2012 Regular Session Senator Dean Kirby Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Dean Kirby District 30 ../../../members/senate/kirby.xml ../senate_p_authors/kirby.xml Principal Author Only 05/24/12 at 08:58 SB2025 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2025IN.pdf Criminal history record background check for new student applicants at any state university; authorize. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2025.xml % SB2076 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2076IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state. Kirby 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2076.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 %$ SB2205 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2205IN.pdf Joint Legislative and Paraprofessional Mississippi Health Care Districts Task Force; establish. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2205.xml SB2208 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2208IN.pdf Medicaid program; extend repealers on Division of Medicaid, services and hospital assessment. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2208.xml % SB2209 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2209PS.pdf Department of Human Services; extend repealers. Kirby 05/03 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2209.xml * SB2247 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2247IN.pdf Service of notice of expiration of redemption period. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2247.xml SB2268 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2268PS.pdf Tort Claims Act; local governments may purchase insurance for damages arising from use of its motor vehicles. Kirby 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2268.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 SB2329 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2329IN.pdf Hospital licensure; authorize off-campus emergency departments. Lee ../Senate_authors/Lee.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2329.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 SB2492 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2492IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation, Inc. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2492.xml % SB2532 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2532SG.pdf Memorial Highway; designate the U.S. Highway 82 bypass in Washington County, Mississippi, as the "Anse Dees Memorial Bypass." Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2532.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 SB2670 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2670SG.pdf Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act; enact. Kirby 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2670.xml *% SB2671 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2671IN.pdf Medicaid Medical Home Shared Savings program; direct Division of Medicaid to establish to support primary care providers. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2671.xml % SB2683 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2683IN.pdf Child care facility licensing agency; transfer from SDH to DHS. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2683.xml % SB2696 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2696PS.pdf Mental health/intellectual disability statutes; bring forward. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2696.xml SB2700 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2700SG.pdf Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers (PPECC); provide for licensure by the State Department of Health and Medicaid reimbursement. Bryan ../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml 05/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2700.xml *% SB2709 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2709IN.pdf Revised Mississippi Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA); delete automatic repeal clause. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2709.xml SB2711 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2711PS.pdf Medicaid program; make technical amendments and delete repealers. Kirby 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2711.xml *% SB2712 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2712IN.pdf Medicaid recipients; authorize Division of Medicaid to obtain asset verification from financial institutions. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2712.xml SB2837 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2837IN.pdf Bail agents; bond not required to be approved by sheriff. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2837.xml SB2838 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2838IN.pdf Bail; revise certain forfeiture provisions. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2838.xml SB2843 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2843IN.pdf Bond; authorize posting by defendant as a condition of parole or early release. Kirby 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2843.xml SB2926 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2926IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Mississippi Watershed Repair and Rehabilitation Cost-Share Program. Kirby 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2926.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 %$ 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 509 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Commend Jackson Academy "Raiders" Football Team for "3-peat" Class AAA State Championship. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 01/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 516 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf Commend Pearl High School Marching Band for winning the 2011 Class 5A State Championship. Kirby 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0516.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 532 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Mississippi Children's Home Services. Kirby 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.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 552 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Recognize Northwest Rankin High School Principal Richard Morrison as 2011 "State Administrator of the Year." Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 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 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 580 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdf Commend Brandon High School "Lady Bulldogs" Soccer Team for first-ever Class 6A State Championship. Kirby 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0580.xml SC 582 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0582SG.pdf Commend and congratulate John Craven; upon being named 2011 Assistant Principal of the Year. Kirby 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0582.xml SC 593 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0593SG.pdf Thank the filmmakers and cast of the Mississippi-produced movie "The Help" for their economic and cultural impact to the state. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0593.xml SC 594 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0594SG.pdf Congratulating actress Octavia Spencer for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Mississippi Film "The Help." Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0594.xml SC 602 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdf Commend Jackson Prep "Patriots" Boys Basketball Team for winning MAIS Overall State Championship. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0602.xml SC 607 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0607SG.pdf Commend NCAA Delta State University "Statesmen" Football Team for Gulf South Conference Championship. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0607.xml SC 618 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0618SG.pdf Recognize outstanding record of MSU Tennis Teams from 1965-1968. Kirby 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0618.xml SC 623 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0623SG.pdf Supporting the presentation of a plaque in memory of the native Mississippians who fought and died defending the Alamo on March 6, 1836. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0623.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 03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0631.xml SC 638 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0638SG.pdf Recognize the 50th Anniversary remembrance of William Faulkner. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0638.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 04/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0642.xml SC 647 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0647SG.pdf Commend Track and Field Head Coach Joe Walker on retirement after 30 seasons at Ole Miss. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0647.xml SC 650 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0650IN.pdf Commend 11 Senior Class Eagle Scouts from Jackson Prep. Kirby 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0650.xml SC 655 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0655SG.pdf Recognize the Mississippi Poultry Association on its 75th Anniversary. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0655.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 668 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0668SG.pdf Recognize service of Trey Crawford of Laurel, Mississippi, as Chairman of the Board of Mississippi Independent Pharmacies Association. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0668.xml SC 670 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0670SG.pdf Recognize pharmacists as integral component of health care delivery system in Mississippi. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0670.xml SC 677 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0677SG.pdf Commend George Edwards for his dedication to State Board of Public Contractors and Construction. Kirby 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0677.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 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