2024 Regular Session Senator Chris Johnson Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Chris Johnson District 45 ../../../members/senate/johnson.xml ../senate_p_authors/johnson.xml Principal Author Only 09/23/24 at 10:40 SB2004 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2004PS.pdf Grain grading; require state or federal certification and compliance with Federal Grain Inspection Service standards. Johnson 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2004.xml * SB2062 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2062PS.pdf Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force Act; enact. Johnson 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2062.xml * SB2081 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2081IN.pdf State funded schools; may participate in extracurricular activities against non accredited and nonpublic schools. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2081.xml SB2083 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2083IN.pdf Emergency rooms; require to be staffed with an on-site physician at all times. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2083.xml SB2125 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2125SG.pdf State employees; authorize the state to offer health savings accounts to. Johnson 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2125.xml * SB2130 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2130SG.pdf Homeowners' insurance; prohibit insurer from cancelling or denying coverage solely due to roof's age. Johnson 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2130.xml * SB2222 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2222IN.pdf Income tax credit for employers for blood donations made by employees during blood drive; extend period of eligibility for. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2222.xml % SB2234 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2234IN.pdf School attendance zones; allow students to transfer to other school districts subject to availability and approval. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2234.xml SB2288 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2288PS.pdf Images or audio altered or created by digitization; criminalize dissemination of in certain circumstances. Johnson 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2288.xml * SB2298 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2298SG.pdf State Bond Attorney; revise minimum and maximum fee paid to. Johnson 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2298.xml *% SB2313 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2313CS.pdf Charitable organization filing and reporting requirements; no more stringent than other state agency requirements. Johnson 03/14 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2313.xml SB2358 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2358IN.pdf Trespass after warning; increase criminal penalty. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2358.xml SB2437 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2437IN.pdf Habitual misdemeanor offender; provide sentencing enhancement for. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2437.xml SB2486 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2486SG.pdf Proposals and requests for qualifications; simplify the receipt and registration process. Johnson 04/30 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2486.xml * SB2540 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2540IN.pdf LLCs; allow partnership or limited partnership to be named on the certificate of formation. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2540.xml SB2630 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2630IN.pdf Occupational Licensing Review Commission; amend membership to. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2630.xml SB2828 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2828IN.pdf Department of Public Safety; transfer MDOR and MDAC law enforcement officers to. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2828.xml SB2853 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2853PS.pdf Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Corporation; create. Johnson 04/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2853.xml *% SB2896 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2896IN.pdf Motor vehicles; provide procedure for licensing rental fleets. Johnson 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2896.xml % SB2901 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2901IN.pdf Ad valorem tax; require counties and municipalities to provide notice and hearing before exceeding revenue-neutral rate. Johnson 03/14 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2901.xml SB3069 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3069IN.pdf General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Forrest-Lamar Alliance for Eagle One Mega Site. Johnson 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3069.xml SB3070 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3070PS.pdf Income tax and insurance premium tax; authorize a credit for certain investments in qualified community development entities. Johnson 05/14 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB3070.xml *%$@ SB3157 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3157IN.pdf Bonds; repurpose authority of IHL for USM capital project from Hickman Hall renovation to Science Research Facility. Johnson 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3157.xml %$ SB3224 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3224IN.pdf City of Hattiesburg; authorize to use traffic fines for community development initiatives. Johnson 05/14 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3224.xml SB3225 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3225IN.pdf Hattiesburg Convention Commission; authorize to use the design-build method of construction contracting. Johnson 05/14 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3225.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Mourning the passing of former Natchez Mayor and MDOT Executive Director Larry "Butch" Brown and recognizing his public service. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 03/12 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 508 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0508SG.pdf Extend sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of legendary Mississippi Blues-Rock Musician Greg "Fingers" Taylor. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0508.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 532 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf Commend the life of U.S. Marine Sergeant Harold Hammett of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, lost in World War II Battle Tarawa. Johnson 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.xml SC 537 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf Recognize outstanding accomplishments of Athletic Program at William Carey University. Johnson 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0537.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 SR 6 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0006PS.pdf Recognize the remarkable career of USM Baseball Coach Scott Berry on occasion of his retirement. Johnson 01/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0006.xml SR 22 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0022PS.pdf Commend Oak Grove "Warriors" Football Team for winning their first MHSAA Class 7A State Championship. Johnson 02/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0022.xml SR 23 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0023PS.pdf Commend Purvis High School "Tornadoes" Baseball Team and Head Coach Tony Farlow for winning Class 4A State Baseball Championship. Polk ../Senate_authors/Polk.xml 02/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0023.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 03/08 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0034.xml SR 49 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0049PS.pdf Recognize six players and coaches with Mississippi ties at Super Bowl LVIII. Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 03/18 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0049.xml SR 72 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0072PS.pdf Commend Shuqualak Rodeo Competitor Roveskey "Fatty" Hickman for fame on the national TV show Ultimate Cowboy Showdown: All Stars. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 04/08 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0072.xml SR 94 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0094PS.pdf Recognize Becky Pruett as former Miss Mississippi 2001 and commend child advocacy contributions. Johnson 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0094.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 97 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0097PS.pdf Commend Alexei Orohovsky of Hattiesburg for winning Gold Medal at USA International Ballet Competition. Johnson 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0097.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