2013 Regular Session Senator Robert L. Jackson Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Robert L. Jackson District 11 ../../../members/senate/jackson_(11th).xml ../senate_p_authors/jackson_(11th).xml Principal Author Only 07/02/13 at 10:19 SB2002 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2002IN.pdf Divorce; create bona fide separation as the 13th ground. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2002.xml SB2003 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2003IN.pdf Appropriation FY2014; SDH operate two STD/HIV clinics in underserved areas of the state. Jackson (11th) 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2003.xml SB2006 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2006IN.pdf Sales tax; provide for a diversion to a county of collections in fire protection districts with 5 or more casinos. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2006.xml SB2007 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2007IN.pdf Law enforcement training expenses; revise time for reimbursement of formerly employing entity. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2007.xml % SB2008 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2008IN.pdf Official state song; adopt "My Home Mississippi." Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2008.xml SB2009 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2009IN.pdf Official Mississippi state song; authorize two state songs. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2009.xml SB2012 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2012IN.pdf Mississippi Protection from Human Trafficking Act; enact. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2012.xml SB2016 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2016IN.pdf Statutory rape; must be knowing and willful. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2016.xml SB2017 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2017IN.pdf Death penalty; eliminate for persons who are mentally retarded. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2017.xml SB2018 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2018IN.pdf Suffrage; authorize restoration by circuit court. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2018.xml SB2025 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2025IN.pdf Community hospital services in certain counties; authorize direct negotiation with hospital in adjoining county to provide. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2025.xml SB2027 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2027IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2027.xml % SB2063 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2063IN.pdf Elections; increase fee paid by legislative candidates upon entering the race for party nominations. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2063.xml SB2105 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2105IN.pdf Sales tax revenue; divert portion of revenue collected in Tunica County to the Tunica County Tourism Commission. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2105.xml SB2112 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2112IN.pdf Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2112.xml SB2140 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2140IN.pdf Carbon monoxide detectors in all public and nonpublic schools; require. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2140.xml SB2150 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2150PS.pdf Driver's license; require license examiner at every county courthouse at least one day a month. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2150.xml * SB2163 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2163PS.pdf Drivers' license examinations; require an examiner in each county at least once per month. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2163.xml * SB2165 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2165IN.pdf Expunction; embezzlement of nonpublic property eligible for. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2165.xml SB2167 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2167IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair, renovate & refurbish Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2167.xml %$ SB2182 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2182IN.pdf Public funds depository; allow credit unions to qualify as. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2182.xml SB2187 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2187IN.pdf Counties; revise authority to invest excess funds. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2187.xml SB2302 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2302SG.pdf Rural Physicians Scholarship Program; remove limitation on number of students admitted each year. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2302.xml * SB2316 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2316IN.pdf Public construction; IHL Board shall manage certain state-funded construction projects for campus homes for university presidents. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2316.xml SB2356 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2356IN.pdf Assistant teachers; increase salaries for. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2356.xml SB2393 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2393IN.pdf Teacher salaries funded under the MAEP; provide for 5% across the board increase. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2393.xml SB2395 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2395SG.pdf Prekindergarten programs; to be implemented by the State Department of Education on a phased-in basis. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2395.xml *% SB2405 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2405SG.pdf Retirement; authorize counties to pay PERS employer contributions on net fee income of constables. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/03 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2405.xml * SB2419 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2419SG.pdf Professional licenses; certain military-trained applicants and military spouses shall receive by reciprocity when in Mississippi. Montgomery ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2419.xml % SB2429 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2429IN.pdf Sales tax; provide for a diversion to a county of collections in fire protection districts with 5 or more casinos. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2429.xml SB2462 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2462SG.pdf Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; increase the amount of rebates authorized under. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/12 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2462.xml * SB2472 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2472PS.pdf State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/13 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2472.xml * SB2478 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2478IN.pdf Insurance; prohibit use of credit information in underwriting and rating. Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2478.xml SB2553 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553SG.pdf Cottage food operations; exempt from certain licensing requirements. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2553.xml * SB2565 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2565PS.pdf Tourism; create the MS Tourism Advisory Board and the Tourism Advertising and Marketing Fund; create a pilot program to fund. Sojourner ../Senate_authors/Sojourner.xml 04/04 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2565.xml * SB2583 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2583PS.pdf Community/junior boards; may waive out-of-state tuition for nonresident students employed by Mississippi-based companies. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2583.xml * SB2625 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2625SG.pdf Public officers and employees; revise punishment for embezzlement and restrict government hiring of felons. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 04/24 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2625.xml * SB2659 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2659SG.pdf Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools (MCOPS) grant program; establish in the State Department of Education. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2659.xml * SB2703 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2703SG.pdf Tunica County; authorize to contract with and/or contribute to Mid-State Opportunity, Inc. Jackson (11th) 04/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2703.xml SB2704 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2704IN.pdf Tunica County; authorize contributions to the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Clinic. Jackson (11th) 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2704.xml SB2705 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2705SG.pdf Tunica County; authorize contributions to the Institute of Community Services, Inc. Jackson (11th) 03/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2705.xml SB2706 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2706IN.pdf Tunica County; create the Tourism Development and Support Fund. Jackson (11th) 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2706.xml % SB2719 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2719PS.pdf Human trafficking; revise act and make conforming changes. Bryan ../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2719.xml * SB2741 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2741IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Jackson (11th) 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2741.xml % SB2751 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2751SG.pdf Volunteer fire department; include within the scope of immunity under the Tort Claims Act. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2751.xml SB2756 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2756SG.pdf Coahoma County; authorize a donation of real property to Coahoma Community College for expansion of the Allied Health Center. Jackson (11th) 04/03 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2756.xml SB2816 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2816SG.pdf Homestead exemption; certain leases between physically or mentally disabled and institutions are not homesteads. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2816.xml %$ SB2832 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2832IN.pdf Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2832.xml %$ SB2838 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2838SG.pdf Coahoma County; increase the amount of interest on money in the hospital special fund that may be utilized for certain expenses. Jackson (11th) 03/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2838.xml % SB2839 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2839SG.pdf Tunica County; may enter into contracts to fund capital costs to extend natural gas services. Jackson (11th) 03/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2839.xml % SB2840 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2840SG.pdf Coahoma County; authorize the establishment of the Coahoma County Reserve and Trust Fund for the deposit of certain hospital lease payments. Jackson (11th) 04/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2840.xml * SB2850 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2850IN.pdf Growth and Prosperity Act; certain businesses in high poverty census tracts are eligible. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2850.xml %$ SB2869 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2869SG.pdf Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2869.xml * SB2870 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2870SG.pdf Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2870.xml * SB2871 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2871SG.pdf Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2871.xml * SB2872 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2872SG.pdf Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2872.xml * SB2873 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2873SG.pdf Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2873.xml * SB2896 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2896SG.pdf Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2896.xml * SB2897 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2897SG.pdf Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2897.xml * SB2898 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2898SG.pdf Appropriation; Audit, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2898.xml * SB2899 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2899SG.pdf Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2899.xml * SB2900 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2900SG.pdf Appropriation; Personnel Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2900.xml * SB2901 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2901SG.pdf Appropriation; Secretary of State. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2901.xml * SB2902 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2902SG.pdf Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2902.xml * SB2903 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2903SG.pdf Appropriation; Treasurer's Office. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2903.xml * SB2907 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2907PS.pdf Severance tax; reduce for 30 months for oil and gas produced from and after 7/1/13 from horizontally drilled wells. Sojourner ../Senate_authors/Sojourner.xml 03/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2907.xml *%$ SB2933 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2933PS.pdf City of Greenwood; authorize donations of certain Katrina cottages to nonprofit organizations that provide low-income housing. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 04/04 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2933.xml * SC 502 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of Senator Bennie L. Turner. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of Senator Alice Harden. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty United States Army Private First Class Patricia L. Horne of Greenwood, Mississippi. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 505 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend civic leadership of former State Senator John Keeton, Jr., of Grenada, Mississippi. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.xml SC 506 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend public service of former Mississippi Senator Rick Lambert. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.xml SC 507 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the public service of former Mississippi Representative Billy Bowles. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.xml SC 508 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf Mourning the loss and commending service of former Greenville Mayor Charles A. "Chuck" Jordan, Jr. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0508.xml SC 509 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Leader Lucimarian T. Roberts. Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Commend life and public service of former State Senator Fred M. Belk, Jr., of Marshall County, Mississippi. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf Commend life and legacy of celebrated Mississippi Author Ellen Douglas. Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 513 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0513SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Afghanistan casualty U.S. Army Reserve Master Sergeant Coater Debose of State Line, Mississippi. Gandy ../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0513.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf Commend the life of the first Executive Director of Mississippi Gaming Commission Major General Paul A. Harvey of Madison. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 516 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss "Rebels" Football Team and Coach Hugh Freeze on impressive BBVA Compass Bowl victory. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0516.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Commemorate the last speech given in Mississippi by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King during "Poor People's March" in Greenwood, MS. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 01/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 532 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf Designate April 22, 2013, as "Mississippi Earth Day 2013: What are you doing to protect the planet?". Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.xml SC 538 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0538SG.pdf Recognize 25th Anniversary of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0538.xml SC 542 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0542SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss Quarterback "Bo" Wallace for winning 2012 C Spire Conerly Trophy. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0542.xml SC 544 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0544SG.pdf Commend Bryan Hawkins of Tupelo as 2012-2013 Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0544.xml SC 545 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0545SG.pdf Commend life and public service of former DeSoto County Superintendent of Education Erlend Nichols. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0545.xml SC 546 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0546SG.pdf Recognize Pan African Film & Arts Festival for naming "Rising Star" Award for Vicksburg native Beah Richards. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0546.xml SC 547 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0547SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Marshall County Sheriff Deputy David Scott Johnson of Red Banks, Mississippi. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0547.xml SC 548 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0548SG.pdf Recognize Olympic Medalist David "Trell" Kimmons of Coldwater, Mississippi. Hale ../Senate_authors/Hale.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0548.xml SC 549 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0549SG.pdf Pay tribute to distinguished judicial service of former Mississippi Court of Appeals Presiding Justice William "Bill" Harbin Myers. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0549.xml SC 552 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps as 102nd President of ACA. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.xml SC 554 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0554SG.pdf Recognize Playwright Beth Henley for 2013 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Literature. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0554.xml SC 555 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0555SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Bluesman Bobby Rush, "the Chicken Head Man" for 2013 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0555.xml SC 556 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Recognize the successful career of Country Music Artist Randy Houser from Lake, Mississippi. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.xml SC 558 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0558SG.pdf Designate Higher Education Appreciation Day Working for Academic Excellence (H.E.A.D.W.A.E.). Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0558.xml SC 560 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0560SG.pdf Recognize the educational contributions of University of Mississippi Chief of Staff Dr. Andy Mullins. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0560.xml SC 562 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0562SG.pdf Commend Israel on relationship with United States and Mississippi. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0562.xml SC 563 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0563PS.pdf Mississippi shall commit to become an "Employment First" State relative to persons with disabilities. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/04 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SC/SC0563.xml SC 564 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0564SG.pdf Commend Pearl High School Marching Band for winning the 2012 Class 5A State Championship. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0564.xml SC 565 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0565SG.pdf Commend Emilee Parker for winning the 2013 Mississippi Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Top Youth Volunteer. Montgomery ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 03/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0565.xml SC 567 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0567SG.pdf Commend Alivia Roberts for winning the 2013 Mississippi Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Distinguished Finalist. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 03/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0567.xml SC 568 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf Recognize cultural exchange program between Columbia High School and students and teachers from Etampes, France. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0568.xml SC 569 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0569SG.pdf Commend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for statewide "Delta Day at the MS Capitol" and congratulate on Centennial Anniversary. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0569.xml SC 571 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0571IN.pdf Post-ratify poll tax prohibition amendment to the United States Constitution. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0571.xml SC 572 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0572IN.pdf Post-ratify federal voting age (18) amendment to the United States Constitution. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0572.xml SC 573 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0573SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Author Thomas E. Simmons and his book about African-American Fighter Pilot John Charles Robinson. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0573.xml SC 576 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0576SG.pdf Recognize 110-year history and significance of Utica Normal and Industrial Institute. Butler (36th) ../Senate_authors/Butler_(36th).xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0576.xml SC 579 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0579SG.pdf Recognize civil rights contributions of Sue Lorenzi Sojourner. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0579.xml SC 580 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdf Commend the legacy of Dr. Donald Wayne Zacharias, President Emeritus of Mississippi State University. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0580.xml SC 589 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0589SG.pdf Pay tribute to dedicated men and women of the Mississippi Highway Patrol on its 75th Anniversary Commemoration. Lee ../Senate_authors/Lee.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0589.xml SC 590 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0590SG.pdf Recognize distinguished service of Delta State University President Dr. John Hilpert. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0590.xml SC 592 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0592SG.pdf Recognize acting career of Cassandra "Cassi" Davis from Holly Springs, Mississippi. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0592.xml SC 597 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf Recognize 1962 Ole Miss Football Team on 50th Anniversary of National Championship. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0597.xml SC 607 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0607SG.pdf Recognize June 12, 2013, as International Day of Remembrance of Medgar Evers: Honor His Life and Legacy. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0607.xml SC 615 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0615SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson for receiving The Laurel Wreath of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0615.xml SC 616 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0616SG.pdf Pay tribute to Houston Astros Coach Dave Clark as the first African-American Mississippian to manage in Major League Baseball. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0616.xml SC 617 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0617SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Lillie B. Ayers, lead plaintiff in Mississippi's college desegregation lawsuit. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0617.xml SC 619 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0619SG.pdf Commend Sarah A.K. Brown on her selection as Miss Jackson State University 2012-2013. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0619.xml SC 627 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0627SG.pdf Recognize 50th Anniversary Celebration of Mississippi Petrified Forest. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0627.xml SR 4 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SR/SR0004PS.pdf Commend the City of Cleveland on being named one of the Top 20 Best Towns by Smithsonian Magazine. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 04/02 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0004.xml