2015 Regular Session Senator Haskins Montgomery Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Haskins Montgomery District 34 ../senate_p_authors/montgomery.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 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 ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2179.xml SB2181 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2181IN.pdf Cyberbullying; revise and clarify electronic communication offenses. Montgomery 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2181.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 SB2217 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2217PS.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ veterans. Montgomery 03/17 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2217.xml *%$ SB2224 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2224IN.pdf Ad valorem taxation; exempt hunting and/or fishing leases on sixteenth section lands. Montgomery 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2224.xml %$ SB2228 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228PS.pdf Mississippi Veterans Monument Commission; extend repealer on. Montgomery 03/13 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2228.xml * SB2238 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2238IN.pdf Deer processors; authorize to cover 50% of processing cost from abandoning individuals after 90 days. Montgomery 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2238.xml SB2284 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2284SG.pdf National Guard militia; clarify immunity for members serving in federally funded duty status during declared emergencies. Montgomery 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2284.xml SB2286 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2286PS.pdf MS Military Family Relief Fund; allow utilization by Mississippi National Guardsmen regardless of mobilization status. Montgomery 03/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2286.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 SB2317 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2317IN.pdf Seismic operations; provide permit process and protections for surface owners. Gandy ../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2317.xml % SB2323 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2323SG.pdf Death benefits trust fund; create for beneficiaries of local emergency management officials, coroners & deputy coroners. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2323.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 %$ 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 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 *% SB2514 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2514IN.pdf Environmental Protection; provide liability protection for employees of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Montgomery 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2514.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 SB2592 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2592IN.pdf CON; issue for nursing home in Jones County. Montgomery 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2592.xml SB2619 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2619SG.pdf Concealed-carry permit; revised enhanced. Montgomery 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2619.xml *% SB2673 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2673IN.pdf Memorial highways; designate a certain segment of MS Highway 528 in Jasper County as the Will Danzler Memorial Highway. Montgomery 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2673.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 SB2710 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2710CS.pdf Nonproducing minerals; annual assessment. Montgomery 02/12 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2710.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 ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2724.xml SB2811 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2811SG.pdf Memorial highways; designate a certain segment of MS Highway 528 in Jasper County as the Jasper County Veterans Memorial Highway. Montgomery 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2811.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 ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 04/15 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2832.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 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 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 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 534 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0534IN.pdf Constitution; mineral estate to revert to surface. Montgomery 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0534.xml SC 538 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0538SG.pdf Recognize Billy Orr as longtime Executive Director of the Mississippi State Fairgrounds and thank him for his leadership. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0538.xml SC 545 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0545SG.pdf Recognize and commend Miss Wheelchair Mississippi Lauren Compere of Madison. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0545.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 557 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf Designate February 9, 2015, as "Connections for Cardiovascular Health Day" in Mississippi. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 02/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0557.xml SC 559 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0559SG.pdf Commend Team Mississippi for top honors in 2014 LawFit Challenge. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 02/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0559.xml SC 560 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0560SG.pdf Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0560.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 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 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 607 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0607SG.pdf Commend and congratulate Laurel High School Football Team for winning MHSAA 5A State Championship. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0607.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 647 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0647SG.pdf Expressing the intent of the Legislature to require the use of "SOUND SCIENCE" in evaluating crop protection chemistries and nutrients. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0647.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 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 658 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0658SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi historical contributions of Bill Minor. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0658.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