2018 Regular Session Senator Josh Harkins Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Josh Harkins District 20 ../../../members/senate/harkins.xml ../senate_p_authors/harkins.xml Principal Author Only 10/29/18 at 10:06 SB2045 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2045IN.pdf Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; enhance regulatory authority. Harkins 01/30 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2045.xml SB2047 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2047SG.pdf Institutional research; authorized consent for minors to participate in research shall be in accordance with federal law. Harkins 03/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2047.xml SB2193 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2193SG.pdf Nissan Scholarship Program; authorize Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to administer. Harkins 03/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2193.xml * SB2194 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2194SG.pdf Debts; authorize community and junior colleges to collect through setoff against a debtor's income tax return. Harkins 03/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2194.xml SB2218 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2218SG.pdf Community and junior colleges; may enter into loans for up to 25 years with board of trustees' approval. Harkins 03/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2218.xml * SB2296 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2296SG.pdf Group health insurance plan coverage for prescription drugs; authorize medication synchronization for beneficiaries. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/05 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2296.xml * SB2376 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2376PS.pdf Mississippi Community College Board accreditation authority over school of practical nursing; revise. Harkins 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2376.xml SB2408 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2408PS.pdf State parks; exempt veterans who have been adjudged to have a total 100% service-connected disability from entry fees. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2408.xml * SB2580 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2580IN.pdf Municipalities; authorize to elect five aldermen if population is 10,000 or more and certain conditions are met. Harkins 01/30 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2580.xml SB2581 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2581IN.pdf Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program; create scholarship programs for career-technical education. Harkins 01/30 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2581.xml SB2688 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2688IN.pdf Municipal holdover/interim appointments; limit to 60 days. Harkins 01/30 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2688.xml SB2759 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2759PS.pdf "Mississippi Opioid Crisis Commission"; establish to develop comprehensive solution to opioid issues. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2759.xml SB2772 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2772IN.pdf Employment contracts for university personnel; authorize six-year contract. Harkins 01/30 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2772.xml SB2830 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2830IN.pdf Oil and Gas Board funding; restore special fund for expenses. Harkins 01/30 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2830.xml SB3002 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3002IN.pdf Bonds and grants; authorize to assist the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District flood control project. Harkins 02/21 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3002.xml %$ SB3078 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3078IN.pdf Rankin County; provide efficient method for debt service to be paid on bonds issued by West Rankin Utility Authority. Harkins 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3078.xml SC 501 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf Commend life and public service of former State Senator and Representative Rob Smith. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0501.xml SC 502 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Commend Pearl "Pirates" Football Team and Head Coach John Perry for first-ever State Championship and perfect season. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/05 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 539 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi State University "Bulldogs" Football Team for victory in 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. Harkins 02/14 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0539.xml SC 547 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0547PS.pdf Constitution; delete 4-year university employment contract limitation. Harkins 02/27 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0547.xml SC 568 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf Commend 2017 Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Head Coach Ricky Black for winning historic six straight championships. Harkins 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0568.xml SC 572 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0572SG.pdf Designate January 31, 2018, as "Donate Life Day in Mississippi" to promote organ, eye and tissue transplantation. Harkins 02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0572.xml SC 597 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0597SG.pdf Designate Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE). Harkins 03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0597.xml SC 604 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0604SG.pdf Commend MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Basketball Team and Coach Vic Schaefer for first-ever SEC Regular Season Championship & undefeated season. Harkins 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0604.xml SC 614 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0614SG.pdf Commend Brandon High School "Lady Bulldogs" for winning Class 6A Girls Soccer Championship. Harkins 03/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0614.xml SC 621 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0621SG.pdf Commend MRA "Patriots" Boys Basketball Team for third consecutive MAIS State Championship. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0621.xml SC 622 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0622SG.pdf Recognize leadership of Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Glenn Boyce on occasion of his retirement. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0622.xml SC 632 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0632SG.pdf Designate March 20, 2018, as "Undergraduate Research Day in Mississippi" and recognize "Posters in the Rotunda" project. Harkins 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0632.xml SC 636 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0636SG.pdf Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Varsity Basketball Team for winning the MAIS AAAA Division II State Championship. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0636.xml SC 638 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0638SG.pdf Recognize legacy of Gary Herring, First Presbyterian Day School Head of School, on his retirement. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0638.xml SC 641 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdf Recognize the lasting legacy of retiring United States Senator Thad Cochran. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0641.xml SC 642 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf Commend members of Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team on the occasion of "Mississippi Phi Theta Kappa Day." Harkins 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0642.xml SC 644 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0644IN.pdf United States Constitutional Amendment Convention of the States under Article V; apply for certain restraints on federal government. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/28 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0644.xml SC 657 ../../../documents/2018/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf Congratulate MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Women's Basketball Team for second consecutive NCAA Tournament "Final Four" appearance. Harkins 04/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0657.xml