2012 Regular Session Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones District 21 ../../../members/senate/jones.xml ../senate_p_authors/jones.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 SB2219 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2219IN.pdf Suffrage; provide for immediate restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2219.xml SB2246 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2246IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; allow manufacturers distillery in this state to sell to consumers at the distillery. Jones 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2246.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 SB2313 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2313PS.pdf Local school superintendents; all appointed after January 1, 2016. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2313.xml * SB2321 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2321SG.pdf Window Tint Law; exempt government fire department vehicles. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 05/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2321.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 ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 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 * 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 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 SB2503 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2503IN.pdf Mississippi Protection from Human Trafficking Act; enact. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2503.xml SB2545 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2545IN.pdf Appropriations; Mississippi Department of Health, Sunflower County Prevention of Teen Pregnancy Pilot Program. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2545.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 SB2582 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2582IN.pdf Homeowners insurance; require premium discount for property built or retrofitted to resist hurricanes. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2582.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 SB2588 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2588IN.pdf Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law; applies to students through age 18 and increase penalties for parents. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2588.xml SB2599 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2599IN.pdf Abstinence-plus sex education as required curriculum in public schools; provide for. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2599.xml SB2670 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2670SG.pdf Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act; enact. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2670.xml *% SB2704 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2704IN.pdf Food purchased by state agencies/local governing authorities for sponsored events; require healthy food. Jones 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2704.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 ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2745.xml SB2762 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2762IN.pdf Educational technology infrastructure upgrades; provide certain funding sources for school districts. Jones 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2762.xml %$ SB2801 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2801IN.pdf Helmets; revise safety standard for minors on ATVs. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2801.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 SB2921 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2921IN.pdf Tax assessors and collectors; increase salaries. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2921.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 * 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 %$ 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 %$ SB3031 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3031SG.pdf Yazoo Recreation Commission; authorize members to receive a per diem. Jones 05/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3031.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 506 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Recognize Mrs. Leola Dillard on 100th birthday. Jones 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 684 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0684IN.pdf Create a study committee to study economic development in low-income census tracts. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0684.xml SR 7 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0007PS.pdf Recognize Grady Champion for a successful blues career. Jones 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