2017 Regular Session Senator Willie Simmons Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Willie Simmons District 13 ../../../members/senate/simmons_(13th).xml ../senate_p_authors/simmons_(13th).xml Principal Author Only 10/18/17 at 10:47 SB2061 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2061IN.pdf Small Business and Grocer Investment Act; revise the definition of "underserved community." Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2061.xml SB2062 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2062IN.pdf Mississippi Delta Enterprise Zone; create. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2062.xml SB2117 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2117IN.pdf School districts; pilot program requiring pupils to read a minimum of four books per school year. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2117.xml SB2118 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2118IN.pdf Children at risk; establish the Motivating Parents and Children (MPAC) pilot program for school districts. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2118.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 SB2240 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2240IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2240.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 SB2375 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2375PS.pdf Safety marking requirements on certain anemometer towers; extend repealer on. Simmons (13th) 03/08 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2375.xml SB2451 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2451IN.pdf Student suspension and expulsion; provide standards and require reporting. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2451.xml SB2501 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2501IN.pdf Outermost left lane of a multilane roadway; prohibit continuous travel by a motor vehicle. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2501.xml SB2502 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2502IN.pdf Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-conviction relief. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2502.xml SB2504 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2504IN.pdf State lottery; establish and use revenue from to supplement MAEP and for educational capital improvements. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2504.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 * SB2617 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2617PS.pdf Delta State University property; authorize lease of certain parcel in Bolivar County. Simmons (13th) 03/27 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2617.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 SB2653 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2653IN.pdf Highways; authorize MDOT law enforcement officers or contractors to enforce work zones prohibition. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2653.xml SB2659 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2659IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at retail food stores. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2659.xml % SB2666 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2666IN.pdf Mining; Local ordinances and regulations shall not supersede mining permits issued by Department of Environmental Quality. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2666.xml SB2669 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2669PS.pdf Outdoor advertisement signs; revise height requirement on those erected after April 15, 2008. Simmons (13th) 03/23 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2669.xml * SB2682 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2682IN.pdf Open container; prohibit. Simmons (13th) 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2682.xml SB2724 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2724SG.pdf Seat belts; mandate for all passengers not required to use a child-restraint system. Simmons (13th) 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2724.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 * SB2951 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2951SG.pdf Restore suffrage to Willie McAbee. Simmons (13th) 04/19 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/SB/SB2951.xml SB2965 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2965SG.pdf Appropriation; Corrections, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2965.xml * SB2966 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2966SG.pdf Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2966.xml * SB2967 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2967SG.pdf Appropriation; Military Department. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2967.xml * SB2968 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2968SG.pdf Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/11 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2968.xml * SB2969 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2969SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2969.xml * SB2977 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2977SG.pdf Appropriation; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2977.xml * SB2978 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2978PS.pdf Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/27 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2978.xml * SB3007 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3007IN.pdf Appropriation FY2018; Alcorn State University for support of horticulture programs. Simmons (13th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3007.xml SB3008 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3008IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Simmons (13th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3008.xml %$ SB3011 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3011IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of to construct faculty and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers & Ranchers Policy Research Center. Simmons (13th) 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3011.xml %$ SB3040 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3040SG.pdf Bolivar County; authorize contribution to Fannie Lou Hamer Breast Cancer Foundation. Simmons (13th) 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) 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3042.xml SB3063 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3063SG.pdf Indianola Tourism Commission and hotel, motel and restaurant tax; extend repeal date. Simmons (13th) 04/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3063.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 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 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 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 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 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) 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.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 579 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0579SG.pdf Celebrate 38th Anniversary of Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0579.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 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 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 601 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0601SG.pdf Commend life of former Mississippi Representative Alvin Endt of Ocean Springs, and express sympathy of Legislature. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0601.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 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 622 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0622SG.pdf Commend Alcorn State University Women's Tennis Team for winning SWAC. Simmons (13th) 03/23 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0622.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 635 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0635SG.pdf Commend Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble of Columbus, Mississippi, on their historic performance in Carnegie Hall. Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0635.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 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 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 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 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 683 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0683PS.pdf Wishing the State of Mississippi a "Happy 200th Birthday" from the Legislature. Simmons (13th) 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0683.xml