2015 Regular Session Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Kenneth Wayne Jones District 21 ../senate_p_authors/jones.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 SB2079 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2079PS.pdf Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and the Bronze Star motor vehicle tags; exempt from vehicle registration fees and taxes. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 03/17 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2079.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 SB2093 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2093SG.pdf Certain electric power associations and electric public utilities; authorize to undertake economic development activities. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2093.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 ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2179.xml SB2185 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2185SG.pdf CPR/AED; require to be taught as instructional component of physical or health education curriculum. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2185.xml SB2211 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2211IN.pdf Assistant teachers; require school districts to notify of nonreemployment within 10 days after adoption of budget. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2211.xml SB2279 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2279PS.pdf Towing; limit charges. Jones 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2279.xml SB2288 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2288IN.pdf Transportation safety; presence of law enforcement officers in highway construction work zones. Butler (38th) ../Senate_authors/Butler_(38th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2288.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 %$ SB2357 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2357IN.pdf Firefighters; revise service obligation. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2357.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 * SB2407 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2407SG.pdf Community hospitals; revise provisions concerning transparency. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2407.xml * SB2498 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2498IN.pdf In-state tuition; authorize for certain undocumented students who reside in the state. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2498.xml SB2499 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2499IN.pdf Racial impact statements; authorize issuance of when proposed legislation may affect certain populations. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2499.xml SB2505 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2505IN.pdf Counties and municipalities; must provide policies of group insurance to commissioners of election. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2505.xml SB2520 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2520IN.pdf Polling places; prohibit use of cell phones in unless reporting emergency situations to certain public safety personnel. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2520.xml SB2526 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2526IN.pdf Elections; amend training requirements for resolution board members. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2526.xml SB2528 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2528IN.pdf Election commissioners; shall be elected to staggered four-year terms. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2528.xml SB2529 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2529IN.pdf Elections; change the length of training course required for managers/pollworkers. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2529.xml SB2551 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2551IN.pdf Corrections; MDOC may accommodate private visits between an offender and his/her spouse at the offender's expense. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2551.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 SB2603 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2603IN.pdf Election commissioners; increase maximum annual number of days for which per diem may be claimed. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2603.xml SB2604 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2604IN.pdf Elections; change the phrase "per diem" to the word "salary." Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2604.xml SB2605 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2605IN.pdf Election commissioners; authorize $150.00 per diem for the performance of duties on primary election days. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2605.xml SB2606 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2606IN.pdf Election commissioners; increase per diem for nonelection days. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2606.xml SB2608 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2608IN.pdf Elections; exclude runoffs from provisions requiring a certain number of machines to be used or a certain number of ballots printed. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2608.xml SB2619 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2619SG.pdf Concealed-carry permit; revised enhanced. Montgomery ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2619.xml *% SB2676 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2676IN.pdf Transportation; authorize the use of autonomous motor vehicles. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 02/10 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2676.xml SB2709 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2709IN.pdf State employee salaries; provide for an across-the-board increase of 5%. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2709.xml SB2761 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2761IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2761.xml % SB2798 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2798IN.pdf Death or injury involving law enforcement officer; require independent investigation. Jones 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2798.xml SB2840 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2840PS.pdf Income & sales tax; job tax credit for supermarkets in economically distressed communities & sales tax exemption for materials. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/17 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2840.xml *%$ SB2902 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2902IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for the Miss. Civil Rights Museum & Museum of Miss. History; exempt certain contracts from bid law. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2902.xml %$ SB2910 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2910SG.pdf City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2910.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 01/22 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.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 532 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf Mourn the loss of medical pioneer and civil rights icon Dr. Aaron Shirley. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.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 568 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf Commend leadership and legacy of Steve Roark at Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Service. Jones 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0568.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 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 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 627 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0627SG.pdf Commend Velma Jackson High School Basketball for 3-Peat Class 3A State Championship. Jones 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0627.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 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 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 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 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