2015 Regular Session Senator Russell Jolly Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Russell Jolly District 8 ../senate_p_authors/jolly.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 SB2015 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2015IN.pdf Crimes; create the crime of employment fraud. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2015.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 SB2127 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2127SG.pdf In-state tuition; provide for nonresident students entitled to federal Veterans' Educational Assistance. Lee ../Senate_authors/Lee.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2127.xml * SB2179 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2179IN.pdf Official State Book; Holy Bible shall be. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2179.xml SB2180 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2180IN.pdf Daylight saving time; state and political subdivisions shall observe year-round. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2180.xml SB2241 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2241PS.pdf Bicycles; require lamps and reflectors for safety during nighttime riding. Jolly 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2241.xml SB2244 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2244IN.pdf Wildlife; require Commission on Wildlife to issue depredation permits to farmers to use dogs during turkey season to control wild hogs. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2244.xml SB2261 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2261IN.pdf "Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Fund"; all funds received by state shall be appropriated for state and county road maintenance. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2261.xml SB2262 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2262IN.pdf Field trials; Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks may not impose fees for field trials held on private lands. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2262.xml SB2278 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2278SG.pdf State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board members; allowed to receive per diem expense reimbursement. Jolly 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2278.xml SB2379 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2379IN.pdf Unused leave accumulated by teacher who transfers to another school district; may be credited for retirement purposes. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2379.xml SB2380 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2380SG.pdf Auto liability insurance; insurance card may be displayed on cellular phone when providing proof of insurance. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2380.xml * SB2381 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2381IN.pdf Public records law; exempt certain hunting license record of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2381.xml SB2386 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2386IN.pdf Noah's Law; create to prohibit sales of certain caffeine products to juveniles. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2386.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 *% SB2497 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2497IN.pdf State Board of Cosmetology; all fees shall be deposited into the State General Fund and require warnings prior to citations. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2497.xml SB2581 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2581PS.pdf Autism; require insurance policies to offer coverage for/regulate practice of applied behavior analysis. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 03/26 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2581.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 SB2593 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2593IN.pdf Open primaries elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2593.xml % SB2676 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2676IN.pdf Transportation; authorize the use of autonomous motor vehicles. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 02/10 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2676.xml SB2724 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2724IN.pdf Highways; require highways removed from state highway system to be placed in the state aid road program. Jolly 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2724.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 * SB2870 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2870SG.pdf Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2870.xml * SB2912 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2912SG.pdf City of Houston; authorize the imposition of a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants to promote tourism and parks and recreation. Jolly 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2912.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 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 515 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0515SG.pdf Recognize the Federal Home Loan Bank on 25th Anniversary of Affordable Housing Program. Hale ../Senate_authors/Hale.xml 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0515.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 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 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 562 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0562SG.pdf Commend WTVA Chief Meteorologist Matt Laubhan & Weather Team for effective forecasting of violent tornado on April 28, 2014. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0562.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 SC 645 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0645SG.pdf Designate March 2015 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi." Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0645.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 659 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0659SG.pdf Recognize Jackie Lett on her retirement as longtime President of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasting. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0659.xml SC 660 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0660SG.pdf Commend Tupelo High School "Synergy" Show Choir for Grand Championship. Collins ../Senate_authors/Collins.xml 04/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0660.xml SC 661 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0661SG.pdf Acknowledge "National Doctors' Day" in Mississippi and recognize service of Doctors of the Day during the 2015 Regular Session. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0661.xml SC 665 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0665SG.pdf Recognize longtime Chickasaw County Chancery Clerk Wanda Sweeney on her retirement after 32 years serving at the courthouse. Jolly 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0665.xml SC 666 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0666SG.pdf Recognize longtime Chickasaw County Sheriff Jimmy Simmons on his retirement after 32 years of public service. Jolly 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0666.xml SC 671 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0671SG.pdf Recognize 50th Anniversary of Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0671.xml SR 7 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SR/SR0007PS.pdf Commend and congratulate Kossuth High School Cheerleading Team upon winning State Championship. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 04/01 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0007.xml SR 8 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SR/SR0008PS.pdf Recognize the mission of the new Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum in Leland. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/01 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0008.xml