2017 Regular Session Senator David Parker Principal Author and Co-Author Senator David Parker District 2 ../../../members/senate/parker.xml ../senate_p_authors/parker.xml Principal Author Only 10/18/17 at 10:46 SB2013 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2013SG.pdf Counties; revise the maximum amount of aid to fire departments appropriated annually by a board of supervisors. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2013.xml * SB2023 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2023IN.pdf County prosecuting attorney; amounts paid to for secretarial services shall not be considered as part of annual salary. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2023.xml SB2047 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2047IN.pdf Community colleges; county taxes collected for shall be transmitted directly to instead of to chancery clerk. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2047.xml SB2140 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2140IN.pdf Assistant teachers; increase salaries for. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2140.xml SB2141 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2141IN.pdf Emergency management; local emergency may be declared by public official authorized by the governing body of a county. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2141.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 * SB2271 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2271SG.pdf Hunting & fishing; waive for veterans with certain disabilities when participating in certain events. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2271.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 * 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 *% SB2316 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2316PS.pdf Elections; amend training requirements for resolution board members. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2316.xml SB2317 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2317IN.pdf Surplus county road department equipment; authorize transfer to other county departments. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2317.xml SB2318 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2318IN.pdf Elections; exclude runoffs from provisions requiring a certain number of machines to be used or a certain number of ballots printed. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2318.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 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2322.xml SB2367 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2367PS.pdf Memorial bridge; designate certain bridge in DeSoto County as the "Senator George E. Guerieri, Sr. Memorial Bridge." Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 03/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2367.xml SB2371 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2371IN.pdf Rules of the Road; require dissemination of additional information. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2371.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 * SB2544 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2544PS.pdf Mississippi National Guard State Active Duty Emergency Operations Fund; create. Parker 03/27 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2544.xml * SB2559 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2559IN.pdf Homestead exemption; require annual application for and full reimbursement to local governments for tax loss. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2559.xml SB2560 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2560IN.pdf Chancery clerks; revise filing fees charged for the recording of documents. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2560.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 * SB2565 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2565IN.pdf Durable legal relative guardianship; provide alternative for abused and neglected children. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2565.xml SB2566 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2566IN.pdf Appropriation FY2018; pilot programs for electronic submission of arrest records. Parker 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2566.xml SB2600 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2600IN.pdf Dog and cat abuse; conform reporting to FBI guidelines. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2600.xml SB2605 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2605IN.pdf Vision insurance; prohibit provider contracts from establishing or limiting fees for noncovered services. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2605.xml SB2617 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2617PS.pdf Delta State University property; authorize lease of certain parcel in Bolivar County. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/27 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2617.xml * SB2620 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2620SG.pdf Code of Military Justice; make various amendments to. Parker 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2620.xml SB2624 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2624IN.pdf Domestic abuse; allow protection of pets in a protective order. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2624.xml SB2680 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2680SG.pdf Abused and neglected children; clarify alternative of relative care. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2680.xml * SB2685 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2685SG.pdf DUI; technical correction bill. Parker 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2685.xml * SB2691 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2691IN.pdf Supporting and Strengthening Families Act; technical correction. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2691.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 * SB2754 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2754IN.pdf Appropriation; field sobriety training. Parker 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2754.xml SB2755 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2755IN.pdf DUI; prescribe parameters for court-ordered drug testing. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2755.xml % SB2825 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2825IN.pdf Mississippi Department of Human Services; change appropriate references to Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2825.xml SB2832 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2832IN.pdf Mandatory Statewide Offense-Reporting System Task Force; revise report due date. Parker 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2832.xml SB2917 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2917IN.pdf Certificate of Foreign Birth; authorize issuance by Bureau of Vital Statistics. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2917.xml SB2932 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2932IN.pdf Ad valorem tax on inventory tax; exempt certain small businesses from. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2932.xml %$ SB2949 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2949PS.pdf City of Southaven; extend repeal date on prepared food and beverage tax; authorize election on continuance of if protested. Parker 03/29 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2949.xml *% SB3052 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3052PS.pdf DeSoto County; authorize contribution to Historic DeSoto Foundation, Inc. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3052.xml SB3053 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3053PS.pdf DeSoto County; authorize donations to the DeSoto County Economic Development Council, Inc. Parker 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3053.xml SB3064 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3064IN.pdf Southaven; extend repeal date on restaurant tax. Parker 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3064.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 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 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 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 519 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Recognize Warrant Officer Jessi McCormick of Olive Branch as first female Apache Helicopter Pilot in the MS. National Guard. Parker 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.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 521 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0521SG.pdf Mourn the passing and salute the WWII Fighter Pilot service of former Biloxi Mayor and State Representative Jerry O'Keefe. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0521.xml SC 523 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0523SG.pdf Commend Delta State University "Statesmen" Baseball Team and Coach Mike Kinnison for 13th Gulf South Conference Championship. Dearing ../Senate_authors/Dearing.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0523.xml SC 528 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf Commend the Lewisburg High School "Marching Patriots" Band and staff for winning three consecutive Class 5A State Championships. Massey ../Senate_authors/Massey.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.xml SC 537 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf Extend sympathy to the bereaved family of Colonel William Eugene Berry, U.S. Army (Retired) who passed away on October 18, 2016. Caughman ../Senate_authors/Caughman.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0537.xml SC 539 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf Recognize February 23, 2017, as "Rotary Day in Mississippi." Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0539.xml SC 541 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdf Pay tribute to the memory and illustrious career of Mississippi Sports Legend Dave Meadow "Boo" Ferriss. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0541.xml SC 554 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0554SG.pdf Commend and congratulate Laura Lee Lewis upon being crowned Miss Mississippi 2016 and as Fourth Runner-Up in the Miss America Pageant. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0554.xml SC 555 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0555SG.pdf Remembering the historic service of P.O. First Class Jim Johnston who was lost on the USS Oklahoma during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0555.xml SC 586 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0586SG.pdf Join citizens of Calhoun County in recognizing legacy of WWI hero General Fox Conner of Slate Springs. Jolly ../Senate_authors/Jolly.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0586.xml SC 595 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0595SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Industries for the Blind and Executive Director Michael Chew. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0595.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 605 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0605SG.pdf Recognize legacy and public health service of the Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0605.xml SC 606 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0606SG.pdf Extend the official greetings of the Legislature to India Consul General Nagesh Singh at trade mission visit to Mississippi. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0606.xml SC 607 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0607SG.pdf Extend congratulations of Legislature to 83-year-old Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning first Grammy Award. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0607.xml SC 611 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0611SG.pdf Salute the sports and entertainment excellence of Mississippi's Pro Rodeo Master Comedian Lecile Harris. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0611.xml SC 613 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0613SG.pdf Pay tribute to sports legacy of Ole Miss football star Paige Cothren and extend the condolences of the Legislature on his passing. Dearing ../Senate_authors/Dearing.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0613.xml SC 614 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0614SG.pdf Recognize military service of CW4 Kelly B. Pipkin of Coldwater, MS, on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Army. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0614.xml SC 620 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0620SG.pdf Commend 2016-2017 Mississippi School for the Deaf Athletic Accomplishments. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/23 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0620.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 630 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0630SG.pdf Recognize historic military service of Bradford Clark Freeman, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge with 101st Airborne Division. Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0630.xml SC 631 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0631PS.pdf Designate March 2017 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi." Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0631.xml SC 632 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0632SG.pdf Congratulate Marshall Academy "Lady Patriots" Girls Basketball Team for Class AA State Championship. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0632.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 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 645 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0645SG.pdf Recognize historic military service of WW II Veteran LTC George T. Mercier of Copiah County on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0645.xml SC 646 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0646SG.pdf Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and recognize that March 29, 2017, is Vietnam Veterans Day in Mississippi. Witherspoon ../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0646.xml SC 658 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0658SG.pdf Recognize Olive Branch High School Girls Basketball senior Myah Taylor as 3-peat "Gatorade Mississippi Player of the Year". Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/29 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0658.xml SC 659 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0659SG.pdf Commend Olive Branch High School "Lady Quistors" Girls Basketball Team for winning 6A State Championship. Parker 03/29 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0659.xml SC 660 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0660SG.pdf Commend Northpoint Christian School "Lady Trojans" Girls Basketball Team for back-to-back State Championships. Parker 03/29 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0660.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 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 ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0679.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