2012 Regular Session Senator Merle Flowers Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Merle Flowers District 19 ../../../members/senate/flowers.xml ../senate_p_authors/flowers.xml Principal Author Only 05/24/12 at 08:58 JR 201 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/JR/JR0201PS.pdf Mississippi State Senate; redistrict. Flowers 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/JR/JR0201.xml SB2005 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2005IN.pdf Medicaid recipients; redetermine eligibility every 6 months. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2005.xml SB2037 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2037IN.pdf Social security numbers; provide for redaction in recorded documents. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2037.xml SB2038 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2038IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; prohibit receipt by Medicaid recipients. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2038.xml SB2055 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2055IN.pdf Appropriation; MAEP High-Growth Formula; additional for FY2012. Carmichael ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2055.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 SB2144 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2144IN.pdf Right to work; private and public employers prohibited from permitting payroll deductions for union political activities. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2144.xml SB2145 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2145IN.pdf Unemployment compensation law; provide a direct seller exemption from. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2145.xml SB2266 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2266IN.pdf Requirements for enrollment of children in public schools; include proof of purchase of car tag in the proper county. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2266.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 * SB2429 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2429SG.pdf Public Service Commission; extend repealer on. Flowers 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2429.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 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 SB2558 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2558PS.pdf City of Olive Branch; authorize work on portions of Stateline Road located in Tennessee. Flowers 05/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2558.xml SB2610 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2610IN.pdf "Mississippi Energy Sustainability and Development Act"; create. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2610.xml SB2611 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2611IN.pdf MS Motor Vehicle Commission Law; provide compensation that must be paid to motor vehicle dealer upon franchise termination. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2611.xml SB2682 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2682IN.pdf Certification to practice orthotics or prosthetics; exempt pharmacists and pharmacies. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2682.xml SB2693 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2693IN.pdf Certificates of need; authorize for psych beds in DeSoto, Winston and Rankin Counties. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2693.xml SB2719 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2719IN.pdf Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act; prescribe the procedures for conducting an audit under. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2719.xml SB2720 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2720IN.pdf Emergency Medical Services; transfer EMS program responsibilities to Department of Public Safety. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2720.xml % SB2736 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2736CS.pdf State agencies; prohibit radio and TV advertising to promote agency programs except in certain instances. Flowers 03/15 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2736.xml * SB2747 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2747IN.pdf State Auditor; revise organizational structure for the divisions of the Department of Audit. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2747.xml SB2759 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2759IN.pdf Vehicle-charge providers; allow under certain conditions in any certificated electric service area. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2759.xml SB2778 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2778IN.pdf Public Service Commission; revise jurisdiction to exclude certain technological services. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2778.xml SB2779 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2779SG.pdf Public Service Commission and Public Utilities Staff; authorize to hire attorneys or consultants in proceedings before FERC. Flowers 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2779.xml * SB2780 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2780IN.pdf Motor Carriers; conform code sections to reflect prior transfer of duties of the PSC to the Mississippi Transportation Commission. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2780.xml % SB2816 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2816IN.pdf Transportation; transfer law enforcement duties of MDOT to the Department of Public Safety. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2816.xml SB2887 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2887PS.pdf Energy efficiency standards; revise for commercial buildings. Flowers 04/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2887.xml *% SB2888 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2888IN.pdf Energy efficiency standards; revise for commercial buildings. Flowers 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2888.xml SB2955 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2955IN.pdf Sales tax; reduce rate on power & fuel sold to a producer of oil and gas for use in oil recovery and the sequestration of CO2. Flowers 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2955.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 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 534 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Odis McCord, longtime Teacher, Coach and Athletic Director at Southaven High School. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0534.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 563 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0563SG.pdf Commend Olive Branch High School "Conquistadors" Football Team for winning 2011 MHSAA Class 6A State Championship. Flowers 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0563.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 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 652 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0652SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Robert Maddux of Hernando, Mississippi, as "2012 Sedation Dentist of the Year." Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0652.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 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 SR 5 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0005PS.pdf Commend and congratulate; Tony Jones upon being named 2011 MS Realtor of the Year. Flowers 02/24 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0005.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