2021 Regular Session Senator Tammy Witherspoon Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Tammy Witherspoon District 38 ../../../members/senate/witherspoon.xml ../senate_p_authors/witherspoon.xml Principal Author Only 07/19/21 at 10:01 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 SB2019 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2019IN.pdf Ban the Box Act; enact. Witherspoon 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2019.xml SB2076 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2076SG.pdf Mississippi Fair Commission; remove repealer and revise advisory council composition. Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 03/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2076.xml * SB2101 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2101IN.pdf Mississippi Pay Equity Act; prohibit wage discrimination based on gender. Witherspoon 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2101.xml SB2113 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2113CS.pdf Voting equipment; require certification by the United States Election Assistance Commission. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 02/15 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2113.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 * SB2277 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2277IN.pdf Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2277.xml SB2303 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2303IN.pdf Women's Economic Security Act of 2021; enact. Witherspoon 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2303.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 * SB2333 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2333IN.pdf Mississippi Paid Family Leave Act; enact. Witherspoon 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2333.xml SB2335 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2335IN.pdf State Board of Funeral Service; authorize to establish continuing education requirements for certain licensees. Witherspoon 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2335.xml SB2389 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2389PS.pdf Domestic violence shelters; revise eligibility for funds. Witherspoon 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2389.xml SB2393 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2393IN.pdf Department of Environmental Quality; may contract for environmental impact study on poultry houses. Witherspoon 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2393.xml SB2426 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2426PS.pdf Department of Human Services; establish a grant program for regional food banks and SNAP incentives. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2426.xml * SB2488 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2488IN.pdf Mississippi Fair Advisory Council; revise council composition. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2488.xml SB2525 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2525IN.pdf State Workplace Safety and Health Office; establish under State Board of Health. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2525.xml SB2546 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2546IN.pdf Procurement of wireless communication devices for students; exempt institutions of higher learning in emergency situations. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2546.xml SB2561 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2561PS.pdf "Empower Reentry Through Licensing Act"; authorize provisional driver's licenses for eligible inmates. Sparks ../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml 03/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2561.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 * SB2810 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2810IN.pdf Mississippi Department of Labor; create. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/02 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2810.xml % SB2883 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2883IN.pdf General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to IHL-Student Financial Aid for the Nursing Forgivable Loan program. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2883.xml SB2884 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2884IN.pdf General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to Alcorn State University for STEM-related programs. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2884.xml SB2917 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2917SG.pdf Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2917.xml * SB2918 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2918SG.pdf Appropriation; Military Department. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2918.xml * SB2919 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2919SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2919.xml * SB2927 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2927SG.pdf Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2927.xml * SB2928 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2928SG.pdf Appropriation; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/20 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2928.xml * SB2957 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2957IN.pdf General Funds; FY 2022 appropriation to Department of Health for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2957.xml SB2963 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2963IN.pdf Bonds; increased authorized amount to assist Adams County in paying costs of completion of Belwood Levee construction. Witherspoon 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2963.xml %$ SB2968 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2968IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for the Ayers Restoration Fund. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2968.xml %$ SB2979 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2979IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez pay costs of Concord Avenue Drainage Improvement Project. Witherspoon 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2979.xml %$ SB2993 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2993IN.pdf General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to City of Natchez for the Concord Avenue Drainage Improvement Project. Witherspoon 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2993.xml SB3034 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3034IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Magnolia in paying costs of repair and renovation of community center. Witherspoon 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3034.xml %$ SB3040 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3040IN.pdf General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to South Pike School District for renovations to its school buildings. Witherspoon 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3040.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 %$ SB3073 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3073IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist South Pike School District in paying costs of repair and renovation of buildings. Witherspoon 02/24 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3073.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 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 524 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SC/SC0524IN.pdf Issue apology of the State of Mississippi to Curtis Flowers after six trials and 23 years in prison and dismissal of charges. Jackson (11th) ../Senate_authors/Jackson_(11th).xml 04/01 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SR 4 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0004PS.pdf Recognize Noah Harris of Natchez/Hattiesburg as Harvard's first African American male Student Body President. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 02/15 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0004.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 23 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0023PS.pdf Expressing deepest sympathy of Senate to surviving family of Greenville native Mary Wilson of "The Supremes." Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/04 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0023.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 44 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0044PS.pdf Mourn the passing of longtime funeral home owner Luzern "Sonny" Dillon, the first black-elected official in Walthall County. Witherspoon 03/29 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0044.xml SR 48 ../../../documents/2021/pdf/SR/SR0048PS.pdf Recognize Dr. Felecia Nave as first female President of Alcorn State University on the occasion of her inauguration. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 03/29 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0048.xml