2015 Regular Session Senator Gray Tollison Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Gray Tollison District 9 ../senate_p_authors/tollison.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 SB2044 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2044IN.pdf Texting while driving; constitutes careless driving. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2044.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 SB2114 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2114IN.pdf Disabilities; authorize designation of certain on driver's licenses or I.D. cards. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2114.xml SB2135 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2135IN.pdf MAEP funding and local school funding sources; require school districts to identify and account for expenditures separately. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2135.xml SB2137 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2137IN.pdf Retirement; PERS members convicted of job-related felonies shall be terminated from system. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2137.xml SB2146 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2146IN.pdf School boards; prohibit school employees from serving as a member of any local school board. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2146.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 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2185.xml SB2186 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2186IN.pdf Teacher supply debit cards; allow state special school teachers to receive. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2186.xml SB2187 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2187IN.pdf Third Circuit District; revise residency requirement. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2187.xml SB2188 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2188IN.pdf Assistant teachers; increase salaries for. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2188.xml SB2189 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2189IN.pdf Teaching Fellows Program under the State Board of Education; make technical revisions. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2189.xml SB2190 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2190IN.pdf Determination of cost of adequate education program; define student "average daily membership" (ADM) for purpose of formula. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2190.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 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2191.xml * SB2192 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2192IN.pdf Local school superintendents; all appointed after January 1, 2020, except pursuant to referendum. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2192.xml SB2200 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2200IN.pdf Antlered deer; all of bag limit for hunters 75 or older may be any antlered deer. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2200.xml SB2208 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2208IN.pdf Light wine and beer; may be seized and disposed of in the same manner as alcoholic beverages for certain violations of law. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2208.xml SB2229 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2229SG.pdf Commercial motor vehicle registration; reenact penalties for unlawful operation of. Tollison 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2229.xml SB2249 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2249IN.pdf Mississippi Commission on College and Career Readiness; establish to recommend new standards to replace Common Core. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2249.xml SB2255 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2255IN.pdf Single state/federal system for school district accountability; delay requirement. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2255.xml % SB2256 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2256IN.pdf State Department of Education; provide technical amendments to administrative authority. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2256.xml % SB2258 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2258SG.pdf Cheating on statewide tests; financial responsibilities of local school district, licensure sanctions and criminal penalties. Tollison 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2258.xml * SB2289 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2289IN.pdf Licensed professional counselors; clarify license renewal fee. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2289.xml % SB2291 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2291SG.pdf Memorial highways; designate a certain segment of MS Highway 30 in Lafayette County as the William Faulkner Memorial Highway. Tollison 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2291.xml SB2292 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2292IN.pdf 16th section lands in failing school districts; Secretary of State to act as trustee. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2292.xml SB2293 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2293IN.pdf Bonds; authorize to assist Lafayette County in extending West Oxford Loop. Tollison 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2293.xml %$ SB2294 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294IN.pdf Children; clarify reporting of certain crimes against. Tollison 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2294.xml SB2295 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2295PS.pdf Arrest of students on school property; provide for collection of data. Tollison 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2295.xml SB2299 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2299IN.pdf Alcoholic beverage retailers; may be required under local law to use electronic identification verification devices. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2299.xml SB2300 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2300PS.pdf Mississippi Charter Schools Act of 2013; make technical amendments relating to state and local funding. Tollison 04/01 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2300.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 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2302.xml * SB2303 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2303SG.pdf Selection of county superintendent of education; change from elective to appointive method in certain counties. Tollison 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2303.xml * SB2305 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2305IN.pdf Commercial driver's license testing sites; prescribe locations of. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2305.xml SB2307 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2307IN.pdf Salary supplement for licensed school nurses; increase number of nurses eligible. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2307.xml SB2315 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2315IN.pdf New Start School Program for failing schools; make technical amendments and clarify administrative authority of SDE. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2315.xml SB2467 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2467IN.pdf Mississippi School Leaders Executive Development Program (SLED) within the State Department of Education; establish. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2467.xml SB2546 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2546IN.pdf Statewide county court system; create. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2546.xml % SB2557 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2557IN.pdf Termination of parental rights; create parent representation pilot projects. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2557.xml SB2579 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2579IN.pdf Street gangs; prohibit illegal activity. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2579.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 *% SB2683 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2683IN.pdf Youth Court; revise "durable legal custody" to "durable legal guardianship." Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2683.xml SB2684 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2684IN.pdf Jurist-in-residence; create position to bring attention to youth court issues. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2684.xml SB2691 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2691PS.pdf School district consolidation; require in Holmes County and Durant. Tollison 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2691.xml * SB2692 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2692PS.pdf Council on Education Technology; reestablish and define responsibilities. Tollison 04/01 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2692.xml * SB2704 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2704PS.pdf Legal proceedings; child witness to receive accommodations. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2704.xml * SB2758 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2758IN.pdf Juvenile justice reforms; implement per task force report. Tollison 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2758.xml SB2836 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2836SG.pdf Lafayette County; may enter into certain construction contracts even if they extend 30 days beyond the board's term. Tollison 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2836.xml SB2925 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2925SG.pdf City of Oxford; authorize the use of the dual-phase design-build method of construction contracting for parking facilities. Tollison 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2925.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 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 01/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.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 556 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Recognize the patriotic service of Marine Corporal Justin Haynes of Oxford, known for iconic photo in Afghanistan with Ole Miss flag. Tollison 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.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 569 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0569SG.pdf Commend Lafayette High School Lady 'Dores Soccer Team and Coach Melinda Scruggs for first State Soccer Championship. Tollison 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0569.xml SC 582 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0582SG.pdf Congratulate Senator W. Briggs Hopson III upon his election as President-Elect of The Mississippi Bar. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0582.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 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 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 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 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0655.xml SC 664 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SC/SC0664SG.pdf Recognize career and public service of youth court reform advocate Judge John N. Hudson. Tollison 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0664.xml