2017 Regular Session Senator Michael Watson Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Michael Watson District 51 ../../../members/senate/watson.xml ../senate_p_authors/watson.xml Principal Author Only 10/18/17 at 10:47 SB2035 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2035IN.pdf Common Core National Education Standards; State Board of Education shall replace with ELA Standards in 2017-2018 school year. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2035.xml SB2087 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2087IN.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for the Home of Grace. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2087.xml % SB2167 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2167IN.pdf Local school district budgets; require at least 75% to be expended for instructional purposes. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2167.xml SB2168 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2168IN.pdf Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS); parents may opt out. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2168.xml SB2169 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2169IN.pdf Charter schools for special needs students; may be approved without approval of local school board. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2169.xml SB2170 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2170IN.pdf Use of public or grant funds for abortion or family planning services; strictly prohibit. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2170.xml SB2171 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2171IN.pdf School board members; elected in all districts. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2171.xml SB2172 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2172IN.pdf Federal Firearm, Magazine and Register Ban Enforcement Act; create. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2172.xml SB2173 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2173IN.pdf Homeschool students; authorize participation in extracurricular activities in public school. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2173.xml SB2174 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2174IN.pdf Trusty status; offenders ineligible to work at Governor's Mansion if incarcerated for a violent crime. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2174.xml SB2175 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2175IN.pdf Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2175.xml SB2176 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2176IN.pdf Illegal immigration; Attorney General to seek federal reimbursement of costs incurred by state. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2176.xml SB2177 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2177IN.pdf Jackson County Utility Authority; reconstitute board of directors and revise provisions relating to the board. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2177.xml SB2178 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2178IN.pdf Student test results; testing companies shall notify schools not later than the 21st day after the test is given. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2178.xml SB2179 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2179IN.pdf Taxation; limit prosecution's authority to plea bargain. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2179.xml SB2180 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2180IN.pdf Legislature; reduce size beginning with 2019 statewide general election. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2180.xml SB2181 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2181IN.pdf Presidential Executive Orders; prohibit the State of Mississippi from enforcing unless enacted by U.S. Congress. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2181.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 * SB2286 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2286IN.pdf Health insurers; require to release certain claims data upon request of group policyholder. Watson * 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2286.xml SB2300 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2300IN.pdf Federal Affordable Care Act; prohibit implementation of ACA and prohibit expansion of Medicaid Program. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2300.xml SB2301 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2301IN.pdf Health care insurance; no person, employer or health care provider shall be required to participate in any health care plan. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2301.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 SB2346 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2346IN.pdf Refugee resettlement; impose civil liability on sponsor organizations under certain circumstances. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2346.xml SB2486 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2486IN.pdf "Mississippi Unborn Infants Dignity Act"; enact. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2486.xml SB2487 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2487IN.pdf "Pay for Success Contracts Act"; authorize DFA and public school districts to only pay providers when results are successful. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2487.xml SB2492 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2492IN.pdf Mississippi Right to Care provision; board certification is voluntary for physicians. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2492.xml SB2495 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2495IN.pdf Elections; revise procedure for examining certain records and for filing certain election contests. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2495.xml SB2555 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2555IN.pdf Naloxone; authorize dispensing without a prescription. Watson * 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2555.xml SB2562 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2562IN.pdf Abortion; prohibit an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2562.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 * SB2574 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2574IN.pdf Mississippi Education Savings Scholarship Accounts Program; establish. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2574.xml SB2575 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2575IN.pdf "Mississippi Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act of 2017"; establish. Watson 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2575.xml %$ SB2577 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2577IN.pdf Chemical endangerment of a child or fetus; create crime of. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2577.xml SB2579 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2579IN.pdf "Mississippi Opportunity Scholarship Act of 2017"; establish. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2579.xml SB2580 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2580IN.pdf Student transfer from school or school district which has lost accreditation; provide for mandatory transfer. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2580.xml SB2581 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2581IN.pdf Common Core educational standards; parents can opt out. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2581.xml SB2582 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2582IN.pdf Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2582.xml % SB2583 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2583IN.pdf Employment Protection Act; revise and clarify. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2583.xml SB2584 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2584IN.pdf Abortion; prohibit an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2584.xml SB2585 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2585IN.pdf Educational expenses at qualified private schools; individual income tax credits for. Watson 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2585.xml %$ SB2586 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2586IN.pdf Income tax; authorize a deduction for certain retrofitting or upgrades to homes in Coastal Area of Mississippi. Watson 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2586.xml %$ SB2587 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2587IN.pdf Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish board of trustees to make expenditure recommendations. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2587.xml SB2588 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2588IN.pdf Termite inspections; clarify inspector's duty to client. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2588.xml SB2602 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2602IN.pdf Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish board of trustees to make expenditure recommendations. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2602.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 SB2634 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2634PS.pdf BP Settlement Funds; transfer into Gulf Coast New Restoration Reserve Fund. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2634.xml SB2640 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2640IN.pdf Inactive state boards, commissions and councils; abolish. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2640.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 * SB2681 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2681IN.pdf Elections; authorize procedures to promote full investigation and detection of election law violations. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2681.xml SB2685 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2685SG.pdf DUI; technical correction bill. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2685.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 * SB2721 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2721IN.pdf Sanctuary cities; prohibit, and require local cooperation with federal immigration control. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2721.xml SB2838 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2838IN.pdf Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and (SNAP) Programs; childless adults must work to get food stamps. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2838.xml SB2862 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2862IN.pdf Gulf Coast Restoration Reserve Fund; create. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2862.xml SB2870 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2870IN.pdf Gaming commission; certain investors consider in the aggregate to satisfy scrutiny thresholds. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2870.xml SB2872 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2872IN.pdf Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish to provide assistance for ecological habitat. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2872.xml SB2889 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2889IN.pdf Criminal immunity; provide for persons when requesting assistance for medical emergency due to alcohol consumption. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2889.xml SB2890 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2890IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2890.xml % SB3021 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3021SG.pdf Ad valorem tax; exempt certain vessels used in oil exploration or production while in possession of builder. Watson 04/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3021.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 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 522 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0522SG.pdf Commend St. Martin High School Lady "Yellow Jackets" Girls Golf Team for first-ever State Championship. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 02/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0522.xml SC 540 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0540IN.pdf Joint Rules of Mississippi Legislature; amend to provide that Legislature shall not convene on Easter Sunday. Watson 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0540.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) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0542.xml SC 543 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0543SG.pdf Commend life and legacy of public service of Mr. Charles Noel Hughes. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0543.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 548 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0548IN.pdf Constitution; change terms of office of members of State Board of Education from nine to four years. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0548.xml SC 553 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0553SG.pdf Designate "National Wear Red Day" in Mississippi to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease in women. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 02/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0553.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 561 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0561IN.pdf Constitution; prohibit pardon of certain violent crimes and revise notice requirements for other crimes. Watson 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0561.xml SC 587 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0587SG.pdf Extend condolences of the Legislature and commend judicial service of Honorable Clare Sekul Hornsby. Gollott ../Senate_authors/Gollott.xml 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0587.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 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 612 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0612SG.pdf Commend Oxford High School "Chargers" Cheerleading Team for winning first-ever National Cheerleading Championship. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0612.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 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 640 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0640SG.pdf Commend and congratulate St. Martin High School "Yellow Jackets" Bowling Team for Class II State Championship. Watson 03/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0640.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 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 678 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0678IN.pdf Urge United States Congress to enact pro-growth federal tax reform. Watson 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0678.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 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 684 ../../../documents/2017/pdf/SC/SC0684PS.pdf Designate May 17, 2017, as "Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day in Mississippi". Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0684.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