2020 Regular Session Senator Barbara Blackmon Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Barbara Blackmon District 21 ../senate_p_authors/blackmon.xml Principal Author Only 12/03/20 at 13:57 SB2001 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2001PS.pdf Teachers' salaries; provide for increase. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 06/09 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2001.xml SB2131 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2131SG.pdf Secretary of State's official seal; include the phrase "In God We Trust" at the bottom. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 06/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2131.xml * SB2358 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2358IN.pdf Community/Junior College Grant Program; establish to provide financial aid to community/junior college students. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2358.xml SB2368 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2368IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for Capitol Complex Improvement District projects. Blackmon 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2368.xml %$ SB2384 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2384IN.pdf Fair chance hiring standards for employers; establish. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2384.xml SB2400 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2400IN.pdf Assistant teachers; provide "C," "D," and "F" districts with additional. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2400.xml SB2405 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2405IN.pdf Division of Medicaid; apply for necessary waivers to eliminate waiting period for services. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2405.xml SB2412 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2412IN.pdf Mississippi Adequate Education Program; fully fund. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2412.xml SB2494 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2494IN.pdf Medicaid eligibility; provide coverage Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2494.xml SB2499 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2499IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2499.xml SB2504 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2504IN.pdf Teachers' salaries; provide for increase and implement plan to fund at the southeastern average. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2504.xml SB2523 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2523PS.pdf Law enforcement officers and firefighters; increase the death benefits payable to. Doty ../Senate_authors/Doty.xml 06/17 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2523.xml SB2524 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2524IN.pdf Credit transaction; prohibit discrimination against an applicant. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2524.xml SB2553 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553SG.pdf Uniform Partition of Heir Property Act; create. Blackmon 07/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2553.xml * SB2566 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2566IN.pdf School boards; authorize members to be employed as school bus drivers. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2566.xml SB2575 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2575IN.pdf Accreditation of schools; allow schools to employ up to 10% nonlicensed teachers to teach in core areas. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2575.xml SB2592 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2592IN.pdf Women's Economic Security Act of 2020; enact. Witherspoon ../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2592.xml SB2598 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2598IN.pdf Affordable housing crisis; create task force to study. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2598.xml SB2607 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2607IN.pdf Mississippi Board of Human Services; establish to provide policy direction for the Department of Human Services. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2607.xml SB2608 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2608IN.pdf Certificate of need; direct issuance for an existing ambulatory surgical center. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2608.xml SB2612 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2612IN.pdf Medicaid reimbursement; authorize for substance abuse and mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2612.xml SB2629 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2629IN.pdf Services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness; DHS pilot project. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2629.xml SB2635 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2635IN.pdf Criminal history; enact "Ban-the-Box Act." Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2635.xml SB2649 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2649IN.pdf Voting rights; restore to people who have been released from incarceration. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2649.xml SB2650 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2650IN.pdf Marijuana; civil penalty for simple possession of small amount. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2650.xml SB2668 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2668IN.pdf Online voter registration; implement. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2668.xml SB2669 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2669IN.pdf Early voting; authorize for any election up to 21 days before election. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2669.xml SB2684 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2684SG.pdf Department of Corrections; increase number of offenders in regional facilities and adjust regional per diem. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 07/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2684.xml * SB2739 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2739IN.pdf Industrial hemp growth and processing; include minority farmers in policies and regulations. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2739.xml SB2767 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2767IN.pdf State employees; provide for percentage increase in annual compensation. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2767.xml SB2781 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2781IN.pdf Disparity studies on certain programs; direct DFA to conduct. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2781.xml SB2784 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2784IN.pdf Mississippi Adequate Education Program state funding; dedicate at least 25% of any revenue growth. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2784.xml SB2801 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2801IN.pdf Medicaid coverage; coverage for eligible women up to 12 months postpartum. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2801.xml SB2816 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2816IN.pdf Community health centers; revise reimbursement for telehealth services. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2816.xml SB2817 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2817IN.pdf Medicaid reimbursement; extend for community-based home-visitation and pregnancy support services. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2817.xml SB2827 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2827IN.pdf Delta Incentives for Community and Economic Development Act; create. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2827.xml % SB2828 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2828IN.pdf Salary supplement; provide to experienced teachers willing to relocate and teach in an "F"-designated school. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2828.xml SB2841 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2841IN.pdf Mississippi Fair Housing Act; enact. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2841.xml SB2913 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2913IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to assist City of West in repair and renovation of city park. Blackmon 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2913.xml %$ SB2915 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2915IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to assist City of Pickens in repair and renovation of library. Blackmon 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2915.xml %$ SB2916 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2916IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to assist City of Canton to alleviate flooding. Blackmon 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2916.xml %$ SB2917 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2917IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to assist City of Carthage in repair and renovation of coliseum. Blackmon 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2917.xml %$ SB2918 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2918IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Canton in preplanning and first phase of city complex. Blackmon 06/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2918.xml %$ SB2925 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2925PS.pdf Local governmental entities and school districts; authorize grant of admin leave with pay in certain disasters or emergencies. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 10/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2925.xml SB3059 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3059SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Bd.-CARES Act. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 10/09 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/SB/SB3059.xml @ SC 503 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Remembering the professional football legacy of Oakland Raider Super Bowl Champion William (Willie) Brown of Yazoo City. Thomas ../Senate_authors/Thomas.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 505 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf Remembering the legacy of Hinds County Senior Court Judge Houston J. Patton. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.xml SC 516 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf Commend Lt. Col. (Retired)" Dr. William "Bill" Cooley. Blackmon 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0516.xml SC 517 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf Commend Honorable Fred Banks, Jr. Blackmon 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0517.xml SC 518 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf Commend Honorable Reuben V. Anderson, first African American Justice of Mississippi Supreme Court. Blackmon 02/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0518.xml SC 521 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0521SG.pdf Recognize January 13 as Founders Day for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority public service organization. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0521.xml SC 523 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0523SG.pdf Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Saint Joseph Catholic School. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0523.xml SC 525 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf Recognize former Senator Willie Simmons as first African American elected to the Mississippi Transportation Commission. Jackson (32nd) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(32nd).xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0525.xml SC 527 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0527SG.pdf Remember JSU Legend Walter Payton on the occasion of being named as No. 16 in ESPN's College Football's 150 Greatest Players. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0527.xml SC 528 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at the Capitol"; observe on March 17, 2020. Witherspoon ../Senate_authors/Witherspoon.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.xml SC 529 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0529SG.pdf Commend legacy of former Ole Miss record-breaking quarterback Eli Manning on the occasion of his retirement from the New York Giants. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0529.xml SC 530 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf Commend the public service of Hinds County Supervisor Peggy Hobson Calhoun on the occasion of her retirement. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.xml SC 534 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdf Recognize Tougaloo College Art Collections as the recipient of the 2020 Governor's Arts Award for Preservation of the Arts. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0534.xml SC 535 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0535SG.pdf Recognize The Jackson Southernaires as the recipient of the 2020 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in Music. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/21 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0535.xml SC 547 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0547IN.pdf Constitution; amend Section 241 to allow felons to vote upon meeting certain conditions. Blackmon 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0547.xml SC 556 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Recognize former JSU President Dr. John Arthur Peoples, Jr., and Mrs. Mary Peoples for contributions to higher education in MS. Blackmon 06/25 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.xml SC 558 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0558SG.pdf Recognize Dr. Al Rankins of Greenville, Mississippi, as first African American to serve as Commissioner of IHL. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 06/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0558.xml SC 572 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0572IN.pdf Suspend rules for drafting, etc.; transfer certain CARES ACT monies to MDA for a local government grant program. Blackmon 10/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0572.xml SC 581 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0581IN.pdf Suspend rules for drafting, introduction; designate Juneteenth as official state holiday. Blackmon 10/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0581.xml SC 587 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0587SG.pdf Mourn the passing of former Senator Bob M. Dearing of Natchez, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 10/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0587.xml SR 19 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0019PS.pdf Recognize former JSU President Dr. John Arthur Peoples, Jr., and Mrs. Mary Peoples for contributions to higher education in MS. Blackmon 03/04 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0019.xml SR 23 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0023PS.pdf Commend Holmes Community College "Lady Bulldogs" Soccer Team for State and Regional Championships. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/18 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0023.xml SR 39 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0039PS.pdf Congratulate St. Andrew's Episcopal School "Saints" Basketball Team for 3A State Championship. Blackmon 06/12 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0039.xml SR 52 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0052PS.pdf Commemorate June 19, 2020, as "Juneteenth." Blackmon 06/28 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0052.xml SR 62 ../../../documents/2020/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf National Principals Month for October. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 10/01 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0062.xml