2012 Regular Session Senator John Horhn Principal Author and Co-Author Senator John Horhn District 26 ../../../members/senate/horhn.xml ../senate_p_authors/horhn.xml Principal Author Only 05/24/12 at 08:58 SB2034 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2034IN.pdf Official Mississippi state song; authorize two state songs. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2034.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 %$ SB2298 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2298IN.pdf Habitual offender; expunged offenses not to count towards. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2298.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 * SB2391 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2391IN.pdf Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2391.xml SB2397 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2397PS.pdf Business improvement districts; extend the period for which they are authorized and revise certain vote requirements. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2397.xml SB2457 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2457IN.pdf MS Affordable Housing Trust Fund; create to assist in the development, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2457.xml SB2458 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2458IN.pdf Gaming; authorize aboard cruise vessels on the Pearl River within a city with a population of 150,000 or more. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2458.xml SB2459 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2459IN.pdf Robert E. Lee Building; authorize DFA to sell or lease. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2459.xml SB2460 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2460IN.pdf Licensed hospitals; SDH adopt regulations to allow off-campus emergency departments. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2460.xml SB2476 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2476IN.pdf CON for nursing facility in any underserved minority zip code area in the state; authorize. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2476.xml SB2481 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2481IN.pdf Municipal governing bodies; require those elected to serve to receive basic and continuing education. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2481.xml SB2482 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2482IN.pdf State Truth Commission; establish. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2482.xml SB2483 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2483IN.pdf Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; and two board members from the City of Jackson. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2483.xml SB2587 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2587IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2587.xml SB2593 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2593IN.pdf City of Jackson; require payments in lieu of taxes on state-owned property located in the city. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2593.xml SB2594 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2594IN.pdf Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP); establish under Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2594.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 * SB2602 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2602PS.pdf Expunction; provide procedure for certain felonies of persons under 21 years of age at the time of conviction. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2602.xml * SB2607 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2607SG.pdf Local option law; revise definition of the term "restaurant." Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2607.xml * SB2620 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2620IN.pdf Bail agents; allow renewal of license for any person having been convicted of a felony if currently holding a license. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2620.xml SB2625 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2625IN.pdf Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2625.xml SB2655 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2655SG.pdf Mississippi Community College Board; require designation of 3 workforce development centers to provide motion picture skills training. Horhn 05/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2655.xml * SB2745 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2745IN.pdf Disparity study; require MDA to file copies with the Legislature by not later than December 31, 2012. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2745.xml SB2746 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2746IN.pdf Small business; require state agencies to file certain contracts with small businesses with MDA. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2746.xml SB2749 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2749IN.pdf Public purchases; require state agencies to set-aside 5% of purchases of their commodities from small businesses. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2749.xml % SB2753 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2753IN.pdf Socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns; establish program to encourage participation in state contracts by. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2753.xml % SB2811 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2811IN.pdf Attempted murder; create offense. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2811.xml SB2844 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2844IN.pdf Cooperatives; provide for the incorporation of. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2844.xml % SB2871 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2871IN.pdf Federal Workforce Investment Act; Hinds County is separate workforce investment area. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2871.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 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2878.xml SB2885 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2885SG.pdf Regional and municipal airport authorities; revise powers and duties. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2885.xml SB2893 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2893IN.pdf Public buildings; require art by Mississippi artists in certain state buildings. Horhn 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2893.xml SB2947 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2947IN.pdf Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax credits for qualified businesses located in. Horhn 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2947.xml %$ SB2949 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2949IN.pdf Tobacco Tax Law; include in the term "cigarette" certain roll your own products. Horhn 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2949.xml %$ SB2950 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2950IN.pdf Tobacco equity tax; increase. Horhn 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2950.xml %$ SB2951 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2951IN.pdf Tobacco Tax Law; provide for the tax on little cigars. Horhn 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2951.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 %$ SB2957 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2957SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - General support. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2957.xml * SB2981 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2981SG.pdf Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2981.xml * SB2982 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2982SG.pdf Appropriation; Gaming Commission. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2982.xml * SB2984 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2984SG.pdf Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2984.xml * SB2985 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2985SG.pdf Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2985.xml * SB2986 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2986SG.pdf Appropriation; Funeral Services Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2986.xml * SB2987 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2987SG.pdf Appropriation; Massage Therapy, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2987.xml * SB2988 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2988SG.pdf Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2988.xml * SB2989 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2989SG.pdf Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2989.xml * SB2990 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2990SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2990.xml * SB3013 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3013IN.pdf Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3013.xml %$ SB3018 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3018IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project. Horhn 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3018.xml %$ SB3030 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3030IN.pdf City of Ridgeland; authorize the city to levy an additional sales tax for certain purposes. Horhn 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3030.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 535 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0535SG.pdf Commend Carl Jackson for 2012 "Governor's Award of Excellence in the Arts" for Music. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0535.xml SC 536 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0536SG.pdf Recognize the historic donation of the "Airliewood" Civil War era estate to Rust College in Holly Springs. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0536.xml SC 537 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf Recognize legendary Bluesman Jesse Robinson of Jackson, Mississippi. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0537.xml SC 541 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdf Commend and congratulate Lee Boozer upon retirement as Principal of Ridgeland High School. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0541.xml SC 544 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0544SG.pdf Commend public service of Senator Bob Dearing. Butler (38th) ../Senate_authors/Butler_(38th).xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0544.xml SC 545 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0545SG.pdf Designate "National Wear Red Day" in Mississippi to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease in women. Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0545.xml SC 549 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0549SG.pdf Recognize retirement of Right Reverend Carolyn Tyler-Guidry, 122nd Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. Horhn 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0549.xml SC 551 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps as longest-serving Commissioner in state's history. Horhn 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0551.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 561 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0561SG.pdf Recognize mission of Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians and welcome dignitaries from Azerbaijan to Mississippi. Horhn 03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0561.xml SC 562 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0562SG.pdf Recognize mission of Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians and welcome dignitaries from Turkey to Mississippi. Horhn 03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0562.xml SC 565 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0565SG.pdf Commend Clinton High School "Arrows" Boys Soccer Team for MHSAA Class 6A State Championship. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0565.xml SC 585 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf Commemorate the life and accomplishments of Whitney Houston and express condolences of the Legislature. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0585.xml SC 590 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0590SG.pdf Recognize public service of longtime Hinds County Supervisor George S. Smith. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0590.xml SC 591 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Horhn 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0591.xml SC 598 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0598SG.pdf Commend Callaway High School "Chargers" Boys Basketball Team for Class 5A State Championship and No. 1 Ranking. Horhn 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0598.xml SC 599 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0599SG.pdf Recognize legacy of MS Senator Arthur Tate, first African-American to serve in State Senate since Reconstruction. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0599.xml SC 600 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0600SG.pdf Mourn the loss of JSU Professor Isaiah Madison, the "Architect" of the historic Ayers desegregation case. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0600.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 626 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0626SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers as 10th President of Jackson State University. Horhn 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0626.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 653 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0653SG.pdf Recognize Mr. L.B. McBride on 100th birthday. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0653.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 666 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0666SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Mississippi-born author Lewis Nordan. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0666.xml SC 678 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0678SG.pdf Mourn the passing of former Tchula Mayor Yvonne Rayford Brown. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0678.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 681 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0681SG.pdf Recognizing and Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the first African-American troopers in the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Butler (38th) ../Senate_authors/Butler_(38th).xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0681.xml SC 684 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0684IN.pdf Create a study committee to study economic development in low-income census tracts. Horhn 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0684.xml SC 687 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0687SG.pdf Express sympathy on the passing of respected JSU Administrator Harry A. Cooley of Hollandale, Mississipppi. Horhn 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0687.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