Finance

House Bill 1525 · City of Sardis; extend repealer on authority to impose tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1530 · City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on Hattiesburg Tourism Commission and hotel/motel tax.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1553 · City of Indianola; extend repealer on Indianola Tourism Commission.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1556 · City of Waynesboro and Wayne County; extend repealer on recreational facilities tax.

Sent March 18, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3119 · City of D'Iberville; authorize a tax upon hotels, motels and restaurants to be used for certain purposes.

Sent March 17, 2011 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3121 · City of McComb; authorize to impose a tourism tax to promote tourism, parks and recreation.

Sent March 17, 2011 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3022 · City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on city's hotel and motel tax.

Sent March 16, 2011 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3028 · City of Sardis; extend repeal date on the city's tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.

Sent March 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 24 days

Senate Bill 3088 · City of Grenada; extend the repeal date on the Grenada Tourism Commission and the Grenada tourist and convention tax.

Sent March 14, 2011 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3111 · City of Richland; authorize the city to acquire and convey real property in the Richland Industrial and Commercial Park.

Sent March 14, 2011 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

House Bill 1107 · Tourism; revise definition of tourism project for purposes of tourism project sales tax incentive program.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1330 · County tax collector; authorize to employ a certified law enforcement officer.

Sent March 1, 2011 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1460 · Income tax, jobs credit; aggregate jobs created by qualifying bus. in entertainment dist. for purposes of minimum jobs req.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 1464 · College Private Research Incentive Act; create.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 1522 · Income tax and franchise tax; authorize credit for investments in digital interactive applications.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 1528 · Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; create.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1547 · Economically Distressed Municipalities Development Act; create.

Sent February 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

House Bill 1148 · Emerging Crops Fund; provide for a separate loan program for agribusinesses engaged in poultry production.

Sent February 24, 2011 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1330 · County tax collector; authorize to employ a certified law enforcement officer.

Sent February 24, 2011 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1535 · Income tax; revise treatment of certain Gulf oil spill related compensation as gross income.

Sent February 24, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

House Bill 1216 · Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding towing of and scrapping of.

Sent February 23, 2011 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1546 · Bonds; authorize for various projects and economic development programs.

Sent February 23, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3102 · Income tax, jobs credit; aggregate jobs created by qualifying business in entertainment dist. for purposes of minimum jobs req.

Sent February 23, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3103 · Bonds; increase amount authorized for a children's museum in Hinds County.

Sent February 23, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3094 · Bonds; authorize for the Montgomery County Performing Arts Center.

Sent February 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 2 days

Senate Bill 3097 · Franchise tax; exclude from the apportionment ratio certain sales to Mississippi facilities by major pharmaceutical suppliers.

Sent February 21, 2011 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3098 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for construction of Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History.

Sent February 21, 2011 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3100 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds for state agencies and institutions of higher learning.

Sent February 21, 2011 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3093 · Local Government Freight Rail Service Project Revolving Loan Fund; increase bond authorization to fund grants from.

Sent February 18, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

House Bill 1161 · Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions of.

Sent February 17, 2011 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1463 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for construction of Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History.

Sent February 17, 2011 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3090 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide for Mississippi Authority for Educational Television improvements.

Sent February 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

House Bill 1214 · Appraisals; revise definition of professional for certain appraisers and revise bid requirement.

Sent February 15, 2011 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1311 · Historic property tax credit; allow refund of excess amount of credit.

Sent February 15, 2011 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3089 · Sales tax; exempt sales to certain organizations coordinating a professional golf tournament played or to be played in this state.

Sent February 15, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

House Bill 359 · Mississippi Development Authority; require to conduct review of infrastructures in counties with high rates of poverty.

Sent February 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 376 · MS Dept. of Employment Security; reenact and extend date of repeal.

Sent February 14, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 1162 · Hotel renovation projects sales tax incentive; authorize for certain projects.

Sent February 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 1373 · Recreational Vehicle Franchise Law; create.

Sent February 14, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 101 · Gaming; clarify that wagering on certain athletic events is unlawful.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

House Bill 1115 · Trailer tags; allow owners of utility trailer fleets to register them as a fleet.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3031 · Sales tax; exempt sales of certain home medical equipment and supplies when paid for under insurance policy or plan.

Sent February 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 12 days

Senate Bill 3029 · Bonds; authorize to assist the City of Meridian in repairing its storm drainage infrastructure.

Sent February 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 3030 · Bonds; authorize to assist the City of Meridian in constructing Freedom Park.

Sent February 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 3027 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repairs and renovations at Buccaneer State Park.

Sent February 8, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

House Bill 104 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for various purposes.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 750 · Light wine and beer; Commissioner of Revenue may establish dates for expiration of permits and may issue temporary permits.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 855 · Highway Patrol officers; allow to be employed after retirement under certain circumstances.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 858 · PERS; revise benefits for persons who become members after July 1, 2011.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 859 · Retirement; allow members who retire under Option 4 to modify benefits if their marital status changes.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 860 · PERS; provide for payment and collection of employee and employer contribution for chancery and circuit clerks.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 861 · Retirement; provide that persons who exercise control over certain PERS investments shall act as fiduciaries.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1209 · Highway Patrol Retirement System; increase mandatory retirement age for members of.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1332 · Urban Renewal Law; authorize bonds issued under to be sold at private sale, bring forward sections regarding.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 1415 · Department of Rehabilitation Services; may borrow from financial institutions for capital improvements.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3023 · Bonds; issue for construction of the Wellspring Center for Professional Futures.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

Senate Bill 3024 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for certain railroad line improvements.

Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

Senate Bill 2255 · Out-of-country wire transfers; impose a fee on, create the Border Fence Fund and deposit revenue into the fund.

Sent February 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

House Bill 333 · Income tax; extend repeal date on credit for certain charges incurred at ports for import of cargo and on annual impact report.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 33 days

House Bill 336 · Building Fund for the Arts; extend repealer on Arts Commission's authority to use bond proceeds for certain project costs.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 346 · Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; extend repealer on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 33 days

House Bill 598 · Sales tax; delete repealer on tax imposed on sales of machinery and construction services at certain refineries.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 751 · Light wine and beer laws; remove repeal date on authority of Alcoholic Beverage Control Division officers to enforce.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2461 · Unemployment compensation; increase the minimum weekly benefit.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

Senate Bill 2770 · Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP); establish under Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2833 · Tourism; revise definition of tourism project for purpose of tourism project sales tax incentive program.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

Senate Bill 3021 · Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for.

Sent January 27, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 2763 · Emerging Crops Fund; loan program for agribusinesses engaged in poultry production is separate from other loan programs in the fund.

Sent January 26, 2011 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3015 · Bonds; authorize issuance for establishment of the Mississippi Civil Rights Trail.

Sent January 26, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3016 · Rental equipment; exempt from ad valorem taxation and levy a tax in lieu of ad valorem taxation.

Sent January 26, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3017 · Bonds; authorize issuance to purchase a research vessel for the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.

Sent January 26, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3018 · Bonds; authorize for drainage projects in the City of Ocean Springs.

Sent January 26, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3019 · Bonds; authorize issuance to fund replacement of a bridge on the Oakland School Road in Alcorn County.

Sent January 26, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 3020 · Nonsettling-manufacturer cigarette fee; transfer payment of fee to cigarette distributors.

Sent January 26, 2011 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2547 · Ad valorem school taxes; exempt publication requirement if no increase in ad valorem tax effort in dollars is proposed.

Sent January 25, 2011 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3014 · Tobacco Tax Law; provide for the tax on little cigars.

Sent January 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

Senate Bill 3012 · Income taxation; allow a deduction for amounts contributed to accounts established to pay for uninsured wind damage to homesteads.

Sent January 24, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Senate Bill 3013 · Local improvement taxing districts; authorize and levy tax on property within.

Sent January 24, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

House Bill 705 · Distinctive license tag; authorize issuance to commemorate the New Orleans Saints World Football Champions for the 2009 season.

Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 754 · Income tax; extend repealer on credit for costs incurred for rehabilitation of certain historic structures.

Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3010 · Nonsettling manufacturer cigarettes; increase fee imposed upon.

Sent January 20, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 34 days

Senate Bill 3011 · Tobacco Tax Law; provide for the tax on little cigars.

Sent January 20, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 34 days

Senate Bill 2999 · Bonds; authorize issuance for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3000 · Sales taxation; exempt the sale of property and services used in the improvement of realty for churches or religious association.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3001 · Homestead exemption; increase for totally disabled veterans and extend to unremarried surviving spouses of such veterans.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3002 · Bonds; authorize for mechanical upgrades at the Alexander Center at Jackson State University.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3003 · Bonds; authorize for the replacement of Dansby Hall at Jackson State University.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3004 · Bonds; authorize to acquire and improve property for Jackson State University.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3005 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to the Military Veterans Association, Inc.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 3006 · Nonsettling manufacturer cigarettes; increase fee imposed upon.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3007 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 3008 · Ad valorem tax; local governing authorities may grant an exemption of homesteads of certain residents serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 3009 · Bonds; authorize for upgrades for the fire suppression system of the Alexander Center at Jackson State University.

Sent January 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 2575 · Alcoholic beverages; qualified resort areas may be established in dry counties only after a countywide vote.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2578 · Income tax credit; authorize for taxpayers who maintain, support and care for a dependent with a diagnosis of developmental disability.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2580 · Legal gaming; limit conduct to counties in which it is already being conducted.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2581 · Charitable organizations; violations of the Charitable Bingo Law are also a violation of law requiring registration.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2582 · Retired teachers; may draw retirement benefits and be reemployed as teachers if they have 30 years of creditable service.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2586 · Disabled veterans; increase for totally disabled veterans and extend to unremarried surviving spouses of such veterans.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2590 · Ad valorem taxes; revise advertising requirements when county proposes no millage increase.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2600 · Distinctive horse trailer tags; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi State Equine Association.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2606 · Ad valorem taxation; revise the definition of "home" or "homestead" under the homestead exemption law.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2627 · Alcoholic beverage; certain advertisements for may originate in dry areas.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2628 · Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2636 · Income tax; authorize transfer, sale or assignment of credit received for rehabilitation of certain historic structures.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2658 · Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2673 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 17% by weight.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2678 · The Sweetened Beverages and Syrups Tax Law; enact.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2691 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for construction of a Highway Patrol substation in Leflore County.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2698 · Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2706 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2709 · Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act; provide rules regarding reintroduction of brands of beer or light wine.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2717 · Personalized license plates for noncommercial trailers; authorize.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2724 · Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2732 · Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; repeal.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2735 · Historic tax credit; allow refund of excess amount of credit.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2736 · Refinery construction sales tax; remove July 1, 2011, repeal date on.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2753 · Privilege license tax; local governments may reduce or waive.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2765 · Motor vehicle; revise regulation of relationship between manufacturers and dealers of.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2768 · Recreational vehicle franchise law; create.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2785 · Mississippi Optional Sales Tax Act; enact.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2801 · Sales tax; correct a reference regarding diversion to the Telecommunications Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2802 · Light wine and beer laws; remove repeal date on authority of Alcoholic Beverage Control officers to enforce.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2803 · Light wine and beer; Commissioner of Revenue may establish dates for expiration of permit and may issue temporary permits.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2804 · License tags; provide that the month and year shall be specified on one license decal.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2835 · Economic development loans; delete interest rate requirement.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2839 · Municipal special sales tax; provide that revenue must be used for road repairs and water, sewer and drainage projects.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2841 · Forest severance tax; revise to fund bonds issued by county for road repair.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2856 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for the Animal Rescue League of Laurel.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2863 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Laurel School District.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2866 · Sewer services; require person to pay delinquent fees before receiving car tag.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2873 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property made to raise funds for schools.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2875 · Beer breweries; allow to provide certain samples.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2886 · Independent contractors; limit amount that agencies may pay if the contractor is receiving a retirement allowance from PERS.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2887 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Farm Families of Mississippi.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2888 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Brookhaven Academy.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2890 · PERS; provide for payment of contributions on income of chancery or circuit clerks-county may elect to pay all employee contributions.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2892 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize to honor Ronald Reagan.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2893 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance of tag with the word "DON'T TREAD ON ME" imprinted thereon.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2894 · Special funds; expand uses of money in certain special funds.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2895 · Retirement; increase amount that a constable may be paid and continue receiving a retirement allowance.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2906 · Beer; authorize manufacture of beer of more than 5% by weight for sale in another state.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2916 · Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise certain provisions of.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2920 · Income tax; extend repealer on credit for costs incurred for rehabilitation of certain historic structures.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2921 · Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; extend repealer on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2922 · Income tax; delete repealer on credit for certain charges incurred at ports for import of cargo and on annual impact report.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2923 · Bonds; remove repeal date on provisions that allow the Bond Commission to negotiate the sale of bonds.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2924 · Urban Renewal Law; authorize bonds issued under to be sold at private sale.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2925 · Trailer tags; owners of rental utility trailer fleets may register them as a fleet.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2929 · Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2935 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Jackson Preparatory School.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2936 · State or federal credit unions; fiduciaries may deposit funds in without a court order.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2937 · Ad valorem taxation; revise the manner of determining the value of affordable rental housing.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2938 · Tax sale; allow second sale of property in public improvement districts if no bids are received at first sale.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2939 · Cigarettes; impose a health impact tax on.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2952 · Mississippi Delta Workforce Training Project; extend repeal date on.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2953 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of qualified resort area for purpose of sale in certain municipalities.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2954 · Mississippi Small Business Assistance Act; delete requirement of minimum rate of interest for loans under.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2962 · Bonds; authorize issuance for various programs administered by the Mississippi Development Authority.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2963 · Bonds; increase the amount that may be issued under the Economic Development Highway Act.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2969 · Public improvement districts; revise certain provisions regarding.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2973 · Department of Rehabilitation Services; may borrow from financial institutions for capitol improvements.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2974 · Department of Rehabilitation Services; may borrow from the Development Bank for capitol improvements.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 2981 · Homestead exemption; repeal Section 27-33-79, which limits amount of reimbursement increases or decreases.

Sent January 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

Senate Bill 2494 · Retirement; revise amount that disability retiree may earn from gainful employment.

Sent January 13, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2495 · Distinctive license tag for Afghanistan service; exempt from pre-purchase requirements.

Sent January 13, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2499 · Trauma Care Systems Fund; exempt certain golf carts from fee imposed for.

Sent January 13, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

Senate Bill 2507 · Exemption on Health Foods Act of 2011; create.

Sent January 13, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

Senate Bill 2515 · Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.

Sent January 13, 2011 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2516 · Alcoholic beverages, light wine and beer permits; suspend or revoke for the discharge of a firearm on the premises.

Sent January 13, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

Senate Bill 2339 · Income taxation; grant a tax credit for contributions to certain student aid programs.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Senate Bill 2370 · Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2375 · Highway Patrol Retirement System; increase mandatory retirement age for members of.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2394 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair of bridges in Alcorn and Tishomingo Counties.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Senate Bill 2395 · State agencies; delete repealer on Department of Employment Security and related laws of other agencies.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2397 · Income taxation; exclude wages of certain full-time students from gross income.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Senate Bill 2402 · 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 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Senate Bill 2414 · Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP); create.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2417 · Franchise tax; base the levy on retained earnings employed in this state.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Senate Bill 2422 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt military housing constructed pursuant to the Military Housing Privatization Initiative.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2434 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for supporters of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2437 · PERS; provide for payment and collection of employee and employer contribution for chancery and circuit clerks.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2438 · Retirement; provide that persons who exercise control over certain PERS investments shall act as fiduciaries.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2439 · PERS; revise benefits for persons who become members after July 1, 2011.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2440 · Retirement; allow members who retire under Option 4 to modify benefits if their marital status changes.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2449 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi Veterinary Association.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2468 · Gaming; create statewide lottery to fund Hope College Scholarship Program.

Sent January 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 2260 · Retirement; retirees may be reemployed for 195 days per fiscal year.

Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2272 · Retirement; authorize counties to pay PERS employer contributions on net fee income of constables.

Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2284 · Ad valorem and sales tax; exempt certain foundation that provide support to state institutions of higher learning.

Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2288 · Income taxation; authorize a credit for payment of health insurance premiums.

Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2306 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of certain food for human consumption.

Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2320 · State Workforce Investment Board; make report to the Legislature on the economic contributions of immigrants.

Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

Senate Bill 2324 · Sales tax; revise definition of "business" to exclude food sales paid by certain declining balance debit cards.

Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Senate Bill 2244 · Motor vehicle privilege tax; include in definition of private carriers of property certain persons transporting cotton/cottonseed.

Sent January 6, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2246 · Income tax; increase rate of tax.

Sent January 6, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 2183 · Bonds; issue general obligation bonds to improve Duncan Park Golf Course in Natchez.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 49 days

Senate Bill 2184 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance of tag with the word "DON'T TREAD ON ME" imprinted thereon.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 2186 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Jackson Academy.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 2187 · Sales taxation; exempt sales of tangible personal property at certain events conducted by churches.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 49 days

Senate Bill 2204 · Income tax; authorize a deduction for certain college savings plans maintained by other states.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 49 days

Senate Bill 2206 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to the Natchez Institute school building.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 49 days

Senate Bill 2210 · Ad valorem tax; increase mills that municipalities may levy for recreational purposes.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 49 days

Senate Bill 2221 · Retired teachers; may draw retirement benefits and be reemployed as teachers if they have 25 years of creditable service.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 2223 · Used motor vehicle licenses; seminars required for may be conducted by any association recognized by the Department of Revenue.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Senate Bill 2238 · Mississippi Department of Employment Security; extend date of repeal.

Sent January 5, 2011 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 403 · Bonds; issue for the Mississippi Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2007 · Sales tax; authorize a sales tax holiday for retail sales of hunting supplies.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2041 · Income tax; allow adjustment to gross income for certain unreimbursed travel expenses of National Guard/Reserves.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2045 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; prohibit receipt by Medicaid recipients.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2064 · Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2073 · Income tax; authorize a credit for the purchase of new hybrid electric vehicles or electric vehicles.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2079 · Sales tax exemption; Ducks Unlimited fund-raising purchases.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2093 · Distinctive license tag; authorize a tax-free tag for World War II Veterans.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2094 · Homestead exemption; extend to unremarried surviving spouses of totally disabled veterans.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2096 · Ad valorem taxes; authorize cities to designate areas in which certain residences are exempt from city ad valorem taxes.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2097 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt a portion of the assessed value of egg houses, pullet houses and broiler houses.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2104 · State lottery; create and provide for the distribution of revenue from.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2107 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2112 · Distinctive motor vehicle tags; Purple Heart Medal tags may be used upon motorcycles.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2117 · Homemade beer; authorize making of homemade beer for domestic or household uses.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2124 · Bonds; increase for loans to develop the Farish Street Historic District.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2130 · 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 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2134 · Federal Workforce Investment Act; Hinds County is separate workforce investment area.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2136 · Gaming; authorize aboard cruise vessels on the Pearl River within a city with a population of 150,000 or more.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2139 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2141 · Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2142 · Taxation; authorize an income tax credit for installation of energy-efficient products in homes.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2154 · Retirement; earned compensation of member of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals includes all remuneration except mileage.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2156 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance of for supporters of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2160 · Retirement; authorize members of the optional retirement plan to participate in IHL retirement incentive program.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2166 · Sales taxation; exempt sales to dentist of dental prosthetic appliances made by dental laboratories.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2167 · Distinctive license tags; reauthorize for supporters of Rotary International.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2171 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for dyslexia awareness.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2172 · Ad valorem taxes; remove the provision that prescribes the manner in which affordable rental housing must be appraised.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 2173 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag for school districts; exempt from time limit to purchase required number.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

Senate Bill 2174 · Income taxes; exclude transportation fringe benefits from gross income as allowed under the Internal Revenue Code.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 2175 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.

Sent January 4, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 50 days