2012 Regular Session Senator Gary Jackson Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Gary Jackson District 15 ../../../members/senate/jackson_(15th).xml ../senate_p_authors/jackson_(15th).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 ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2017.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 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 SB2186 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2186SG.pdf Counterfeit controlled substances; prohibit sale, manufacture or possession. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2186.xml SB2242 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2242IN.pdf Charter schools; authorize open-enrollment and conversion public charter schools in the state. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2242.xml SB2256 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2256SG.pdf Youth court; permit referral to drug court and prohibit sex offender access to MYCIDS, beaches and campgrounds. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2256.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 SB2341 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2341IN.pdf MS SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act; exempt certain bona fide nonprofit organizations. Jackson (15th) 03/12 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2341.xml SB2360 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2360PS.pdf Crimes; create offense of lewd and lascivious acts or obscene electronic communication regarding minors under 16. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2360.xml * SB2361 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2361IN.pdf Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act; enact. Jackson (15th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2361.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 * SB2432 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2432PS.pdf State Veterans' Affairs Board; authorize to establish, operate and maintain additional veterans cemeteries. Jackson (15th) 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2432.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 * SB2472 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2472PS.pdf County depositories; authorize board of supervisors to submit to State Treasurer bids from banks if conflict of interest. Jackson (15th) 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2472.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 SB2590 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2590PS.pdf DUI; create child endangerment provision. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 04/26 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2590.xml *% SB2664 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2664IN.pdf Parental Involvement Enhancement Act; provide for more protection of women who cannot legally consent to have an abortion. Jackson (15th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2664.xml SB2771 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2771PS.pdf Karen's Law; revise punishment for manslaughter of certain child victims. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 04/26 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2771.xml * SB2792 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2792SG.pdf Dual enrollment-dual credit work skills certificate program in high school and community college; establish pilot program. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2792.xml * SB2803 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2803PS.pdf Lonnie Smith Act; revise elements of the offense of felonious child abuse. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2803.xml * SB2819 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2819IN.pdf Compulsory automobile insurance; violators may be towed. Jackson (15th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2819.xml SB2863 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2863PS.pdf Banks; self-assessment reports are privileged and not admissible in civil or administrative proceedings. Jackson (15th) 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2863.xml * SB2897 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2897SG.pdf Mississippi S.A.F.E. Mortgage Act; revise various licensing provisions and extend repeal date. Jackson (15th) 05/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2897.xml *% SB2901 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2901IN.pdf Appraisal management companies; clarify that registration period is valid for one year. Jackson (15th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2901.xml SB2903 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2903SG.pdf MS Real Estate Commission; may increase fees for licensure of appraisal management companies. Jackson (15th) 05/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2903.xml *% SB2904 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2904IN.pdf State Board of Contractors; revise various licensing laws. Jackson (15th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2904.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 * SB2958 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2958SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2958.xml * SB2959 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2959SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2959.xml * SB2960 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2960SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2960.xml * SB2961 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2961SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2961.xml * SB2962 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2962SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2962.xml * SB2963 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2963SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2963.xml * SB2964 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2964SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2964.xml * SB2965 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2965SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2965.xml * SB2966 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2966SG.pdf Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2966.xml * SB2967 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2967SG.pdf Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2967.xml * SB2975 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2975SG.pdf Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2975.xml * SB2976 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2976SG.pdf Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/15 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2976.xml * SB2977 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2977SG.pdf Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2977.xml * SB2978 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2978SG.pdf Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2978.xml * SB2979 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2979SG.pdf Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 05/15 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2979.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) 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 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 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 538 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0538SG.pdf Support increased access to wireless broadcasting in Mississippi. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0538.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 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 547 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0547SG.pdf Commend public service of Gerald Wages, Executive Vice President, North Mississippi Health Services. Bryan ../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0547.xml SC 551 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps as longest-serving Commissioner in state's history. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0551.xml SC 553 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0553SG.pdf Recognize Mrs. Mary Pearl Clark Burnett on 100th birthday. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0553.xml SC 554 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0554SG.pdf Recognize Mrs. Zula Criddle Warnick on her 106th birthday. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0554.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 587 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0587SG.pdf Congratulate "Miss Mississippi 2011" Mary Margaret Roark of Cleveland, Mississippi. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0587.xml SC 597 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf Commend Starkville Academy "Lady Vols" Basketball Team for first State Championship. Jackson (15th) 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0597.xml SC 629 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0629SG.pdf Commend Rick Stansbury for outstanding basketball coaching career at MSU. Jackson (15th) 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 645 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0645SG.pdf Recognize leadership and contributions of longtime ECCC President Dr. Phil Sutphin. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 04/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0645.xml SC 648 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0648SG.pdf Recognize civic contributions of Rotary District Governor Bob Graves of Winona, Mississippi. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 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 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 4 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0004PS.pdf Recognize Mrs. Eula Polk on 100th birthday. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/15 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0004.xml SR 5 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0005PS.pdf Commend and congratulate; Tony Jones upon being named 2011 MS Realtor of the Year. Flowers ../Senate_authors/Flowers.xml 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