2017 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 10/18/17 at 10:45 SB2110 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2110PS.pdf Franchise agreements; franchisor is not considered to be an employer under unless agrees to be in writing. Fillingane 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2110.xml SB2112 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2112IN.pdf HR218; define qualified retired law enforcement officer. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2112.xml SB2139 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2139IN.pdf Visitation; clarify right of vulnerable persons and wards who are adults. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2139.xml SB2155 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2155PS.pdf Memorial Highways; designate a segment of MS Highway 589 in Lamar County as the "Police Chief Willie James Preston Memorial Highway." Fillingane 03/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2155.xml SB2207 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2207CS.pdf Salvage certificate of title; vehicles with may not receive a clear title but may receive a branded title. Fillingane 02/09 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2207.xml SB2209 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2209PS.pdf Personal services contracts; contracts for entertainers at MS Fairgrounds entered into by MS Fair Commission exempt from review. Fillingane 03/08 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2209.xml SB2210 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2210IN.pdf Motor vehicle liability insurance; authorize seizure of license plate, increase civil penalties for failing to maintain. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2210.xml SB2211 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2211IN.pdf Escape from lawful custody; revise penalty. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2211.xml SB2230 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2230IN.pdf Motor vehicles; prohibit transfer without a title to a licensed used vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2230.xml SB2245 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2245IN.pdf Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for in the amount of $10,000,000.00. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2245.xml %$ SB2246 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2246IN.pdf Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against the debtor's income tax refund. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2246.xml % SB2273 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2273SG.pdf Cursive reading and writing; direct State Board of Education to require in elementary education curriculum. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2273.xml * SB2274 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2274PS.pdf Mississippi Development Authority; authorize to dispose of projects and pay certain costs related to such disposal. Fillingane 03/07 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2274.xml * SB2276 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2276IN.pdf Forgery; revise penalty for. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2276.xml SB2280 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2280IN.pdf Execution; revise methods of. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2280.xml SB2281 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2281PS.pdf Bonds; authorize for institutions of higher learning community colleges and various MDA programs. Fillingane 03/25 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2281.xml *%$ SB2282 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2282IN.pdf Bonds; increase amount that may be issued to provide funds for the Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2282.xml %$ SB2288 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2288IN.pdf Taxation; revise requirements for aerospace industry tax exemptions. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2288.xml %$ SB2290 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2290IN.pdf Bonds; remove requirement that a certain amount in the ACE Fund be used for grants to certain manufacturers of kitchen appliances. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2290.xml SB2311 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2311SG.pdf Mississippi Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act; create to provide accounts for individuals with disabilities. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2311.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 SB2344 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2344IN.pdf Access to state agency public records; require release to member of the Legislature pursuant to signed release form. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2344.xml SB2348 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2348IN.pdf Licenses; may be suspended if licensee is delinquent in paying a finally determined tax liability. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2348.xml % SB2397 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2397IN.pdf Use tax; remove provision that makes a person liable for tax on a service. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2397.xml SB2402 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2402SG.pdf Energy services providers; revise laws regarding procedure for public contracts. Fillingane 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2402.xml * SB2404 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2404IN.pdf Mississippi Consumer Protection Act; revise. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2404.xml SB2414 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2414IN.pdf Sales tax; revise definition of terms "retailer," "retail sale" and "doing business" under. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2414.xml SB2415 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2415IN.pdf Income tax; interest on overpayments begins to run on certain dates regardless of whether it is shown on the return. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2415.xml SB2420 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2420IN.pdf Income & sales tax; taxpayer may request revision of tax return or assessment within 3 years after due date or assessment date. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2420.xml SB2421 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2421IN.pdf Motorcycles; allow to proceed through red light if green light is not triggered. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2421.xml SB2422 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2422IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; revise penalties for sale to minors and persons visibly intoxicated. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2422.xml SB2423 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2423SG.pdf Mississippi Securities Act; clarify grounds for discipline for violations of. Fillingane 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2423.xml SB2426 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2426IN.pdf Possession of a weapon by a felon; revise. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2426.xml SB2428 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2428PS.pdf Income tax; exclude from gross income dividend income that has borne a tax under the laws of another state. Fillingane 03/14 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2428.xml %$ SB2429 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2429IN.pdf Bonds; authorize for improvements to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse in Madison County. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2429.xml %$ SB2433 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2433IN.pdf Dealer tags; dealers may sell 24 of any type of motor vehicle per year to qualify for. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2433.xml SB2434 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2434IN.pdf Department of Employment Security; enhance ability to collect past-due contributions and assessments. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2434.xml SB2435 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2435IN.pdf State Auditor; remove requirement to submit annual report on the expenditure of classroom supply funds by school districts. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2435.xml SB2436 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2436IN.pdf Appeal to circuit court from local governing authority; amend to make technical changes. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2436.xml SB2437 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2437SG.pdf Taxing entities; require to file annual report on tax revenues with Department of Revenue instead of State Auditor. Fillingane 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2437.xml SB2438 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2438IN.pdf Shooting range; limit liability of local government-owned. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2438.xml SB2439 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2439IN.pdf Income tax; authorize first-time homebuyer savings accounts & exclude distributions & portion of contributions from gross income. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2439.xml %$ SB2440 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2440IN.pdf Tax amnesty; establish a program for tax liabilities that accrued after January 1, 2005, and before December 31, 2015. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2440.xml SB2441 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2441IN.pdf Taxation; persons with certain ownership interests in corporations or LLCs are liable for taxes due from the corporation or LLC. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2441.xml SB2442 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2442IN.pdf Commissioner of Revenue; authorize to appoint an attorney on his staff to prosecute crimes investigated by the Dept. of Revenue. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2442.xml SB2443 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2443IN.pdf License plate and decal fees shall be deposited into the State General Fund; clarify. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2443.xml SB2444 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2444IN.pdf Justice Court and Municipal Court Collections Payment Funds; Mississippi Department of Revenue shall administer. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2444.xml SB2445 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2445SG.pdf Department of Revenue; authorize data match system to identify assets of obligors of the state held by financial institutions. Fillingane 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2445.xml * SB2446 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2446IN.pdf Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Law; revise certain provisions of. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2446.xml SB2447 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2447IN.pdf Taxation; authorize compromise and settlement of doubtful tax claims. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2447.xml SB2448 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2448SG.pdf Regional economic development alliance; allow all political subdivisions to participate in. Fillingane 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2448.xml SB2449 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2449IN.pdf Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; increase allowable markup on cigarettes. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2449.xml SB2450 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2450IN.pdf Public improvement districts; limit amount of contribution agreements with, revises terms and election procedure for board members. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2450.xml SB2455 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2455IN.pdf Fuel tax; increase maximum amount of bond that is required to be posted by distributors of gasoline and special fuel. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2455.xml SB2464 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2464IN.pdf Tobacco Tax Law; retailers may have permit issued under suspended or revoked for defaults in payments to distributors and wholesalers. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2464.xml SB2465 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2465IN.pdf Department of Revenue; authorize release of certain taxpayer information to law enforcement without a subpoena. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2465.xml SB2466 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2466IN.pdf MS Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program; revise comprehensive investment plan and investment options for. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2466.xml SB2467 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2467IN.pdf Excess state fund; remove requirement that 80% invested in repurchased agreements must be with state depositories. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2467.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 * SB2490 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2490IN.pdf Nonprofit water associations; require to file annual financial report with Department of Health instead of State Auditor. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2490.xml SB2497 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2497IN.pdf Retirement; make certain technical revisions to PERS, SLURP and Highway Patrol & exempt exec. dir. from salary cap. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2497.xml SB2539 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2539IN.pdf Manufactured or mobile home; provide procedure for retiring certificate of title when affixed to real property. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2539.xml % SB2554 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2554IN.pdf State agencies; limitation of rulemaking authority. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2554.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 * SB2578 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2578IN.pdf Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; repeal. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2578.xml SB2611 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2611IN.pdf Mississippi Arts Commission; abolish and transfer power, duties and assets to Mississippi Development Authority. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2611.xml SB2622 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2622IN.pdf Equine riders; require helmet for certain minors on incremental basis. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2622.xml SB2636 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2636IN.pdf Vaccination required for school attendance; authorize exemption upon objection of parent on parental or philosophical grounds. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2636.xml SB2657 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2657IN.pdf Consigned motor fuel; unlawful to take, use, sell, divert, appropriate or dispose of without consent of the consignee. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2657.xml SB2660 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2660IN.pdf Motor vehicles; it is lawful to sell a motor vehicle not titled in the seller's name using the abandonment process. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2660.xml SB2710 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2710SG.pdf Sanctuary cities; prohibit adoption or enactment of. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 03/27 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2710.xml * SB2726 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2726IN.pdf Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act; create. Fillingane 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2726.xml SB2849 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2849IN.pdf Optional retirement program; authorize participant to join PERS under certain circumstances. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2849.xml SB2922 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2922IN.pdf Motor vehicle ad valorem tax credit; authorize for owners of motorcycles. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2922.xml %$ SB2939 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2939PS.pdf Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes; authorize for projects totaling over $60,000,000.00. Fillingane 03/25 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2939.xml *%$ SB2940 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2940IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2940.xml %$ SB3020 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3020IN.pdf Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that may be allocated under. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3020.xml %$ SB3031 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3031IN.pdf Ad valorem taxation; exempt intangibles of banks from. Fillingane 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3031.xml %$ SB3033 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3033SG.pdf Bonds; create Mississippi Site Development Grant program and authorize bonds for it and various MDA programs and state shipyard. Fillingane 03/27 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3033.xml %$ SC 501 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf Recognize successful application for designating the Mississippi State Capitol Building as a National Historic Landmark. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0501.xml SC 502 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Commend Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce for appointment to President's Agriculture Advisory Committee. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Commend Brigadier General J. Roy Robinson (retired) of Meridian as new President of the National Guard Association of United States. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.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 505 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf Commend life of Vicksburg Business and Civic Leader Larry Lambiotte and extend the condolences of the Legislature. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.xml SC 506 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Commend Lafayette High School "Commodores" Football Team for winning 2016 Class 4A State Championship. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.xml SC 507 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Recognize Pole Vault Star Sam Kendricks for winning the Bronze Medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.xml SC 508 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf Pay tribute to life and legacy of Mississippi Delta Music Legend Mose Allison of Tippo, Mississippi. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0508.xml SC 509 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Recognize the service of retiring Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Ann Lamar of Senatobia, Mississippi. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Recognize 150th Anniversary Celebration of Incorporation of Town of Terry, Mississippi. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf Designate March 3, 2017, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day in Mississippi." Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 512 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator and President Pro Tempore Bob Perry. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.xml SC 513 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0513SG.pdf Commend ECCC "Diamond Warriors" Baseball Team and Coach Neal Holliman for State Championship. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0513.xml SC 526 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0526SG.pdf Recognize Southern Mississippi Alum Tori Bowie for spectacular win of Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Fillingane 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 527 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0527SG.pdf Commend civil and spiritual leadership of Presbyterian Christian School founding Board Member Jere Gunn. Fillingane 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0527.xml SC 585 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf Congratulate USM "Golden Eagles" Football Team for winning 2016 New Orleans Bowl. Fillingane 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0585.xml SC 623 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0623IN.pdf United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for federal fiscal restraints and power limitations. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0623.xml SC 634 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0634SG.pdf Designate April 21, 2017, as "Donate Life Day in Mississippi" to promote organ, eye and tissue transplantation. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0634.xml SC 639 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0639SG.pdf Recognize legacy and service of Honorable Larry Houchins on occasion of retirement as Executive Director of The Mississippi Bar. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0639.xml SC 669 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0669SG.pdf Recognize leadership and public service of Mayor Pat Patterson of Oxford, Mississippi. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0669.xml SC 670 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0670SG.pdf Pay tribute to the memory of longtime Senate Porter John Henry Davis. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0670.xml SC 672 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0672SG.pdf Recognize Henry "Bubba" and Hortense Bass of Monticello as MFA Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0672.xml SC 673 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0673SG.pdf Congratulate Dr. James Anderson upon being honored as a Healthcare Hero. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0673.xml SC 674 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0674SG.pdf Commend career and accomplishments of Dr Freda Bush. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0674.xml SC 675 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0675SG.pdf Honoring the military service and Mississippi Gulf Coast civic leadership of Lt. Colonel Dean Todd, U.S. Air Force, Retired. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0675.xml SC 676 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0676SG.pdf Congratulate Ashland High School "Blue Devils" Boys Basketball Team upon winning their second consecutive MHSAA 1A State Championship. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0676.xml SC 679 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0679SG.pdf Recognize the sports legacy of PGA President and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee James Ray Carpenter of Hattiesburg. Fillingane 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0679.xml SC 680 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0680SG.pdf Congratulate UMMC Dental Instructor Dr. Fanasy Deming Jefcoat as "2017 Dental Alumnus of the Year." Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0680.xml SC 681 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0681SG.pdf Recognize 40th Anniversary of the Quitman County Development Organization (QCDO). Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0681.xml SC 683 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0683PS.pdf Wishing the State of Mississippi a "Happy 200th Birthday" from the Legislature. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0683.xml SC 685 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0685SG.pdf Recognize historic national achievement by the student chess players from the Franklin County Schools. Dearing ../Senate_authors/Dearing.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0685.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 SC 687 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0687SG.pdf Commend the life of Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey, respected Instructor at Jackson State University. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0687.xml SC 688 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0688SG.pdf Commend the legacy of public service of David Tedford, Director of Vocational Services and Campus Historian at Boswell. Caughman ../Senate_authors/Caughman.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0688.xml SC 689 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0689SG.pdf Mourn the passing of veteran Journalist Bill Minor and recognize his contributions to Mississippi history. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0689.xml SC 690 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0690SG.pdf Congratulate Kirsty D'Anna Johnson for being named Miss Black Mississippi USA 2017. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0690.xml