2019 Regular Session Senator Tammy Witherspoon Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Tammy Witherspoon District 38 ../senate_p_authors/witherspoon.xml Principal Author Only 01/07/20 at 09:19 JR 201 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/JR/JR0201IN.pdf Reapportionment; amend boundaries of State Senate Districts 22 and 23. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/JR/JR0201.xml SB2163 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2163IN.pdf Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2163.xml SB2199 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2199IN.pdf Justice court; revise jurisdictional amount. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2199.xml SB2258 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2258IN.pdf Elections; authorize online voter registration and preelection day voting. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2258.xml SB2275 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2275SG.pdf Transportation center and certain historic properties; authorize City of Natchez to transfer to United States. Dearing ../Senate_authors/Dearing.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2275.xml SB2278 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2278IN.pdf Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; authorize the establishment of. Witherspoon 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2278.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 * 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 SB2329 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2329IN.pdf Mississippi Higher Education Grant Program for Single Mothers; establish. Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2329.xml SB2330 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2330IN.pdf Assistant teachers; require school districts to notify of nonreemployment within 10 days after adopting budget. Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2330.xml SB2331 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2331IN.pdf Workforce Investment Board; include nontraditional occupations for women. Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2331.xml SB2333 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2333IN.pdf Youth court; revise jurisdiction of for certain cases involving juveniles in possession of firearms. Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2333.xml SB2334 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2334IN.pdf Mississippi Pay Equity Act; prohibit wage discrimination based on gender. Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2334.xml SB2500 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2500IN.pdf Bonds; authorize to assist Natchez in constructing a Civil Rights Memorial. Dearing ../Senate_authors/Dearing.xml 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2500.xml %$ SB2564 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2564IN.pdf Expunction; consolidate statutes concerning. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2564.xml % SB2565 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2565IN.pdf Critical Teacher Shortage Area License; create alternative license to be issued for educators who teach in designated areas. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2565.xml SB2594 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2594IN.pdf Criminal history background checks; enact "Ban the Box". Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2594.xml SB2627 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2627IN.pdf Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2627.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 * SB2703 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2703IN.pdf Access to correctional facilities; MDOC to promulgate rules allowing private marital and extended family visits. Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2703.xml SB2770 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2770SG.pdf Teachers' salaries; provide for $1,500.00 increase. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2770.xml * SB2779 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2779IN.pdf Environmental Impact Study; authorize MDEQ to have conducted on of poultry houses. Witherspoon 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2779.xml SB2807 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2807IN.pdf Legal state holidays; move Robert E. Lee's birthday observance to last Monday of April. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2807.xml SB2942 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2942IN.pdf Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to assist Walthall County in renovation of the county courthouse. Witherspoon 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2942.xml %$ SB3093 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3093IN.pdf Bonds; authorize for fire hydrants, enlargement of water service lines, and asphalt repair in Town of Summit. Witherspoon 02/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3093.xml %$ SB3114 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3114PS.pdf City of Magnolia and City of McComb; authorize agreements for cooperative wastewater transportation, treatment and disposal. Witherspoon 03/29 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3114.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 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 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 538 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0538IN.pdf Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0538.xml SC 540 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0540SG.pdf Extending congratulations to 18 public school districts and superintendents achieving an "A" accreditation rating. Tollison ../Senate_authors/Tollison.xml 02/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0540.xml SC 555 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0555SG.pdf Recognize the Canton Spirituals as recipients of the 2019 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0555.xml SC 557 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0557SG.pdf Commend JSU Music Professor Dr. London Branch for outstanding contributions to the field of music and Governor's Arts Award. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0557.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 581 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0581SG.pdf Commend Adams County Christian School "Rebels" Football Team for winning MAIS Class AAA State Championship. Dearing ../Senate_authors/Dearing.xml 02/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0581.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 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 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 618 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0618SG.pdf Extend condolences of Legislature on the passing of Coahoma County Board of Education President Patrick Campbell. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0618.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 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 656 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0656IN.pdf Designate March 2019 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi." Dawkins ../Senate_authors/Dawkins.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0656.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 667 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SC/SC0667IN.pdf Suspend deadlines for introduction; extend qualifying deadline for candidates in certain state Senate districts. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0667.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 ../Senate_authors/Branning.xml 01/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0004.xml SR 5 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0005PS.pdf "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at the Capitol"; observe on February 7, 2019. Witherspoon 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 SR 21 ../../../documents/2019/pdf/SR/SR0021PS.pdf Recognize increased risk to African-American men for developing prostate cancer. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/29 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0021.xml