Finance

House Bill 193 · Sales tax; clarify exemption regarding sales of certain home medical equipment and supplies paid for under Medicare/Medicaid.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 194 · Income tax; authorize a credit for costs of purchase and installation of wind energy systems/solar energy systems.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 721 · Sales tax; exempt certain sales of gold, silver and other metals.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1577 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; allow to be taken against insurance premium retaliatory tax.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1616 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for coastal preserve projects.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1623 · Entertainment districts; authorize creation by counties and cities, confer tax benefits to businesses in, authorize levy of tax for.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1639 · Ad valorem taxes; exempt a portion of the assessed value of certain electric generating facilities.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1722 · Bonds; authorize for various purposes.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1728 · Income tax and insurance premium tax; authorize credit for qualified investments in certain small business ventures.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1733 · Sales tax; revise rate on certain sales of tractors, farm implements, logging/pulpwood equipment, repair parts and labor.

Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 23 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to certain organizations providing food to needy persons.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 348 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of certain clothing during the last weekend in July.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 856 · Sales tax; revise definition of "business" to exclude sales of meals/food at colleges when paid by students with certain cards/accounts.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1459 · Sales tax; reduce rate on sale of anthropogenic carbon dioxide used as injectant in enhanced oil recovery project or for sequestration.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1620 · Sales tax; exempt certain organizations operating long-term care facilities for adults with mental retardation.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 1710 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of certain state facilities.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 1734 · Bonds; authorize to provide loans to Hinds County for the Old Capitol Green Project.

Sent February 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 755 · Counties; authorize to expend certain levy proceeds for roads and bridges.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

House Bill 634 · Municipalities, certain; authorize borrowing of funds from date of incorporation in anticipation of collection of certain ad valorem taxes.

Sent February 25, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3278 · Taxation; provide certain incentives to facilities that generate electricity through biomass or cogeneration.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3279 · Sales tax; authorize certain municipalities to levy additional tax for certain purposes.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

Senate Bill 3280 · Bonds; auth. g.o. bonds for DFA improvements at State Fire Academy & Local System Bridge Replacement & Rehab. Fund.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3281 · Bonds; authorize to provide loans to Hinds County for the Old Capitol Green Project.

Sent February 24, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3272 · Inventory tax; authorize a tax credit for.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3273 · Bonds; authorize issuance of bonds for improvements to the Jackson Zoo.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

Senate Bill 3274 · Bonds; increase for loans to develop the Farish Street Historic District.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

Senate Bill 3275 · Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to State Fire Academy.

Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

Senate Bill 3269 · Bonds; establish an energy infrastructure revolving loan program to be administered by the MDA.

Sent February 19, 2009 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3270 · Sales taxation; exempt certain sales of carbon dioxide.

Sent February 19, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3268 · Sales tax; authorize certain municipalities to levy additional tax for certain purposes.

Sent February 18, 2009 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1093 · Income tax; authorize transfer, sale or assignment of credit received for rehabilitation of certain historic structures.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 1434 · Alcoholic beverages; allow removal of wine from restaurants and authorize special purpose permits to serve.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1441 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area for purpose of sale at certain areas designated recreational.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1451 · Mississippi Minority Business Enterprise Act; revise definition "minority business enterprise supplier" to increase net worth limit.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 1461 · Sales tax; apply to certain electronically transferred digital products.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1622 · Sales tax; authorize certain municipalities to levy additional tax for specific purposes.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3265 · Taxation; authorize an income tax credit for installation of energy-efficient products in homes.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

Senate Bill 3266 · Bonds; increase amount issued for the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

Senate Bill 3267 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for reconstruction and repair of Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi.

Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

House Bill 1536 · Gasoline; require suppliers to offer unblended gasoline to distributors and retailers.

Sent February 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 1307 · Auto liability insurance; place lienholder's name shown on the registered vehicle title on insurance check as payee.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3205 · Tobacco tax; tax moist snuff on a per unit basis.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

Senate Bill 3206 · Cigarette tax; increase and use a portion of revenue from to fund Medicaid; provide for a Medicaid hospital assessment.

Sent February 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

House Bill 626 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain charges at airports used for export/import of cargo.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1274 · Gaming; remove obsolete and repealed language and confirm authority to conduct certain activities.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

House Bill 1388 · Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act; define successor and provide successor's obligations.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 1404 · Tourism projects; extend period during which certain projects are eligible for incentives.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1482 · Distinctive license tags; authorize for various purposes.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1601 · Gaming; clarify that State Gaming Commission may recommend certain criminal prosecutions.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2639 · Motor vehicle tag law; require at least one vehicle to be registered at the homestead of the applicant.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3201 · Ad valorem taxes; exempt a portion of the assessed value of certain electric generating facilities.

Sent February 10, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

House Bill 14 · Income tax; extend repealer on income tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 966 · Mississippi Technology Alliance; require to make annual reports (PEER).

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1051 · Mississippi Home Corporation; increase the amount of bonds that it may issue.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1452 · Franchise tax; assessments for underpayment may be made by regular mail.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1460 · Growth and Prosperity Act; revise conditions under which tax exemptions may not be granted to additional business enterprises.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1539 · Gaming; clarify authority of gaming commission to regulate certain promotional activities.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1628 · Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; revise definition of project and authorize the issuance of bonds.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3195 · Income tax; authorize a credit for developers that construct walking trails, playgrounds, bike paths, etc.

Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 3196 · Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program; increase amount that may be borrowed for recreational facilities.

Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 3197 · Job tax credit; authorize for cut and sew jobs in the upholstered household furniture manufacturing industry.

Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3198 · Economic development; provide certain additional incentives for existing industries.

Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3199 · Income taxes; exclude transportation fringe benefits from gross income as allowed under the Internal Revenue Code.

Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3200 · Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; revise definition of project and authorize the issuance of bonds.

Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

House Bill 1474 · Highway Patrol Retirement System; increase mandatory retirement age for members of.

Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3192 · Ad valorem taxes; authorize cities to designate areas in which certain residences are exempt from city ad valorem taxes.

Sent January 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

Senate Bill 3193 · Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions to organizations that grant scholarships to certain schools.

Sent January 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

Senate Bill 2216 · Income tax; provide a credit for certain energy efficiency improvements to homestead property.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 2791 · Income tax; authorize a credit for repair, renovation, rehabilitation and construction of building in urban renewal areas.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 3190 · Bonds; authorize issuance for certain state highway and infrastructure projects.

Sent January 29, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 2268 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law.

Sent January 28, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2640 · Blue Sky Laws; enact Mississippi Securities Act of 2009 (SOS).

Sent January 28, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

Senate Bill 3188 · Ad valorem tax; local governing authorities may grant an exemption of homesteads of certain residents serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Sent January 28, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3189 · Entertainment districts; authorize creation by counties and cities, confer tax benefits to businesses in, authorize levy of tax for.

Sent January 28, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3185 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales on certain clothing, and computers and calculators during the last weekend in July.

Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

Senate Bill 3179 · Bonds; increase amount authorized for the Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Fund and the Rural Fire Truck Fund.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3180 · Ad valorem and sales tax; exempt certain foundation that provide support to state institutions of higher learning.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 33 days

Senate Bill 3181 · Sales tax; revise definition of "business" to exclude food sales paid by certain declining balance debit cards.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 33 days

Senate Bill 3182 · Bonds; create and fund the New Municipalities Infrastructure and Essential Services Fund.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 33 days

Senate Bill 3183 · Cigarette tax; increase and require revenue from increase to be used for Medicaid reimbursements.

Sent January 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 33 days

Senate Bill 2249 · "Mississippi Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act"; enact.

Sent January 22, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2576 · Sales tax; reduce rate on sale of anthropogenic carbon dioxide used as injectant in enhanced oil recovery project or for sequestration.

Sent January 21, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 2875 · Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration Commission; establish.

Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2732 · Ad valorem tax; remove provisions that prescribe the manner for determining true value of affordable rental housing.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2733 · Ad valorem tax; remove provisions that prescribe the manner for determining true value of affordable rental housing.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2741 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of certain wines to persons in this state.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2767 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Professional Firefighters Association of Mississippi.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2785 · Gaming licensees; prefer Mississippi residents in purchasing and hiring.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2797 · Repeal Section 19-9-171; which requires tax revenue from certain refinery and natural gas facilities be distributed to all county schools.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2819 · Sales tax; provide diversion to Jackson to defray ad valorem tax loss and increased costs incurred as the seat of state government.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2821 · Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2822 · PERS; increase the number of years required for retirement at any age for persons hired on or after July 1, 2009.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2851 · Mississippi Home Corporation; increase the amount of bonds that it may issue.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2862 · Homestead exemption; extend time certain dwelling houses destroyed in certain counties by Hurricane Katrina are considered homes.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2868 · Income tax; provide a credit for certain energy efficiency improvements to homestead property.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2869 · Ad valorem tax, homestead property; exempt portion of increase in assessed value above assessed value for preceding year.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2874 · Inventory tax; provide a rebate to businesses that pay ad valorem taxes on inventory.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2877 · Retirement; PERS members with 30 years' service may receive 48 months of maximum benefit.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2882 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi Wildlife Federation.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2883 · Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act; successor suppliers are obligated to certain agreements between wholesaler and original supplier.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2884 · Retirement; increase PERS formula to 2-3/4% for 30 years or more of creditable service.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2886 · Historic property income tax credit; authorize assignment of.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2888 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area for purpose of sale at certain areas designated recreational.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2891 · Distinct motor vehicle tag; Delta Bear Habitat program supporter tag and black bear is state land mammal.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2892 · Income tax check-off; create the Mississippi Adequate Education Program Supplementary Support Fund and authorize for.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2897 · MS Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal and provide additional tag fee.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2902 · Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; increase penalties and place responsibility for enforcement with the Attorney General.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2904 · Homestead exemption; extend time dwelling houses destroyed in certain counties by Hurricane Katrina are considered homes.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2914 · Ad valorem tax; proceeds of levy for general county purposes may be utilized for roads and bridges.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2930 · High hazard dam rehabilitation revolving loan program; create.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2941 · State Tax Commission; reduce amount that must be posted by taxpayers appealing a commission decision regarding an assessment in taxes.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2949 · State Tax Commission; reduce amount that must be posted by taxpayers appealing a commission decision regarding an assessment in taxes.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2950 · Alcoholic beverages; require that sales allowed only in area zoned for that use, in addition to distance restrictions.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2964 · PERS; certain community hospitals may restrict retirement coverage to employees with 4 or more years of service as of June 30, 2009.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2986 · Ad valorem tax; require millage rate reduction for purposes of calculating proposed increase where assessed value increases.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2988 · Growth and Prosperity Act; revise conditions under which tax exemptions may not be granted to additional business enterprises.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3000 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the mixed martial arts in Mississippi.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3001 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the amateur boxing in Mississippi.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3006 · Income tax credit for importing or exporting cargo at airports; repeal provisions providing for July 1, 2009, repeal date.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3010 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3037 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize issuance to recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3039 · Alcoholic beverages; resort area status revoked if no on-premises permit issued.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3047 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize sale from hospitality carts in qualified resort areas.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3053 · Alcoholic beverages; resort area revoked if no on premises permit is issued.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3054 · Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; clarify definition of the term "person."

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3059 · Gasoline; require suppliers to offer gasoline that is not preblended.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3067 · Tax-forfeited lands; restrictions on purchase shall not apply to lands held by state for more than 5 years.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3068 · Tax-forfeited lands; state shall not reimburse local governments for maintenance costs of certain land.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3069 · Tax-forfeited lands; revise number of years' taxes that state will warrant in favor of local entity.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3110 · Sales tax; exempt certain organizations operating long-term care facilities solely for adults with mental retardation.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 3116 · Tourism projects; extend period of time during which certain projects are eligible for incentive.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3119 · Sales tax; revise exemption regarding sales of certain home medical equipment and supplies paid for under Medicare/Medicaid.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 3123 · Sales tax; revise definition of "business" to exclude food sales paid by certain declining balance debit cards.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 3124 · Retirement; PERS members with 30 years' service may receive 48 months of maximum benefit.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3125 · Ad valorem tax; increase mills that municipalities may levy for recreational purposes.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3128 · Retirement; increase PERS formula to 2-3/4% for 30 years or more of creditable service.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3133 · Local option law; revise definition of the term "resort area."

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3134 · Retirement; require counties to pay PERS employer contributions on net fee income of constables.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3137 · Bonds; revise use of certain bond proceeds authorized for the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3138 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for supporters of Leake Academy.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3143 · Income tax; net operating losses may be carried forward 22 years and may not be carried back.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3145 · Sales tax; apply to certain electronically transferred digital products.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3150 · Sales tax; allow awards of attorney's fees and expenses in certain civil actions to recover.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3164 · Retirement; elected judiciary may retire & continue in office if they waive salary or elect to receive not more than 25% of salary.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3171 · Mississippi Children's Financial Security Act; create.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 3173 · Economic Development Highway Act; revise definition of "high economic benefit project" & "private company" & increase bonds issued.

Sent January 19, 2009 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

House Bill 364 · Cigarettes; increase excise tax on.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2676 · Bonds; revise purposes for certain bonds issued for the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2677 · Bonds; abolish Local Governments Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Fund, increase bonds issued for CAP loan program.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2678 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; allow to be taken against premium retaliatory tax.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2679 · Bonds; increase the amount of bonds authorized for the Emerging Crops Fund for minority economic development.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2680 · Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; extend the period of time that bonds may be issued for certain projects.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 40 days

Senate Bill 2681 · Bonds; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for Mississippi Rural Impact Fund.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2682 · Income tax; extend repeal date on income tax credit for certain port charges for using certain port facilities.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

Senate Bill 2700 · MS Minority Business Enterprise Act; increase allowable net worth.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

Senate Bill 2703 · Mississippi Technology Alliance; require annual report (PEER).

Sent January 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

Senate Bill 2712 · Tax Commission; reorganize into a department of revenue and an independent board of tax appeals.

Sent January 16, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2620 · Insurance premium tax; change the date companies must file an annual reconciliation statement of taxes.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2626 · Income taxation; exclude wages of certain full-time students from gross income.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

Senate Bill 2635 · Franchise tax; assessments for underpayment may be made by regular mail.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2637 · Alcoholic beverages; impose a surcharge on permittees to maintain the liquor distribution center and administer ABC laws.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2638 · Income tax; include certain dividend income in the definition of gross income.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

Senate Bill 2639 · Motor vehicle tag law; require at least one vehicle to be registered at the homestead of the applicant.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2642 · Alcoholic beverages; allow removal of wine from restaurants & authorize issuance of various special permits.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2646 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 17% by weight.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2671 · Commercial motor vehicles; authorize denial or revocation of registration if operated by certain persons.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2675 · Light wine and beer; clarify law regarding sale of from hospitality carts and make certain technical changes to.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2605 · MS Major Economic Impact Act; revise definition of the term "project" & authorize the issuance of bonds for a project.

Sent January 14, 2009 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2606 · Sales tax; revise rate on certain sales of tractors, farm implements, logging/pulpwood equipment, repair parts and labor.

Sent January 14, 2009 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2561 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of certain food for human consumption.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

Senate Bill 2566 · Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP); create.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

Senate Bill 2567 · Retired teachers; may draw retirement benefits and be reemployed as teachers if they have 25 years of creditable service.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

Senate Bill 2571 · Retirement; retirees may be reemployed for 195 days per fiscal year.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

Senate Bill 2577 · State Workforce Investment Board; make report to the Legislature on the economic contributions of immigrants.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

Senate Bill 2581 · Growth and Prosperity Act; revise conditions under which tax exemptions may not be granted to additional business enterprises.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

Senate Bill 2583 · Income tax; authorize income tax credits for health care providers that participate in TRICARE military health care system.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2601 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Tunica County for infrastructure improvements to Mid-South Fair property.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

Senate Bill 2408 · Taxation; increase the excise tax on cigarettes and revise the income tax rates.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2410 · Bonds; issue for a facility infrastructure mitigation, mapping and facility inventory electronic system.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2411 · Income tax; a relative 65 or older, who resides with taxpayer and whose income is $12,000.00 or less, is a dependent.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2420 · Insurance producer licensing laws; revise for national uniformity.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2430 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for a mapping and facility inventory electronic system.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2436 · Alcoholic beverages and beer; require separate election to allow sale of when a wet city annexes a portion of a dry county.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2465 · Bonds; issue g.o. bonds for two community group homes for the Department of Mental Health.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2492 · Homestead exemption; repeal Section 27-33-79, which limits amount of reimbursement increases or decreases.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2522 · MDA; create the Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2523 · Electronic video machines; legalize in premises other than vessels.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2536 · Retirement; law enforcement officers, fire fighters or emergency service employees may retire after 20 years service.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2546 · Distinctive tag for fire fighters; distribute a portion of the fee to the MS Firefighters Association.

Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2304 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2307 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; prohibit receipt by Medicaid recipients.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 26 days

Senate Bill 2319 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt a portion of the assessed value of egg houses, pullet houses and broiler houses.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2327 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for Olive Branch High School.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days

Senate Bill 2331 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for various organizations.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2344 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to nonprofit museums of history.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2345 · Income taxation; authorize a credit for payment of health insurance premiums.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2365 · Sales taxation; exempt sales of diabetes monitoring equipment or supplies.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2377 · Bonds; issue g.o. bonds for two community group homes for the Department of Mental Health.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2399 · Ad valorem tax; authorize partial exemption for agricultural land that is converted to a residential use.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Reported out after 40 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2401 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvement to the Natchez Institute school building.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2402 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2403 · Income taxation; grant a tax credit for contributions to certain student aid programs.

Sent January 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2002 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for Mississippi Prehospital Professions Association.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2003 · Income tax; authorize income tax credits for health care providers that participate in the TRICARE military health care system.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2014 · Income taxation; clarify exclusion from gross income National Guard and Reserve compensation.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2017 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 17% by weight.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2044 · Privilege license tax; local governments may reduce or waive.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2053 · Taxation; tax all long-term capital gains at 3% and increase the cigarette excise tax.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2061 · Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2062 · Cigarette tax; increase and require revenue from increase to be used for Medicaid reimbursements to acute care hospitals.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2071 · Gaming; create statewide lottery to fund Hope College Scholarship Program.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2090 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to the Military Veterans Association, Inc.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2098 · Sales taxation; exempt sales to American Legion Posts.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2100 · Sales tax; exempt sales of unprepared food for human consumption sold at farmer's markets.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2101 · Motor vehicle privilege tax; include in definition of private carriers of property certain persons transporting cotton/cottonseed.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2102 · Income tax; authorize a deduction for certain college savings plans maintained by other states.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2105 · Homestead exemption; increase.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2110 · Bonds; issue state g.o. bonds for constructing a new spillway at Lake Mary in Wilkinson County.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2120 · Sales taxation; exempt nonprofit food pantries that are members of the Mississippi Food Network.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2123 · Sales taxation; exempt the sale of property and services used in the improvement of realty for churches or religious association.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2124 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Pelahatchie in making certain infrastructure improvements.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2125 · Income tax credit; authorize for taxpayers who maintain, support and care for a dependent with a diagnosis of developmental disability.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2126 · Legal gaming; limit conduct to counties in which it is already being conducted.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2131 · Corporation franchise tax; phase out effective January 1, 2014.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2135 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of certain clothing during the last weekend in July.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2149 · Sales tax exemption; Ducks Unlimited fund-raising purchases.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2164 · Sales taxation; reduce rate on sales of unprepared food for human consumption.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2166 · Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2171 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize special purpose permits to serve and sell alcoholic beverages.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2185 · Retirement; earned compensation of member of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals includes all remuneration except mileage.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2191 · Income tax; allow adjustment to gross income for certain unreimbursed travel expenses of National Guard/Reserves.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2197 · Distinctive motorcycle license tag; provide for issuance to fire fighters and retired fire fighters.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2206 · Bonds; issue general obligation bonds to improve Duncan Park Golf Course in Natchez.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2211 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds for the Pascagoula River Audubon Center.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2213 · Taxation; increase various taxes.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2241 · Income tax; tax amounts paid gaming patrons that are not subject to reporting requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2245 · Ad valorem taxes; mobile home and personal property taxes must be paid prior to the registration and licensing of a vehicle.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2256 · Bonds; issue general obligation bonds to improve facilities owned by a certain manufacturer of musical and sound equipment.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2265 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for the repair and renovation of the historic Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Sumner, MS.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2267 · State law enforcement officers; establish separate retirement system for.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2269 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of certain clothing during the last weekend in July.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2272 · Used motor vehicle licenses; seminars required for may be conducted by any association recognized by the State Tax Commission.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2297 · Bonds; issue state general obligation bonds for purchase of rights-of-way for Hwy. 15 from U.S. 78 to Tennessee state line.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2300 · Ad valorem tax; require millage rate reduction for purposes of calculating proposed increase where assessed value increases.

Sent January 6, 2009 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives