MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION 2015
SENATE CALENDAR


86th CALENDAR DAY APRIL 1, 2015 NUMBER 52

FINANCE

1.

S. N. No. 56:

Darrell Wayne Wildman, Meridian, Mississippi, Mississippi Hospital Equipment Facilities Authority, term effective upon his confirmation by the Senate and ending June 30, 2017, representing the Hospital Management position.
(Do Advise and Consent)

 


2.

S. N. No. 75:

Jabari Ogbonna (JB) Edwards, Columbus, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, term effective immediately and ending March 31, 2020, vice N. L. Carson.
(Do Advise and Consent)

 


MOTION TO RECONSIDER

3.

H. B. No. 1127:

Iran Divestment Act of 2015; create.
(WHEREBY THE CONFERENCE REPORT WAS ADOPTED)
(Fillingane, Bryan) (Finance)

 


IN CONFERENCE APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL BILLS

4.

H. B. No. 434:
  
  (Refiled 3/31)

State budget; revise authority for expenditures from General Fund and provide for certain transfers to rainy day fund.
(Appropriations)
SENATE CONFEREES: Clarke, Burton, Hopson
HOUSE CONFEREES: Frierson, Huddleston (15th), Moore

 


5.

H. B. No. 471:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

MAEP; determine cost of using average daily membership (ADM) in lieu of ADA with 95% threshold attendance trigger.
(Appropriations)
SENATE CONFEREES: Clarke, Burton, Wiggins
HOUSE CONFEREES: Moore, Busby, Frierson

 


6.

H. B. No. 1049:
  
  (Refiled 3/31)

Court reporters; increase salary for those in circuit, chancery and county courts.
(Appropriations)
SENATE CONFEREES: Clarke, Burton, Collins
HOUSE CONFEREES: Gipson, Willis, Carpenter

 


7.

S. B. No. 2323:
  
  (Refiled 3/31)

Death benefits trust fund; create for beneficiaries of local emergency management officials, coroners & deputy coroners.
(Appropriations)
SENATE CONFEREES: Clarke, Burton, Wiggins
HOUSE CONFEREES: Frierson, Huddleston (15th), DeLano

 


IN CONFERENCE - GENERAL BILLS

8.

H. B. No. 555:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

Nonadjudication; exclude aggravated violence and clarify DUI.
(Judiciary, Division B)
SENATE CONFEREES: Bryan, Wiggins, Simmons (12th)
HOUSE CONFEREES: Gipson, Horan, Taylor

 


9.

H. B. No. 959:
  
  (Filed 3/28)

County court serving as youth court; clarify that court may appoint a guardian ad litem.
(Judiciary, Division A)
SENATE CONFEREES: Hopson, Parker, Simmons (12th)
HOUSE CONFEREES: Hines, Gibbs, Bain

 


10.

H. B. No. 1047:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

Tort Claims Act; revise and include the MS Charter School Authorizer Board.
(Judiciary, Division A)
SENATE CONFEREES: Hopson, Doty, Frazier
HOUSE CONFEREES: Baker, Reynolds, Powell

 


11.

H. B. No. 1052:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

Capital murder; revise.
(Judiciary, Division A)
SENATE CONFEREES: Hopson, Simmons (12th), Tindell
HOUSE CONFEREES: Gipson, DeBar, White

 


12.

H. B. No. 1251:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

Motor scooters; provide for operation of without motorcycle endorsement under certain circumstances.
(Highways and Transportation) (Judiciary, Division B)
SENATE CONFEREES: Simmons (13th), Butler (38th), Harkins
HOUSE CONFEREES: Johnson, Massengill, Baker

 


13.

S. B. No. 2021:
  
  (Refiled 3/31)

Children's Justice Center; change name to Children's Safe Center.
(Judiciary, Division A)
SENATE CONFEREES: Hopson, Clarke, Turner
HOUSE CONFEREES: Frierson, Barker, Watson

 


14.

S. B. No. 2258:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

Cheating on statewide tests; financial responsibilities of local school district, licensure sanctions and criminal penalties.
(Education)
SENATE CONFEREES: Tollison, Wiggins, Carmichael
HOUSE CONFEREES: Moore, Holloway, Baker

 


15.

S. B. No. 2300:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

Mississippi Charter Schools Act of 2013; make technical amendments relating to state and local funding.
(Education)
SENATE CONFEREES: Tollison, Collins, Burton
HOUSE CONFEREES: Moore, Busby, Frierson

 


16.

S. B. No. 2332:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

School Resource Officers; require uniform statewide training program.
(Education)
SENATE CONFEREES: Tollison, Blount, Polk
HOUSE CONFEREES: Moore, Guice, Barker

 


17.

S. B. No. 2570:
  
  (Refiled 3/31)

Scenic Byways; designate U.S. Highway 90 within the Cities of Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian as a scenic byway.
(Highways and Transportation)
SENATE CONFEREES: Simmons (13th), Gollott, Moran
HOUSE CONFEREES: Johnson, DeLano, Bennett

 


18.

S. B. No. 2692:
  
  (Recommitted)

Council on Education Technology; reestablish and define responsibilities.
(Education)
SENATE CONFEREES: Tollison, Jolly, Hill
HOUSE CONFEREES: Moore, Barker, Clarke

 


19.

S. B. No. 2804:
  
  (Filed 3/30)

State Personnel Board procedures; exempt Department of Corrections from.
(Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency)
SENATE CONFEREES: Collins, Ward, Fillingane
HOUSE CONFEREES: Frierson, Cockerham, Bennett

 


GENERAL

20.

S. N. No. 52:

John Scott (Scott) Coopwood, Cleveland, Mississippi, Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020, representing the 2nd Congressional District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks)

 


21.

S. N. No. 10:

Susan Kathleen (Kathy) Henry, Brandon, Mississippi, Parole Board, term effective July 16, 2014 and to serve at will and pleasure of the Governor.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Corrections)

 


22.

S. N. No. 16:

Lois Frances Cooper, Madison, Mississippi, Prision Industries Corporation Board as an At-Large member, four year term effective July 14, 2014 ending May 5, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Corrections)

 


23.

S. N. No. 17:

Herbert Randall Johnson, Noxapater, Mississippi, Prison Industries Corporation Board as an At-Large member, four year term effective July 14, 2014 and ending May 5, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Corrections)

 


24.

S. N. No. 18:

Dr. William Ward (Bill) Canon, Columbus, Mississippi, Prison Industries Corporation Board as an At-Large member, four year term effective July 14, 2014 and ending May 5, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Corrections)

 


25.

S. N. No. 19:

Willie James Green, Brandon, Mississippi, Prison Industries Corporation Board as an At-Large member, four year term effective July 14, 2014 and ending May 5, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Corrections)

 


26.

S. N. No. 31:

Marshall Leon Fisher, Brandon, Mississippi, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, term effective January 1, 2015 and to serve at will and pleasure of the Governor, vice Chris Epps.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Corrections)

 


27.

S. N. No. 60:

Robert Leonard (Bob) Baughn, Tupelo, Mississippi, Prison Industries Board, term beginning upon his confirmation by the Senate and ending May 5, 2017, representing Labor, vice Ralph Elmore.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Corrections)

 


28.

S. N. No. 57:

John Richard (John) Laws, III, Madison, Mississippi, State Board of Contractors, unexpired term ending June 30, 2018, representing the Building Contractor, vice George Marler.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Business and Financial Institutions)

 


29.

S. N. No. 62:

Pamela Reid (Pam) Powers, Greenwood, Mississippi, Real Estate Commission, four year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2019, representing the 2nd Congressional Distirct.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Business and Financial Institutions)

 


30.

S. N. No. 63:

Gwendolyn Marie (Gwen) James, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Real Estate Commission, four year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2019, representing At-Large.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Business and Financial Institutions)

 


31.

S. N. No. 65:

Hunter Lloyd (Hunter) Fordice, Vicksburg, Mississippi, State Board of Contractors, unexpired term ending June 30, 2019, representing Road Contractors, vice N. L. Carson.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Business and Financial Institutions)

 


32.

S. N. No. 66:

Joel Anthony (Tony) Carroll, Tupelo, Mississippi, State Board of Contractors, five year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020, representing the Building Contractor.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Business and Financial Institutions)

 


33.

S. N. No. 2:

Jennifer Leigh Fulcher, Madison, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, term effective immediately and ending June 30, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


34.

S. N. No. 4:

Dr. Jamie Leigh Osby Williams, Diberville, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, term effective immediately and ending June 30, 2015.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


35.

S. N. No. 5:

Sharon Lynn Adams, Petal, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, term effective immediately and ending June 30, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


36.

S. N. No. 7:

Jack Greenway Virden, Vicksburg, Mississippi, State Board of Rehabilitation Services as a Client of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, four year term effective July 14, 2014 and ending June 30, 2019.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


37.

S. N. No. 8:

Kathryn Renee (Renee) Walker, Morton, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy as the Licensed Health Professional in Field other than Massage Therapy, four year term effective October 13, 2014 and ending June 30, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


38.

S. N. No. 11:

Nancy Carol Norris, Magnolia, Mississippi, Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse, unexpired term beginning September 18, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017, vice Tina Johnson.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


39.

S. N. No. 12:

Blakeley Ferrell (Blake) Ward, Madison, Mississippi, Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in Clinical Practice, four year term effective September 18, 2014 and ending June 30, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


40.

S. N. No. 13:

Dr. Daniel Paul (Dan) Edney, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators as a Medical Doctor, four year term effective June 6, 2014 and ending June 5, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


41.

S. N. No. 14:

Dr. Dewey Alonzo Handy, Jackson, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Optometry, five year term effective January 12, 2015 and ending June 1, 2019, representing the 4th Congressional District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


42.

S. N. No. 22:

Wheeler Timothy (Tim) Timbs, III, Indianola, Mississippi, Board of Health, unexpired term beginning July 16, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017, vice Ronald Robertson.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


43.

S. N. No. 26:

Oliver Antonio Sampson, Yazoo City, Mississippi, State Board of Barber Examiners, unexpired term beginning December 16, 2014 and ending June 30, 2016, representing the 2nd Congressional District, vice Raymond Long.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


44.

S. N. No. 28:

Teresa Ann Mosley, Clinton, Mississippi, Board of Mental Health, unexpired term beginning January 7, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020, representing the 4th Congressional District, vice John Perkins.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


45.

S. N. No. 29:

John Harold Montgomery, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Board of Mental Health, seven year term effective December 19, 2014 and ending June 30, 2021, representing the Medical Doctor.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


46.

S. N. No. 30:

Patricia Diane Williams, Ellisville, Mississippi, State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, unexpired term beginning August 5, 2014 and ending June 30, 2018, representing the 4th Congressional District, vice April Krieger.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


47.

S. N. No. 33:

Dorothey Anne (Dottie) Pernell, Cascilla, Mississippi, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, unexpired term beginning August 5, 2014 and ending April 20, 2019, representing the 2nd Congressional District, vice Michael Patterson.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


48.

S. N. No. 43:

Dorothy Jewel (Dot) Ennis, Summit, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology, term beginning March 29, 2015 and ending March 28, 2019, representing the Second Supreme Court District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


49.

S. N. No. 44:

Glenda Dale Honeycutt, Aberdeen, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology, term beginning March 29, 2015 and ending March 28, 2019, representing the Third Supreme Court District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


50.

S. N. No. 45:

Bertha Otillia (Bert) Johnson, Jackson, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology, term beginning the date of confirmation by the Senate or March 29, 2015, whichever is later, and ending March 28, 2019, representing the First Supreme Court District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


51.

S. N. No. 46:

Waylon Lee Garrett, Pearl, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology, term beginning date of confirmation by the Senate or March 29, 2015, whichever is later, and ending March 28, 2019, representing the First Supreme Court District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


52.

S. N. No. 47:

Darlene Lance Smith, Grenada, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology, term beginning on date of confirmation by the Senate or March 29, 2015, whichever is later, and ending March 28, 2019, representing the Third Supreme Court District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


53.

S. N. No. 48:

Clayton A. Farmer, Columbia, Mississippi, State Board of Pharmacy, term beginning on July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020, representing the Licensed Pharmaceutical Post 4.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


54.

S. N. No. 55:

Pshon Barrett, Jackson, Mississippi, Board of Directors of the Mississippi Industries for the Blind, term effective immediately and ending June 30, 2018.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


55.

S. N. No. 67:

Thomas Woodfin (Tom) Hester, Tupelo, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapists, four year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2019, representing the 1st Congressional District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


56.

S. N. No. 68:

Dr. Frank Lamar Conaway, Jr., Diamondhead, Mississippi, State Board of Dental Examiners, six year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2021, representing District 5.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


57.

S. N. No. 69:

Tamra SuAnn Poole, Brookhaven, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapists, four year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2019, representing the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


58.

S. N. No. 72:

Dr. Stephen Patrick (Steve) Edwards, Water Valley, Mississippi, State Board of Optometry, five year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020, representing the 1st Congressional District.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


59.

S. N. No. 73:

Dr. Robert M. (Mike) Harkins, Flora, Mississippi, State Board of Dental Examiners, six year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2021, representing District 4.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)

 


60.

S. N. No. 76:

George Phillip (Phil) Ayers, Madison, Mississippi, Board of Pharmacy, term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020, representing the At-Large Institutional Pharmacy.
(Do Advise and Consent) (Public Health and Welfare)