2015 Regular Session Senator Videt Carmichael Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Videt Carmichael District 33 ../senate_p_authors/carmichael.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 SB2011 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2011IN.pdf Insurance producers; employees of limited license rental car companies are deemed to be licensed producers. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2011.xml SB2012 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2012SG.pdf Commissioner of Insurance; authorize to issue cease and desist orders against persons engaged in unlicensed activities. Carmichael 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2012.xml * SB2087 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2087SG.pdf Memorial bridge; designate a certain bridge in Lowndes County as the Terry W. Brown Memorial Bridge. Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2087.xml SB2157 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2157IN.pdf Newborn screening program, direct State Board of Health to include Krabbe Newborn Screening. Carmichael 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2157.xml SB2161 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2161SG.pdf MS Commission on College and Career Readiness; establish to recommend new standards to replace Common Core. Carmichael 04/23 Vetoed ../history/SB/SB2161.xml * V SB2166 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2166IN.pdf Texting; prohibit while driving for those under 18. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2166.xml SB2179 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2179IN.pdf Official State Book; Holy Bible shall be. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2179.xml SB2204 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2204PS.pdf State Employees Health Insurance Plan; extend repealer on provision providing for the payment of premiums. Carmichael 03/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2204.xml SB2235 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2235IN.pdf Auto repair shops; prohibit certain labor charges by. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2235.xml SB2236 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2236IN.pdf Auto insurance; revise requirement that insurer paying a claim must add name of repair business or lienholder on the check. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2236.xml SB2257 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2257IN.pdf Insurance companies; prohibit from designating specific auto body repair businesses. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2257.xml SB2270 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2270IN.pdf Auto liability insurance; allow exclusions & limitations on coverage if approved by Commissioner of Insurance. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2270.xml SB2325 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2325PS.pdf Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool; revise eligibility for coverage/clarify when association may close enrollment. Carmichael 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2325.xml SB2333 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2333IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2333.xml %$ SB2388 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2388IN.pdf Municipal and county fire protection funds; increase annual amount paid to. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2388.xml % SB2441 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2441SG.pdf Provider-sponsored health plans; authorize formation of/provide certification process. Carmichael 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2441.xml *% SB2443 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2443SG.pdf Car rental limited license; provide that employee or agent of company shall not be required to have license. Carmichael 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2443.xml % SB2445 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2445IN.pdf Wildlife; prohibit commission from adopting certain restrictions on taking of white-tailed deer over feeders on private lands. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2445.xml % SB2586 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2586SG.pdf Memorial highways; designate a certain segment of U.S. Highway 45 Alternate as the Senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Highway. Turner ../Senate_authors/Turner.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2586.xml SB2619 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2619SG.pdf Concealed-carry permit; revised enhanced. Montgomery ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2619.xml *% SB2672 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2672IN.pdf Posting of bond as a condition of parole or early release by a defendant; authorize. Carmichael 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2672.xml SB2820 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2820IN.pdf Lauderdale County; authorize to fund Chaplaincy Program of the detention facility from revenue of inmate phone service. Carmichael 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2820.xml SB2839 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2839PS.pdf Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2015; phase out income taxation on first $5,000.00 of taxable income; phase out franchise tax. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/17 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2839.xml %$ SB2862 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2862SG.pdf Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2862.xml * SB2863 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2863SG.pdf Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2863.xml * SB2864 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2864SG.pdf Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2864.xml * SB2865 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2865SG.pdf Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2865.xml * SB2866 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2866SG.pdf Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2866.xml * SB2889 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2889SG.pdf Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2889.xml * SB2890 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2890SG.pdf Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2890.xml * SB2891 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2891SG.pdf Appropriation; Audit, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2891.xml * SB2892 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2892SG.pdf Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2892.xml * SB2893 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2893SG.pdf Appropriation; Personnel Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2893.xml * SB2894 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2894SG.pdf Appropriation; Secretary of State. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2894.xml * SB2895 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2895SG.pdf Appropriation; Treasurer's Office. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2895.xml * SB2896 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2896SG.pdf Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2896.xml * SB2913 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2913IN.pdf City of Quitman; authorize the imposition of a sales tax to fund additions and improvements to the city's sports complex. Carmichael 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2913.xml % SC 501 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf Commend life and public service of Senate President Pro Tempore Terry W. Brown. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0501.xml SC 502 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend dedicated service of former State Senator John Ed Lee. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Mourn the passing and commend public service of former State Senator Joe Mulholland of Neshoba County, Mississippi. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Mourn the loss of former State Senator and Representative Jay Disharoon of Port Gibson, Mississippi. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 505 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator and Judge Ray Montgomery. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.xml SC 506 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Mourn the passing and commend the educational leadership of former ECCC President Dr. Eddie M. Smith of Decatur. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.xml SC 508 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf Mourn the passing of former First Lady Carroll O. Waller. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0508.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Commend service of fallen Conservation Master Sergeant John Collum of Fulton, MS, and extend sympathy of Legislature. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf Pay tribute to former "Voice of the Mississippi State Bulldogs" Jack Cristil and extend the sympathy of the Legislature. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 512 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Remember life and legacy of Mississippi's First Miss America Mary Ann Mobley. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.xml SC 513 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0513SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend dedicated service of former State Senator and Representative Vince Scoper. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0513.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf Recognize career and public health service of Dr. James E. Keeton, UMMC Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the School of Medicine. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 517 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf Mourn loss of Mississippi Motown Singer Jimmy Ruffin. Carmichael 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0517.xml SC 518 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf Commend and congratulate Jasmine Murray upon being crowned Miss Mississippi 2014 and as Top 10 Finalist in Atlantic City. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0518.xml SC 524 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0524SG.pdf Recognize Alcorn State University Braves Football Team and Coach Jay Hopson for first SWAC title in 20 years. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SC 525 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf Commend Dr. Eric Clark for stewardship of community college system and distinguished public service. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0525.xml SC 526 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0526SG.pdf Recognize outstanding career of legendary Madison Central High School Football Coach Bobby Hall. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 554 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0554SG.pdf Mourn the loss and pay tribute to the judicial leadership of former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Noble Lee. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0554.xml SC 555 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0555SG.pdf Recognize contributions of Dr. Rick Young on his retirement as President of East Mississippi Community College (EMCC). Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0555.xml SC 556 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Recognize the patriotic service of Marine Corporal Justin Haynes of Oxford, known for iconic photo in Afghanistan with Ole Miss flag. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.xml SC 561 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0561SG.pdf Salute New England Patriots Strong Safety and Vicksburg native Malcolm Butler for game-saving interception in Super Bowl XLIX. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0561.xml SC 565 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0565PS.pdf Recognize public and private health providers in Mississippi for highest kindergarten vaccination rates nationwide. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 04/02 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SC/SC0565.xml SC 567 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0567SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of Congressman and former State Senator Alan Nunnelee. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0567.xml SC 571 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0571SG.pdf Commend Southeast Lauderdale High School "Tigers" Boys Soccer Team and Coach Mike Thomas for winning first soccer State Championship. Carmichael 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0571.xml SC 582 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0582SG.pdf Congratulate Senator W. Briggs Hopson III upon his election as President-Elect of The Mississippi Bar. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0582.xml SC 590 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0590SG.pdf Commend Lauren O. Pickett upon being selected the 2014 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year. Carmichael 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0590.xml SC 591 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf Commend Braden Ivey upon being named the 2014 State Games AT&T Male Athlete of the Year. Carmichael 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0591.xml SC 597 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf Commend life and public service of former Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Tim Ford of Baldwyn, MS. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0597.xml SC 599 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0599SG.pdf Commend life and public service of former Senator, AOC Director and PRCC Attorney Martin T. Smith of Poplarville, Mississippi. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0599.xml SC 602 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdf Pay tribute to Hobson Waits for leadership and civic contributions to Extension Service 4-H Program and other youth programs in our state. Lee ../Senate_authors/Lee.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0602.xml SC 604 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0604SG.pdf Commend Pearl River Community College "Wildcats" Basketball Team for 7th MACJC Championship under Coach Richard Mathis. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0604.xml SC 617 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0617IN.pdf Urge United States Congress to take immediate action to prevent Bureau of ATF from banning common rifle ammunition. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0617.xml SC 641 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdf Commend educational legacy of Dr. Lynn Weathersby on his retirement as Superintendent of Education of Rankin County Schools. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0641.xml SC 642 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf Recognize legacy of Executive Director of Department of Rehabilitation Services and former Legislator Butch McMillan on his retirement. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0642.xml SC 644 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0644SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Deputy U.S. Marshal Josie Lamar Wells of Jackson County, Mississippi, in the line of duty. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0644.xml