2015 Regular Session Senator J. P. Wilemon, Jr. Principal Author and Co-Author Senator J. P. Wilemon, Jr. District 5 ../senate_p_authors/wilemon.xml Principal Author Only 12/14/2015 at 08:22 SB2005 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2005SG.pdf Memorial highways; designate segment of MS Highway 371 in the Town of Marietta as the James C. "Jimmy" Pharr Memorial Highway. Wilemon 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2005.xml SB2009 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2009IN.pdf Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes. Wilemon 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2009.xml %$ SB2081 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2081IN.pdf SREB contract program at out-of-state college of optometry; students not required to practice in Mississippi. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2081.xml SB2086 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2086IN.pdf Headlights; require use of when windshield wipers necessary. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2086.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 SB2119 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2119IN.pdf Tishomingo County; authorize a tax on light wine, beer and alcoholic beverages to fund youth activities. Wilemon 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2119.xml % SB2156 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2156IN.pdf School attendance and absenteeism; restore former requirement for compulsory attendance law & ADA calculations under MAEP. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2156.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 SB2194 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2194IN.pdf Third Grade "Reading Gate" Literacy-Based Promotion Act; delay retention requirement for 2 years. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2194.xml SB2287 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2287PS.pdf Motor vehicle; titles of scrapped vehicle don't have to be cancelled if model year is 1969 or earlier or no tag has been issued in 2 years. Wilemon 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2287.xml SB2324 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2324IN.pdf Medical and pharmacist licensure; provide expedited application process in underserved areas of the state. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2324.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 SB2594 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2594IN.pdf Open primaries elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2594.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 *% SB2674 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2674IN.pdf Adequate education program appropriation and local school district budgets to identify program funding categories; require. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2674.xml SB2678 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2678IN.pdf Personal Service Contract Review Board; revise composition, exemptions, expenditures and method for reviewing single source contracts. Wilemon 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2678.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 03/31 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2835.xml % SB2868 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2868SG.pdf Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2868.xml * SB2869 ../../../documents/2015/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2869SG.pdf Appropriation; Gaming Commission. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2869.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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