2015 Regular Session Senator Willie Simmons Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Willie Simmons District 13 ../senate_p_authors/simmons_(13th).xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 SB2023 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2023IN.pdf Children at risk; establish the Motivating Parents and Children (MPAC) pilot program for school districts. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2023.xml % SB2024 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2024IN.pdf School districts; pilot program requiring pupils to read a minimum of four books per school year. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2024.xml SB2025 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2025IN.pdf Civil Assistance Fund; increase funding for. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2025.xml % SB2026 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2026IN.pdf Appropriation FY2016; Mississippi Development Authority for Small Farm and Agribusiness Center. Simmons (13th) 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2026.xml SB2027 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2027IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2027.xml % SB2028 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2028IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of state g.o. bonds to provide funds to repair state, county and municipal roads and bridges. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2028.xml % 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 SB2141 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2141PS.pdf Motor vehicles; authorize a distinctive motor vehicle license tag for supporters of various organizations. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2141.xml *% SB2209 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2209PS.pdf Expunction of felony; revise. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2209.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 ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 03/17 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2217.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 ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 03/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2286.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 * 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 SB2511 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2511IN.pdf Regional correctional facilities; increase amount paid by MDOC to house state offenders. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2511.xml % SB2539 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2539SG.pdf Memorial highways; designate certain segments of U.S. Highway 98 in George County as memorial highways. Simmons (13th) 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2539.xml * SB2547 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2547IN.pdf Small Business and Grocer Investment Act; revise the definition of "underserved community." Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2547.xml SB2556 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2556PS.pdf Driving record; authorize Driver Services Division of DPS to monitor and make reports to insurance companies for reinsurance purposes. Simmons (13th) 03/11 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2556.xml *% SB2560 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2560IN.pdf Sunflower County Consolidated School District waive certain state accountability and assessment requirement for 3 years. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2560.xml SB2564 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2564IN.pdf Transportation; regulate transportation network providers. Simmons (13th) 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2564.xml SB2565 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2565SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate a certain segment of U.S. Highway 61 in Bolivar County as the "Henry Butler Memorial Highway." Simmons (13th) 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2565.xml * SB2566 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2566SG.pdf LSBP and State Aid Roads; revise allocation of monies to. Simmons (13th) 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2566.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 ../Senate_authors/Montgomery.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2592.xml SB2728 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2728PS.pdf Transportation; make placement of guides or warning posts on culverts a discretionary duty of MS Transportation Commission. Simmons (13th) 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2728.xml SB2748 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2748IN.pdf Appropriation FY16; Alcorn State University, establish meat processing facility at DeKalb, MS. Simmons (13th) 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2748.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 % SB2823 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2823IN.pdf Bonds and notes; authorize local governments to borrow to pay refunds of ad valorem tax payments collected in error. Simmons (13th) 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2823.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 *%$ SB2855 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2855SG.pdf Appropriation; Corrections, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2855.xml * SB2856 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2856SG.pdf Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2856.xml * SB2857 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2857SG.pdf Appropriation; Military Department. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2857.xml * SB2858 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2858SG.pdf Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2858.xml * SB2859 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2859SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2859.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 * 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 %$ SB2916 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2916IN.pdf Tallahatchie County; authorize to assist in the construction, equipping or furnishing of a recreational center or area in Town of Tutwiler. Simmons (13th) 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2916.xml SB2917 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2917SG.pdf Bolivar County; may enter into certain road and bridge construction contracts even if they extend 30 days beyond board's term. Simmons (13th) 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2917.xml * SB2918 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2918SG.pdf Sunflower County; authorize to borrow money to pay certain ad valorem tax refund for taxes collected in error. Simmons (13th) 04/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2918.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 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 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 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) 02/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SC 529 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0529SG.pdf Recognize Reverend Jerry Young as the first Mississippi Pastor chosen as President of the National Baptist Convention. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0529.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 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 541 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdf Mourn the loss of MDOT Maintenance Technician Henry Butler of Gunnison, Mississippi. Simmons (13th) 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0541.xml SC 547 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0547SG.pdf Mourn the loss of MDOT Maintenance Technician Ricky Murrah of Lucedale, Mississippi. Gandy ../Senate_authors/Gandy.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0547.xml SC 553 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0553SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Mississippi Gaming Commission Director of Investigations John Ballard Gorman. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0553.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 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 580 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdf Mourn the passing and paying tribute to the Civic and Christian Leadership and Legacy of Reverend Dr. David Matthews of Sunflower County. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0580.xml SC 581 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0581SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Clyde Muse for inventing the game of T-Ball. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0581.xml SC 588 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0588SG.pdf Paying tribute to the civic leadership and legacy of Charles Evers. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0588.xml SC 593 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0593SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Dr. Henry Outlaw, Delta State University Chair and Professor Emeritus. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0593.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 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 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 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 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 652 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0652SG.pdf Recognize the "Mississippi Year of Women" celebration of the legacies of Eudora Welty, Margaret Walker and Marie Hull. Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 04/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0652.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 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 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 SC 662 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0662SG.pdf Commend Shaw High School "Hawks" Boys Basketball Team and Coach Davis for capturing their second 1A State Championship. Simmons (13th) 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0662.xml