2024 Regular Session Senator Daniel H. Sparks Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Daniel H. Sparks District 5 ../../../members/senate/sparks.xml ../senate_p_authors/sparks.xml Principal Author Only 09/23/24 at 10:40 SB2140 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2140SG.pdf Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/01 Law W/out Governor's Signature ../history/SB/SB2140.xml * SB2145 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2145PS.pdf Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act; enact to prohibit discriminating against 340B drug discount program entities. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2145.xml SB2180 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2180SG.pdf CCID inferior Court and DPS; revision provisions related to. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 05/10 Vetoed ../history/SB/SB2180.xml * V SB2311 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2311SG.pdf Sheriffs; revise cap on annual salary supplement. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2311.xml * SB2417 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2417SG.pdf Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation Act and the Mississippi Uniform Agents Act; revise provisions of. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2417.xml * SB2418 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2418IN.pdf Law enforcement officers; entitled to certain follow-up drug testing before loss of certification. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2418.xml SB2419 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2419IN.pdf Law enforcement officers; regulate payment for nonexempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2419.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 * SB2519 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2519SG.pdf Mississippi Foreign Land Ownership Act; create. McCaughn ../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml 04/15 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2519.xml * SB2525 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2525IN.pdf Small business lending program; create. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2525.xml SB2530 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2530SG.pdf Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Act; create. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 04/22 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2530.xml * SB2543 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2543SG.pdf Consumer Alternative Installment Loan Act; create a cap adjustment based on the loan amount. Sparks 04/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2543.xml * SB2548 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2548IN.pdf Real estate; amend property condition disclosure statement liability. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2548.xml SB2569 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2569PS.pdf State employee telework policies; amend. Sparks 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2569.xml SB2570 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2570PS.pdf Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption from PPRB provisions on rental/leasing of real property for agency business. Sparks 04/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2570.xml * SB2572 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2572SG.pdf State Workforce Investment Board; amend to allow for proxy participation in meetings to meet quorum. Sparks 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2572.xml SB2573 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2573IN.pdf Reverse auction requirements for procurement; exempt certain training equipment. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2573.xml SB2589 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2589IN.pdf Mississippi Kratom Consumer Protection Act; enact. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2589.xml SB2598 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2598IN.pdf "Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act"; extend repealer and authorize parole for certain juvenile homicide offenders. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2598.xml SB2599 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2599PS.pdf Alternative Incarceration Methodology (AIM) and intervention courts; bring forward statutes related thereto. Sparks 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2599.xml * SB2600 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2600PS.pdf Parole and probation officers' study committee; study transferring authority and functions to DPS. Sparks 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2600.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 SB2605 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2605IN.pdf Giglio letter; require prosecutors to give law enforcement officers an opportunity to be heard before sending. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2605.xml SB2613 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2613PS.pdf Police chiefs and officers; require certain continuing education. Sparks 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2613.xml SB2614 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2614PS.pdf Uniform Post-Conviction Collateral Relief Act; amend certain provisions related to the filing of motions under. Sparks 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2614.xml * SB2685 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2685PS.pdf Retired teachers; authorize to receive PERS benefits and work full-time in certain critical shortage areas. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 04/02 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2685.xml * SB2689 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2689PS.pdf State subject area tests and accountability standards; replace with college prep test and revise provisions. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 04/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2689.xml * SB2717 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2717SG.pdf Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation; clarify conflicts in laws concerning leadership. Sparks 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2717.xml * SB2753 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2753SG.pdf SAFER Act; enact. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2753.xml * SB2762 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2762SG.pdf Retainage; further define and outline the process related to. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 04/19 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2762.xml * SB2788 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2788SG.pdf Mississippi Real Estate Commission; remove Home Inspector Board. Sparks 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2788.xml SB2789 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2789IN.pdf Wire fraud; require banks to report to the Secret Service and MOHS. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2789.xml SB2792 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2792SG.pdf Foster care and adoption; revise provisions related to per recommendations of task force. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 05/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2792.xml *% SB2799 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2799SG.pdf Public official appointments; revise terms of office and appointment procedures on certain state boards, districts and agencies. Sparks 05/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2799.xml * SB2821 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2821IN.pdf Intervention courts; bring forward code sections related to. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2821.xml SB2822 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2822PS.pdf Administrative Office of Courts; bring forward code sections related to. Sparks 04/10 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2822.xml * SB2831 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2831IN.pdf "Task Force on Residential Home Ownership and Attainability in Mississippi"; establish. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2831.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 ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 04/17 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2851.xml SB2908 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2908IN.pdf Sales tax revenue; increase diversion to municipalities from 18.5% to 19.5%, and create 10% diversion to counties. Sparks 03/05 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2908.xml SB3105 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3105SG.pdf Tobacco excise tax; provide rate for heated tobacco products. Sparks 05/02 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3105.xml *%$ SB3220 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3220IN.pdf City of Fulton; extend repealer on hotel/motel tourism tax. Sparks 05/14 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3220.xml % SB3230 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3230SG.pdf Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo Counties; extend authority to contribute to NE MS Comm. Servs. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 05/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3230.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 515 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SC/SC0515SG.pdf Mourn the passing and recognize legal career of former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James L. Robertson. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0515.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 ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/11 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0519.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 2 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0002PS.pdf Commend 36-year career of Mississippi Highway Patrol Colonel Randy C. Ginn. Sparks 01/10 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0002.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 6 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0006PS.pdf Recognize the remarkable career of USM Baseball Coach Scott Berry on occasion of his retirement. Johnson ../Senate_authors/Johnson.xml 01/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0006.xml SR 14 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0014PS.pdf Recognize Cedric Burnside as the recipient of the 2024 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0014.xml SR 15 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0015PS.pdf Recognize Sharon Nobles, CFO of North Mississippi Health Services, for "Top 25 CFOs of Mississippi" award. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 01/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0015.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 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 ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 02/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0021.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 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 63 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0063PS.pdf Commend Jeff Field for 2024 Automobile "Dealer of the Year" award. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 04/03 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0063.xml SR 64 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0064PS.pdf Commend Ryan Miller for distinguished service as Executive Director of the Office of Workforce Development (AccelerateMS). Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 04/03 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0064.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 80 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0080PS.pdf Commend extensive judicial career and service of Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Jim Greenlee on occasion of his retirement. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 04/12 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0080.xml SR 83 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0083PS.pdf Recognize Charlie Frugé of Oxford, Mississippi, as student nominee to the State Board of Education. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 04/12 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0083.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 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 107 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0107PS.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of Lafayette County Justice Court Judge Johnny McLarty. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 04/23 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0107.xml SR 131 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0131PS.pdf Commend Belmont High School "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team for winning MHSAA 3A State Championship. Sparks 05/02 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0131.xml SR 132 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0132PS.pdf Commend Tishomingo County High School "Braves" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship. Sparks 05/03 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0132.xml SR 133 ../../../documents/2024/pdf/SR/SR0133PS.pdf Commend Booneville "Blue Devils" Boys Basketball Team for winning third consecutive Class 3A State Championship. Sparks 05/03 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0133.xml