2012 Regular Session Senator Lydia Graves Chassaniol Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Lydia Graves Chassaniol District 14 ../../../members/senate/chassaniol.xml ../senate_p_authors/chassaniol.xml Principal Author Only 05/24/12 at 08:58 SB2017 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2017PS.pdf Highways; designate U.S. Highway 82 as "Mississippi Heritage Highway." Chassaniol 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2017.xml SB2024 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2024IN.pdf Hill Fire Folk Life Play; designate as official Folk Play of Mississippi. Chassaniol 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2024.xml SB2045 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2045PS.pdf Controlled substances; enhance penalty for illegal sale in proximity to drug rehab facility. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2045.xml SB2049 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2049IN.pdf Corrections; authorize a regional facility located in Leflore County. Chassaniol 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2049.xml SB2081 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2081IN.pdf Jurors; may be drawn from entire circuit court district for trials conducted in circuit court. Chassaniol 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2081.xml SB2119 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2119SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate certain segment of U.S. Highway 78 as William R. "Bill" Minor Memorial Highway. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2119.xml SB2124 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2124PS.pdf Ad valorem taxes; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive eminent danger pay. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/17 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2124.xml %$ SB2236 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2236IN.pdf Appropriation; Mississippi Heritage, History and Culture Tourism matching funds for Mississippi Hills Tourism programs. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2236.xml SB2286 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2286PS.pdf Municipal and county law enforcement officer; allow spouse of officer killed in the line of duty to purchase officer's sidearm. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2286.xml SB2333 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2333IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair, renovate & refurbish Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center. Chassaniol 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2333.xml %$ SB2370 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2370SG.pdf Beer; authorize manufacture of beer of more than 5% by weight for sale in another state. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 05/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2370.xml * SB2398 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2398SG.pdf Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2398.xml * SB2428 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2428SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate a certain segment of U.S. Highway 84 in Covington County as "Coach Ben B. James Sr. Memorial Highway." Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/30 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2428.xml SB2447 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2447SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate a certain portion of MS Highway 245 in Chickasaw County as the Carl J. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. Memorial Highway. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 04/02 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2447.xml SB2461 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2461SG.pdf Highway Patrol; remove repealer on minimum qualifications and authorize designation of veterans on driver's license. Bryan ../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml 05/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2461.xml * SB2533 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2533SG.pdf Residential Builders and Remodelers Act; revise license requirements and exemptions. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2533.xml *% SB2557 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2557SG.pdf Tidelands; residential property owners not required to obtain a tidelands lease. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2557.xml SB2600 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2600SG.pdf Beer breweries; allow to provide samples subject to certain restrictions. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 05/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2600.xml * SB2679 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2679IN.pdf Hotel renovation projects sales tax incentive; authorize for certain projects. Chassaniol 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2679.xml % SB2825 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2825SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate certain segment of MS Hwy. 15 North in Jasper County as Richard Alexandra "Dickie" Ware Memorial Highway. Montgomery ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2825.xml * SB2831 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2831PS.pdf Domestic violence; revise adjudication, punishment and registration of protection orders. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2831.xml * SB2869 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2869IN.pdf Light wine & beer; retailers may not accept coupons that are redeemed from a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor of light wine or beer. Chassaniol 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2869.xml SB2875 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2875IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize permits that allow sampling or tasting events at package retail stores. Chassaniol 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2875.xml % SB2878 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2878SG.pdf Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2878.xml SB2879 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2879IN.pdf Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2879.xml SB2954 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2954IN.pdf Bonds; authorize to assist in the establishment of the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2954.xml %$ SB3013 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3013IN.pdf Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center. Chassaniol 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3013.xml %$ SB3015 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3015IN.pdf Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3015.xml %$ SB3019 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3019IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Marty Stuart Center and Congress of Country Music Hall. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3019.xml %$ SB3033 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3033PS.pdf City of Greenwood; authorize the levy of a tax on hotels and motels. Chassaniol 05/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3033.xml *% SC 503 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the historic public service of former Governor William L. "Bill" Waller, Sr., and express sympathy of the Legislature. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Mourn the loss of former Mississippi Senate President Pro Tempore Walter A. "Pud" Graham. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 01/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 507 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Commend public service of State Banking Commissioner John Allison. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.xml SC 509 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Commend Jackson Academy "Raiders" Football Team for "3-peat" Class AAA State Championship. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 01/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Commend Noxapater High School "Tigers" Football Team for winning first-ever Class 1A State Championship. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf Recognize the Centennial Celebration of the establishment of Forrest County Agricultural High School. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 512 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.xml SC 515 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0515SG.pdf Commend Simpson County Academy "Cougars" Football Team for MAIS AA State Championship. Lee ../Senate_authors/Lee.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0515.xml SC 516 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf Commend Pearl High School Marching Band for winning the 2011 Class 5A State Championship. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0516.xml SC 517 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Iuka and recognize its reenactment. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0517.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Mourn the loss of former Columbia Mayor and District Attorney Maurice Dantin. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 520 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0520SG.pdf Mourn the loss and remember the legacy of Dr. Wallace Conerly. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0520.xml SC 530 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf Commemorate February 8 as the date "under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.xml SC 539 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf Mourn the loss of U.S. District Judge W. Allen Pepper, Jr., of Cleveland, Mississippi. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0539.xml SC 557 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf Remember the gallant service and mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Edward Dycus of Greenville, MS. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0557.xml SC 558 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0558SG.pdf Commend former University of Mississippi Rebel Quarterback Eli Manning for winning Super Bowl XLVI and MVP honors. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0558.xml SC 593 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0593SG.pdf Thank the filmmakers and cast of the Mississippi-produced movie "The Help" for their economic and cultural impact to the state. Chassaniol 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0593.xml SC 594 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0594SG.pdf Congratulating actress Octavia Spencer for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Mississippi Film "The Help." Chassaniol 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0594.xml SC 609 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0609SG.pdf Recognize Mavis Staples as "Living Blues Magazine" Artist of the Year and Most Outstanding Blues Singer. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0609.xml SC 620 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0620SG.pdf Commend Delta Center Stage for Community Theatre Honors at Regional Conference. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0620.xml SC 621 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf Congratulate Justice James Graves upon his confirmation to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.xml SC 631 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0631SG.pdf Recognize Mary Libby Payne's legacy of service on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0631.xml SC 634 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0634SG.pdf Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh and recognize its reenactment. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0634.xml SC 635 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0635SG.pdf Salute the historic commissioning ceremony of the Nation's newest attack submarine USS MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782) at Pascagoula. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0635.xml SC 638 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0638SG.pdf Recognize the 50th Anniversary remembrance of William Faulkner. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0638.xml SC 642 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf Recognize 18-year-old singing sensation Skylar Laine as the first Mississippi artist to reach "American Idol's Top 5." Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0642.xml SC 647 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0647SG.pdf Commend Track and Field Head Coach Joe Walker on retirement after 30 seasons at Ole Miss. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0647.xml SC 648 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0648SG.pdf Recognize civic contributions of Rotary District Governor Bob Graves of Winona, Mississippi. Chassaniol 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0648.xml SC 654 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0654SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Bettye Rogers Coward on retirement as President of Blue Mountain College. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0654.xml SC 655 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0655SG.pdf Recognize the Mississippi Poultry Association on its 75th Anniversary. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0655.xml SC 657 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf Remember the gallant service and mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Bill Sutton, of Mooreville, MS. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0657.xml SC 660 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0660SG.pdf Recognize Holmes Community College Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Awards. Chassaniol 04/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0660.xml SC 679 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0679SG.pdf Remember the gallant service and mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Marine Master Sergeant Scott Pruitt of Gautier, Mississippi. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0679.xml SC 683 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0683SG.pdf Remember civic contributions and leadership of two-time gubernatorial candidate Mike P. Sturdivant. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0683.xml SR 7 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0007PS.pdf Recognize Grady Champion for a successful blues career. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 04/18 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0007.xml SR 8 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0008PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Ezell Lee. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 05/03 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0008.xml