2019 Regular Session Senator Josh Harkins Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Josh Harkins District 20 ../senate_p_authors/harkins.xml Principal Author Only 01/07/20 at 09:19 SB2228 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228IN.pdf Golf carts and low-speed vehicles, authorize municipalities to authorize operation on municipal streets. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2228.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 * SB2367 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2367IN.pdf Managed care plans; provide certain prohibition and requirements. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2367.xml SB2410 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2410IN.pdf Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; enhance regulatory authority. Harkins 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2410.xml SB2461 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2461IN.pdf Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; authorize Department of Human Services to issue photo EBT Cards. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2461.xml SB2462 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2462PS.pdf Baby Drop-off Law; revise certain definitions. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2462.xml SB2544 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2544IN.pdf Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2544.xml SB2600 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2600IN.pdf Distinctive license tags; revise distribution of fees for Pearl River Valley Water Supply District supporter tax. Harkins 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2600.xml SB2689 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2689IN.pdf Health insurance and telemedicine services; impose certain statutory conditions. Harkins 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2689.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 * SB2717 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2717IN.pdf Broadband deployment by electric cooperatives; authorize with certain requirements. Harkins 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2717.xml SB2732 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2732PS.pdf Student Financial Aid; repeal discontinued grant and forgivable loan programs. Harkins 03/05 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2732.xml SB2736 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2736IN.pdf Student financial aid; require FAFSA for MTAG and MESG applications. Harkins 02/14 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2736.xml SB2737 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2737SG.pdf Proprietary schools; revise provisions related to surety bonds and permits. Harkins 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2737.xml SB2747 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2747IN.pdf Open Meetings Law; regulate use of cell phones and where minutes are kept. Harkins 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2747.xml SB2749 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2749SG.pdf State Board for Community and Junior Colleges; revise the qualifications for board members. Harkins 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2749.xml * SB2802 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2802SG.pdf Airport Authorities Law; limit ad valorem tax exemption to facilities on airport property as result of airport-related contracts & leases. Harkins 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2802.xml * SB2867 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2867SG.pdf University construction projects; authorize IHL Board to administer. Harkins 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2867.xml * SB2901 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2901SG.pdf Landowners Protection Act; create. Harkins 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2901.xml * SB2908 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2908IN.pdf Higher Education Legislative Plan; align core curriculum with IHL College Preparatory Curriculum and allow partial grants. Harkins 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2908.xml SB2932 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2932IN.pdf Mississippi Internal Audit Act; require employment of agency internal auditor and revise reporting requirements. Harkins 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2932.xml SB2956 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2956IN.pdf Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2956.xml %$ SB2988 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2988SG.pdf City of Flowood; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax that may be imposed for construction of a convention center. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/29 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2988.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 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0501.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 507 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Extend congratulations of the Legislature to Representative Ray Rogers on 55th Anniversary as the "Voice of the Pearl Pirates." Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.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 517 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf Commend MSU "Bulldogs" Baseball Team and Interim Coach Gary Henderson for miracle 2018 NCAA Regional and Super Regional victories. Harkins 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0517.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 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0518.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 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0571.xml SC 591 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0591SG.pdf Recognize service of Reggie Bell, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Fire Academy, on his retirement. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0591.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 598 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0598SG.pdf Recognize college football accomplishments of Brandon High School Quarterback Gardner Minshew II. Harkins 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0598.xml SC 600 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0600SG.pdf Commend Andrew Mallinson, President and CEO of Multicraft International, as the new Chairman of MMA. Harkins 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0600.xml SC 625 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0625SG.pdf Recognize outstanding service of Chip Morgan as Delta Council Executive Vice President. Clarke ../Senate_authors/Clarke.xml 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0625.xml SC 629 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0629SG.pdf Commend MSU "Lady Bulldogs" Women's Basketball Team and Coach Vic Schaefer for historic first SEC Tournament Title. Jackson (15th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(15th).xml 04/08 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0629.xml SC 630 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0630PS.pdf Provide legislative intent that Daylight Saving Time shall be the year-round standard time of the state. Blackwell ../Senate_authors/Blackwell.xml 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0630.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 657 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0657SG.pdf Commend Hartfield Academy "Hawks" Girls Volleyball Team for winning MAIS State Championship. Harkins 03/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0657.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 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 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