2012 Regular Session Senator Josh Harkins Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Josh Harkins District 20 ../../../members/senate/harkins.xml ../senate_p_authors/harkins.xml Principal Author Only 05/24/12 at 08:58 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 %$ SB2146 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2146IN.pdf School board election; authorize absentee voting in certain types of districts. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2146.xml SB2330 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2330SG.pdf School district consolidation; require in certain counties. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2330.xml *% SB2376 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2376SG.pdf Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2376.xml * SB2377 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2377PS.pdf Accessory after the fact; revise punishment for the offense of. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2377.xml * SB2394 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2394IN.pdf Judicial and district attorney salaries; increase. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2394.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 * SB2466 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2466IN.pdf Weapons; allow investigators employed by the MS Real Estate Commission to carry. Harkins 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2466.xml % SB2504 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2504SG.pdf Dog/hog fights; eliminate repeal of prohibition against. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2504.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 *% SB2539 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2539SG.pdf Statute of limitation; revise for prosecution of vulnerable person abuse. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2539.xml SB2553 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553IN.pdf Mississippi Veterans' Honor Medal Program; establish under Adjutant General. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2553.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 SB2575 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2575IN.pdf Deer Hunting; allow a landowner or leaseholder of private lands to use weapon of choice during certain primitive weapon seasons. Harkins 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2575.xml SB2681 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2681IN.pdf CON; issue for additional ICF-MR beds at community living program for developmentally disabled adults in Madison County. Harkins 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2681.xml SB2703 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2703SG.pdf Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; revise board appointments, powers and duties. Harkins 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2703.xml *% SB2813 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2813PS.pdf Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Patrol; authorize to participate in multijurisdictional operations. Harkins 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2813.xml * SB2814 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2814SG.pdf Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Police; authorize to participate in multijurisdictional operations. Harkins 04/24 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2814.xml * SB2815 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2815PS.pdf Litter; prohibit littering on certain property of the Pearl River Water Supply District. Harkins 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2815.xml SB2818 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2818IN.pdf Reservoir patrol; expand police power to offenses committed in the presence of. Harkins 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2818.xml SB2833 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2833IN.pdf Real estate brokers; shall not be liable for wrong square footage of property. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2833.xml SB2881 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2881IN.pdf Dirt bikes; require certain minors to wear helmets and receive training. Harkins 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2881.xml SB2920 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2920IN.pdf State-owned vehicles; authorize unmarked vehicles for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Patrol. Harkins 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2920.xml SB2923 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2923IN.pdf Roofing Contractor Registration Act; create. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2923.xml % SB2944 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2944IN.pdf City of Florence; extend repeal date on tax on bars and restaurants. Lee ../Senate_authors/Lee.xml 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2944.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 %$ SB3034 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3034IN.pdf Rankin County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads. Harkins 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3034.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 508 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf Congratulate Mississippi State University "Bulldogs" Football Team and Coach Dan Mullen on impressive Music City Bowl victory. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 04/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0508.xml SC 528 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf Salute Mississippi's "The Band Perry" for winning 3 Academy of Country Music (CMA) Awards. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 01/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.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 552 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Recognize Northwest Rankin High School Principal Richard Morrison as 2011 "State Administrator of the Year." Harkins 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.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 618 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0618SG.pdf Recognize outstanding record of MSU Tennis Teams from 1965-1968. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0618.xml SC 629 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0629SG.pdf Commend Rick Stansbury for outstanding basketball coaching career at MSU. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0629.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 640 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0640SG.pdf Recognize Col. Deborah Coleman for military and civic accomplishments on the occasion of her retirement from MS National Guard. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 04/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0640.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 650 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0650IN.pdf Commend 11 Senior Class Eagle Scouts from Jackson Prep. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0650.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 675 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0675SG.pdf Remember legacy of the late World War II hero and Mississippi Representative Major General Delos Burks of Carriere, Mississippi. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0675.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 682 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0682SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Pearl Police Investigator Mike Walter. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0682.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