2008 Regular Session Senator Eric Powell Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Eric Powell District 4 ../../../members/senate/powell.xml ../senate_p_authors/powell.xml Principal Author Only 06/10/2008 at 10:19 SB2126 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2126IN.pdf Insurance companies; require to offer property and casualty insurance if offered in another state. Baria ../Senate_authors/Baria.xml 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2126.xml SB2128 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2128IN.pdf Radar; revise operation of by municipalities. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2128.xml SB2134 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2134SG.pdf Public officers; clarify ineligibility to serve after pleading guilty to a felony. Davis (36th) ../Senate_authors/Davis_(36th).xml 04/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2134.xml * SB2187 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2187PS.pdf Major medical leave; state law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty shall not be required to use. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2187.xml * SB2223 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2223PS.pdf Assault; enhance penalty against certain classes of victims. Albritton ../Senate_authors/Albritton.xml 03/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2223.xml * SB2238 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2238IN.pdf Medicaid and S.C.H.I.P.; redetermination of eligibility for shall be available by mail. Baria ../Senate_authors/Baria.xml 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2238.xml SB2246 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2246SG.pdf Drug courts; encourage increase in number. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2246.xml * SB2286 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2286IN.pdf Ammunition; require serial coding. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2286.xml % SB2388 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2388IN.pdf Corrections; authorize MDOC to contract with Tishomingo County for regional prison. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2388.xml SB2389 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2389IN.pdf Highways; Transportation Department construct Highway 72 bypass for City of Corinth. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2389.xml SB2411 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2411SG.pdf Concealed weapon; study application by mail/revise definition of educational property. Powell 04/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2411.xml *% SB2431 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2431PS.pdf Underground utility lines; require operators to be members of Mississippi One-Call System, Inc. Mettetal ../Senate_authors/Mettetal.xml 04/10 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2431.xml * SB2436 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2436IN.pdf Residential property foreclosures; prohibit unless 90-day written notice is given. Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2436.xml % SB2437 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2437SG.pdf Levees; clarify prohibited activities. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2437.xml SB2439 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2439IN.pdf Tobacco and sales tax; increase excise tax on cigarettes, reduce sales tax on certain foods and revise certain diversion. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/12 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2439.xml %$ SB2481 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2481IN.pdf Early Voting Act; authorize voting prior to election day. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2481.xml SB2484 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2484IN.pdf Radar; allow MHP to operate without restriction. Lee (35th) ../Senate_authors/Lee_(35th).xml 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2484.xml SB2497 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2497PS.pdf Unemployment compensation; increase the maximum weekly benefit. Powell 04/16 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2497.xml * SB2581 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2581PS.pdf Absentee ballots; revise the manner in which absentee ballots are counted. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2581.xml SB2712 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2712SG.pdf Miss Breland's Law; enhance penalty for certain crimes of theft and forgery. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 05/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2712.xml * SB2822 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2822PS.pdf Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use. Hyde-Smith ../Senate_authors/Hyde-Smith.xml 04/14 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2822.xml * SB2843 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2843IN.pdf Early voting; authorize a pilot program in Alcorn County. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2843.xml SB2844 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2844IN.pdf Counties and municipalities; revise authority to incur debt. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2844.xml SB2845 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2845IN.pdf Election commissioners; require candidates for to qualify not later than the first Monday in June. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2845.xml SB2852 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2852SG.pdf Distinctive license tags; authorize for various purposes. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2852.xml *% SB2892 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2892SG.pdf Mississippi Tourism and Film Task Force; create. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 05/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2892.xml * SB3003 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3003IN.pdf State surplus property; DFA shall give preference to municipalities when disposing of. Powell 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3003.xml SB3027 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3027IN.pdf Nonprofit corporations; revise audit threshold amount. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3027.xml SB3048 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3048IN.pdf Criminal convictions; judge to explain to convict whether he remains a qualified elector. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 02/19 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3048.xml SB3060 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3060PS.pdf Tishomingo County; authorize contributions to Boys and Girls Club. Powell 04/18 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3060.xml * SB3071 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3071IN.pdf Cigarette tax; increase and earmark revenue from increase to Medicaid. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/12 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3071.xml %$ SB3090 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3090IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/12 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3090.xml %$ SB3106 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3106IN.pdf Bonds; issue state general obligation bonds for purchase of rights-of-way for Hwy. 15 from U.S. 78 to Tennessee state line. Powell 03/12 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3106.xml %$ SB3206 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3206SG.pdf City of Ripley; authorize a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants. Powell 05/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3206.xml *% SB3216 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3216IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages and cigarettes; increase tax and deposit proceeds in special fund for trauma care/Medicaid. Baria ../Senate_authors/Baria.xml 04/18 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3216.xml % SC 503 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Commend life and public service of former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Gandy. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Commend the life of Afghanistan casualty Major Michael L. Green. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 01/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 522 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0522SG.pdf Commend musical contributions of Ike Turner. Walls ../Senate_authors/Walls.xml 03/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0522.xml * SC 537 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0537IN.pdf E-911 Districts; create committee to study district revenue and creation of statewide system. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/18 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0537.xml SC 552 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Commend blues artist Bobby Rush and designate "Bobby Rush Day in Mississippi". Simmons ../Senate_authors/Simmons.xml 02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.xml SC 553 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0553SG.pdf Commend Charley Pride for 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0553.xml SC 555 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0555SG.pdf Commend Poet Natasha Trethewey upon receiving the 2008 Governor's Award for Literary Excellence. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0555.xml SC 567 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0567SG.pdf Commend Brett Favre for establishing NFL touchdown pass record and for charitable service. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0567.xml SC 571 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0571SG.pdf Commend former University of Mississippi Rebel Quarterback Eli Manning for winning Super Bowl XLII and MVP honors. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0571.xml SC 574 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0574SG.pdf Commend Marian Wright Edelman, founder of Children's Defense Fund. Harden ../Senate_authors/Harden.xml 03/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0574.xml SC 583 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0583SG.pdf Commend Mississippi State University Bulldog Football Team and Coach Sylvester Croom for outstanding season. Nunnelee ../Senate_authors/Nunnelee.xml 03/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0583.xml SC 597 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf Commend the life of legendary Ole Miss Quarterback "Eagle" Day. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0597.xml SC 609 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0609SG.pdf Commend life and outstanding public service of former Mississippi First Lady Pat Fordice. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0609.xml SC 610 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0610SG.pdf Commend Mississippi Gulf Coast Health Educators for leadership award. Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0610.xml SC 613 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0613SG.pdf Commend NFL career of three-time MVP Brett Favre. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0613.xml SC 615 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0615SG.pdf Commend public service of former State Senator Orene Farese of Ashland, Mississippi. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 03/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0615.xml SC 616 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0616SG.pdf Commend Coastal Family Health Center for Receiving 2008 Johnson & Johnson Community Leadership Award. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0616.xml SC 618 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0618SG.pdf Commend Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on 100th anniversary. Harden ../Senate_authors/Harden.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0618.xml SC 619 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0619SG.pdf Create a Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration Commission. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0619.xml SC 620 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0620SG.pdf Opening day of 2009 Regular Session; to be held in House and Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0620.xml SC 621 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf Commend former Governor William F. Winter for dedicated service to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.xml SC 628 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0628SG.pdf Commend military service of sworn officers and employees of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. King ../Senate_authors/King.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0628.xml SC 633 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdf Commend military career of Mississippi Adjutant General Harold Cross. King ../Senate_authors/King.xml 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0633.xml SC 635 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0635SG.pdf Commend Millsaps College Men's Basketball Team for winning the 2008 SCAC Championship and Division III "Elite Eight". Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0635.xml SC 640 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0640SG.pdf Commend 75th Anniversary of C.F. Gollott & Son Seafood, Inc., in d'Iberville, Mississippi. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 04/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0640.xml SC 652 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0652SG.pdf Designate April 4, 2008, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - The Dreamer's Day in Mississippi." Simmons ../Senate_authors/Simmons.xml 04/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0652.xml * SC 662 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0662SG.pdf Commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the incorporation of the Town of Golden, Mississippi. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 04/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0662.xml SC 663 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0663SG.pdf Commemorate Centennial Celebration of incorporation of the Town of Belmont, Mississippi. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 04/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0663.xml SC 664 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0664SG.pdf Commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the incorporation of the Town of Tishomingo. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 04/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0664.xml SC 668 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0668SG.pdf Remember and commend the life and service of Reverend Hillman Todd (H.T.) Frazier of Jackson, Mississippi. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0668.xml SC 684 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SC/SC0684SG.pdf Designate April 22, 2008, as "Mississippi Earth Day: Call for Climate." Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 04/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0684.xml * SR 3 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SR/SR0003PS.pdf Commend Senator Thomas Arlin Gollott as longest-serving legislator. Hewes ../Senate_authors/Hewes.xml 01/08 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0003.xml SR 17 ../../../documents/2008/pdf/SR/SR0017PS.pdf 16th Annual Senate Reunion; commend former Senators. Carmichael ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 03/13 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0017.xml