2024 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 09/23/24 at 10:40 SB2100 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2100IN.pdf General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to DFA for Bill Waller Craft Center repair, renovation, upgrades and improvements. Michel 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2100.xml SB2132 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2132PS.pdf Child support; withhold gaming winnings of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages. Michel 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2132.xml * SB2140 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2140SG.pdf Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact. Michel 03/01 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/SB/SB2140.xml * SB2228 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2228IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of wine. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2228.xml % SB2229 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2229IN.pdf Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine in grocery stores. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2229.xml % SB2319 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2319IN.pdf Department of Revenue; require to send taxpayer notices by certified mail, return receipt requested. Michel * 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2319.xml SB2389 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2389IN.pdf Real Estate Commission; decrease fees charged by. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2389.xml % SB2470 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2470SG.pdf Sales tax; move the back-to-school sales tax holiday to the second Friday in July. Michel 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2470.xml *% SB2481 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2481IN.pdf Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices. Michel 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2481.xml %$ SB2530 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2530SG.pdf Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Act; create. Michel 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2530.xml * SB2538 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2538IN.pdf Health insurance billing; exempt dental services from certain balanced billing requirements. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2538.xml SB2564 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2564IN.pdf Certificate of Need; authorize additional beds for community living program in Madison County for disabled adults. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2564.xml SB2639 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2639PS.pdf Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; bring forward certain code sections regarding. Michel 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2639.xml * SB2681 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2681SG.pdf Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 04/22 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/SB/SB2681.xml * SB2738 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2738IN.pdf State employees health plan; set provisions and restrictions related to pharmacy benefit manager. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2738.xml % SB2739 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2739IN.pdf Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, Pharmacy Integrity Act, jurisdiction of Department of Insurance; bring forward provisions of. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2739.xml SB2740 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2740SG.pdf Insurance; authorize counties, municipalities, school districts and other political subdivisions to pool risk. Michel 04/15 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2740.xml SB2755 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2755IN.pdf Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2755.xml SB2756 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2756IN.pdf State and School Employees' Health Insurance Board; require board to determine applicable insurance benefits and exclusions. Michel 03/18 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2756.xml SB2757 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2757IN.pdf Insurance information; require insurers to report certain information to MDHS for child support requirements. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2757.xml SB2758 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2758IN.pdf Insurance; prohibit roofing contractors from taking certain actions related to insureds. Michel 03/14 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2758.xml SB2759 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2759IN.pdf Transparency and Accountability of Patient Premiums Invested in Dental Care Act; create. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2759.xml SB2772 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2772IN.pdf Securities; apply local law of entitlement holder's jurisdiction and revise priority for security interests. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2772.xml SB2776 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2776SG.pdf Immediate possession; authorize for certain public agencies for roads & public utilities for an economic development project. Michel 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2776.xml SB2851 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2851SG.pdf Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Michel 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2851.xml SB2892 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2892IN.pdf CCID; revise boundaries of. Michel 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2892.xml SB2917 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2917PS.pdf Capitol Complex Improvement District; define authority. Michel 04/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2917.xml * SB2932 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2932IN.pdf General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for widening Gluckstadt Road. Michel 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2932.xml SB2936 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2936IN.pdf General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Hinds County for repair and renovation of the Circuit Court courthouse. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2936.xml SB3033 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3033SG.pdf Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3033.xml * SB3034 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3034SG.pdf Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3034.xml *@ SB3035 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3035SG.pdf Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3035.xml *@ SB3041 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3041SG.pdf Appropriation; Gaming Commission. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3041.xml *@ SB3042 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3042SG.pdf Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3042.xml *@ SB3043 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3043SG.pdf Appropriation; Personnel Board. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3043.xml *@ SB3044 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3044SG.pdf Appropriation; Military Department. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3044.xml *@ SB3045 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3045SG.pdf Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3045.xml *@ SB3046 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3046SG.pdf Appropriation; Audit, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3046.xml *@ SB3047 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3047SG.pdf Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3047.xml *@ SB3048 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3048SG.pdf Appropriation; Secretary of State. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3048.xml *@ SB3049 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3049SG.pdf Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3049.xml *@ SB3050 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3050SG.pdf Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3050.xml *@ SB3051 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3051SG.pdf Appropriation; Treasurer's Office. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3051.xml *@ SB3052 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3052SG.pdf Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 05/09 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3052.xml *@ SB3147 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3147IN.pdf General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to City of Jackson for Thalia Mara renovations and improvements to ensure ADA compliance. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3147.xml SB3167 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3167IN.pdf General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Jackson International Airport for certain infrastructure projects. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/27 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3167.xml SB3221 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3221SG.pdf City of Ridgeland; authorize to levy tax on restaurants, hotels, and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation. Michel 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3221.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 506 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator John G. Corlew. Blount ../Senate_authors/Blount.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.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 516 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0516SG.pdf Recognize Mississippi Supreme Court Presiding Justice Leslie D. King for "60 Courageous Judges Award." Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0516.xml SC 518 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0518SG.pdf Mourn the loss and celebrate the contributions and career of Mississippi music icon and Tropical Rock legend Jimmy Buffett. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0518.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0519SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss "Rebels" 2023 Football Team for historic season and dominating Peach Bowl victory. Michel 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 534 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdf Commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Ridgeland, Mississippi. Michel 04/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0534.xml SC 539 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf Designate March 2024 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month in Mississippi." Michel 05/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0539.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 549 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0549SG.pdf Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 05/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0549.xml SR 5 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0005PS.pdf Recognize Mark Haire on the occasion of his retirement from his tenure as Deputy Insurance Commissioner and commending his service. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 01/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0005.xml SR 19 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0019PS.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator Johnny Morgan of Oxford, Mississippi. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 02/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0019.xml SR 20 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0020PS.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public legal service of former Senator and Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Kay Cobb. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 02/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0020.xml SR 21 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0021PS.pdf Mourning the loss and commending the public service to the legal profession and to the Fire Museum by the Honorable Jim Cox of Oxford. Michel 02/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0021.xml SR 25 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0025PS.pdf Commend Charles R. Carr, retired Director of Intermodal Planning with MDOT for 41 years of service. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0025.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 44 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0044PS.pdf Commend Jackson Academy "Raiders" Boys Basketball Team for 2024 MAIS Class 6A Championship & Overall Tournament Championship. Michel 03/18 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0044.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 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 96 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0096PS.pdf Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Mississippi Economic Council, Leadership Mississippi. Robinson ../Senate_authors/Robinson.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0096.xml SR 98 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0098PS.pdf Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC). Robinson ../Senate_authors/Robinson.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0098.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 101 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0101PS.pdf Recognize 90th Anniversary Celebration of Capital City Beverages. DeLano ../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0101.xml SR 102 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0102PS.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Senate to the surviving family of former Representative Bob Everett. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0102.xml SR 104 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0104PS.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of Oxford Municipal Judge Philip Halbert "Hal" Neilson. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0104.xml SR 115 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0115PS.pdf Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator and District Attorney Joe Clay Hamilton of Meridian. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 04/26 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0115.xml SR 118 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0118PS.pdf Commend Johnny Lang upon his induction into the Mississippi Golf Association Hall of Fame. Michel 04/26 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0118.xml SR 119 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0119PS.pdf Recognize 50th Anniversary of Scout Troop 416 in Brandon, MS. McCaughn ../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml 04/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0119.xml SR 128 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0128PS.pdf Recognize Mississippi Children's Museum for USA Today National Award. Robinson ../Senate_authors/Robinson.xml 05/02 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0128.xml SR 129 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0129PS.pdf Remember the legacy of legendary Mississippi football Coach Bob Tyler and extending sincerest sympathy on his passing. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 05/02 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0129.xml