2015 Regular Session Senator Joey Fillingane Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Joey Fillingane District 41 ../senate_p_authors/fillingane.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 SB2002 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2002IN.pdf Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool website; direct DHS to develop and implement. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2002.xml SB2003 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2003SG.pdf Municipalities; certain small municipalities may advertise budget hearings by posting notices rather than by publication. Fillingane 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2003.xml SB2022 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2022SG.pdf Voyeurism; prohibit lewd surreptitious viewing and photography. Fillingane 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2022.xml * SB2029 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2029IN.pdf Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for in the amount of $10,000,000,.00. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2029.xml %$ SB2034 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2034IN.pdf Sixteenth section land; clarify provisions related to leases of. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2034.xml SB2047 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2047PS.pdf False report of child abuse or neglect; provide criminal penalties and civil liability. Fillingane 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2047.xml SB2063 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2063IN.pdf DUI; increase penalty for 4th and 5th offenses. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2063.xml % SB2065 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2065IN.pdf Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law or regulations. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2065.xml %$ SB2066 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2066IN.pdf Contraband tobacco; modify procedure for confiscation, forfeiture and disposal of. Fillingane 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2066.xml SB2071 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2071SG.pdf Light wine and beer; may be seized and disposed of in the same manner as alcoholic beverages for certain violations of law. Fillingane 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2071.xml * SB2072 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2072IN.pdf Parental Rights Act; create. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2072.xml SB2074 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2074IN.pdf K-4 school assistant teachers and prekindergarten programs; earmark funding from gaming winnings tax. Fillingane * 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2074.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 SB2116 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2116IN.pdf Courts; prohibit applying foreign law. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2116.xml SB2122 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2122IN.pdf Motor vehicles; define and regulate autocycles. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2122.xml SB2128 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2128IN.pdf Sales taxation; exempt hearing aids when ordered or prescribed by a licensed physician, audiologist or hearing aid specialist. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2128.xml %$ SB2129 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2129IN.pdf Divorce; revise property settlement and child custody when on ground of irreconcilable difference. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2129.xml SB2134 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2134PS.pdf Bonds; clarify use of bond proceeds for a multipurpose building for the Department of Mental Health in Kemper County. Fillingane 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2134.xml % SB2139 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2139IN.pdf Income tax; public and private hospitals may collect certain debts by a set off against the debtor's refund. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2139.xml SB2147 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2147IN.pdf Corporation franchise tax; phase out for business enterprises classified as manufacturers by the IRS. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2147.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 SB2206 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2206PS.pdf Public works; increase to $100,000.00 the amount exempt from supervision by engineers and architects. Fillingane 03/26 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2206.xml * SB2272 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2272IN.pdf Infants; to be adjudicated a neglected child if birth mother tests positive for drug use. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2272.xml SB2273 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2273SG.pdf Growth and Prosperity Act; remove application deadline and extend cut-off date for tax exemptions under. Fillingane 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2273.xml *% SB2274 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2274IN.pdf Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against the debtor's income tax refund. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2274.xml % SB2275 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2275SG.pdf Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; extend repeal date on MDA's authority to use for certain expenses. Fillingane 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2275.xml SB2276 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2276IN.pdf Public construction contracts; revise requirement for performance or payment bond. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2276.xml SB2277 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2277IN.pdf Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan Law; clarify investment options. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2277.xml SB2311 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2311IN.pdf Civil liability; prohibit damages for wrongful birth or wrongful life. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2311.xml SB2316 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2316IN.pdf Mississippi Mineral Rights Reform Act of 2013; create. Gandy ../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2316.xml SB2329 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2329CS.pdf Tim Tebow Act; authorize interscholastic extracurricular activity participation of students enrolled in homeschools. Fillingane 02/12 (S) Failed ../history/SB/SB2329.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 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2333.xml %$ SB2374 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2374IN.pdf Income tax; authorize an adjustment to gross income for portion of self-employment taxes paid by self-employed individuals. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2374.xml %$ SB2382 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2382IN.pdf Public Employees' Retirement System; revise certain provisions regarding the administration of the system. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2382.xml SB2383 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2383IN.pdf Retirement; all members of PERS vest after 4 years of membership regardless of the date they became members. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2383.xml SB2389 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2389SG.pdf Compact for a Balanced Budget; enact. Fillingane 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2389.xml * SB2394 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2394SG.pdf Concealed weapons law; decrease certain fees for licensees. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2394.xml *% SB2398 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2398IN.pdf Optional retirement program; authorize participants to join PERS under certain circumstances. Fillingane 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2398.xml SB2399 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2399IN.pdf Retirement; COLA shall be paid to members of PERS and MHPRS who retire on or after July 1, 2018, in 12 equal monthly installments. Fillingane * 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2399.xml SB2457 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2457PS.pdf Employment Security Law; create the Mississippi Works Fund to fund strategic workforce training needs. Fillingane 03/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2457.xml *% SB2460 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2460IN.pdf Surplus school buildings; establish a tax credit program for development and rehabilitation of. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2460.xml %$ SB2550 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2550CS.pdf Tax increment financing bonds; authorize counties and municipalities to pay a portion of the debt service from their general fund under certain circumstances. Fillingane 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2550.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 SB2589 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2589SG.pdf Sale of property by nonresident; require seller to withhold for income taxes rather than the buyer. Fillingane 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2589.xml *% SB2591 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2591SG.pdf Mississippi History Trust Fund; create. Fillingane 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2591.xml * SB2658 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2658SG.pdf Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; extend repeal date on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2658.xml *% SB2690 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2690IN.pdf Common Core National Education Standards and P.A.R.C.C.; prohibit State Board of Education from implementing. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2690.xml SB2762 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2762SG.pdf Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2015; create. Fillingane 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2762.xml *%$ SB2782 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2782IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2782.xml %$ SB2783 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2783IN.pdf Income tax; authorize certain employers to pass tax credits through to employees. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2783.xml %$ SB2784 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2784IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bond for various economic development programs. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2784.xml %$ SB2785 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2785IN.pdf Sales tax; reduce the rate on motorcycles from 7% to 5%. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2785.xml %$ SB2789 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2789IN.pdf Tax Credit Scholarship Act; enact. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2789.xml %$ SB2816 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2816IN.pdf Taxes; exempt public property or facilities financed by New Market Tax Credit transaction from certain taxes. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2816.xml %$ SB2819 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2819IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for an aquarium located in the City of Gulfport. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2819.xml %$ SB2821 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2821IN.pdf Local improvement assessment districts; authorize and levy tax on property within. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2821.xml %$ SB2831 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2831IN.pdf Income and franchise tax; allow refundable credit for costs of purchasing/installing solar energy system or energy efficiency services. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2831.xml %$ SB2832 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2832SG.pdf Sales tax; include costs of completing oil and gas wells in the reduced rate levied for drilling oil and gas wells. Fillingane 04/15 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2832.xml *%$ SB2838 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2838IN.pdf Mississippi Small Business Investment Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that may be allocated under. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2838.xml %$ SB2839 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2839PS.pdf Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2015; phase out income taxation on first $5,000.00 of taxable income; phase out franchise tax. Fillingane 03/17 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2839.xml %$ SB2841 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2841IN.pdf Working Families Tax Credit Act; create to authorize an income tax credit in an amount equal to a portion of the earned income tax credit. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2841.xml %$ SB2901 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2901IN.pdf Surplus school buildings and certain other property of political subdivisions; establish a tax credit for development & rehabilitation of. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2901.xml %$ SB2906 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2906SG.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for IHL, Community Colleges and certain MDA programs. Fillingane 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2906.xml *%$ SB2909 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2909IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for Pat Harrison Waterway District improvement. Fillingane 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2909.xml %$ SB2911 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2911IN.pdf Bonds; issue general obligation bonds for improvements at the state-owned shipyard located in Jackson County. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2911.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 507 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Commend the judicial service of veteran Hinds Circuit Court Judge William F. Coleman and expressing sympathy of the Legislature. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.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 509 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Commend life and public service of former Hattiesburg Mayor and Mississippi Icon Bobby Lee Chain. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.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 519 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Congratulate Collins High School "Tigers" Football Team and Coach Ryan Earnest for Class 3A Championship. Fillingane 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 520 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0520SG.pdf Recognize Bassfield High School "Yellowjackets" Football Team for Class 2A three-peat State Championship. Fillingane 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0520.xml SC 521 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0521SG.pdf Recognize exemplary historic preservation service of MDAH Director H.T. "Hank" Holmes on the occasion of his retirement. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0521.xml SC 522 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0522SG.pdf Commend South Panola High School "Tigers" Football Team for 11th State Championship. Hale ../Senate_authors/Hale.xml 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0522.xml SC 523 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0523IN.pdf Congress; urge to call a constitutional convention to propose a balanced budget amendment and further fiscal restraints. Fillingane 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0523.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 527 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0527SG.pdf Recognize The Home Place in Madison, Mississippi, for 100 years of community service. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0527.xml SC 528 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf Recognize Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Coach Ricky Black for 21st MAIS Championship. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.xml SC 530 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf Recognize the 2014 Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Team and Coach Mike Bianco for SEC West Title and exciting CWS appearance. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.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 563 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0563SG.pdf Recognize longtime Forrest County Circuit Clerk Lou Ellen Adams on retirement after 40 years serving at the courthouse. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0563.xml SC 564 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0564SG.pdf Recognize the achievements and awards of the Oak Grove High School Theatre Department. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0564.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 568 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf Commend leadership and legacy of Steve Roark at Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Service. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0568.xml SC 569 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0569SG.pdf Commend Lafayette High School Lady 'Dores Soccer Team and Coach Melinda Scruggs for first State Soccer Championship. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0569.xml SC 570 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0570SG.pdf Recognize The Center for Violence Prevention in Pearl on its 25th Anniversary. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0570.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 ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0571.xml SC 572 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0572SG.pdf Recognize "2015 Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi" Tanner Fant from Starkville. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0572.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 586 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0586SG.pdf Salute legacy and civic energy of award-winning Hattiesburg Radio and Television Station Icon Randy Swan. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0586.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 608 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0608SG.pdf Commend Tolar Purvis for winning the 2015 Mississippi Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Distinguished Finalist. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0608.xml SC 609 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0609SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Ole Miss and NFL Football Star Doug Cunningham. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0609.xml SC 610 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0610SG.pdf Honor Mississippi members of the Black Stuntmen's Association for changing the movie and television industry. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0610.xml SC 611 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0611SG.pdf Congratulate Greenwood Leflore Recycling Center for 2014 Environmental Hero Award. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0611.xml SC 612 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0612SG.pdf Recognize successful outreach mission of "Beautiful Feet" Ministries and Director Mike Myers. Gandy ../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0612.xml SC 613 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0613SG.pdf Recognize Pearl River County's "Team Chaos" Robotics Competition Team and collaboration with local students. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0613.xml SC 614 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0614SG.pdf Congratulate Poplarville High School Marketing Instructor Hope Roberts for 2015 DECA and MAME awards. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0614.xml SC 615 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0615SG.pdf Recognize longtime Lamar County Circuit Clerk Leslie Wilson on his retirement after 32 years serving at the courthouse. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0615.xml SC 616 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0616SG.pdf Welcome former NASA Apollo Astronaut Fred W. Haise, Jr., on Stennis Space Center Capitol Day. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0616.xml SC 618 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0618SG.pdf Recognize achievements of Jackson business and civic leader Carl Herrin and extend condolences on his passing. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0618.xml SC 619 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0619SG.pdf Commend "W.C." Gorden for induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0619.xml SC 620 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0620SG.pdf Designate March 2015 as "American Red Cross Month" in Mississippi. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0620.xml SC 621 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf Recognize Jackson Prep "Patriots" Soccer Team for 5th straight MAIS Title and Coach Duncan for 500th win. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.xml SC 622 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0622SG.pdf Commend MRA "Lady Patriots" Basketball Team and Coach Stephen Force for winning MAIS AAA and Overall State Championships. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0622.xml SC 623 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0623SG.pdf Recognize 125th Anniversary of First Baptist Church of Madison. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0623.xml SC 624 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0624SG.pdf Recognize Roy Thigpen, Sr., of Montrose in Jasper County as 2014 MFA "Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year." Montgomery ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0624.xml SC 625 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdf Commend Callaway High School "Chargers" Boys Basketball Team for fourth straight Class 5A State Championship. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0625.xml SC 626 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0626SG.pdf Commend and recognize 17 Senior Class Eagle Scouts from Jackson Academy. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0626.xml SC 627 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0627SG.pdf Commend Velma Jackson High School Basketball for 3-Peat Class 3A State Championship. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0627.xml SC 628 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0628SG.pdf Recognize John Michael (Mike) Allen for 35 years of dedicated service to the Mississippi Crime Laboratory. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0628.xml SC 629 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0629SG.pdf Commend Belmont High School "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team and Coach Chris Higginbottom for Class 3A State Title. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0629.xml SC 630 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0630SG.pdf Commend Starkville High School "Yellow Jackets" Boys Basketball Team for Class 6A State Championship. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 04/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0630.xml SC 631 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0631SG.pdf Commend McComb High School "Tigers" Boys Basketball Team and Coach Hilton Harrell for back-to-back State Championships. Butler (38th) ../Senate_authors/Butler_(38th).xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0631.xml SC 632 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0632SG.pdf Commend Pelahatchie High School "Lady Chiefs" Girls Basketball Team for winning its first State Title in 46 years. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0632.xml SC 633 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdf Commend East Webster High School "Wolverines" Girls Basketball Team for Class 2A State Championship in honor of late Coach. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0633.xml SC 634 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0634SG.pdf Commend Horn Lake High School "Lady Eagles" Girls Basketball Team for second straight Class 6A State Championship. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0634.xml SC 635 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0635SG.pdf Commend East Webster High School Cheerleading Team for third consecutive State Championship. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0635.xml SC 636 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0636SG.pdf Commend Natchez High School "Lady Bulldogs" Girls Basketball Team for winning second straight Class 5A State Championship. Butler (38th) ../Senate_authors/Butler_(38th).xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0636.xml SC 637 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0637SG.pdf Urge EPA to withdraw proposed Clean Power Plan. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0637.xml SC 638 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0638SG.pdf Recognize Winston Academy 8th Grader Dev Jaiswal for winning the 2015 Mississippi Spelling Bee. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0638.xml SC 639 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0639SG.pdf Congratulate 2015 AKA Sorority on Policy Impact Day at the Capitol. Jones ../Senate_authors/Jones.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0639.xml SC 640 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0640SG.pdf Commend Belhaven Baseball Coach Hill Denson for his 1,000th collegiate victory. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0640.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 643 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0643SG.pdf Commend Bay Springs High School "Bulldogs" Boys Basketball Team for first State Title. Montgomery ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0643.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 SC 646 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0646SG.pdf Commend Clinton High School's Attaché Show Choir for Grand Championship. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0646.xml SC 648 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0648SG.pdf Designate April 13-17, 2015, as "Undergraduate Research Week in Mississippi." Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0648.xml SC 649 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0649SG.pdf Recognize 150th Business Anniversary of O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0649.xml SC 650 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0650SG.pdf Recognize and commend leadership and service of University of Mississippi School of Law Dean Richard Gershon. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0650.xml SC 651 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0651SG.pdf Thank Bob Owens for service as outgoing President of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0651.xml SC 654 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0654IN.pdf Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; amend Constitution to provide for a State University System and local Boards of Trustees. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0654.xml SC 655 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0655IN.pdf Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; provide for a State University System and local Boards of Trustees. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0655.xml SC 656 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0656SG.pdf Commend civic contributions and advocacy of Annie Lee Burt of Jackson, Mississippi. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0656.xml SC 657 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Social Justice Advocate Stephanie Parker-Weaver of Jackson, Mississippi. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0657.xml