2012 Regular Session Senator Michael Watson Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Michael Watson District 51 ../../../members/senate/watson.xml ../senate_p_authors/watson.xml Principal Author Only 05/24/12 at 08:58 SB2018 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2018IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of East Central High School. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2018.xml % SB2019 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2019IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Resurrection Catholic School. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2019.xml % SB2021 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2021IN.pdf Pawnshop transactions; require electronic transmission if law enforcement supplies software. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2021.xml SB2031 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2031IN.pdf Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2031.xml % SB2036 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2036IN.pdf Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July. Watson 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2036.xml %$ SB2043 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2043IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2043.xml % SB2045 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2045PS.pdf Controlled substances; enhance penalty for illegal sale in proximity to drug rehab facility. Watson 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2045.xml SB2046 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2046IN.pdf Real estate transactions; require disclosure if meth production occurred on the property. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2046.xml % SB2050 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2050IN.pdf Corrections; prohibit trusty convicted of murder or any other crime of violence from working at Governor's Mansion. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2050.xml SB2056 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2056IN.pdf Legislature; reduce size beginning with 2015 statewide general election. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2056.xml SB2069 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2069IN.pdf Recall election procedures for local officials by referendum; specifically include local school board members. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2069.xml SB2078 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2078IN.pdf Indecent assault; create crime of unlawful sexual touching. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2078.xml SB2079 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2079IN.pdf Sex offense; revise definition (MPA). Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2079.xml SB2083 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2083IN.pdf Landlord tenant relations; require locks to be changed between residential tenancies. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2083.xml SB2089 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2089IN.pdf Employment Protection Act; revise and clarify. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2089.xml SB2092 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2092IN.pdf Licensed vessel pilots; limit liability of pilots and trainees. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2092.xml SB2098 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2098IN.pdf Disorderly conduct at a funeral or memorial service; prohibit. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2098.xml SB2099 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2099IN.pdf Taxation; limit prosecution's authority to plea-bargain. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2099.xml SB2107 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2107IN.pdf Health care insurance; no person, employer or health care provider shall be required to participate in any health care plan. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2107.xml SB2118 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2118IN.pdf Municipalities; city attorneys required to carry errors and omission coverage. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2118.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 %$ SB2131 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2131IN.pdf Privatization of school bus transportation; State Board of Education to issue regulations for contracts. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2131.xml SB2137 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2137IN.pdf Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2137.xml SB2140 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2140IN.pdf Corrections; persons convicted of certain violent crimes not eligible for earned time or other time for reduction of sentence. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2140.xml SB2146 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2146IN.pdf School board election; authorize absentee voting in certain types of districts. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2146.xml SB2183 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2183IN.pdf Unlawful absences from school; no promotion or graduation if student has accumulated 21 or more absences in preceding school year. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2183.xml SB2186 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2186SG.pdf Counterfeit controlled substances; prohibit sale, manufacture or possession. Watson 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2186.xml SB2190 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2190IN.pdf School board members elected in all districts; superintendents appointed after January 1, 2016. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2190.xml SB2194 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2194PS.pdf Controlled substances; acquiring by theft, fraud and the like. Watson 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2194.xml SB2202 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2202IN.pdf Service of process; revise in justice courts. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2202.xml SB2204 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2204IN.pdf Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory. Watson 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2204.xml %$ SB2206 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2206IN.pdf School accreditation; include financial accountability rating system and student achievement in performance-based accreditation. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2206.xml SB2207 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2207IN.pdf Uniform Controlled Substances Act; revise forfeiture under. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2207.xml SB2212 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2212IN.pdf Property insurance; prohibit hurricane deductible unless damages arose from a named storm. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2212.xml SB2213 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2213IN.pdf International Baccalaureate Diploma Program; require IHL to grant minimum credit to graduates of. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2213.xml SB2214 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2214IN.pdf Local school district budgets; require at least 75% to be expended for instructional purposes. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2214.xml SB2215 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2215IN.pdf Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled. Watson 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2215.xml %$ SB2216 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2216IN.pdf Physicians who self-refer diagnostic imaging tests; limit billing options. Watson * 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2216.xml SB2226 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2226IN.pdf State agencies; prohibit from using public funds for procedures that result in destruction or injury of human embryos. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2226.xml SB2227 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2227SG.pdf Vote fraud; constitute a disqualifying conviction. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 05/02 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2227.xml * SB2228 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228IN.pdf Parole; provide for conditional release of an offender to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in certain circumstances. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2228.xml SB2229 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2229IN.pdf Terrorism; add as an aggravating circumstance for capital offenses. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2229.xml SB2230 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2230IN.pdf Manslaughter; increase maximum sentence. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2230.xml SB2231 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2231IN.pdf Public benefits; agencies administering programs for must verify lawful presence in U.S. of applicants for. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2231.xml SB2232 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2232IN.pdf Sanctuary cities; prohibit. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2232.xml SB2234 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2234IN.pdf "Mississippi Student Religious Liberties Act of 2012"; enact. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2234.xml SB2235 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2235IN.pdf Distinctive license tag; authorize a tax-free tag for World War II Veterans. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2235.xml %$ SB2242 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2242IN.pdf Charter schools; authorize open-enrollment and conversion public charter schools in the state. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2242.xml SB2245 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2245IN.pdf Homestead exemption; extend to unremarried surviving spouses of totally disabled veterans. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2245.xml %$ SB2248 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2248IN.pdf Public defenders; clarify authority over employees of the office. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2248.xml SB2266 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2266IN.pdf Requirements for enrollment of children in public schools; include proof of purchase of car tag in the proper county. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2266.xml SB2271 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2271PS.pdf Youth sports concussions and head injuries; provide procedures and education requirements. Watson 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2271.xml * SB2272 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2272IN.pdf Random nicotine testing; require for Medicaid recipients. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2272.xml SB2282 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2282IN.pdf Oil severance tax; revise distribution between state and counties. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2282.xml SB2284 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2284IN.pdf Immigration Reform Act of 2012; enact. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2284.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 SB2294 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294IN.pdf Mississippi Digital Learning NOW Act; create. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2294.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 * SB2330 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2330SG.pdf School district consolidation; require in certain counties. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2330.xml *% SB2367 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2367SG.pdf Vulnerable person act; clarify abuse and neglect under. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2367.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 * 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 * SB2377 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2377PS.pdf Accessory after the fact; revise punishment for the offense of. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2377.xml * SB2380 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2380PS.pdf State agency personnel; exempt from certain State Personnel Board procedures. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 04/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2380.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 % SB2398 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2398SG.pdf Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2398.xml * SB2400 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2400IN.pdf "Mississippi Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act of 2012"; establish. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2400.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 * SB2468 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2468IN.pdf Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Pilot Program; authorize salary supplements based upon student performance. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2468.xml SB2469 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2469IN.pdf School start date; require local school boards to fix the opening of the school term no earlier than the fourth Monday in August. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2469.xml SB2537 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2537IN.pdf Homeschool students; authorize participation in extracurricular activities in public schools. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2537.xml SB2538 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2538IN.pdf Homeschool and nonpublic school students; authorize participation in extracurricular activities in public schools. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2538.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 SB2552 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2552SG.pdf Armed Forces Absentee Voting Law; applications may be signed by electronic signature. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2552.xml * SB2553 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553IN.pdf Mississippi Veterans' Honor Medal Program; establish under Adjutant General. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2553.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 SB2561 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561SG.pdf Fiscal notes; shall be published on the Legislature website if prepared for certain bills. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2561.xml SB2582 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2582IN.pdf Homeowners insurance; require premium discount for property built or retrofitted to resist hurricanes. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2582.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 *% 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 * SB2603 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2603PS.pdf Election commissioners; provide that elections shall be nonpartisan. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2603.xml SB2634 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2634SG.pdf National Flood Insurance Program; revise laws regarding eligibility for. Carmichael ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 05/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2634.xml * SB2668 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2668IN.pdf Public assistance benefits; require applicants to verify United States citizenship and take drug tests to qualify. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2668.xml SB2677 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2677IN.pdf Adverse possession; require reimbursement to defendant of value of property and taxes paid. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2677.xml SB2688 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2688IN.pdf Medicaid program; establish reciprocal reimbursement policy regarding payment of nonresident health care providers. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2688.xml % SB2692 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2692IN.pdf Abortion; prohibit an abortion of a fetus with a detectable heartbeat without informed written consent except in medical emergency. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2692.xml SB2728 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2728IN.pdf Hunting; require permit to hunt deer with dogs. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2728.xml SB2735 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2735IN.pdf Public construction projects; require entities to have verifiable percentage goals for veteran business participation. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2735.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 * SB2829 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2829SG.pdf Multi-modal transportation; include regional railroad authorities in Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund. Gandy ../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml 03/30 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2829.xml SB2870 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2870IN.pdf MS Gulf Coast Region Utility Act; revise powers and duties of the county utility authorities. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2870.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 SB2879 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2879IN.pdf Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2879.xml SB2889 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2889IN.pdf MS Wireless Communication Commission; revise authority regarding local government entities. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2889.xml SB2941 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2941IN.pdf Parents who send children to private school or homeschool; provide state income tax deduction for. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2941.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 510 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Commend Noxapater High School "Tigers" Football Team for winning first-ever Class 1A State Championship. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 512 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). Watson 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.xml SC 513 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0513IN.pdf Designate September 9-15, 2012, as "Paralegal Week in the State of Mississippi." Watson 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0513.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0514IN.pdf Designate "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Mississippi." Watson 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 518 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf Salute respected District Attorney and Vietnam Veteran Cono Caranna of Gulfport, Mississippi, on the occasion of his retirement. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 01/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0518.xml SC 521 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0521IN.pdf Constitution; amend to prohibit laws compelling any person, employer or health care provider to participate in any health care plan. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0521.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 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 ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.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 543 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0543SG.pdf Commend Picayune Junior High Cheerleaders for State 5A Championship. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0543.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 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 556 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Commend Kristi Voss upon being selected the 2011 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year. Carmichael ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.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 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0558.xml SC 559 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0559SG.pdf Commend Easton Curry on being named the 2011 State Games AT&T Male Athlete of the Year. Carmichael ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0559.xml SC 560 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0560SG.pdf Recognize Southern Gospel Music contributions of "Charlie" Waller of Waynesboro, Mississippi. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0560.xml SC 572 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0572IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 124 to require the Governor to hold a public hearing before granting a pardon for a felony. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0572.xml SC 574 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0574IN.pdf Constitution; create section protecting the life of every unborn child. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0574.xml SC 575 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0575IN.pdf Constitution; prohibit pardon of certain violent crimes and revise notice requirements for other crimes. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0575.xml SC 576 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0576IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 124 to require a favorable recommendation from the State Parole Board before the Governor can issue a pardon. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0576.xml SC 577 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0577IN.pdf Constitution; establish hunting and fishing as a constitutional right. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0577.xml SC 579 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0579IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 208 to allow the use of public funds for student aid to students attending religious schools. Watson 03/06 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0579.xml SC 583 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0583SG.pdf Recognize the DuBard School for Language Disorders on its 50th Anniversary. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0583.xml SC 584 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0584SG.pdf Commend the life of former Mississippi Representative and World War II Veteran David Bennett, Sr., of Ashland, Mississippi. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 03/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0584.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 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 591 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0591.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 606 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0606SG.pdf Commend Yolanda Mayberry, Instructor of the Year at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. Watson 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0606.xml SC 610 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0610SG.pdf Commend Sandra Cassibry, Instructor of the Year at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC. Watson 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0610.xml SC 611 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0611SG.pdf Recognize Abby Brandenstein, Beach Elementary School in Pascagoula, for Marine Resources 2012 calendar artwork award. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0611.xml SC 612 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0612SG.pdf Commend Ryan Pierini, Instructor of the Year at the Jefferson Davis Campus of MGCCC. Watson 03/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0612.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) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.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 ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0631.xml SC 633 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdf Recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Young Lawyers Division of The Mississippi Bar. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0633.xml SC 635 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0635SG.pdf Salute the historic commissioning ceremony of the Nation's newest attack submarine USS MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782) at Pascagoula. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0635.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 644 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0644IN.pdf Express opposition of State of Mississippi of National Defense Authorization Act provisions on indefinite detention. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 05/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0644.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 651 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0651SG.pdf Recognize Kayla Snow on Miss University 2012 title at the University of Mississippi. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 04/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0651.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 SC 682 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SC/SC0682SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Pearl Police Investigator Mike Walter. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 05/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0682.xml SR 6 ../../../documents/2012/pdf/SR/SR0006PS.pdf Recognize David Upton as the "2012 Mississippi 4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year." Watson 03/16 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0006.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