2021 Regular Session Senator J. Walter Michel Principal Author and Co-Author Senator J. Walter Michel District 25 ../../../members/senate/michel.xml ../senate_p_authors/michel.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 SB2066 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2066IN.pdf State flag; adopt as the official state flag the design approved by 72% of the voters in the statewide special election. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2066.xml SB2075 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2075SG.pdf State parks; change name of Natchez State Park to "Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park." Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2075.xml SB2095 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2095CS.pdf Hunting & fishing licenses; include manager or member of LLC owning land within exemption for resident landowners. Michel 02/11 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2095.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 * 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 * SB2332 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2332SG.pdf Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program; extend repealer on development and implementation of program. Michel 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2332.xml SB2336 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2336SG.pdf MS First Responders Health and Safety Act; delay effective date of. Michel 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2336.xml SB2337 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2337PS.pdf Surplus Lines Association; transfer fees collected by the association upon written request by certain officials. Michel 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2337.xml SB2433 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2433IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at grocery stores. Michel 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2433.xml % SB2437 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2437PS.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for Wildlife Mississippi. Michel 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2437.xml *% SB2449 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2449IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of wine. Michel 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2449.xml % SB2452 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2452IN.pdf Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission; reestablish as special fund agency. Michel 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2452.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 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2602.xml * SB2603 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2603SG.pdf Salvage or abandoned vehicles; authorize disposition by auction firms on behalf of insurers. Michel 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2603.xml SB2623 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2623SG.pdf Motor vehicle insurance; extend repealer on Public Safety Verification and Enforcement Act. Michel 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2623.xml * SB2631 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2631PS.pdf Health insurance; revise mandated coverage for telemedicine services. Michel 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2631.xml * SB2646 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2646IN.pdf Uninsured motorist coverage; political subdivision policy may not pay for same loss through another policy. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2646.xml SB2773 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2773IN.pdf Mississippi Professional Employer Organization Recognition and Registration Act; create. Michel 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2773.xml % SB2774 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2774IN.pdf Workers' Compensation Law; revise various provisions of. Michel 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2774.xml SB2780 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2780IN.pdf Solid waste; prohibit new solid waste landfill if two existing landfills in the county. Michel 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2780.xml SB2788 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2788SG.pdf Radar speed detection; revise provisions concerning use by Highway Patrol and municipal law enforcement in certain cities. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2788.xml SB2885 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2885IN.pdf General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to the Seventh Circuit Court District for additional contractual assistant district attorneys. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2885.xml SB2892 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2892IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Madison County in paying costs of construction and improvements on Bozeman Road. Michel 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2892.xml %$ SB2896 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2896IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist in paying costs associated with Commerce Park Connector in Madison County. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2896.xml %$ SB2922 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2922SG.pdf Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2922.xml * SB2923 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2923SG.pdf Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2923.xml * SB2924 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2924SG.pdf Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2924.xml * SB2925 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2925SG.pdf Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2925.xml * SB2926 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2926SG.pdf Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2926.xml * SB2978 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2978IN.pdf Income tax; authorize credit for certain railroad reconstruction/replacement expenditures. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2978.xml %$ SB3084 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3084IN.pdf City of Jackson; authorize to continue contributions to Keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3084.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 504 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Ted Booth; commend for receiving the 2020 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from NCSL. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/24 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Mourn the passing of former Senator Tommy Moffatt, Sr., of Gautier, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/01 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.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 527 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0527SG.pdf Congratulate Coach Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss "Rebels" Football Team for impressive victory in Outback Bowl and for 2020 season. Michel 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0527.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 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0528.xml SC 529 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0529SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss Lineman Terrence Metcalf upon his induction into the 2021 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0529.xml SC 530 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0530SG.pdf Commend Ole Miss and ATP tennis standout Dave Randall upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Musuem. Michel 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.xml SC 536 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0536PS.pdf State Taxation Study Committee; establish. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 04/01 Died by Other Means ../history/SC/SC0536.xml SR 9 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0009PS.pdf Recognize Raphael Semmes as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award as Mississippi Cultural Ambassador. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/15 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0009.xml SR 15 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0015PS.pdf Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly. Chism ../Senate_authors/Chism.xml 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0015.xml SR 16 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0016PS.pdf Recognize Nellie McInnis as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0016.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 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0019.xml SR 20 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0020PS.pdf Recognize the dedicated public service of MEMA Director Greg Michel on occasion of his retirement. DeLano ../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml 02/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0020.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 03/22 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0031.xml SR 39 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0039PS.pdf Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Troop 8, Boy Scouts of America at First Baptist Church of Jackson, Mississippi. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/22 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0039.xml SR 46 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0046PS.pdf Commend Ole Miss Womens Rifle Team for outstanding 2021 season. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/29 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0046.xml