2023 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 12/07/23 at 09:35 SB2137 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2137SG.pdf "Mississippi Native Plant Month"; designate each April as. Michel 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2137.xml SB2175 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2175IN.pdf Department of Revenue; require to send taxpayer notices by certified mail, return receipt requested. Michel * 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2175.xml SB2181 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2181PS.pdf Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for 2021 and 2022 National Championship Rebels. Michel 03/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2181.xml *% SB2183 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2183IN.pdf Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; authorize opportunity to speak in schools with students about civil involvement and membership. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2183.xml SB2191 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2191CS.pdf Mississippi Foster Parent's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities; create. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 02/09 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2191.xml SB2219 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2219IN.pdf Health insurance plans; prohibit from imposing cost sharing requirement for breast cancer screening, diagnostic breast exams. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2219.xml SB2227 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2227SG.pdf Federal Home Loan Banks; provide certain rights and procedures regarding collateral. Michel 03/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2227.xml SB2228 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228SG.pdf Pet insurance; establish provisions for the sale and renewal of policies. Michel 03/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2228.xml SB2238 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2238IN.pdf Motor vehicle equipment; revise penalties related to. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2238.xml SB2343 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2343SG.pdf Department of Public Safety; revise jurisdiction of. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 04/21 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2343.xml * SB2358 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2358SG.pdf Ballot harvesting; ban. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 03/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2358.xml * SB2378 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2378IN.pdf Reciprocal Insurance; revise provisions relating to sworn declarations and memberships of boards of directors. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2378.xml SB2385 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2385IN.pdf Child support; withhold gaming prizes of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2385.xml SB2433 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2433SG.pdf Regulation of public utilities; exempt distribution of water by eligible homeowners association to its own residents from. Michel 03/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2433.xml SB2530 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2530SG.pdf "Secretary of State Eric Clark Coastal Preserve" and "Gollott Island/Godfather Point"; Department of Marine Resources designate. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 04/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2530.xml * SB2614 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2614IN.pdf Health benefit plan; allow electronic delivery of certain communications. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2614.xml SB2615 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2615SG.pdf Contract personnel; authorize to purchase base plan of the State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan. Michel 03/21 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2615.xml * SB2616 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2616SG.pdf Real Estate Commission; decrease fees charged by. Michel 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2616.xml *% SB2617 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2617PS.pdf Fire insurance policies; exclude provisions related thereto from applying to builders' risk policies. Michel 02/28 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2617.xml SB2622 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2622SG.pdf Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact. Michel 03/15 Vetoed ../history/SB/SB2622.xml * V SB2635 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2635IN.pdf Lender-placed insurance on real property; provide framework for regulating. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2635.xml SB2647 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2647SG.pdf Real estate licensee; revise liability. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/14 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2647.xml * SB2686 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2686IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of wine. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2686.xml % SB2687 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2687IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine in grocery stores. Michel 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2687.xml % SB2700 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2700SG.pdf Homestead; provide full exemption for unremarried surviving spouse of U.S. military member killed on active duty or training. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 03/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2700.xml %$ SB2701 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2701IN.pdf Mississippi Income Tax Holiday Act of 2023; create. Michel 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2701.xml %$ SB2722 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2722SG.pdf "North Forty" property; authorize DFA to purchase. Michel 03/03 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2722.xml SB2760 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2760IN.pdf Mississippi Help Not Harm Act; enact. Hill ../Senate_authors/Hill.xml 01/31 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2760.xml SB2839 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2839SG.pdf Public Improvement District Act; amend to allow municipality to perform duties and exercise powers in certain circumstances. Michel 03/03 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2839.xml SB2934 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2934IN.pdf General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for construction of municipal court building and police station. Michel 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2934.xml SB2970 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2970IN.pdf General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Pearl River Valley Water Supply District to dredge portions of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Michel 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2970.xml SB2995 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2995IN.pdf General funds; FY2024 appropriation to DFA for Bill Waller Craft Center repair, renovation, upgrades and improvements. Michel 02/22 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2995.xml SB3021 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3021SG.pdf Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3021.xml * SB3022 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3022SG.pdf Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3022.xml * SB3023 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3023SG.pdf Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3023.xml * SB3024 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3024SG.pdf Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3024.xml * SB3025 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3025SG.pdf Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3025.xml * SC 501 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of David R. Huggins. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0501.xml SC 502 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former MDOT Commissioner and Legislator Dick Hall. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Mourn the passing of former Senator Steve Seale of Hattiesburg, and commend his public and charitable service. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Representative Noal Akins. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 505 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf Commend public service of Southern District Transportation Commissioner and former legislator Tom King. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.xml SC 507 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Commend JSU "Tigers" Football Team for second consecutive SWAC Championship. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0511SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the public service of Forrest Co. Tax Collector, former Supervisor and State Senator Billy Hudson. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 512 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0512SG.pdf Mourn the loss and celebrate the contributions and career of Mississippi music icon and Rock and Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 02/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0512.xml SC 515 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0515SG.pdf Commend the life of former State Senator, Circuit Judge and Decorated WWII Veteran Thomas Frederick (Fred) Wicker. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0515.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Extending deepest sympathy of Legislature to surviving family of MSU Football Coach Mike Leach and paying tribute to his legacy. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 02/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 520 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0520SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss 2022 Baseball Team for National Championship. Michel 02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0520.xml SC 535 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0535SG.pdf Designate March 2023 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Mississippi". McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/13 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0535.xml SC 539 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf Mourn the passing of legendary physician Dr. Freda M. Bush. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0539.xml SC 542 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0542SG.pdf Commend Dr. Roy J. Duhe for colon cancer initiatives at UMMC. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0542.xml SC 544 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0544SG.pdf Designate "Delta Gamma Fraternity Day" in Mississippi in Commemoration of Sesquicentennial celebration. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 02/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0544.xml SC 547 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0547SG.pdf Mourn the loss of legendary Defensive Football Coach Jim Carmody and remembering his legacy. Michel 02/23 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0547.xml SC 551 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0551SG.pdf Honor the legacy of decorated WWII Army Corporal L.C. Jackson of Brookhaven, Mississippi, on his 100th Birthday. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 03/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0551.xml SC 552 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0552SG.pdf Mourn the loss of WWII and Korean War pilot Brigadier General Sam Forbert, Jr. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 03/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0552.xml SC 553 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0553SG.pdf Mourn the passing of Major Genl. Al Hopkins, Chairman of the MS Gaming Commission and respected Gulfport Attorney. DeLano ../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml 03/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0553.xml SC 554 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0554SG.pdf Commend University of Mississippi baseball Head Coach Mike Bianco as National Coach of the Year. Michel 03/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0554.xml SC 555 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0555SG.pdf Mourn passing and commend civic leadership of businessman Wirt Adams Yerger, Jr., of Jackson, MS. Michel 03/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0555.xml SC 556 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0556SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss Senior Offensive Lineman Nick Broeker as winner of 2022 Kent Hull Trophy and for postseason awards. Michel 03/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0556.xml SC 564 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SC/SC0564SG.pdf Designate March 2023 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month in Mississippi" to promote treatment and prevention. Michel 03/15 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0564.xml SR 1 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0001PS.pdf Congratulate Jackson Prep "Patriots" Baseball Team for winning MAIS Class 6A Title. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 01/04 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0001.xml SR 4 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0004PS.pdf Commemorate 50th anniversary of end of U.S. combat operations and release of American Prisoners of War in Vietnam. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 01/18 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0004.xml SR 7 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0007PS.pdf Congratulate Jackson Prep "Patriots" Football Team for winning MAIS Class 6A Title. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 01/18 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0007.xml SR 8 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0008PS.pdf Commend Antoinette Gant for her promotion to Brigadier General in the United States Army. Butler (36th) ../Senate_authors/Butler_(36th).xml 01/18 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0008.xml SR 10 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0010PS.pdf Commend and thank MS Rural Water Association Emergency Response Cooperative for assistance during the Jackson Water Crisis. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 01/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0010.xml SR 22 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0022PS.pdf Recognize Betsy Bradley as the recipient of the 2023 Governor's Arts Award for Leadership. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/02 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0022.xml SR 32 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0032PS.pdf Commend 16-year-old Corion Evans for extreme bravery in rescuing four people from drowning in car accident. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 02/13 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0032.xml SR 44 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0044PS.pdf Recognize Bobby Morgan, Vice President of Public Affairs at Atmos Energy as Ole Miss Alumni Assn 2023 "40 Under 40" Award. Michel 03/07 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0044.xml SR 45 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0045PS.pdf Congratulate ten Mississippi professional football players who played in the 2023 NFL Super Bowl. Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 03/07 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0045.xml SR 62 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf Commend Germantown High School "Lady Mavericks" Girls Basketball Team for their first Class 6A State Championship. Thomas ../Senate_authors/Thomas.xml 03/14 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0062.xml SR 68 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0068PS.pdf Commend Sarah Lea Anglin State Games "Female Athlete of the Year." Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 03/14 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0068.xml SR 70 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0070PS.pdf Commend Jackson Prep "Patriots" Boys Basketball Team for back-to-back MAIS State Championships. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/14 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0070.xml SR 85 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0085PS.pdf Congratulate MRA star basketball point guard Josh Hubbard for breaking the all-time scoring record in Mississippi. Michel 03/21 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0085.xml SR 86 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0086PS.pdf Recognize Mayflower Cafe as downtown Jackson tradition and commend for many years of service to Jackson community. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 03/21 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0086.xml SR 105 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0105PS.pdf Commend Senate service of Chris McDaniel. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/31 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0105.xml SR 106 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0106PS.pdf Commend Senate service of Melanie Sojourner. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/31 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0106.xml SR 107 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0107PS.pdf Commend Senate service of Chris Caughman. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/31 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0107.xml SR 108 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0108PS.pdf Commend Senate service of Barbara Blackmon. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/31 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0108.xml SR 109 ../../../documents/2023/pdf/SR/SR0109PS.pdf Commend Senate service of Robert L. Jackson. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/31 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0109.xml