2024 Regular Session Senator Josh Harkins Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Josh Harkins District 20 ../../../members/senate/harkins.xml ../senate_p_authors/harkins.xml Principal Author Only 09/23/24 at 10:40 SB2218 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2218PS.pdf Mississippi Ireland Trade Commission; establish. Harkins 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2218.xml SB2226 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2226SG.pdf Israel Support Act of 2019; extend repealer on. Harkins 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2226.xml * SB2277 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2277IN.pdf Hearing officer; allow board to appoint attorney as officer to preside over delinquent solid waste fee matters. Harkins 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2277.xml SB2297 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2297IN.pdf Land deeds; increase the fees charged by chancery clerks for filing and recording. Harkins 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2297.xml % SB2399 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2399IN.pdf Public procurement bid requirements; exempt DFA for certain purchases of services at Capitol Building and historical properties. Harkins 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2399.xml SB2405 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2405SG.pdf Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits under certain conditions. Harkins 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2405.xml * SB2476 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2476SG.pdf Tax credits for qualified charitable and qualified foster care charitable organizations; delete repealer on. Harkins 04/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2476.xml *% SB2477 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2477PS.pdf Income tax; reenact and extend repealer on credit for certain railroad expenditures. Harkins 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2477.xml % SB2487 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2487SG.pdf The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to. DeLano ../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2487.xml * SB2493 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2493PS.pdf Bonds; repeal authorization for unissued bonds, and replace with cash funds. Harkins 05/02 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2493.xml *% SB2495 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2495PS.pdf County boards of supervisors; may designate board attorney to serve as hearing officer in disputes regarding delinquent solid waste fees. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2495.xml SB2541 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2541IN.pdf LLCs; allow partnership or limited partnership to be named on the certificate of formation. Harkins 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2541.xml SB2601 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2601PS.pdf Utility Service; prevent government restrictions based on energy source required. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2601.xml SB2753 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2753SG.pdf SAFER Act; enact. Harkins 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2753.xml * SB2858 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2858SG.pdf Health benefit plans; set provisions related to diagnostic breast exams and individualized investigational drugs. Harkins 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2858.xml * SB2897 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2897PS.pdf Ad valorem tax on home; allow credit or rebate for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of military members. Harkins 04/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2897.xml %$ SB2905 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2905IN.pdf PERS; require any terminated plan to pay unfunded actuarial accrued liability to board in a lump sum before termination. Harkins 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2905.xml SB2907 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2907PS.pdf PERS optional retirement program for IHL employees; revise remittance of employer's contribution based on start date. Harkins 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2907.xml * SB2910 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2910IN.pdf Ad valorem tax exemptions; bring forward code section on oil, gas and other petroleum products refined in state. Harkins 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2910.xml SB2921 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2921IN.pdf MS Deferred Comp; allow Roth and other after-tax accounts, and comply with qualified domestic relations orders. Harkins 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2921.xml SB3105 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3105SG.pdf Tobacco excise tax; provide rate for heated tobacco products. Sparks ../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml 05/02 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3105.xml *%$ SB3106 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3106PS.pdf Tax exemptions; revise qualifying standards for business enterprises operating data centers. Harkins 04/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3106.xml %$ SB3161 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3161PS.pdf Ad valorem tax; authorize a tax credit for certain refineries of oil, gas and petroleum products. Harkins 04/16 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3161.xml %$ SB3217 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3217IN.pdf Rankin County Stormwater Management Agency; authorize the establishment of. Harkins 05/14 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3217.xml % SC 509 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0509SG.pdf Extend recognition to United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as first woman elected to represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life of Luster Bayless, legendary Costumer to John Wayne. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 540 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0540SG.pdf Recognize legacy of Rosie S. Simmons as the first African American since Reconstruction to serve as Bolivar County Circuit Clerk. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0540.xml SC 548 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0548SG.pdf Suspend rules for introduction; revisions to PERS and public education funding. Harkins 04/26 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0548.xml SC 549 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0549SG.pdf Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session. Harkins 05/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0549.xml SR 32 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0032PS.pdf Commend Florence High School Varsity Dance Team upon winning 3A-5A State Championships in Hip Hop and Pom. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 03/08 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0032.xml SR 34 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0034PS.pdf Celebrate the legacy and memory of former Public Service Commissioner-Southern District Samuel F. (Sam) Britton. Johnson ../Senate_authors/Johnson.xml 03/08 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0034.xml SR 39 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0039PS.pdf Commend Hartfield Academy "Hawks" Football Team and Coach Craig Bowman for first ever MAIS 6A State Football Championship. Harkins 03/08 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0039.xml SR 45 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0045PS.pdf Commend Jackson Prep "Patriots" Boys Soccer Team for winning MAIS Class 6A State Championship. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/18 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0045.xml SR 51 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0051PS.pdf Recognize outstanding Jackson Prep High School All-American Baseball Senior Star Konnor Griffin. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/21 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0051.xml SR 52 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0052PS.pdf Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Girls Softball Team for winning MAIS AAAAAA Fast-Pitch Softball Championship. Harkins 03/21 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0052.xml SR 55 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0055PS.pdf Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for fifth consecutive State Championship. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 03/21 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0055.xml SR 56 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0056PS.pdf Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Girls Cross Country Team for third consecutive Class 5A State Championship. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 03/21 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0056.xml SR 57 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0057PS.pdf Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Girls Basketball Team for winning 2024 MAIS Overall Tournament Championship. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 03/21 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0057.xml SR 58 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0058PS.pdf Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Varsity Dance Team for winning MAIS State Championship Title. Harkins 03/21 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0058.xml SR 59 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0059PS.pdf Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Varsity Cheer Team for winning MAIS State Championship. Harkins 03/21 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0059.xml SR 73 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0073PS.pdf Commend Northwest Rankin "Lady Cougars" Soccer Team for 2024 MHSAA Class 7A Championship. Harkins 04/12 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0073.xml SR 78 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0078PS.pdf Commend Florence High School "Eagles" Boys Soccer Team upon winning 2024 MHSAA Class 5A Boys Soccer State Championship. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 04/12 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0078.xml SR 79 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0079PS.pdf Commend Florence High School Lady Eagles Soccer Team upon winning MHSAA Class 5A State Soccer Championship. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 04/12 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0079.xml SR 95 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0095PS.pdf Remember the legacy of WWII, D-Day +3 Normandy Veteran KT Robbins of Olive Branch, MS and thanking him for his service. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0095.xml SR 99 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0099PS.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0099.xml SR 130 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0130PS.pdf Commend and congratulate South Panola High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders on winning MHSAA Game Day State Championship. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 05/02 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0130.xml