2017 Regular Session Senator Videt Carmichael Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Videt Carmichael District 33 ../../../members/senate/carmichael.xml ../senate_p_authors/carmichael.xml Principal Author Only 10/18/17 at 10:45 SB2024 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2024IN.pdf Health insurance; require coverage for hearing aids and services for hearing impaired children. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2024.xml SB2115 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2115IN.pdf Auto insurance; extend repealer on law requiring repair business and lienholder on check paying a claim. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2115.xml SB2229 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2229PS.pdf Branded title; may be issued to a vehicle that has been issued a certificate of destruction if certain criteria are met. Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2229.xml * SB2298 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2298SG.pdf Insurance companies; revise laws regulating holding companies & credit for reinsurance, require risk & solvency assessments. Carmichael 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2298.xml * SB2306 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2306IN.pdf Bail bondsmen; remove prohibition from acting as a personal surety agent in the writing of bail while licensed as limited surety agent. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2306.xml SB2308 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2308IN.pdf Professional bail agent; premium, commission or fee shall be earned when bail bond is posted. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2308.xml SB2322 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2322IN.pdf Sales tax; divert an additional amount to cities to be used to fund infrastructure projects. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2322.xml SB2408 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2408IN.pdf Counties; authorize board of supervisors to dissolve, redefine and reconfigure fire protection districts. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2408.xml SB2469 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2469PS.pdf Blue, Red and Med Lives Matter Act; create. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2469.xml * SB2564 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2564SG.pdf State buildings; rename the MDEQ Building on Amite Street as the "Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building." McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 03/27 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2564.xml * SB2604 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2604IN.pdf Property and casualty insurance; allow expense depreciation. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2604.xml SB2626 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2626IN.pdf Surplus lines insurance; allow placement without determining availability from admitted insurers. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2626.xml SB2752 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2752PS.pdf Bail to be posted by criminal defendants; make revisions to bail system. Carmichael 03/23 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2752.xml * SB2759 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2759IN.pdf Debtor-creditor; exempt annuities, IRAs & deferred compensation plans from all liability for debts of the participants or beneficiaries. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2759.xml SB2869 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2869IN.pdf Insurance fraud; provide civil immunity to insurers and other persons acting in good faith when reporting the fraud. Carmichael 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2869.xml SB2888 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2888SG.pdf Life insurance; clarify effect of payment when proceeds become payable. Carmichael 03/07 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2888.xml SB2919 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2919SG.pdf Lauderdale County; extend repeal date on the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2919.xml * SB2954 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2954SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - General support. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2954.xml * SB2955 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2955SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2955.xml * SB2956 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2956SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Partially Vetoed By Governor ../history/SB/SB2956.xml * P SB2957 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2957SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2957.xml * SB2958 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2958SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2958.xml * SB2959 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2959SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2959.xml * SB2960 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2960SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2960.xml * SB2961 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2961SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2961.xml * SB2962 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2962SG.pdf Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2962.xml * SB2963 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2963SG.pdf Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2963.xml * SB2964 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2964SG.pdf Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2964.xml * SB2992 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2992SG.pdf Appropriation; Agriculture and Commerce, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2992.xml * SB2993 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2993SG.pdf Appropriation; Egg Marketing Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2993.xml * SB2994 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2994SG.pdf Appropriation; Animal Health, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2994.xml * SB2995 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2995SG.pdf Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2995.xml * SB2996 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2996SG.pdf Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2996.xml * SB3054 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3054PS.pdf Clarke County; authorize donations to Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc. Carmichael 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3054.xml * SC 504 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Commend the life and honor the military, civic and charitable service of Eugene S. Clarke, III, of Hollandale, Mississippi. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 517 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf Mourn the passing and recognize the legacy of Dr. Norman C. Nelson as transformative leader of UMMC. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0517.xml SC 520 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0520SG.pdf Honor military service of Mississippi National Guard Adjutant General Augustus L. (Leon)Collins. Wilemon ../Senate_authors/Wilemon.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0520.xml SC 559 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0559SG.pdf Recognize Dr. William R. (Bill) Ferris as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0559.xml SC 562 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0562SG.pdf Designate May 2017 as "Mental Health Awareness Month in Mississippi." Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0562.xml SC 568 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf Congratulate Lamar School "Raiders" Football Team and Coach Mac Barnes for MAIS AAAA Division II Championship. Carmichael 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0568.xml SC 571 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0571PS.pdf Recognize MSU CO-REC Intramural Flag Football Team called the "Foot Clan." Turner-Ford ../Senate_authors/Turner-Ford.xml 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0571.xml SC 577 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0577SG.pdf Recognize Jim McIngvale, Director of Communications for Ingalls, as new Chairman of MMA. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0577.xml SC 580 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Opera as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Artistic Excellence. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0580.xml SC 581 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0581SG.pdf Recognize Vasti Jackson as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for serving as Arts Ambassador for the State of Mississippi. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0581.xml SC 582 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0582SG.pdf Recognize Jaimoe J. Johnson as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0582.xml SC 583 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0583SG.pdf Recognize Sammy Britt as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Art. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0583.xml SC 584 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0584SG.pdf Recognize Lucy Richardson Janoush as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Leadership as an Arts Patron. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0584.xml SC 593 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0593SG.pdf Paying tribute to the memory of former Mississippi Representative "Brother" Roy Andrew Dabbs of Meridian. Carmichael 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0593.xml SC 598 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0598SG.pdf Recognize U.S. Navy Commander (Retd.) Randy Reeves as President of Natl Assn of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASVA). Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0598.xml SC 608 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0608SG.pdf Commend Brian Fleming upon being the 2016 State Games AT&T Male Athlete of the Year. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0608.xml SC 609 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0609SG.pdf Commend Evelyn Watkins upon being selected the 2016 State Games AT&T Female Athlete of the Year. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0609.xml SC 610 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0610SG.pdf Commend Megan Heggie upon being selected the 2016 State Games AT&T Youth Athlete of the Year. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0610.xml SC 629 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0629SG.pdf Recognize distinguished law enforcement career of MHP Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Myers. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0629.xml SC 637 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0637SG.pdf Recognize former MSU Quarterback Dak Prescott as NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2016-2017. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0637.xml SC 643 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0643SG.pdf Recognize outstanding military service of Lt. Col. Bert E. Sullivan, Jr., on occasion of retirement from Ms Air National Guard. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0643.xml SC 644 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0644SG.pdf Recognize outstanding career of veteran MSU "Bulldog" Sportscaster Jim Ellis on the occasion of his retirement. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0644.xml SC 657 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf Commend Meridian High School "Wildcats" Boys Basketball Team for winning third State Championship in school history. Carmichael 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0657.xml SC 686 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0686SG.pdf Congratulate MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Women's Basketball Team and Head Coach Vic Schaefer for first NCAA Tournament "Final Four" appearance. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0686.xml