2015 Regular Session Senator Bill Stone Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Bill Stone District 2 ../senate_p_authors/stone.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 * SB2164 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2164IN.pdf Banks; shall post owner information of ATM if owned by another bank or entity. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2164.xml SB2165 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2165IN.pdf State agencies; require to accept payment by personal check upon certain conditions. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2165.xml SB2171 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2171IN.pdf Local government capital improvements revolving loan program; include municipal natural gas facilities. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2171.xml SB2172 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2172IN.pdf Privilege license tax; local governments may reduce or waive. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2172.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 SB2191 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2191SG.pdf Districts of Innovation; authorize State Board of Education to approve creation of in local school districts. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2191.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 *%$ SB2297 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2297IN.pdf MS Pawnshop Act; revise with restrictions for persons under 21 years of age. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2297.xml % SB2298 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2298IN.pdf Sales tax; increase the diversion to cities. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2298.xml SB2302 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2302PS.pdf Salary supplement for National Board Certified teachers who teach in critical teacher shortage areas; authorize. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2302.xml * SB2376 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2376PS.pdf Memorial bridge; designate a certain bridge in Marshall County as the Charles Foster Memorial Bridge. Stone 03/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2376.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 * 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 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 SB2778 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2778IN.pdf Public School Districts of Innovation; authorize State Board of Education to approve creation of in local school districts. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2778.xml SB2780 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2780SG.pdf Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act; create. Bryan ../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml 03/23 Vetoed ../history/SB/SB2780.xml * V SB2828 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2828IN.pdf Marshall County; Industrial Development Authority of Marshall County may create the Springs Economic Development Area. Stone 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2828.xml % SB2830 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2830IN.pdf Marshall County; authorize contributions to charitable nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income taxation. Stone 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2830.xml SB2924 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2924IN.pdf City of New Albany; authorize expansion of gas distribution system into certain areas in Union and Marshall Counties. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2924.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 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) ../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 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 530 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf Recognize the 2014 Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Team and Coach Mike Bianco for SEC West Title and exciting CWS appearance. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.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 533 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0533IN.pdf Unfunded state mandates; amend Constitution to prohibit. Stone 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0533.xml SC 537 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss cornerback Senquez Golson for Consensus All-American Team. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0537.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 548 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0548SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the public service of DeSoto County Supervisor Harvey Wayne Lee. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0548.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 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 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 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 596 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0596SG.pdf Recognize legacy of MVSU Baseball Coach and former Jackson City Commissioner Doug Shanks on occasion of his retirement. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0596.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 598 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0598SG.pdf Commend Marshall Academy "Patriots" Basketball Team and Coach Craig Dailey for MAIS Overall Crown and Class A State Championship. Stone 03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0598.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 602 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdf Pay tribute to Hobson Waits for leadership and civic contributions to Extension Service 4-H Program and other youth programs in our state. Lee ../Senate_authors/Lee.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0602.xml SC 605 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0605SG.pdf Commend Columbia National Baseball Team upon winning the 2014 Dixie Youth Majors World Series. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0605.xml SC 606 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0606SG.pdf Recognize longtime Tate County Chancery Clerk Wayne Crockett on retirement. Hale ../Senate_authors/Hale.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0606.xml SC 609 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0609SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Ole Miss and NFL Football Star Doug Cunningham. Ward ../Senate_authors/Ward.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0609.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 616 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0616SG.pdf Welcome former NASA Apollo Astronaut Fred W. Haise, Jr., on Stennis Space Center Capitol Day. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0616.xml SC 618 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0618SG.pdf Recognize achievements of Jackson business and civic leader Carl Herrin and extend condolences on his passing. Longwitz ../Senate_authors/Longwitz.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0618.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 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 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 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 650 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0650SG.pdf Recognize and commend leadership and service of University of Mississippi School of Law Dean Richard Gershon. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0650.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 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 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 SR 1 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SR/SR0001PS.pdf Recognize public and private health providers in Mississippi for highest kindergarten vaccination rates nationwide. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/05 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0001.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