2025 Regular Session Senator Derrick T. Simmons Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Derrick T. Simmons District 12 ../../../members/senate/simmons_(12th).xml ../senate_p_authors/simmons_(12th).xml Principal Author Only 05/06/26 at 05:28 SB2032 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2032IN.pdf Mississippi Electronic Court System; require free access for public defenders. Barrett ../Senate_authors/Barrett.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2032.xml SB2040 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2040IN.pdf Intervention court; amend criteria for participation in. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2040.xml SB2051 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2051SG.pdf Department of Corrections; extend repealer on drug and alcohol program at Bolivar County Regional Facility. Barnett ../Senate_authors/Barnett.xml 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2051.xml * SB2056 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2056IN.pdf Contraception; provide right to obtain and engage in. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2056.xml SB2057 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2057IN.pdf Mississippi Civil Rights Act; enact. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2057.xml SB2088 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2088IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to IHL for natural hair care school in Greenville, Mississippi. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2088.xml SB2217 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2217IN.pdf "Mississippi Natural Hair Care School"; create. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2217.xml SB2252 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2252IN.pdf Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program (NHRP); direct Mississippi Home Corporation to establish using federal funds. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2252.xml SB2338 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2338IN.pdf DUI; nonadjudication of a first offense for CDL holder who was not operating a commercial vehicle. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2338.xml SB2339 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2339IN.pdf Expunction; reduce waiting period for eligibility. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2339.xml SB2340 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2340IN.pdf Violent habitual offender; require jury determination. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2340.xml SB2341 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2341IN.pdf Expunction; allow after 20 years of good behavior with certain exceptions. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2341.xml SB2342 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2342IN.pdf Habitual offender; prior felonies with completed sentences more than 10 years prior to date of offense not considered. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2342.xml SB2343 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2343IN.pdf Violent habitual offender; require both previous crimes to have been crimes of violence. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2343.xml SB2344 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2344IN.pdf Youth court; revise transfer to circuit court. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2344.xml SB2345 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2345IN.pdf Habitual offender; revise sentencing under. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2345.xml SB2351 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2351IN.pdf Marijuana; legalize. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2351.xml SB2352 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2352IN.pdf Simple possession of controlled substances; revise certain penalties. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2352.xml SB2353 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2353IN.pdf Marijuana; provide that simple possession of 30 grams or less is a civil infraction. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2353.xml SB2361 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2361IN.pdf Conditional medical release; revise authority of MDOC. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2361.xml SB2362 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2362IN.pdf Certain restitution centers; transition to post-release reentry centers. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2362.xml SB2363 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2363IN.pdf Restitution centers; transition to prerelease centers. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2363.xml SB2373 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2373IN.pdf Mississippi Department of Labor; create. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2373.xml SB2374 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2374IN.pdf State employee salaries; direct State Personnel Board to implement across-the-board increase. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2374.xml SB2375 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2375IN.pdf Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund; create. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2375.xml SB2376 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2376IN.pdf National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2376.xml SB2380 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2380IN.pdf Audit; perform a 50 year comparison of appropriations at Alcorn and Mississippi State University. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2380.xml SB2394 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2394IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2394.xml SB2398 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2398IN.pdf Workers' compensation; increase maximum total recovery and remove cap on permanent total disability compensation. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2398.xml SB2438 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2438PS.pdf Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act; enact. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/20 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2438.xml * SB2440 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2440IN.pdf Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; enact. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2440.xml SB2447 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2447IN.pdf State Workplace Safety and Health Office; establish under State Board of Health. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2447.xml SB2450 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2450PS.pdf County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2450.xml SB2520 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2520IN.pdf Jackson State University; provide for the construction of a six hundred room student housing project. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2520.xml SB2522 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2522IN.pdf Task Force to Study Restoration of Adequate Funding to Alcorn State University; create. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2522.xml SB2562 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2562SG.pdf Circuit clerk fees; increase fee for each day's attendance of clerk and deputies upon court term. Barrett ../Senate_authors/Barrett.xml 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2562.xml % SB2588 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2588IN.pdf Legal holidays; remove Confederate Memorial Day and designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2588.xml SB2628 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2628IN.pdf Absentee voting; authorize every qualified elector. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2628.xml SB2643 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2643IN.pdf Elections; repeal ban on convicted felons voting or running for office. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2643.xml SB2644 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2644IN.pdf Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence or placement on probation. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2644.xml SB2645 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2645IN.pdf Early voting; authorize up to 20 days before any election. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2645.xml SB2646 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2646IN.pdf Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2646.xml SB2654 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2654PS.pdf In-person early voting; allow. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 04/03 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2654.xml * SB2661 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2661PS.pdf Child Protection Services; require provision of adequate and habitable office space for local offices of. Simmons (12th) 03/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2661.xml SB2681 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2681PS.pdf Medicaid reimbursements and CON; revise provisions regarding facilities in DeSoto, Harrison and Madison Counties. Bryan ../Senate_authors/Bryan.xml 03/27 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2681.xml * SB2689 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2689IN.pdf Applicants for TANF benefits; repeal section that requires drug testing as condition of eligibility. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2689.xml SB2707 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2707IN.pdf Registered providers of services for homeless persons; exempt from certain fees. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2707.xml % SB2717 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2717IN.pdf Child care; DHS shall transfer to CCDF the first $40 Million of unspent TANF funds from prior FY to be used for child care vouchers. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2717.xml SB2720 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2720IN.pdf TANF; require DHS to spend maximum allowable amount on child care vouchers. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2720.xml SB2721 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2721IN.pdf Child care services; provide eligibility for certain persons under the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2721.xml SB2773 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2773IN.pdf Juries; prohibit peremptory challenges based on certain factors. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2773.xml SB2778 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2778IN.pdf Grandparents; authorize payment of support for assuming primary care of grandchildren, create tax credit for. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2778.xml % SB2812 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2812IN.pdf Bonds; create a rural counties and municipalities emergency infrastructure loan program and authorize issuance of bonds. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2812.xml %$ SB2818 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2818IN.pdf Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program; create to provide grants to public hospitals at high financial risk. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2818.xml SB2819 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2819IN.pdf Department of Human Services; require to transfer at least 30% of TANF block grant to Child Care and Development Fund. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2819.xml SB2822 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2822PS.pdf Alcohol permits; limit disqualifying felony convictions to crimes of violence or violations of controlled substance laws. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 03/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2822.xml *% SB2850 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2850PS.pdf Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sales of. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2850.xml *% SB2874 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2874PS.pdf Postpartum depression; create new laws and revise existing provisions related to. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2874.xml * SB2882 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2882IN.pdf Jurors; expand pool to citizens with driver's license who have filed state income taxes. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2882.xml SB2919 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2919IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 4. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2919.xml SB2920 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2920IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation for repair, renovation and refurbishment of E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2920.xml SB2921 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2921IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 5. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2921.xml SB2922 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2922IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair, renovation, and improvement of small sewer mini-systems. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2922.xml SB2923 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2923IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for improvements to water and sewer infrastructure. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2923.xml SB2924 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2924IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for improvements to downtown corridor. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2924.xml SB2925 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2925IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 2. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2925.xml SB2926 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2926IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Benoit for renovations to the library. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2926.xml SB2927 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2927IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to JSU for upgrades to its water system. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2927.xml SB2928 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2928IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Bolivar County for street repairs in Supervisor District 1. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2928.xml SB2929 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2929IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to JSU for design, development and construction of student housing. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2929.xml SB2930 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2930IN.pdf Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Gunnison for water and sewer improvement project. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2930.xml SB2931 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2931IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2931.xml SB2934 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2934IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Hollandale for certain infrastructure projects. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2934.xml SB2948 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2948IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for structural repairs and renovations to the Luther Alexander Building. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2948.xml SB2949 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2949IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for upgrades to Kermit the Frog Museum. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2949.xml SB2950 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2950IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDOT for Town of Gunnison for a walking trail. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2950.xml SB2951 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2951IN.pdf Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer improvement project. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2951.xml SB2952 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2952IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for certain infrastructure projects. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2952.xml SB2953 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2953IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDOT for Town of Benoit for a walking trail. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2953.xml SB2954 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2954IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for certain roads in Supervisor District 3. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2954.xml SB2955 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2955IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for renovations and upgrades to the parking lot at Delta Health System. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2955.xml SB2956 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2956IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for construction of a new animal shelter. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2956.xml SB2957 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2957IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for ADA access to the Dept. of Health and Human Services building. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2957.xml SB2959 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2959IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2959.xml SB2960 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2960IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Metcalfe for paving certain streets. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2960.xml SB2961 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2961IN.pdf Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Beulah for water and sewer improvement project. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2961.xml SB2962 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2962IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for Mississippi River Museum. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2962.xml SB2963 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2963IN.pdf General Fund; FY 2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair and renovation of wastewater treatment plant. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2963.xml SB2964 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2964IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sustainable Energy Partnership Program between JSU and Entergy. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2964.xml SB2965 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2965IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 3. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2965.xml SB2966 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2966IN.pdf Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Benoit for water and sewer improvement project. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2966.xml SB2967 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2967IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 1. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2967.xml SB2986 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2986IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for improvements to Lake Washington weir. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2986.xml SB2993 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2993IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt retail sales to certain rural 501(c)(3) organizations. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2993.xml %$ SB2998 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2998IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Greenville for renovations and repairs to the Mid-Delta Regional Airport. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2998.xml SB3001 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3001IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt retail sales of groceries, and adjust distribution to avoid impact on municipalities. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3001.xml %$ SB3081 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3081IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the MDCC for expansion of the law enforcement training academy. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3081.xml SB3097 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3097IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Duncan for road improvements. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3097.xml SB3153 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3153IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Benoit for infrastructure and/or road improvements. Simmons (12th) 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3153.xml SB3170 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3170IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Coahoma County for improvements to railroad tracks to meet FRA standards. Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3170.xml SB3258 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3258SG.pdf Washington County; extend the repeal date on the Washington County Convention and Visitors Committee and tourism tax. Simmons (12th) 04/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3258.xml *% SB3268 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3268IN.pdf Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association system. Simmons (12th) 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3268.xml % SB3288 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3200-3299/SB3288IN.pdf Suffrage; restore to James Kimber. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3288.xml SC 501 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0501SG.pdf Honor the 30-year Anniversary of the establishment of the Mississippi Court of Appeals and commend its accomplishments. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 01/09 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0501.xml SC 502 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of MS Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Charles Pittman. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 506 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.xml SC 507 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0507SG.pdf Congratulate Jackson State University Tigers Football Team and Coach TC Taylor for first Celebration Bowl Championship. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0507.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of first-year Representative Andy Stepp. Suber ../Senate_authors/Suber.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf Commend the life and mourn the passing of Mississippi native James Earl Jones. Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 519 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0519IN.pdf Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0519.xml SC 521 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0521IN.pdf Convicted felons; restore right to vote and run for office. Simmons (12th) 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0521.xml SC 524 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0524SG.pdf Extending the sincerest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SC 526 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0526SG.pdf Recognize legislative members of Kappa Alpha Psi and designate February 11, 2025, as "Kappa Day at the State Kapitol." Simmons (12th) 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 534 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0534SG.pdf Recognize outstanding Track and Field career of Gentry High School and Florida State All-American Janet Davis. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0534.xml SC 535 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0535SG.pdf Extend the deepest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0535.xml SC 538 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0538PS.pdf Recognize outstanding basketball career of Gentry High School and DSU star Sarita Cooper-White. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0538.xml SC 540 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0540SG.pdf Commend Booneville High School Boys Basketball Team for winning fourth State Championship in a row. Sparks ../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml 03/28 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0540.xml SR 12 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0012PS.pdf Congratulate "Visit Mississippi's" Rose Parade float for winning 2025 "Past Presidents Award". Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0012.xml SR 14 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0014PS.pdf Recognize Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band for 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Arts. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0014.xml SR 15 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0015PS.pdf Recognize Eddie Cotton, Jr., as recipient of Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0015.xml SR 16 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0016PS.pdf Recognize Robert Poore as the recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Arts and Landscape Architecture. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0016.xml SR 17 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0017PS.pdf Recognize Jane Crater Hiatt as recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for "Stephen C. Edds" Patron of the Arts. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0017.xml SR 18 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0018PS.pdf Recognize Tate Taylor as the recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Motion Picture. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 01/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0018.xml SR 21 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0021PS.pdf Congratulate the JSU "Sonic Boom of the South" marching band for electrifying performance at Tournament of Roses Parade. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/11 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0021.xml SR 22 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0022PS.pdf Congratulate Jackson State University Women's Softball Team for first SWAC Championship in over a decade. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 02/11 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0022.xml SR 24 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0024PS.pdf Congratulate Dr. Steven Reed as first Mississippian elected to lead the American Optometric Association. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 01/29 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0024.xml SR 29 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0029PS.pdf Honor Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones for 25 years of law enforcement leadership. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0029.xml SR 30 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0030PS.pdf Extend condolences on the passing of MS Representative Charles L. Young, Jr. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0030.xml SR 41 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0041PS.pdf Recognize the iconic gospel group The Williams Brothers for their musical and cultural contributions. Brumfield ../Senate_authors/Brumfield.xml 02/20 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0041.xml SR 45 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0045PS.pdf Recognize Mississippi Delta members of the "Coca Cola 2024 Olympic Torch Tour Team." Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/20 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0045.xml SR 54 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0054PS.pdf Commend Coahoma County High School Head Basketball Coach Derrick Moore for 900th career victory. Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 02/27 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0054.xml SR 57 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0057PS.pdf Salute Mississippi Poll Workers who have served over 50 consecutive years as the "Frontline of Democracy." Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0057.xml SR 58 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0058PS.pdf Commend Mississippi Loggers Association "2024 National Champion Volunteer of the Year" Roy Holder. McCaughn ../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0058.xml SR 60 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0060PS.pdf Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Running Back Kenneth Gainwell for Super Bowl Championship. Thomas ../Senate_authors/Thomas.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0060.xml SR 62 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., for Super Bowl Championship. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0062.xml SR 63 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0063PS.pdf Commend the life of Black Hawk pilot U.S. Army Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0063.xml SR 64 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0064PS.pdf Congratulate JSU Dr. Byron D'Andra Orey upon his election as President of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSAA). Simmons (12th) 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0064.xml SR 65 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0065PS.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0065.xml SR 68 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0068PS.pdf Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0068.xml SR 82 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0082PS.pdf Observe March 20, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Mississippi State Capitol." Simmons (12th) 03/13 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0082.xml SR 99 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0099PS.pdf Commemorate the legacy of Mississippi Representative Icey Day the "Father of Mississippi Industries for the Blind." Robinson ../Senate_authors/Robinson.xml 03/19 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0099.xml SR 114 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0114PS.pdf Commend the pilot and crew of the medical helicopter who were lost in the line of duty after transporting a patient. McCaughn ../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml 03/19 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0114.xml SR 117 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0117PS.pdf Commend Ridgeland High School Boys Basketball Team for first 6A State Championship. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0117.xml SR 118 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0118PS.pdf Extend condolences of Senate on passing of legendary Meridian broadcaster John Wesley Johnson. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0118.xml SR 119 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0119PS.pdf Mourn the loss of Jackson Police Department Corporal Christopher Gallion, Sr. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0119.xml SR 123 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0123PS.pdf Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0123.xml SR 125 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0125PS.pdf Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. McLendon ../Senate_authors/McLendon.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0125.xml SR 127 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0127IN.pdf Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights; urge State of Mississippi to acknowledge and adopt. Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SR/SR0127.xml SR 129 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0129PS.pdf Remembering the legendary NBA basketball career of "Slick" Watts from Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and extending condolences. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0129.xml SR 130 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0130PS.pdf Recognize JSU Athletic Director Ashley Robinson as National Athletic Director of the Year. Norwood ../Senate_authors/Norwood.xml 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0130.xml SR 133 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0133PS.pdf Commend volunteer services provided by veterans support nonprofit group Boots To Beyond, Inc. Simmons (12th) 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0133.xml SR 140 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0140PS.pdf Recognize WLBT Newscaster Howard Ballou upon his receipt of the MAB Television Lifetime Achievement Award. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0140.xml SR 143 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0143PS.pdf Mourn the passing of Huey P. Williams, beloved lead singer of Gospel Quartet The Jackson Southernaires. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0143.xml