2017 Regular Session Senator Derrick T. Simmons Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Derrick T. Simmons District 12 ../../../members/senate/simmons_(12th).xml ../senate_p_authors/simmons_(12th).xml Principal Author Only 10/18/17 at 10:47 SB2038 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2038IN.pdf Parole; clarify list of offenses that make offenders convicted between 1995-2014 ineligible for. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2038.xml SB2039 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2039IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center. Simmons (12th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2039.xml %$ SB2040 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2040IN.pdf Workers' compensation; increase maximum total recovery and remove cap on permanent total disability compensation. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2040.xml SB2041 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2041IN.pdf State employee salaries; direct State Personnel Board to implement across-the-board increase. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2041.xml SB2072 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2072IN.pdf Health insurance; Commissioner of Insurance must approve rate filings containing an increase in premiums. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2072.xml SB2074 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2074IN.pdf Ad valorem taxation; exempt property used for housing and providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Simmons (12th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2074.xml %$ SB2075 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2075IN.pdf Partisan political activity by employee of Department of Human Services; repeal prohibition on. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2075.xml SB2080 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2080IN.pdf Juvenile sentencing; provide criteria for determining parole eligibility and require hearing before imposing life without parole. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2080.xml SB2081 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2081IN.pdf Official State Flag; change design to that of the "Magnolia Flag." Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2081.xml SB2082 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2082IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2082.xml SB2083 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2083IN.pdf Public Defenders Education Fund; establish education and training cost. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2083.xml % SB2122 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2122IN.pdf Expunction; allow for all nonviolent felonies. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2122.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 * SB2232 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2232IN.pdf Towing; limit charges. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2232.xml SB2251 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2251IN.pdf Recovery of Medicaid payments from third parties; clarify obligations of Division of Medicaid where claim is settled. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2251.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 * 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 SB2334 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2334IN.pdf Expunction of felony; revise. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2334.xml SB2335 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2335IN.pdf Expunction of conviction; revise. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2335.xml SB2336 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2336IN.pdf Expunction; allow after 20 years' good behavior. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2336.xml SB2337 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2337IN.pdf Drug courts; amend criteria for participation in. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2337.xml SB2338 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2338IN.pdf Crimes of violence; remove references to parole and early release from provision of law designating offenses as such. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2338.xml SB2339 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2339IN.pdf Community Policing and Transparency Act of 2017; create. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2339.xml SB2341 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2341IN.pdf Mississippi Civil Rights Act; enact. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2341.xml SB2355 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2355IN.pdf Counties, municipalities and school districts; require to publish their annual budget online. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2355.xml SB2357 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2357IN.pdf Youth court; revise transfer to circuit court. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2357.xml SB2378 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2378IN.pdf Marijuana; allow medical use by seriously ill patients, including service-connected PTSD. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2378.xml SB2379 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2379IN.pdf Marijuana; legalize. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2379.xml SB2448 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2448SG.pdf Regional economic development alliance; allow all political subdivisions to participate in. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2448.xml SB2505 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2505IN.pdf Habitual offender; revise sentencing under. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2505.xml SB2506 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2506IN.pdf Habitual offender; prior felonies more than 10 years prior not counted in calculation. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2506.xml SB2516 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2516IN.pdf Parole; clarify eligibility for offenders convicted between 1995-2014. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2516.xml SB2520 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2520PS.pdf Youth court records; parents have right to redacted copies. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2520.xml SB2537 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2537IN.pdf Statewide monetary assessments; discretionary. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2537.xml SB2538 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2538IN.pdf Habitual offender; revise sentencing as. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2538.xml SB2545 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2545IN.pdf Violent habitual offender; require bifurcated trial. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2545.xml SB2546 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2546IN.pdf Violent habitual offender; revise. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2546.xml SB2547 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2547IN.pdf Habitual offender; revise sentencing. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2547.xml SB2548 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2548IN.pdf Controlled substance offenses; revise enhanced penalties. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2548.xml SB2549 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2549IN.pdf Simple drug possession; reclassify offense. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2549.xml SB2550 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2550IN.pdf Habitual offender sentencing; revise. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2550.xml SB2561 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561IN.pdf Crimes of violence; revise list of offenses designated as such. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2561.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 * SB2610 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2610SG.pdf Cannabidiol; clarify use in research of seizures and other medical conditions. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2610.xml * SB2612 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2612SG.pdf Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise provisions regarding leisure and recreation districts. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2612.xml * SB2621 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2621IN.pdf Habitual offender; revise sentencing. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2621.xml SB2656 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2656IN.pdf Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; establish. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2656.xml SB2699 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2699PS.pdf Fourth Circuit Court District; clarify precinct composition of subdistricts. Simmons (12th) 03/06 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2699.xml SB2732 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2732IN.pdf Landlord-tenant law; revise. Simmons (12th) * 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2732.xml SB2747 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2747IN.pdf Trusty and earned-time programs; change eligibility to participate in. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2747.xml SB2819 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2819IN.pdf Lotteries; repeal advertising prohibitions. Simmons (12th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2819.xml SB2857 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2857PS.pdf Memorial highways; designate certain segments of highways as. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2857.xml * SB2859 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2859PS.pdf Memorial highways; designate various segments of highways as memorial highways. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2859.xml * SB2896 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2896PS.pdf Fantasy Sports Contests; revise licensure of operators. Tindell ../Senate_authors/Tindell.xml 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2896.xml % SB2942 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2942IN.pdf Coahoma County; authorize extension of the lease of healthcare-related facilities on county property. Simmons (12th) 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2942.xml SB3016 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3016SG.pdf City of Greenwood; extend the repeal date on the Greenwood Tourism Commission. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3016.xml * SB3018 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3018SG.pdf Washington County; extend the tourism tax levied on hotels and motels. Simmons (12th) 03/27 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3018.xml SB3029 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3029IN.pdf Bonds; issue for the construction of career tech buildings at the Greenville Higher Education Center. Simmons (12th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3029.xml %$ SB3032 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3032IN.pdf Tax Payer Pay Raise Act; remove phase out of income & franchise tax & remove deduction of federal employment tax. Simmons (12th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3032.xml %$ SB3034 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3034IN.pdf Bonds; create a rural counties and municipalities emergency infrastructure loan program and authorize issuance of bonds. Simmons (12th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3034.xml %$ SB3035 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3035IN.pdf City of Greenville; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to certain city streets. Simmons (12th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3035.xml %$ SB3037 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3037IN.pdf Appropriation; West Bolivar School District for repairs and renovations at three high schools. Simmons (12th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3037.xml SB3039 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3039IN.pdf Coahoma County; clarify to whom economic development authority may sell, lease, exchange, etc., certain industrial sites. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3039.xml SB3040 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3040SG.pdf Bolivar County; authorize contribution to Fannie Lou Hamer Breast Cancer Foundation. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 04/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3040.xml SB3042 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3042SG.pdf Bolivar County; increase the amount that may be contributed to the Bolivar County Community Action Agency, Inc. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3042.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 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 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 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 514 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Civil Rights Advocate and retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi Duncan Gray, Jr. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 515 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0515SG.pdf Honoring the Gospel music excellence of Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's of Tupelo, Mississippi. Browning ../Senate_authors/Browning.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0515.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 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 ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 530 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0530PS.pdf Congratulate Indiana State Representative Cherrish Pryor from Holly Springs upon her election as Chair of Indiana Black Caucus. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0530.xml SC 531 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0531SG.pdf Recognize Reverend George Willis Tyler on the occasion of his retirement of 46 years of Christian Leadership. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 01/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0531.xml SC 533 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0533SG.pdf Commend Miss Black Mississippi 2016 Robin Y. Jackson who placed at the National Miss Black America Pageant Second Runner-Up. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0533.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 542 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0542SG.pdf Recognize Dr. William C. Bell as President and CEO of Casey Family Foster Care Programs. Simmons (12th) 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0542.xml SC 544 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0544SG.pdf Recognize outstanding athletic excellence of Clinton High School Quarterback Cam Akers "Mississippi Player of the Year." Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0544.xml SC 552 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Honoring President Barack Obama as he leaves office and his historic legacy as the first African-American President of the US. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.xml SC 556 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Songwriter and Recording Artist, Steve Azar, as Music and Culture Ambassador for 2017. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.xml SC 557 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf Honor the legacy of Dr. Robert Smith as hero of health care in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Era. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0557.xml SC 558 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0558SG.pdf Recognize AARP Mississippi on the occasion of "AARP Day at the Capitol." Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0558.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 572 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0572SG.pdf Commend West Point High School "Green Wave" Football Team for winning 8th State Championship. Turner-Ford ../Senate_authors/Turner-Ford.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0572.xml SC 576 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0576SG.pdf Pay tribute to the memory of noted Mississippi Attorney and Civic Leader Jerry Hafter. Simmons (12th) 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0576.xml SC 585 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0585SG.pdf Congratulate USM "Golden Eagles" Football Team for winning 2016 New Orleans Bowl. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0585.xml SC 589 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0589SG.pdf Commend JSU Music Professor Dr. Johnny Anthony for outstanding contributions to the field of music. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0589.xml SC 590 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0590SG.pdf Congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of "2017 AKA Day" at the Mississippi State Capitol. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0590.xml SC 591 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf Recognize the dedication of the St. Paul Church of God in Christ Historical Marker and Museum in Lexington, Mississippi. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0591.xml SC 600 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0600SG.pdf Designate Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE). Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0600.xml SC 602 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdf Recognize Hollandale-Simmons High School "Blue Devils" Football Team for repeat Class 1A State Championship. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0602.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) 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0605.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 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 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 621 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf Extend condolences of the Legislature to the bereaved family of Legendary Basketball Coach Orsmond Jordan. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/23 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.xml SC 625 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdf Join the City of Vicksburg in honoring Hall of Fame Coach Houston Markham, Jr. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0625.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 636 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0636SG.pdf Recognize public policy legacy of Mississippi Economic Council CEO Blake Wilson on the occasion of his retirement. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0636.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 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 641 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdf Commend Velma Jackson High School Boys Basketball Team for fourth State Championship in five years. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0641.xml SC 642 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf Recognize Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for health care research grants in Mississippi Delta. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0642.xml SC 652 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0652SG.pdf Commemorating the 2017 Centennial of Hinds Community College. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0652.xml SC 653 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0653SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Mississippi Blues Legend James Cotton of Tunica, Mississippi. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/29 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0653.xml SC 654 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0654SG.pdf Congratulate Coahoma County High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team for winning Class 2A State Championship. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0654.xml SC 655 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0655SG.pdf Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) "Building Leaders for Life." Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0655.xml SC 656 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0656SG.pdf Recognize distinguished civic and utility industry leadership of Donald L. Jordan, CEO of Southern Pine Electric Cooperative. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0656.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 ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 04/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0657.xml SC 667 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0667IN.pdf Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016; delay implementation of. Stone ../Senate_authors/Stone.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0667.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 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 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