2015 Regular Session Senator John A. Polk Principal Author and Co-Author Senator John A. Polk District 44 ../senate_p_authors/polk.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 SB2112 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2112IN.pdf Municipal annexation; require approval by majority of electors in area to be annexed and in certain adjoining areas. Polk 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2112.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 * SB2153 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2153IN.pdf Income taxation; authorize a credit for certain physicians who train residents in certain accredited residency programs. Polk 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2153.xml %$ SB2154 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2154SG.pdf Mississippi University Research Authority Act; extend eligibility for an exemption to certain university officers or employees. Polk 03/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2154.xml SB2155 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2155PS.pdf University law enforcement officers; revise jurisdiction to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Polk 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2155.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 SB2205 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2205IN.pdf Youth court records; revise confidentiality. Polk 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2205.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 %$ 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 *% SB2453 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2453PS.pdf Interstate reciprocity agreements; to be administered by Commission on College Accreditation. Polk 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2453.xml SB2473 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2473IN.pdf Contracts with school principals; revise contract date. Polk 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2473.xml SB2500 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2500SG.pdf MS Department of Public Safety and MBN sworn officer salary scale and experience increases; enact. Smith ../Senate_authors/Smith.xml 04/23 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2500.xml * SB2512 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2512IN.pdf Elections; prohibit incumbent candidates from appearing in publicly funded ads during statewide general election years. Polk 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2512.xml SB2519 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2519PS.pdf Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal. Polk 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2519.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 *% SB2676 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2676IN.pdf Transportation; authorize the use of autonomous motor vehicles. Polk 02/10 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2676.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 %$ SB2835 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2835SG.pdf City of Baldwyn; extend repeal date on tax on hotels, motels, restaurants and convenience stores to promote tourism. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2835.xml % SB2839 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2839PS.pdf Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2015; phase out income taxation on first $5,000.00 of taxable income; phase out franchise tax. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/17 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2839.xml %$ 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 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 525 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf Commend Dr. Eric Clark for stewardship of community college system and distinguished public service. Polk 01/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0525.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 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 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 586 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0586SG.pdf Salute legacy and civic energy of award-winning Hattiesburg Radio and Television Station Icon Randy Swan. Polk 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 601 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0601SG.pdf Recognize achievements of the new College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey and National Osteopathic Medicine Week. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0601.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 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0615.xml SC 648 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0648SG.pdf Designate April 13-17, 2015, as "Undergraduate Research Week in Mississippi." Polk 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0648.xml