2021 Regular Session Senator Daniel H. Sparks Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Daniel H. Sparks District 5 ../../../members/senate/sparks.xml ../senate_p_authors/sparks.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 SB2062 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2062SG.pdf Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 04/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2062.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 * SB2151 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2151IN.pdf Education Continuum for Mississippi's Future Task Force; create. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2151.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 * SB2246 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2246IN.pdf Methamphetamine; revise penalty for simple possession of smaller amounts. Sparks 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2246.xml SB2248 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2248PS.pdf Law enforcement officers; entitled to certain follow-up drug testing before loss of certification. Sparks 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2248.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 * 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 * SB2307 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2307PS.pdf Dyslexia Awareness Training Program; require teachers to complete two hours of training for. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2307.xml * SB2529 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2529IN.pdf High school graduation; end-of-course assessments required by federal law shall only be required. Sparks 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2529.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 * SB2551 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2551IN.pdf Wiretapping; authorize in investigations of child exploitation. Sparks 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2551.xml SB2552 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2552SG.pdf Pretrial Intervention Program; prohibit eligibility for persons charged with public embezzlement over a certain amount. Sparks 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2552.xml * SB2553 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553PS.pdf State offenders in county jail; MDOC to pay increased rate to county to expedite removal of. Sparks 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2553.xml * SB2556 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2556IN.pdf Habitual offenders; revise provisions for. Sparks 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2556.xml SB2560 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2560IN.pdf DUI; allow expunction for first offense under certain circumstances. Sparks 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2560.xml SB2561 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561PS.pdf "Empower Reentry Through Licensing Act"; authorize provisional driver's licenses for eligible inmates. Sparks 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2561.xml SB2574 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2574PS.pdf Reentry courts; create pilot reentry court, and establish rehab and workforce development program at MDOC. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2574.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 * SB2619 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2619IN.pdf Unemployment compensation claims; change experience rating requirement and require claimant integrity data checks. Branning ../Senate_authors/Branning.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2619.xml SB2624 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2624SG.pdf MS Real Estate Commission; require to establish pilot program using administrative hearing officers. Thompson ../Senate_authors/Thompson.xml 04/22 Vetoed ../history/SB/SB2624.xml * V SB2644 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2644IN.pdf Law enforcement officers; regulate payment for nonexempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Sparks 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2644.xml SB2678 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2678PS.pdf Computer science curriculum; require State Department of Education to implement in K-12 public schools. DeLano ../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2678.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 * SB2795 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2795SG.pdf "Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act"; enact. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2795.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 *%$ SB3053 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3053IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance for Mississippi Ports Improvement Fund. Moran ../Senate_authors/Moran.xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3053.xml %$ SC 503 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Commend Aysa Branch for winning Miss USA. Sparks 03/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.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 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 521 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0521SG.pdf Recognize the induction of Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Artist Marty Stuart into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Branning ../Senate_authors/Branning.xml 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0521.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 ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 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 ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 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 ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0530.xml SR 1 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0001PS.pdf Commend Andy Ogletree for finishing his first Masters as Low Amateur. McCaughn ../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml 02/03 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0001.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 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 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 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 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 SR 61 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0061PS.pdf Commend Tishomingo County High School "Lady Braves" Cheerleading Squad for 2020 State Championship. Sparks 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0061.xml SR 62 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf Commend New Site "Lady Royals" Girls Basketball Team for winning 2A State Championship. Sparks 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0062.xml SR 63 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0063PS.pdf Commend Belmont "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team for Class 3A State Championship. Sparks 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0063.xml