2019 Regular Session Senator David Blount Principal Author and Co-Author Senator David Blount District 29 ../senate_p_authors/blount.xml Principal Author Only 01/07/20 at 09:19 SB2110 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2110IN.pdf Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2110.xml SB2132 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2132IN.pdf State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2132.xml SB2154 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2154IN.pdf Municipally owned waterworks; prohibit from charging higher rates to certain customers in another municipality. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2154.xml SB2163 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2163IN.pdf Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2163.xml SB2187 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2187IN.pdf Special motor vehicle license tags; authorize for Belhaven Improvement Association. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2187.xml % SB2220 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2220IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property or services to the Institute of Southern Jewish Life. Blount 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2220.xml %$ SB2258 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2258IN.pdf Elections; authorize online voter registration and preelection day voting. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2258.xml SB2289 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2289IN.pdf Tax Payer Pay Raise Act; remove phase out of income & franchise tax & remove deduction of federal employment tax. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2289.xml %$ SB2323 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2323IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2323.xml SB2427 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2427PS.pdf Mississippi Health Information Network (MS-HIN); extend repealer. Blount 03/13 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2427.xml * SB2505 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2505PS.pdf Teacher Forgivable Loan Program; available to nontraditional licensed teachers under certain conditions. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2505.xml SB2536 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2536IN.pdf Cigarette excise tax; increase to be dedicated to the annual Medicaid program deficit and tobacco cessation programs. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2536.xml %$ SB2537 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2537IN.pdf Alternative nicotine products; impose a tax upon and regulate under the Tobacco Tax Law. Blount 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2537.xml %$ SB2538 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2538IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of for replacement of a bridge on Meadowbrook Road in the City of Jackson. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2538.xml %$ SB2561 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561SG.pdf Domestic abuse protection orders; revise appellate procedure. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2561.xml * SB2673 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2673IN.pdf Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act; create. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2673.xml SB2681 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2681SG.pdf Jackson State University; authorize to sell certain tax-forfeited parcels. Blount 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2681.xml * SB2709 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2709IN.pdf Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act of 1997; revise. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2709.xml SB2730 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2730IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2730.xml SB2736 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2736IN.pdf Student financial aid; require FAFSA for MTAG and MESG applications. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/14 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2736.xml SB2761 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2761IN.pdf Corporal punishment in public schools; prohibit for any student with an IEP or Section 504 plan. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2761.xml SB2781 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2781SG.pdf Mississippi Fresh Start Act; create to require the revision of licensing restrictions based on criminal records. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2781.xml * SB2804 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2804IN.pdf Student financial aid; revise. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2804.xml SB2835 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2835SG.pdf Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Act; create. Carter ../Senate_authors/Carter.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2835.xml * SB2846 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2846IN.pdf Official State Flag; change design to that of the "Stennis Flag." Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2846.xml SB2847 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2847PS.pdf Tanning facility regulation; prohibit use by anyone under 18 years of age. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2847.xml * SB2855 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2855IN.pdf Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and payment of fines. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2855.xml SB2856 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2856IN.pdf Land banks; authorize counties and municipalities to create to convert certain property to productive use. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2856.xml % SB2897 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2897IN.pdf City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2897.xml % SB2931 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2931IN.pdf Department of Revenue; authorize to charge fees to defray costs of ABC warehouse. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2931.xml % SB2948 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2948IN.pdf Bonds; authorizes issuance to assist Hinds County with development of a regional wastewater treatment facility. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2948.xml %$ SB2949 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2949IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Jackson Municipal Airport Authority with Aeroplex Development project. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2949.xml %$ SB2950 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2950IN.pdf Bonds; authorize to assist Hinds County in paying costs associated with the Hinds Parkway Road project. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2950.xml %$ SB2951 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2951IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Hawkins Field Airport in Jackson. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2951.xml %$ SB2975 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2975IN.pdf Bonds; authorize to renovate portion of Metrocenter Mall to house Hinds Community College Workforce Training Center. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2975.xml %$ SB3089 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3089IN.pdf Bonds; increase amount authorized for the Hinds County Development Project Loan Fund to allow use for construction of a parking garage. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3089.xml %$ SB3112 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3112IN.pdf City of Jackson; authorize additional tax on hotels and motels and extend repeal date on Convention and Visitors Bureau. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3112.xml % SC 501 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf Congratulate President Mark Keenum and faculty of Mississippi State University for receiving chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0501.xml SC 508 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf Extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature to the family of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States of America. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0508.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0510IN.pdf Constitution; remove the electoral vote requirement for Governor. Blount 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf Recognize longtime NCSL Executive Director Bill Pound on the occasion of his retirement. Blount 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf Extend the condolences of the Legislature on the passing of Dr. Blair E. Batson, the "Father of Pediatrics" in Mississippi. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 518 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf Congratulate Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team and Coach Ricky Black for 7-peat MAIS State Championship. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0518.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Congratulate St. Andrew's Episcopal School "Saints" Baseball Team for 3A State Championship. Blount 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 525 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf Commend University of Mississippi "Rebels" Baseball Team for winning the 2018 SEC Tournament Championship. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0525.xml SC 534 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Earlexia M. Norwood as Jackson State University National Alumni President and for professional honors. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0534.xml SC 541 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0541SG.pdf Recognize the civic and cultural contributions of Dr. Edgar E. Smith of Jackson, Mississippi. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0541.xml SC 552 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Commend outstanding public health service of Dr. Mary Currier on the occasion of her retirement as State Health Officer. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.xml SC 559 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0559SG.pdf Recognize New Stage Theatre as recipient of the 2019 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Theatre. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0559.xml SC 561 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0561SG.pdf Recognize James Patterson as postmortem recipient of Governor's Arts Awards for Photography & for Community Support. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0561.xml SC 566 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0566SG.pdf Commemorate Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Tougaloo College and recognize 13th President Beverly Wade Hogan on her retirement. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0566.xml SC 573 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0573SG.pdf Extend sympathy of Legislature to family of Laurel Police Chief Tyrone Stewart. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0573.xml SC 579 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0579SG.pdf Commend Alcorn State University "Braves" Football Team and "Coach of the Year" Fred McNair for winning 2018 SWAC Championship. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0579.xml SC 580 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0580SG.pdf Congratulate Taylor McNair from Learned, Mississippi, for winning the 2019 Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0580.xml SC 589 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0589SG.pdf Recognize Dr. William R. (Bill) Ferris as recipient of two Grammy Awards for Best Historical Album. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 02/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0589.xml SC 603 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0603PS.pdf Commend public career of Central District Public Service Commissioner and former Mississippi Representative Cecil Brown. Blount 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0603.xml SC 605 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0605SG.pdf Express condolences of Legislature on passing of Dr. James Anderson, Sr., Physician and Legendary Civil Rights pioneer. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0605.xml SC 631 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0631IN.pdf Establish Joint Committee on the Representation of African-American Relevance in the New Capitol Building and Grounds. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0631.xml SC 633 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0633SG.pdf Recognize the cultural contributions of the Central Mississippi Blues Society and performers. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0633.xml SC 641 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0641SG.pdf Commend public career of Central District Transportation Commissioner and former Mississippi Senator/Representative Dick Hall. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0641.xml SC 646 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0646SG.pdf Commend Raymond High School "Rangers" Boys Basketball Team for completing 3-peat winning Class 4A State Championship. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0646.xml SC 658 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0658SG.pdf Recognizing the lasting legacy of Senator Tommy Gollott, who is the longest-serving state lawmaker in Mississippi history. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0658.xml SR 5 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0005PS.pdf "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at the Capitol"; observe on February 7, 2019. Witherspoon ../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml 02/06 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0005.xml SR 8 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0008PS.pdf Commend Senate and House service of Nolan Mettetal. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0008.xml SR 9 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0009PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Russell Jolly. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0009.xml SR 10 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0010PS.pdf Commend service of Senator J.P. Wilemon, Jr. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0010.xml SR 11 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0011PS.pdf Commend service of Senator Willie Simmons. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0011.xml SR 12 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0012PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Nickey Browning. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0012.xml SR 13 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0013PS.pdf Commend Senate service of Bob M. Dearing. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0013.xml SR 14 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0014PS.pdf Commend Senator Billy Hudson on service to the Senate. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0014.xml SR 15 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0015PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator Michael Watson. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0015.xml SR 16 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0016PS.pdf Commend Senate service of Videt Carmichael. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0016.xml SR 17 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0017PS.pdf Commend Senator Buck Clarke on service to Senate. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0017.xml SR 19 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0019PS.pdf Commend public service of Senator and former Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0019.xml SR 20 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0020PS.pdf Commend public service of Secretary of the Senate Liz Welch. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/27 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0020.xml