2013 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 07/02/13 at 10:19 SB2044 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2044IN.pdf Jury service; revise exemption based on age. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2044.xml SB2211 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2211CS.pdf Medicaid program; establish reciprocal reimbursement policy regarding payment of nonresident health care providers. Watson 02/14 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2211.xml SB2212 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2212PS.pdf Weapons; clarify definition of "concealed" and revise gun-carry permit. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2212.xml *% SB2213 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2213IN.pdf Trusty status; offenders convicted of murder or any other crime of violence shall not work at Governor's Mansion. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2213.xml SB2215 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2215PS.pdf Domestic violence; revise and clarify elements of the offense. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2215.xml * SB2219 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2219IN.pdf Indecent assault; create crime of unlawful sexual touching. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2219.xml SB2228 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228IN.pdf Youth sports concussions and head injuries; provide procedures and education requirements. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2228.xml SB2242 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2242IN.pdf Tidelands; exempt municipal small water craft harbors from obtaining a tidelands lease from the Secretary of State. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2242.xml SB2244 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2244SG.pdf Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property made to raise funds for schools. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2244.xml *%$ SB2256 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2256PS.pdf Dogs and cats; clarify humane euthanasia. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2256.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 * SB2307 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2307IN.pdf School board members elected in all districts; superintendents appointed after January 1, 2016. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2307.xml SB2309 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2309IN.pdf Legislature; reduce size beginning with 2015 statewide general election. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2309.xml SB2331 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2331IN.pdf Public assistance benefits; require applicants to verify United States citizenship and take drug tests to qualify. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2331.xml SB2334 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2334IN.pdf Gaming winnings of parents with past-due child support; provide for intercept and seizure. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2334.xml SB2341 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2341IN.pdf Salary cap on state employees; exempt certain employees of the Division of Medicaid from. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2341.xml SB2346 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2346IN.pdf "Mississippi Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act of 2013; establish. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2346.xml % SB2347 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2347SG.pdf Literacy-Based Promotion Act; establish in public schools to achieve grade-level reading by end of 3rd Grade. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2347.xml * SB2353 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2353IN.pdf School accreditation; include financial accountability rating system and student achievement in performance-based accreditation. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2353.xml SB2354 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2354IN.pdf Mississippi Digital Learning NOW Act; create. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2354.xml SB2355 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2355IN.pdf Unlawful absences from school; no promotion or graduation if student has accumulated 21 or more absences in preceding school year. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2355.xml SB2358 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2358IN.pdf Income tax; exclude from gross income certain amounts spent by teachers for classroom supplies. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2358.xml %$ SB2359 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2359IN.pdf Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Pilot Program; authorize salary supplements based upon student performance. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2359.xml SB2365 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2365IN.pdf Employment Protection Act; revise and clarify. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2365.xml SB2366 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2366IN.pdf Sanctuary cities; prohibit. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2366.xml SB2377 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2377SG.pdf Murder; distinguish between first- and second-degree of. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2377.xml * SB2381 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2381IN.pdf Taxation; limit prosecution's authority to plea-bargain. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2381.xml SB2400 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2400IN.pdf Local school district budgets; require at least 75% to be expended for instructional purposes. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2400.xml SB2402 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2402IN.pdf Homeschool students; authorize participation in extracurricular activities in public school. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2402.xml SB2412 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2412IN.pdf Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled. Watson 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2412.xml %$ SB2413 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2413IN.pdf Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July. Watson 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2413.xml %$ SB2414 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2414IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2414.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 % SB2466 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2466IN.pdf Income tax; provide a deduction in gross income for expenses incurred as result of serving as a volunteer firefighter. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2466.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 * SB2479 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2479PS.pdf Controlled substances; enhance penalty for illegal sale in proximity to drug rehab facility. Watson 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2479.xml SB2486 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2486IN.pdf Property insurance; prohibit hurricane deductible unless damages arose from a named storm. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2486.xml SB2487 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2487IN.pdf Health care insurance; no person, employer or health care provider shall be required to participate in any health care plan. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2487.xml SB2490 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2490IN.pdf Public Trust Tidelands; auth. leases for residential purposes on Lowry Island and auth. SOS to share sublease income with city. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2490.xml SB2492 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2492IN.pdf Public defenders; clarify authority over employees of the office. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2492.xml SB2495 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2495IN.pdf Pawnshop transactions; require electronic transmission if law enforcement supplies software. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2495.xml SB2506 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2506IN.pdf Kyle Todd Memorial Act; persons convicted of manslaughter or aggravated assault must serve 50% of sentence. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2506.xml SB2518 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2518IN.pdf International Baccalaureate Diploma Program; require IHL to grant minimum credit to graduates of. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2518.xml SB2531 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2531IN.pdf Immigration Reform Act of 2013; enact. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2531.xml SB2532 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2532IN.pdf Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2532.xml % SB2540 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2540PS.pdf Corporation franchise tax law; exclude deferred gains and deferred income from certain computations under. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2540.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 * 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 * SB2633 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2633SG.pdf "Mississippi Student Religious Liberties Act of 2013"; enact. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2633.xml SB2634 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2634IN.pdf Charter schools; enact the "Mississippi Public Charter Schools Act of 2013." Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2634.xml SB2656 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2656IN.pdf Smoke-free school zones; revise penalty for employees violating law; require "no smoking" signs. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2656.xml SB2658 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2658SG.pdf Mississippi Education Works Program; enact education reforms. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2658.xml * SB2718 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2718IN.pdf Sex offense; revise definition. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2718.xml SB2736 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2736IN.pdf State Board of Medical Licensure; add nurse practitioner member of Mississippi Board of Nursing to. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2736.xml SB2748 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2748IN.pdf Firearms Protection Act; create. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2748.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 SB2759 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2759IN.pdf Health insurance exchange; Governor shall have sole authority to establish. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2759.xml SB2760 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2760IN.pdf Public benefits; verify applicant's lawful presence in U.S. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2760.xml SB2761 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2761IN.pdf Firearms; prohibit state cooperation with federal effort to ban. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2761.xml SB2775 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2775IN.pdf Health insurance exchange; prohibit State of Mississippi from establishing. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2775.xml SB2781 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2781SG.pdf Licensed vessel pilots; limit liability of pilots and trainees. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/11 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2781.xml * SB2782 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2782IN.pdf Licensed vessel pilots; limit liability of pilots and trainees. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2782.xml SB2783 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2783IN.pdf Concealed-carry permits; make records of confidential. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2783.xml % SB2784 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2784IN.pdf Chemical endangerment of a child or fetus; create crime of. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2784.xml SB2824 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2824IN.pdf Income taxation; allow a deduction for amounts contributed to accounts established to pay for uninsured wind damage to homesteads. Watson 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2824.xml %$ SB2833 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2833SG.pdf Income tax; credit for adoption expenses is allowed in the same year that the child is claimed as an exemption. Gandy ../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml 03/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2833.xml %$ SB2846 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2846PS.pdf Headquarters sales tax and job tax credit; revise number of jobs necessary to qualify for. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/19 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2846.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 *%$ 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 512 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend civic leadership of five-term Biloxi Councilman Tom Wall. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 01/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.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 524 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0524IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 208 to allow the use of public funds for student aid to students attending religious schools. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SC 526 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0526IN.pdf Designate "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Mississippi." Watson 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 527 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0527IN.pdf Constitution; prohibit pardon of certain violent crimes and revise notice requirements for other crimes. Watson 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0527.xml SC 531 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0531IN.pdf Designate September 8-14, 2013, as "Paralegal Week in the State of Mississippi." Watson 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0531.xml SC 542 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0542SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss Quarterback "Bo" Wallace for winning 2012 C Spire Conerly Trophy. Watson 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0542.xml SC 543 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0543IN.pdf Urge Department of State to approve TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline. Watson 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0543.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 551 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdf Commend Ocean Springs High School "Greyhounds" Girls Soccer Team for winning first 6A Championship. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0551.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 557 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Supreme Court Presiding Justice George C. Carlson, Jr., on his retirement from the Court. Hale ../Senate_authors/Hale.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0557.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 574 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0574SG.pdf Paying tribute to World War II Combat Veteran Oscar Russell of Biloxi, Mississippi, for receiving French Legion of Honor Medal. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0574.xml SC 575 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0575SG.pdf Commend Joshua Prochaska for winning the 2013 Mississippi Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Top Youth Volunteer. Hale ../Senate_authors/Hale.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0575.xml SC 577 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0577SG.pdf Recognize Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Executive Director Larry Simpson on his receipt of the Charles H. Lyles Award. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0577.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 584 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0584SG.pdf Commend Jordan Sanderson, Instructor of the Year at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0584.xml SC 585 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf Commend Sandra Halat, Instructor of the Year at the Jefferson Davis Campus of MGCCC. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0585.xml SC 586 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0586SG.pdf Commend Gayle Greene-Aguirre, Instructor of the Year at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0586.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 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 604 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0604SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss "Rebels" Basketball Team and Coach Andy Kennedy on impressive SEC Championship victory. Watson 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0604.xml SC 621 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf Recognize Ole Miss Basketball Forward Rahim Lockhart on induction into 2013 Allstate SEC Basketball Legends Program. Watson 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.xml SC 623 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0623SG.pdf Recognize Liz Joachim as recipient of 25th "Pat Santucci Spirit of the Coast Award." Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0623.xml SC 624 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0624SG.pdf Recognize Ingalls Shipbuilding on its 75th Anniversary as a leader in the industry. Watson 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0624.xml SC 625 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdf Recognize Chevron Pascagoula Refinery on its 50th Anniversary as a leader in the petroleum industry. Watson 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0625.xml SC 629 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SC/SC0629IN.pdf Joint Rules of Mississippi Legislature; amend to provide that Legislature shall not convene on Easter Sunday. Watson 04/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0629.xml SR 3 ../../../documents/2013/pdf/SR/SR0003PS.pdf Urge United States Department of State to approve TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline. Brown ../Senate_authors/Brown.xml 03/15 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0003.xml