Hill.xml
03/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0503.xml
SC 507
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf
Extending the deepest sympathy on the passing of former Mississippi First Lady and community activist Elise Winter.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0507.xml
SC 508
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf
Paying tribute to public health career and contributions of respected state health officer and first Medicaid Director Dr. Alton Cobb.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0508.xml
SC 509
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf
Commend State Parole Board Chairman Steven Pickett on the occasion of his retirement.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
02/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0509.xml
SC 510
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf
Commend Mississippi "Braves" Baseball Team for winning the Double A South Championship.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0510.xml
SC 512
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf
Remember legacy of former POW and Retired Air Force Colonel Carlyle "Smitty" Harris at U.S. Post Office dedication in his honor.
McMahan
../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0512.xml
SC 514
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf
Congratulate MSU 2021 Baseball Team on National Championship.
Harkins
../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0514.xml
SC 522
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0522SG.pdf
Celebrating the legendary Mississippi basketball Coach Lafayette Stribling and extending the sympathy of Legislature.
Norwood
../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0522.xml
SC 527
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0527SG.pdf
Commend University of Mississippi Women's Golf Team and Coach Kory Henkes for winning their first National Title in school history.
Michel
02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0527.xml
SC 532
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf
Commend University of Mississippi Quarterback Matt Corral for leading team to best regular season in program history.
Michel
02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0532.xml
SC 537
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf
Recognize Holly Lange as the recipient of the 2022 Governor's Arts Award Governor's Choice.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0537.xml
SC 538
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0538SG.pdf
Recognize Mary Lovelace O'Neal as the recipient of the 2022 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Art.
Horhn
../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml
02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0538.xml
SC 550
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0550SG.pdf
Recognize the 100th Anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.
McCaughn
../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0550.xml
SC 557
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf
Commend Laura Bivins for receiving Mississippi's Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.
Michel
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0557.xml
SC 565
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0565SG.pdf
Commend Jackson Prep "Patriots" Boys Basketball Team for winning MAIS State Championship.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0565.xml
SC 568
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf
Recognize legacy of Dr. James Oliver, M.D., as the first African American to graduate from University of Mississippi School of Medicine.
Jackson (11th)
../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml
03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0568.xml
SC 570
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0570SG.pdf
Commend Jackson Prep "Lady Patriots" Girls Basketball Team for winning MAIS Overall State Championship.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0570.xml
SC 604
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0604SG.pdf
Paying tribute to United States Army Korean War casualty PFC Jimmy Rowland of Baldwyn, Mississippi, finally laid to rest.
Sparks
../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml
04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0604.xml
SC 605
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SC/SC0605SG.pdf
Suspend rules for further consideration of HB 451; delete repealer on the nonadmitted policy fee.
Michel
04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
../history/SC/SC0605.xml
SR 3
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0003PS.pdf
Commend Jackson Prep "Patriots" Baseball Team for winning MAIS 5A State Baseball Championship for 4th consecutive season.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/09 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0003.xml
SR 4
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0004PS.pdf
Commend Mississippi Insurance Department employee Nancy Cross for 63 years of service.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
02/09 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0004.xml
SR 43
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0043PS.pdf
Commend Sister Paula Blouin upon retirement from Assisi Early Learning Center.
Michel
03/24 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0043.xml
SR 47
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0047PS.pdf
Extend best wishes to former Senator Nevin Sledge on his 100th Birthday and commend his public service.
Simmons (13th)
../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml
03/24 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0047.xml
SR 59
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0059PS.pdf
Recognize service and legacy of WWII Veteran Howard Bennett of Sumrall, Mississippi.
Fillingane
../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml
03/31 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0059.xml
SR 60
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0060PS.pdf
Recognize career and public health leadership of State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH.
Blount
../Senate_authors/Blount.xml
03/31 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0060.xml
SR 61
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0061PS.pdf
Commend service of Michele Blocker ITS on her retirement.
DeLano
../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml
03/31 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0061.xml
SR 63
../../../documents/2022/pdf/SR/SR0063PS.pdf
Recognize Jeff Rosamond for distinguished and outstanding legal service to the Mississippi Senate as Director of Legislative Services.
Kirby
../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml
04/05 (S) Adopted
../history/SR/SR0063.xml