2019 Regular Session Senator Jenifer B. Branning Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Jenifer B. Branning District 18 ../senate_p_authors/branning.xml Principal Author Only 01/07/20 at 09:19 SB2116 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2116SG.pdf Abortion; prohibit an abortion of an unborn human individual with a detectable heartbeat. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/21 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2116.xml * SB2141 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2141SG.pdf Terroristic threat; create offense of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/21 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2141.xml SB2225 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2225IN.pdf Assistant teachers; increase salaries for. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2225.xml SB2305 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2305SG.pdf Human trafficking; increase certain penalties. Watson ../Senate_authors/Watson.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2305.xml * SB2328 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2328SG.pdf Forensic Mental Health Act of 2019; create. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2328.xml * SB2361 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2361IN.pdf Nonpublic schools accredited by certain agencies; authorize students to transfer course credit and grades. Branning * 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2361.xml SB2434 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2434IN.pdf Earned-release supervision; Parole Board to approve before offender is released on. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2434.xml SB2437 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2437IN.pdf Unlawfully overtaking a school bus; increase misdemeanor penalties. Branning 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2437.xml SB2438 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2438IN.pdf Offender early-release programs; prohibit stacking of credits and specify rules for offenders under supervised release. Branning 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2438.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 SB2685 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2685PS.pdf Comprehensive eye examination for students prior to enrollment; recommend. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2685.xml * SB2698 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2698PS.pdf Veterans; create the Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal Program. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 03/13 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2698.xml * SB2701 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2701IN.pdf Pretrial detention; persons charged with certain misdemeanor offenses to be released on recognizance. Branning 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2701.xml SB2708 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2708IN.pdf Technical violations; revise definition of for purposes of parole revocation. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2708.xml SB2728 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2728IN.pdf Gang act; revise. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2728.xml SB2744 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2744SG.pdf Caller ID Anti-Spoofing Act; conform to federal law and revise penalties. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2744.xml * SB2770 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2770SG.pdf Teachers' salaries; provide for $1,500.00 increase. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2770.xml * SB2772 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2772PS.pdf Dental insurance benefits; prohibit the denial or recoupment of a claim in certain circumstances. Carmichael ../Senate_authors/Carmichael.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2772.xml SB2782 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2782IN.pdf Veterans; provide for the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans. Branning 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2782.xml SB2821 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2821SG.pdf Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act; revise to include text messages and solicitations for charitable contributions. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2821.xml * SB2828 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2828SG.pdf GAP (Guard and Protect vulnerable children and adults) Act; revise guardianship and conservatorship laws. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2828.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 * SB2894 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2894IN.pdf Harvest permits; extend repeal date to July 1, 2022, and authorize for vehicles carrying bulk feed and wood pellets. Branning 02/14 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2894.xml SB2900 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2900SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate portion of Highway 16 in Neshoba County for Carson W. Bounds. Branning 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2900.xml * SB2901 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2901SG.pdf Landowners Protection Act; create. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2901.xml * SB2922 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2922SG.pdf Labeling; prohibit mislabeling of food products derived from animal cultures, plants and insects as meat or meat food products. Hudson ../Senate_authors/Hudson.xml 03/12 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2922.xml SB2947 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2947SG.pdf Statutes relating to revision of budget estimates and reduction of funding allocations; applicable to Office of State Aid Roads. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/15 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2947.xml SB2994 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2994SG.pdf Walnut Grove; authorize correctional facility to house prisoners who have been classified to any custody level. Branning 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2994.xml * SB3030 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3030SG.pdf Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3030.xml SB3031 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3031SG.pdf Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3031.xml * SB3032 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3032SG.pdf Appropriation; Funeral Services Board. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3032.xml SB3033 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3033SG.pdf Appropriation; Massage Therapy, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3033.xml SB3034 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3034SG.pdf Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3034.xml SB3035 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3035SG.pdf Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3035.xml SB3036 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3036SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3036.xml SC 506 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of Trooper Kenneth "Josh" Smith of Walnut. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.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 526 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0526SG.pdf Commend Louisville High School "Wildcats" Football Team for winning their 9th State Championship. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 528 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf Congratulate the Nanih Waiya "Warriors" Football Team for winning its first-ever Class 1A Championship. Branning 02/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.xml SC 543 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0543SG.pdf Commend MDWFP Team Wildlife for top honors in the 2018 LawFit Challenge. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 02/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0543.xml SC 548 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0548SG.pdf Commend Lori Feng as "Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi for 2019." Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 02/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0548.xml SC 568 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0568SG.pdf Commend Ray Gildea upon being selected the 2018 State Games AT&T Overall Male Athlete of the Year. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0568.xml SC 569 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0569SG.pdf Commend Megan Heggie upon being selected the 2018 State Games AT&T Overall Youth Athlete of the Year. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0569.xml SC 570 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0570SG.pdf Commend Kylie Joiner upon being selected the 2018 State Games AT&T Overall Female Athlete of the Year. Burton ../Senate_authors/Burton.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0570.xml SC 571 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0571SG.pdf Designate February 7, 2019, as "Donate Life Day in Mississippi" to promote organ, eye and tissue transplantation. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0571.xml SC 572 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0572SG.pdf Designate February 6, 2019, as American Heart Association "National Wear Red Day." Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0572.xml SC 574 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0574SG.pdf Commend Neshoba Central Slow-Pitch Softball Team for 7th consecutive State Title. Branning 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0574.xml SC 595 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0595SG.pdf Recognize accomplishments of the Mississippi School of the Arts on the occasion of its 15th Anniversary. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0595.xml SC 596 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0596SG.pdf United States Constitutional Amendment Convention of the States under Article V; apply for certain restraints on federal government. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0596.xml SC 602 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0602SG.pdf Recognize Jerry Smith as 1st African-American elected President of Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0602.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 642 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0642SG.pdf Commend Pearl High School "Lady Pirates" Girls Basketball Team for winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0642.xml SC 643 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0643SG.pdf Commend Olive Branch High School "Lady Quistors" Basketball Team for winning 5A State Championship. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0643.xml SC 644 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0644SG.pdf Commend Center Hill High School "Mustangs" Boys Basketball Team for first State 5A Championship. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0644.xml SC 645 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0645SG.pdf Commend Angela August for being awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Carter ../Senate_authors/Carter.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0645.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 647 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0647SG.pdf Commend East Marion High School "Eagles" Boys Basketball Team for first-ever State Championship. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0647.xml SC 648 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0648SG.pdf Recognize legacy of award-winning Murrah "Lady Mustangs" Girls Basketball Coach Anna Jackson. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0648.xml SC 651 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0651SG.pdf Commend law enforcement service of Leake County Sheriff Greg Waggoner on his retirement. Branning 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0651.xml SC 652 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0652SG.pdf Acknowledge March 30, 2019, as "National Doctors' Day." Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0652.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 SC 659 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0659SG.pdf Commend Tate Reeves for his service as President of the Mississippi Senate. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0659.xml SC 660 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0660SG.pdf Commend service of Governor Phil Bryant. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 03/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0660.xml SC 665 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0665PS.pdf Designate March 2019 as "Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month." Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/29 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SC/SC0665.xml SR 1 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0001PS.pdf Extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of Brookhaven Police Officer Corporal Walter Moak. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 01/09 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0001.xml SR 2 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0002PS.pdf Extend deepest sympathy of Legislature to surviving family of Brookhaven Police Officer James Kevin White. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 01/09 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0002.xml SR 4 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0004PS.pdf Commend Mississippi Country Music Star Derek George. Branning 01/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0004.xml