2012 Regular Session Senator Derrick T. Simmons Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Derrick T. Simmons District 12 ../../../members/senate/simmons_(12th).xml ../senate_p_authors/simmons_(12th).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 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 SB2052 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2052IN.pdf Appropriations FY2013; State Department of Health, Taborian Urgent Care Center medical services. Simmons (12th) 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2052.xml SB2096 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2096IN.pdf Simple and aggravated assault; revise personnel triggering enhanced penalty. Simmons (12th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2096.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 %$ SB2142 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2142IN.pdf Salaries of judges, district attorneys and assistant district attorneys; increase/establish funding. Simmons (12th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2142.xml % SB2154 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2154IN.pdf Local system roads; allow portion of state aid allocated to counties to be used to retire debt for. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2154.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 SB2194 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2194PS.pdf Controlled substances; acquiring by theft, fraud and the like. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2194.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 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 * SB2289 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2289SG.pdf Traffic citations; camera citations from another state not placed on driver's record in this state. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2289.xml SB2298 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2298IN.pdf Habitual offender; expunged offenses not to count towards. Simmons (12th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2298.xml SB2332 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2332SG.pdf Scholarship funding; modify the FY2012 IHL appropriation bill to provide additional special funds for the Critical Needs Scholarship Fund. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/07 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2332.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 %$ 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 * SB2362 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2362PS.pdf Child support guidelines; presumed to be reasonable for adjusted gross income within a certain range. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2362.xml * SB2364 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2364PS.pdf Child support enforcement by Department of Human Services; conform to certain federal requirements regarding modification. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2364.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 * SB2381 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2381IN.pdf Domestic abuse courts; authorize implementation. Simmons (12th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2381.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 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 % 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 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 * SB2502 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2502IN.pdf Workers' compensation; increase maximum total recovery and remove cap on permanent total disability compensation. Simmons (12th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2502.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 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 SB2704 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2704IN.pdf Food purchased by state agencies/local governing authorities for sponsored events; require healthy food. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 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 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 * SB2786 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2786SG.pdf Public land at Mississippi State Penitentiary; authorize Secretary of State to lease for wind power generation projects. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2786.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 * SB2801 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2801IN.pdf Helmets; revise safety standard for minors on ATVs. Simmons (12th) 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2801.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 * SB2921 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2921IN.pdf Tax assessors and collectors; increase salaries. Simmons (12th) 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 %$ 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 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 ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.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) 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 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) 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 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 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 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 ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 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 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 608 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0608SG.pdf Commend West Bolivar High School "Eagles" Football Team for MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0608.xml SC 619 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0619SG.pdf Commend MS School for Math and Science student Charlotte Wang as a national winner of the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0619.xml SC 620 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0620SG.pdf Commend Delta Center Stage for Community Theatre Honors at Regional Conference. Simmons (12th) 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0620.xml SC 621 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf Congratulate Justice James Graves upon his confirmation to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Simmons (12th) 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.xml SC 627 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0627SG.pdf Commend Phyliss J. Anderson as first female Tribal Chief of Choctaw Indians. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0627.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 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 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 660 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0660SG.pdf Recognize Holmes Community College Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Awards. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 04/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0660.xml SC 661 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0661SG.pdf Commend France Phillips Beard as Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen 2011. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 04/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0661.xml SC 662 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0662SG.pdf Recognize NWMCC Coach Mike Rowan upon induction into the Mississippi Community and Junior College Sports Hall of Fame. Hale ../Senate_authors/Hale.xml 04/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0662.xml SC 663 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0663SG.pdf Recognize USM Director of Athletics Richard Giannini on his retirement. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0663.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 673 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0673SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi's first GRAMMY AWARD winner Eddie Hodges. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0673.xml SC 676 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0676SG.pdf Recognize Coach Aubrey Rozzell and Clarksdale & Coahoma County Sports Hall of Fame. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0676.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 ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 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 ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0687.xml SR 3 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0003PS.pdf "Delta Day at the Capitol"; Recognize February 7, 2012 as. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/08 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0003.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