2016 Regular Session Senator Russell Jolly Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Russell Jolly District 8 ../../../members/senate/jolly.xml ../senate_p_authors/jolly.xml Principal Author Only 06/29/2016 at 12:26 SB2127 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2127IN.pdf FY 2016; CREATE Foundation for construction of Vietnam Veteran's Wall. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2127.xml SB2188 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2188IN.pdf Recovery of Medicaid payments from third parties; clarify obligations of Division of Medicaid where claim is settled. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2188.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 * SB2440 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2440IN.pdf "Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Fund"; all funds received by state shall be appropriated for state and county road maintenance. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2440.xml SB2449 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2449IN.pdf Blood test; require person to submit to DUI test under certain circumstances. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2449.xml SB2573 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2573IN.pdf Field trials; Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks may not impose fees for field trials held on private lands. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2573.xml SB2603 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2603SG.pdf Municipalities; may have three aldermen if population is 500 or less. Jolly 04/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2603.xml * SB2604 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2604PS.pdf Energy efficiency building standards adopted by local governments; extend repealer. Jolly 03/22 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2604.xml SB2605 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2605IN.pdf Daylight saving time; state and political subdivisions shall observe year-round. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2605.xml SB2606 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2606IN.pdf Highways; require highways removed from state highway system to be placed in the state aid road program. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2606.xml SB2671 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2671IN.pdf Open primaries elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2671.xml SB2686 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2686IN.pdf Bicycles; require lamps and reflectors for safety during nighttime riding. Jolly 03/03 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2686.xml SB2688 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2688IN.pdf State highway system; require certain section of MS Highway 9 in Pontotoc County to remain in the system. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2688.xml SB2769 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2769IN.pdf Caffeine; prohibit sale to certain minors. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2769.xml SB2797 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2797IN.pdf Environmental Protection; provide liability protection for employees of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2797.xml SB2809 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2809PS.pdf Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 03/22 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2809.xml SB2813 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2813IN.pdf Official State Book; Holy Bible shall be. Jolly 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2813.xml SB2848 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2848IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for active members of the United States Armed Forces. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2848.xml %$ SB2932 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2932IN.pdf Bonds; authorize g.o. bonds to assist in repair, renovation, restoration & expansion of the Houlka Community Center. Jolly 03/16 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2932.xml %$ SB2964 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2964SG.pdf City of Houston; revise tax on restaurants, hotels & motels to promote parks & recreation and community economic development. Jolly 05/12 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2964.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 536 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0536SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Olen Wayne Gann for his educational legacy as his term as Chairman of the State Board of Education expires. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0536.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 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 554 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0554SG.pdf Recognize 50th Anniversary Celebration of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) and commend mission. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/16 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0554.xml SC 555 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0555SG.pdf Mourn the passing of education champion and community builder Jack R. Reed, Sr., of Tupelo. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0555.xml SC 557 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0557IN.pdf Constitution of 1890; amend Section 17A to permanently prohibit certain transfers of land acquired through eminent domain. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 02/23 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0557.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 605 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0605SG.pdf Recognize career and civic leadership of NEMCC Past President Dr. Johnny Allen on his retirement. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 03/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0605.xml SC 611 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0611SG.pdf Recognize 50th Anniversary of the Mississippi Public Employees Credit Union. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0611.xml SC 613 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0613SG.pdf Designate March 2016 as "American Red Cross Month" in Mississippi. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 03/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0613.xml SC 627 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0627SG.pdf Commend Ingomar High School "Lady Falcons" Girls Basketball Team for Class 2A State Championship. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0627.xml SC 628 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0628SG.pdf Commend Columbus High School "Falcons" Boys Basketball Team for first State Championship. Turner ../Senate_authors/Turner.xml 04/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0628.xml SC 659 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0659SG.pdf Mourn the passing of former Representative and Director of the Mississippi State Highway Department E.L. Boteler of Leland, Mississippi. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0659.xml SC 661 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0661SG.pdf Congratulate Emerson Blair for winning the USGA "Drive, Chip and Putt Championship" at Augusta National Golf Course. Turner ../Senate_authors/Turner.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0661.xml SC 663 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0663SG.pdf Designate June 12, 2016, as 75th Anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0663.xml SC 665 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0665SG.pdf Welcome First Lady Michelle Obama to Mississippi on the occasion of her address at JSU Spring Commencement Ceremony. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0665.xml SC 666 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0666SG.pdf Recognize Evelyn Denise Lott as Mississippi Optometric Association 2015 Paraoptometric of the Year. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0666.xml SC 667 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0667SG.pdf Recognize George White, United States Marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0667.xml SC 668 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0668SG.pdf Commend Houston "Sundancer" Solar Car Race Team for winning World Solar Car Challenge Race in Australia. Jolly 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0668.xml SC 673 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0673SG.pdf Designate April 22, 2016, as "Mississippi Earth Day 2016: Trees for the Earth." Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0673.xml SC 674 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0674SG.pdf Commend all Doctors of the Day at Capitol. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0674.xml SC 675 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0675SG.pdf Congratulate Trent Harmon for winning the final "American Idol." Bryan ../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0675.xml SC 676 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0676SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Mike Thompson as 2016 Mississippi Veterinarian of the Year. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0676.xml SC 679 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0679SG.pdf Commend Saltillo Girls' Cross-Country Team and Coach Charles Covington for winning 2015 Class 5A State Championship. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0679.xml SC 680 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0680SG.pdf Commend Saltillo High School Archery Team and Coach Jeff Cates for winning 5th consecutive State Championship. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0680.xml SC 681 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0681SG.pdf Commend Saltillo Boys' Cross-Country Team and Coach Charles Covington for winning 2015 Class 5A State Championship. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0681.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 SC 683 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SC/SC0683SG.pdf Congratulate Gautier High School Teacher Jodi McKenzie upon her selection as "2016 Mississippi Teacher of the Year." Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0683.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 SR 9 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SR/SR0009PS.pdf Recognize Tupelo Christian Prep Senior Guard Claire Golding as highest-scoring women's high school basketball player in the state. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 04/07 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0009.xml SR 10 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SR/SR0010PS.pdf Recognize 40th Anniversary and contributions of the Ralph Morgan Rodeo in Meridian, Mississippi. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 04/07 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0010.xml SR 11 ../../../documents/2016/pdf/SR/SR0011PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Melanie Sojourner. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/19 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0011.xml