2021 Regular Session Senator Chris Caughman Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Chris Caughman District 35 ../../../members/senate/caughman.xml ../senate_p_authors/caughman.xml Principal Author Only 11/15/21 at 10:57 SB2001 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2001PS.pdf Teachers' salaries; provide for increase. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2001.xml SB2098 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2098SG.pdf State Board of Funeral Service; extend repealer on. Caughman 03/11 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2098.xml % SB2107 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2107PS.pdf Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2107.xml * SB2149 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2149SG.pdf MAEP; Department of Education required to hold harmless school district from calculating 2020-2021 average daily attendance. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2149.xml * SB2181 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2181IN.pdf Income tax; authorize credit for costs of building storm shelters or safe rooms for multifamily residential construction. Caughman 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2181.xml %$ SB2221 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2221SG.pdf Mississippi Dementia Care Program, Food Bank Pilot Programming; create. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2221.xml * SB2266 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2266IN.pdf Retail sales; prohibit seller from refusing to accept cash as a form of payment for goods and services. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2266.xml SB2267 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2267SG.pdf Teacher license; allow reciprocity if teacher possesses standard license from other state and passes background check. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2267.xml * SB2270 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2270PS.pdf Autopsies; provide for confidentiality of photographs and recordings of. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2270.xml * SB2283 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2283PS.pdf Freedom of Roadway Act; increase penalties for the obstruction of public passageways. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2283.xml * SB2305 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2305PS.pdf William F. Winter and Jack Reed, Sr., Teacher Loan Repayment Program; create. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2305.xml * SB2536 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2536SG.pdf Athletics; provide that schools designate teams by biological sex. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 03/11 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2536.xml * SB2602 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2602PS.pdf Nonadmitted insurer policy fee; divert certain amount to fund fire trucks and fire apparatus/protection grants. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2602.xml * SB2609 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2609IN.pdf Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals. Caughman 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2609.xml % SB2626 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2626SG.pdf MS Business Corporation Act; amend to allow corporations to hold annual or special shareholder meetings remotely. Caughman 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2626.xml SB2627 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2627PS.pdf Home inspector license; require applicants to undergo certain background checks. Caughman 03/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2627.xml % SB2628 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2628PS.pdf Credit Availability Act; extend repealer on. Caughman 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2628.xml % SB2662 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2662IN.pdf Sixteenth section forest products; allow school districts to enter into long-term timber agreements. Caughman 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2662.xml SB2708 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2708IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Richland in paying costs associated with construction of pedestrian bridge. Caughman 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2708.xml %$ SB2746 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2746SG.pdf Hudson's Law; require healthcare providers to provide information to parents who receive a postnatal diagnosis of a chromosomal disorder. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2746.xml * SB2763 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2763IN.pdf Practice of optometry; require the Board of Optometry to define with certain exceptions. Caughman 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2763.xml SB2789 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2789IN.pdf High school curriculum; require Bible be taught in ethics and history classes during month of April. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2789.xml SB2822 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2822PS.pdf Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act; create. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 03/27 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2822.xml *%$ SB2825 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2825SG.pdf Transportation; revise provisions relating to motor carrier enforcement, harvest permits, and funding. Branning ../Senate_authors/Branning.xml 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2825.xml *% SC 502 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Remember the legacy of former Governor William F. Winter and extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature on his passing. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Commend Aysa Branch for winning Miss USA. Sparks ../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml 03/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 509 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Extend deepest sympathy of Legislature on the passing of Mississippi Sports Icon JSU Coach "W.C." Gorden. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 512 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Commend the life of legendary college and NFL football player and Coach Ray Perkins from Petal, Mississippi. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.xml SC 516 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0516.xml SC 517 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0517SG.pdf Pay tribute to the memory of former State Senator and Representative Nolan Mettetal. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0517.xml SC 528 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0528SG.pdf Commend golf icon Randy Watkins upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.xml SC 532 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf Recognize March 4, 2021, as "HPV Cancer Awareness Day" in Mississippi. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.xml SC 534 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdf Declare September 2021 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/27 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0534.xml SC 537 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf Declare that March 21, 2021, is "World Down Syndrome Day in Mississippi." England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/30 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0537.xml SR 3 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0003PS.pdf Congratulate Magee Trojans Football Team for winning 3A State Championship. Caughman 02/15 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0003.xml SR 14 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0014PS.pdf Commend Florence Girls Soccer Team for winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship. Caughman 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0014.xml SR 17 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0017PS.pdf Recognize Sarah Thomas as first female referee to officiate a Super Bowl. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0017.xml SR 18 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0018PS.pdf Extend sympathy of Mississippi Senate to family of fallen officer Hancock County Deputy Sheriff Michael Anthony Boutte, Sr. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0018.xml SR 19 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0019PS.pdf Recognize enduring influence of Mississippi businessman and civic leader Leland Rhymes Speed and extending sympathy of Senate. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0019.xml SR 28 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0028PS.pdf Commend JSU Lady Tigers Basketball Team for 2019-2020 SWAC Championship. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/22 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0028.xml SR 31 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0031PS.pdf Congratulate Jackson Academy "Lady Raiders" Girls Basketball Team and Coach Jan Sojourner for MAIS Class 5A Championship. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/22 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0031.xml SR 40 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0040PS.pdf Commend JSU "Tigers" Men's Basketball Team for winning the Co-SWAC 2021 Regular Season Championship. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/22 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0040.xml SR 43 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0043PS.pdf Honor the legacy of Marine Corporal Vonzia J. Rigsby of Jasper County, the oldest living Montford Point Marine, on his 100th birthday. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 03/22 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0043.xml SR 53 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0053PS.pdf Commend Clinton Christian Academy Girls and Boys Basketball Teams for two State Championships. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 03/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0053.xml