2016 Regular Session Senator Joey Fillingane Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Joey Fillingane District 41 ../../../members/senate/fillingane.xml ../senate_p_authors/fillingane.xml Principal Author Only 06/29/2016 at 12:26 SB2002 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2002IN.pdf Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; expand to include cellular telephones. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2002.xml SB2016 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2016IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2016.xml %$ SB2017 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2017IN.pdf Retirement; all members of PERS vest after 4 years of membership regardless of the date they became members. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2017.xml SB2052 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2052IN.pdf Sales tax; revise definition of terms "retailer," "retail sale" and "doing business" under. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2052.xml SB2053 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2053PS.pdf Sales taxation; revise exemption for durable medical equipment and home medical supplies. Fillingane 04/16 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2053.xml *%$ SB2054 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2054IN.pdf Tobacco Tax Law; revise the definition of "manufacturer's list price" under. Fillingane 03/03 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2054.xml SB2055 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2055SG.pdf Department of Revenue; revise disposal of seized alcohol if possessor is convicted of illegal possession & expand enforcement. Fillingane 05/11 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2055.xml * SB2056 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2056PS.pdf Income tax; returns of individuals, estates, trusts, & partnerships filed on the same day as the corresponding federal return. Fillingane 03/22 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2056.xml SB2057 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2057IN.pdf Tax appeals; revise appeal time for a suspension, surrender, seizure or revocation of a permit, tag or title. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2057.xml SB2058 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2058PS.pdf Department of Revenue; Commissioner may require fingerprinting & background checks of employees with access to federal tax info. Fillingane 03/22 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2058.xml SB2059 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2059IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for uncompensated physicians providing clinical rotations to medical students. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2059.xml %$ SB2060 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2060IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a new Highway Safety Patrol Substation in Starkville. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2060.xml %$ SB2065 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2065IN.pdf Historic property income tax credit; increase maximum amount of credits available. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2065.xml %$ SB2066 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2066IN.pdf Corporation franchise tax; phase out for business enterprise classified as manufactures by the IRS. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2066.xml %$ SB2067 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2067IN.pdf Working Families Tax Credit Act; create to authorize an income tax credit in an amount equal to a portion of the earned income tax. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2067.xml %$ SB2068 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2068IN.pdf Real property; authorize transfer on death deeds. Fillingane * 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2068.xml SB2069 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2069IN.pdf State Superintendent of Public Education; salary shall not exceed salary of the Governor. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2069.xml SB2072 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2072IN.pdf Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); authorize recipients to pay water bills with their benefits card. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2072.xml SB2073 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2073IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for various economic development programs. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2073.xml %$ SB2074 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2074CS.pdf Economic development; extend tourism sales tax incentive program, tax credit for skill training & motion picture incentive program. Fillingane 03/03 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2074.xml % SB2086 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2086IN.pdf Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Law as; clarify investment options. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2086.xml SB2087 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2087IN.pdf Public Employees' Retirement System; revise certain provisions regarding the administration of the system. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2087.xml SB2101 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2101IN.pdf State Superintendent of Public Education; shall be elected beginning with November 2019 General Election. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2101.xml SB2109 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2109IN.pdf False report of child abuse or neglect; provide criminal penalties and civil liability. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2109.xml SB2120 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2120IN.pdf Sales tax; reduce the rate on motorcycles from 7% to 5%. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2120.xml %$ SB2146 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2146PS.pdf Sale tax; divert an additional amount to cities to be used to fund infrastructure projects. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 04/18 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2146.xml * SB2198 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2198SG.pdf Municipal annexation; must include certain number of persons residing in the area to be annexed. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2198.xml * SB2215 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2215IN.pdf State Employees Health Insurance Plan; issue RFP for on-site primary care clinic in Capitol Complex. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2215.xml SB2236 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2236IN.pdf Death penalty; revise method of execution. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2236.xml SB2237 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2237SG.pdf Execution team, suppliers; identity confidential, confer immunity. Fillingane 05/03 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2237.xml * SB2238 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2238SG.pdf Abortion services; prohibit Division of Medicaid from reimbursing Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). Fillingane 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2238.xml * SB2240 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2240SG.pdf Sales of land for taxes; authorize tax collector to conduct sales by online auction. Fillingane 04/04 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2240.xml * SB2243 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2243IN.pdf Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for in the amount of $10,000,000.00. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2243.xml %$ SB2245 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2245IN.pdf Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against the debtor's income tax refund. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2245.xml % SB2291 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2291SG.pdf University of Southern Mississippi property; authorize DFA to sell or lease certain parcel in Forrest County. Fillingane 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2291.xml * SB2374 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2374PS.pdf Campaign finance; require the itemization of certain expenditures. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/18 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2374.xml * SB2386 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2386IN.pdf Bail agents; establish fee to defray cost of Electronic Bondsman Registry and Bail Bond Database. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2386.xml % SB2450 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2450IN.pdf Social host; create felony level of offense. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2450.xml SB2462 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2462IN.pdf Tobacco Tax Law; retailers may have permit issued under suspended or revoked for defaults in payments to distributors and wholesalers. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2462.xml SB2491 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2491IN.pdf Peeping Tom; clarify criminal penalty. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2491.xml SB2510 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2510IN.pdf Mississippi Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act of 2016; enact. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2510.xml SB2531 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2531IN.pdf Digital platform provider; person who contracts with to provide services to a third party is an independent contractor. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2531.xml SB2602 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2602IN.pdf Law Enforcement Officers Death Benefits Trust Fund; applies when covered individual dies while engaged in the performance of his duties. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2602.xml SB2690 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2690IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of MIND Center at UMMC. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2690.xml % SB2691 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2691IN.pdf Optional retirement program; authorize participants to join PERS under certain circumstances. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2691.xml SB2695 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2695IN.pdf Tax Credit Scholarship Act; enact. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2695.xml %$ SB2697 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2697IN.pdf Uniform Premarital Agreement Act; enact. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2697.xml SB2700 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2700IN.pdf Retail food establishment license; increase fees for. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2700.xml % SB2721 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2721IN.pdf Termination of parental rights cases; Judicial College to determine qualification of court appointed attorneys. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2721.xml SB2722 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2722IN.pdf School attendance; authorize exemptions from vaccinations for medical reasons for conscientious beliefs for. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2722.xml SB2763 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2763IN.pdf Youth court referees; revise manner of appointing and reappointing. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2763.xml SB2764 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2764IN.pdf Termination of parental rights; authorize representation of indigent parents by Office of State Defender. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2764.xml SB2807 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2807IN.pdf Consigned motor fuel; Unlawful to take, use, sell, divert, appropriate or dispose of without consent of the consignee. Fillingane 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2807.xml SB2808 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2808SG.pdf Employment Security Act; create the Mississippi Works Fund & require contributions to support workforce training approved by MDA. Fillingane 03/21 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2808.xml *% SB2815 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2815PS.pdf Mobile ride hailing services; regulate and require licensing of. Fillingane 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2815.xml *% SB2824 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2824IN.pdf Parental rights; termination of. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/03 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2824.xml SB2836 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2836IN.pdf Income tax; authorize adjustment to gross income for portion of the self-employment taxes paid by self-employed individuals. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2836.xml %$ SB2837 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2837IN.pdf Income tax; authorize first-time home buyer savings accounts and exclude contributions/distributions from gross income. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2837.xml %$ SB2842 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2842IN.pdf Mississippi Site Development Grant Program; create and authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2842.xml %$ SB2846 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2846IN.pdf Mississippi Small Business Investment Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that may be allocated under. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2846.xml %$ SB2855 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2855IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of state general obligation bonds for capital improvements at state parks. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2855.xml %$ SB2857 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2857PS.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for various economic development programs. Fillingane 04/16 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2857.xml *%$ SB2858 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2858SG.pdf Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016; phase out income taxation on first $5,000.00 of taxable income; phase out franchise tax. Fillingane 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2858.xml *%$ SB2864 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2864IN.pdf Insurance premium tax; phase in a reduction over a period of 10 years. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2864.xml %$ SB2921 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2921PS.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for various economic development programs. Fillingane 04/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2921.xml %$ SB2922 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2922SG.pdf Historic tax credit and MS Small Business Investment Act; increase amount of credits that may be allocated under. Fillingane 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2922.xml *%$ SB2926 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2926IN.pdf Fire protection districts; revise the manner to increase special taxes in support of. Fillingane 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2926.xml %$ SB2936 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2936IN.pdf Jefferson Davis County; authorize a portion of oil and gas severance tax revenue to be utilized for garbage collection and disposal. Fillingane 04/20 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2936.xml SC 502 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Remember the legacy of Mississippi Civil Rights Icon Vernon Dahmer, Sr., on the 50th Anniversary of his death. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator Robert Monty of Greenville, Mississippi. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Commend MDWFP Team Wildlife for top honors in the 2015 LawFit Challenge. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 505 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf Paying tribute to Special Olympian Kyle Dutiel of Brandon, Mississippi, for winning 3 Gold Medals at World Games. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.xml SC 506 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Salute Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green of Jackson. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.xml SC 507 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Salute WWII Fighter Pilot service of former Biloxi Mayor Jerry O'Keefe upon receipt of U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.xml SC 508 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf Recognize Senate Legislative Services Attorney William (Bubba) Neely for 2015 Carter/Hellard Award presented by SLC. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0508.xml SC 509 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Robert Sharp Forster of Oxford, Mississippi, CEO of the Mississippi Small Business Development Center. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Commend career and express sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of computer genius Dr. James Loton Flanagan of Greenwood. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Legislator and Chancellor Talmadge Littlejohn. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 512 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Mourn the passing of GOP pioneer Leon C. Bramlett of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.xml SC 513 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0513SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator Alan Michael Heflin. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0513.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi State University Quarterback Dak Prescott as first player to win Conerly Trophy in back-to-back seasons. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 515 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0515SG.pdf Commend service and contributions of PEER Executive Director, Dr. Max K. Arinder. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0515.xml SC 516 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf Commend Mississippi State University "Bulldogs" Football Team for Belk Bowl Victory. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0516.xml SC 517 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf Congratulate Faith Hill for Mississippi Country Music Trail Marker in her honor. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0517.xml SC 518 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf Recognize respected Mississippi Capitol Correspondent Jack Elliott, Jr. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0518.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Recognize Community Builder Jack Reed, Sr., for 2015 Millsaps College Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 521 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0521SG.pdf Commend Lake Cormorant High School Marine JROTC Drill Team for State Championship. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0521.xml SC 523 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0523SG.pdf Commend Bill Holmes' legacy as longtime Executive Director of Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0523.xml SC 524 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0524SG.pdf Commend the Hernando High School "Marching Tigers" Band and staff for winning consecutive Class 6A State Championships. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SC 525 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf Recognize positive influence of Alcorn State University "Braves" Head Football Coach Jay Hopson and commend 2015 SWAC Championship. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0525.xml SC 526 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0526SG.pdf Mourn the loss of Legendary Alcorn State University Trailblazer Basketball Coach Davey Whitney. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 528 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf Congratulate Erin Morgan as Mississippi's 2015 Miss Hospitality. McDaniel ../Senate_authors/McDaniel.xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.xml SC 530 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf Recognize Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Coach Ricky Black for "4-Peat" State Championship. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.xml SC 531 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0531SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life of former Senator, Representative, and Attorney William Sidney Guy, Jr. Witherspoon ../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0531.xml SC 532 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf Recognize four decades of public service by former Circuit Court Judge Joe Pigott of McComb and expressing sympathy on his passing. Dearing ../Senate_authors/Dearing.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.xml SC 533 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0533SG.pdf Congratulate the Ole Miss "Rebels" Football Team and Head Coach Hugh Freeze for victory in 2016 Sugar Bowl. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0533.xml SC 537 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf Recognize Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editor Lloyd Gray as new Executive Director of The Phil Hardin Foundation. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0537.xml SC 538 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0538SG.pdf Congratulate Scott Barretta for 2016 Governor's Arts Award in Mississippi heritage. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0538.xml SC 540 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0540SG.pdf Congratulate Claudia Cartee for 2016 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Arts. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0540.xml SC 541 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdf Congratulate Tig Notaro for 2016 Governor's Arts Award for Artist Achievement. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0541.xml SC 542 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0542SG.pdf Congratulate Dr. Tommie "Tonea" Stewart for 2016 Governors Arts Award for Excellence in Acting. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0542.xml SC 543 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0543SG.pdf Commend Robert R. Latham, Jr., for his service as Executive Director of MEMA. Fillingane 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0543.xml SC 545 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0545SG.pdf Recognize the exemplary ministerial career and civic leadership of Pastor Sonny Adkins of Mendenhall, Mississippi. Fillingane 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0545.xml SC 546 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0546SG.pdf Recognize dedicated public service of DHS Executive Director Rickey Berry on occasion of his retirement. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0546.xml SC 547 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0547SG.pdf Recognize New Stage Theatre on its 50th Anniversary Celebration. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0547.xml SC 548 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0548SG.pdf Mourn the loss of longtime State Representative Esther Harrison. Turner ../Senate_authors/Turner.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0548.xml SC 551 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdf Mourn the loss of fallen Hattiesburg Police Patrolman Benjamin J. Deen. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0551.xml SC 552 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College "Rangers" Football Team for 2015 NJCAA National Championship. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.xml SC 556 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Commend Hannah Roberts for being named the First Runner-Up in the Miss America Pageant. Fillingane 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.xml SC 558 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0558SG.pdf Mourn the loss of former 6th District Chancellor Edward Prisock of Louisville, Mississippi. Branning ../Senate_authors/Branning.xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0558.xml SC 559 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0559SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Dr. Arthur Bennett Peyton, Sr., respected Greenville educator and civic leader. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0559.xml SC 560 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0560SG.pdf Commend DeSoto Central "Lady Jags" for winning State Volleyball Championship. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0560.xml SC 580 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdf Congratulate Alcorn State University School of Education and Psychology for meeting new CAEP accreditation standards. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0580.xml SC 585 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf Recognize Larry Gregory for appointment to Board of Directors of the American Gaming Association (AGA). Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0585.xml SC 587 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0587SG.pdf Commend Michael Thomas, Manager of Land, Government & Public Affairs. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0587.xml SC 591 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf Congratulate DeSoto County Center Hill High School Dance Team for 5A Hip Hop State Championship. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0591.xml SC 593 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0593SG.pdf Recognize educational and political legacy of Cynthia Magee as first African-American Superintendent of Education in Walthall County. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0593.xml SC 594 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0594SG.pdf Pay tribute to the memory of Civil Rights Pioneer Robert E. Johnson of Grenada, Mississippi. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0594.xml SC 595 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0595SG.pdf Recognize distinguished legal career of United States District Court Judge Henry T. Wingate. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0595.xml SC 596 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0596SG.pdf Mourn the passing of GOP Pioneer Gil Carmichael of Meridian, Mississippi. Carmichael ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0596.xml SC 597 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf Congratulate the Saltillo High School Coed Cheerleaders for MHSAA State Championship. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0597.xml SC 598 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0598SG.pdf Mourn the passing of WWII Veteran, former Olive Branch Alderman and DeSoto County Supervisor Bill Allen and express sympathy. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0598.xml SC 599 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0599SG.pdf Mourn the loss in the line of duty of Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Agent Lee Tartt of Grenada, Mississippi. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0599.xml SC 600 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0600SG.pdf Recognize Brevard Family B & B Concrete Co., Inc., for receipt of Regional Rehabilitation Center Humanitarian Award. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0600.xml SC 602 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdf Mourn the passing and commend the spiritual leadership of Church of God in Christ Superintendent Emeritus Earnest Johnson. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0602.xml SC 603 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0603SG.pdf Commend Master Sergeant Terry Miles for dedicated service to Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0603.xml SC 604 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0604SG.pdf Honor the memory of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0604.xml SC 630 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0630SG.pdf Commend Ripley High School "Marching Tigers" Band for winning MHSAA Class 4A State Band Championship. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0630.xml SC 631 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0631SG.pdf Recognize Roger D. Bell, longtime Columbus business and civic leader, on the occasion of his retirement. Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0631.xml SC 632 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0632SG.pdf Commend Dr. William Smith on his retirement from USM. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0632.xml SC 633 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdf Recognize Greenville Banker Parker England as President of Mississippi Young Bankers Association. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0633.xml SC 635 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0635SG.pdf Recognize Terry High School Beta Club on occasion of 2016 National Beta Club Week. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0635.xml SC 636 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0636SG.pdf Commend Corinth High School "Warriors" Boys Basketball Team for Class 4A State Championship. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0636.xml SC 637 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0637SG.pdf Commend West Tallahatchie High School "Choctaws" Boys Basketball Team for Class 2A Championship. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0637.xml SC 638 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0638SG.pdf Commend Booneville High School "Lady Devils" Girls Basketball Team for winning Class 3A State Title. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0638.xml SC 639 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0639SG.pdf Commend MRA Boys Basketball Team for winning MAIS AAAA Championship. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0639.xml SC 640 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0640SG.pdf Recognize Honorable Constance Iona Slaughter-Harvey as first black female law graduate of the University of Mississippi. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0640.xml SC 642 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf Commend Laurel High School "Golden Tornadoes" Boys Basketball Team for winning Class 5A State Championship. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0642.xml SC 643 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0643SG.pdf Commend East Central Community College "Lady Warriors" Women's Basketball Team for winning the MACJC State Championship. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0643.xml SC 682 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0682SG.pdf Congratulate La'Porsha Renae Jennings for outstanding performance on "American Idol" television production. Witherspoon ../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0682.xml SR 3 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SR/SR0003PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Steve Hale. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/21 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0003.xml SR 4 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SR/SR0004PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Phillip A. Gandy. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/21 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0004.xml SR 5 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SR/SR0005PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Kenny Wayne Jones. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/21 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0005.xml SR 6 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SR/SR0006PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Nancy Adams Collins. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/21 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0006.xml