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Committees · 2012 Regular Session

Finance

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Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

The Legislature lists no members for it.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2012 Regular Session.

  • Bills sent213

    13% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out31%

    66 of 213; 147 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee10 days

    most between 5 and 15 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026 is so far.

  • 2026201 bills

    reported 41% · typically 10 days, most 6–14 · 0 amendments · 26 members

  • 2025180 bills

    reported 46% · typically 10 days, most 2–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2024199 bills

    reported 38% · typically 10 days, most 6–12 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2023196 bills

    reported 35% · typically 10 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2022261 bills

    reported 25% · typically 10 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2021300 bills

    reported 27% · typically 9 days, most 8–14 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2020266 bills

    reported 33% · typically 13 days, most 6–24 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2019299 bills

    reported 21% · typically 12 days, most 7–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2018259 bills

    reported 20% · typically 14 days, most 6–18 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2017262 bills

    reported 18% · typically 8 days, most 7–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2016206 bills

    reported 20% · typically 11 days, most 7–16 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2015223 bills

    reported 24% · typically 13 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2014248 bills

    reported 25% · typically 12 days, most 7–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2013206 bills

    reported 33% · typically 10 days, most 5–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2012213 bills

    reported 31% · typically 10 days, most 5–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2011258 bills

    reported 34% · typically 10 days, most 2–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2010214 bills

    reported 35% · typically 8 days, most 1–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2009264 bills

    reported 35% · typically 12 days, most 5–17 · 0 amendments · 0 members

  • 2008223 bills

    reported 34% · typically 7 days, most 1–15 · 0 amendments · 0 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2012 Regular Session, newest first.

213 bills

  • Senate Bill 2433 · City of Pontotoc; revise purposes for which hotel, motel and restaurant tax may be used and extend repeal date on tax.

    Sent April 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 3 days

  • House Bill 1328 · City of Pontotoc; extend repealer on authority to levy tax upon hotels, motels and restaurants.

    Sent April 28, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1672 · City of West Point; authorize tax levy on hotels, motels and restaurants for community and economic development and tourism.

    Sent April 27, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1551 · Tishomingo County; authorize to impose a tax on restaurants to fund promotion of tourism.

    Sent April 25, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1666 · City of Horn Lake; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tourism tax.

    Sent April 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

  • Senate Bill 3025 · Town of Bayhalia; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.

    Sent April 25, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3032 · City of Gautier; authorize to impose a tax on restaurants, hotels and motels.

    Sent April 25, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3033 · City of Greenwood; authorize the levy of a tax on hotels and motels.

    Sent April 25, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1512 · Income and franchise tax credit; authorize for companies that deploy broadband technologies in unserved areas.

    Sent April 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

  • House Bill 1252 · Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; increase the amount of rebates authorized under.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 1 day

  • House Bill 1316 · MS Railroad Improvements Fund; authorize MS Transportation Commission to administer and declare necessity for bond issuance.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1520 · Headquarters sales tax and job tax credit; revise number of jobs necessary to qualify for.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 1531 · College Private Research Incentive Act; create.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 1537 · Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax incentives for qualified businesses located in.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1538 · Franchise and sales tax exemption; MDA may grant to businesses that receive funds from the Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 1620 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 1635 · Sales tax; reduce rate imposed on retail sales of boats, motorcycles and towable campers.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 1638 · Income and franchise tax; allow refundable credit for costs of purchasing and installing a solar electric energy system.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 1642 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for construction of the Wellspring Center for Professional Futures.

    Sent April 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 536 · Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

193 more
  • House Bill 658 · Ad valorem tax; revise the definition of "home" or "homestead" under the Homestead Exemption Law.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • House Bill 825 · Public utilities; revise jurisdiction of Public Service Commission to exclude certain technological services.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 848 · State assent; revise to conform to federal aid legislation to ensure conservation of fish and wildlife.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 971 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • House Bill 972 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a company in relocating national or regional headquarters to this state.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • House Bill 1330 · "Mississippi Energy Sustainability and Development Act"; create.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Reported out after 5 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1544 · Bonds; increase amount that may be issued for the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • House Bill 1547 · Income tax; exclude from gross income a portion of income of certain physicians practicing in critical physician shortage areas.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • House Bill 1631 · Bonds; authorize for various economic development programs and for other purposes.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2433 · City of Pontotoc; revise purposes for which hotel, motel and restaurant tax may be used and extend repeal date on tax.

    Sent March 29, 2012 · Reported out after 29 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3018 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project.

    Sent March 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3019 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Marty Stuart Center and Congress of Country Music Hall.

    Sent March 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3020 · Satellite broadcasting service providers; impose a tax on the gross revenue of.

    Sent March 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3021 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to the Port of Vicksburg.

    Sent March 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • House Bill 750 · Ad valorem tax; delete repeal date on authority of local governing authorities to grant exemption for motor vehicles of certain active duty military personnel.

    Sent March 27, 2012 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 168 · Municipal special sales tax; remove requirement that expenditure of revenue comply with a commission master plan.

    Sent March 26, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 582 · Sales tax; exempt sales of utilities to churches.

    Sent March 26, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1092 · Economic Development Highway Act; authorize MDOT to apply directly to MDA for funding.

    Sent March 26, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1245 · Bonds; reallocate use of certain bond proceeds allocated to Mississippi State University.

    Sent March 26, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1256 · Employment security law; require failure to be hired as a result of drug test is considered failure to accept suitable work.

    Sent March 26, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

  • House Bill 1264 · Income tax; authorize certain employers to pass tax credits through to employees.

    Sent March 26, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

  • House Bill 1519 · Income tax; certain corporate distributions tax free if they are part of a transaction that qualifies under Section 355, Internal Rev. Code.

    Sent March 26, 2012 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3013 · Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.

    Sent March 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

  • Senate Bill 3014 · Income and franchise tax; allow refundable credit for costs of purchasing and installing a solar electric energy system.

    Sent March 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

  • Senate Bill 3015 · Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for.

    Sent March 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

  • House Bill 633 · Emerging Crops Fund; extend date by which reversionary language on certain programs shall occur.

    Sent March 22, 2012 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3011 · Bonds; create the Municipal Utility Service Expansion Revolving Loan Fund and issue general obligation bonds for.

    Sent March 22, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

  • House Bill 451 · Unemployment Compensation Law; exclude direct sellers and certain services of persons delivering newspapers.

    Sent March 21, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1257 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; revise certain provisions regarding.

    Sent March 20, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2956 · Income tax; authorize deduction for retrofitting of residences in coastal counties to mitigate damages from certain weather events.

    Sent March 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 8 days

  • House Bill 129 · Sales tax revenue; divert portion of revenue collected in Tunica County to the Tunica County Tourism Commission.

    Sent March 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 544 · Burn Center Lodge; update name of organization receiving tax to support it to the current name of MS Burn Foundation.

    Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 747 · Forest acreage tax; delete repeal date on requirement that boards of supervisors levy.

    Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1222 · Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System; increase fee charged by Department of Public Safety for deposit in.

    Sent March 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • House Bill 1255 · Economic development; certain agreements by counties and cities with economic development projects may be binding not more than 20 years.

    Sent March 19, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1276 · Income tax; provide free online preparation and filing services to certain Mississippi taxpayers.

    Sent March 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2954 · Bonds; authorize to assist in the establishment of the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi.

    Sent March 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

  • House Bill 967 · Free port warehouse law; clarify that manufactures are eligible for ad valorem tax exemption.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 968 · Business improvement districts; extend the period for which they are authorized and revise certain vote requirements.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1246 · MS Development Authority Job Training Grant Fund; create to provide job training grants for certain eligible business enterprises.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • House Bill 1248 · Department of Revenue; revise provisions relating to enforcement and administration of various laws.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • House Bill 1251 · Income tax; remove repeal date on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities and airports.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1261 · Public improvement districts; revise certain statutory provisions relating to.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1265 · Economic Redevelopment Act; revise definition of "contaminated site" and time in which county/municipality may apply for designation under.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • House Bill 1266 · Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority; revise authority to transfer property.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • House Bill 1363 · MS Small Business Investment Company Act; make revision regarding applications, investment requirements & distribution requirements.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1469 · Business closure; authorize for failure to file tax returns or pay taxes.

    Sent March 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • House Bill 389 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain charges at airports used for export/import of cargo.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • House Bill 390 · Income tax; extend repealer on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • House Bill 517 · Public Employees' Retirement System; revise certain provisions regarding the administration of the system.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 746 · Income tax; delete repeal date on tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 751 · Income tax; delete repealer on tax credit for certain new jobs in upholstered household furniture manufacturing industry.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 986 · Distinctive license tag; authorize for various purposes .

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

  • House Bill 1186 · Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 19 days

  • Senate Bill 2943 · Bonds; authorize for reconstruction, repair and renovation of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2947 · Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; create and provide certain tax credits for qualified businesses located in.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2948 · Income tax; exclude from gross income a portion of income of certain physicians practicing in critical physician shortage areas.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2949 · Tobacco Tax Law; include in the term "cigarette" certain roll your own products.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2950 · Tobacco equity tax; increase.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2951 · Tobacco Tax Law; provide for the tax on little cigars.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2952 · Bonds; authorize issuance for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2953 · Franchise and sales tax exemption; MDA may grant businesses that receive funds from the Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund.

    Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

  • Senate Bill 2824 · MS Railroad Improvements Fund; authorize MS Transportation to administer the fund & declare the necessity for the issuance of bonds for.

    Sent March 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2941 · Parents who send children to private school or homeschool; provide state income tax deduction for.

    Sent March 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2932 · Income tax; authorize credit for payments to a college or research corporation for experimental, developmental or research work.

    Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 23 days

  • Senate Bill 2934 · Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.

    Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2935 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne County in constructing a county civil defense building.

    Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 23 days

  • Senate Bill 2824 · MS Railroad Improvements Fund; authorize MS Transportation to administer the fund & declare the necessity for the issuance of bonds for.

    Sent March 2, 2012 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2594 · Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP); establish under Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

    Sent March 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 5 days

  • Senate Bill 2280 · Alcoholic beverage; revise definition of qualified resort area for purpose of sale in certain areas of municipalities.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

  • Senate Bill 2582 · Homeowners insurance; require premium discount for property built or retrofitted to resist hurricanes.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

  • Senate Bill 2655 · Mississippi Community College Board; require designation of 3 workforce development centers to provide motion picture skills training.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2795 · Department of Revenue; authorize Department of Finance and Administration to purchase property for DOR's headquarters.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2869 · Light wine & beer; retailers may not accept coupons that are redeemed from a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor of light wine or beer.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 6 days

  • Senate Bill 2926 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Mississippi Watershed Repair and Rehabilitation Cost-Share Program.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

  • Senate Bill 2927 · Income tax, jobs credit; aggregate jobs created by qualifying businesses in entertainment district for eligibility purposes.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

  • Senate Bill 2928 · Income tax; certain corporate distributions tax free if they are part of a transaction that qualifies under Section 355, Internal Rev. Code.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

  • Senate Bill 2929 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

  • Senate Bill 2930 · Income tax; authorize a credit for portion of costs paid by a company in relocating national or regional headquarters to this state.

    Sent February 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

  • House Bill 9 · Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau; extend repealer on.

    Sent February 23, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2241 · City of Baldwyn; extend repeal date on tax on hotels, motels, restaurants and convenience stores to promote tourism.

    Sent February 23, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2250 · Employment Security Law; exclude direct sellers and newspaper deliverymen regardless of age.

    Sent February 22, 2012 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2496 · Retirement; authorize counties to pay PERS employer contributions on net fee income of constables.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2497 · Local option law; allow any city of 5,000 or more in certain counties to vote on whether to come out from under the dry law.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2514 · Bonds; authorize for upgrades for the fire suppression system of the Alexander Center at Jackson State University.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2515 · Bonds; authorize to acquire and improve property for Jackson State University.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2516 · Bonds; authorize for the replacement of Dansby Hall at Jackson State University.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2520 · Retirement; retirees may be reemployed for 195 days per fiscal year.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2521 · Sales tax; exempt retail sales of certain food for human consumption.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2522 · State Workforce Investment Board; make report to the Legislature on the economic contributions of immigrants.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2523 · Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP); create.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2525 · Bonds; increase amount that may be issued for the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2531 · Notice of ad valorem tax effort; revise form of the advertisement of.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2544 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the MS Law Enforcement Officers' Association.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2547 · Bonds; remove authorization for bond for a new Department of Revenue building.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2587 · Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2596 · Sales tax; revise definition of "business" to exclude food sales paid by certain declining balance debit cards.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2604 · Mississippi Department of Employment Security; extend date of repeal.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2605 · Income tax; authorize a free online preparation and filing services to certain Mississippi taxpayers.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2608 · Historic property tax credit; authorize the transfer, sale or assignment of the tax credit.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2609 · Income tax; extend the repeal date on income tax credit for certain employers sponsoring skills training for employees.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2612 · Forest severance tax; revise to fund bonds issued by county for road repair.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2613 · Income tax; extend repeal date on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities and airports.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2616 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2617 · Qualified equity investment tax credit; revise certain provisions regarding.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2622 · Federal disaster; contractor awarded public works bid using funds from must review job candidates from Dept. of Employment Security.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2623 · Governmental entities; shall verify with MDES whether prospective employee has unpaid overpayment of unemployment benefits.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2625 · 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 February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2642 · The Sweetened Beverages and Syrups Tax Law; enact.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2645 · Corporation franchise tax; phase out effective January 1, 2017.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2656 · Income tax; extend repeal date on job tax credit for cut and sew jobs in the upholstered furniture industry.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2657 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of New Albany High School.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2658 · Income tax; authorize certain employers to pass tax credits through to employees.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2659 · MS Small Business Investment Company Act; make revision regarding applications, investment requirements & distributions requirements.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2660 · Public improvement districts; revise certain statutory provisions relating to.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2661 · Distinctive Motor Vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of various organizations.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2662 · Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority; revise authority to transfer property.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2665 · Economic Redevelopment Act; revise definition of "contaminated site" and time in which to apply for designation under.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2666 · Bonds; revise the use of certain bonds allocated to Mississippi State University.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2667 · Motor vehicles; revise laws regarding scrapping of.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2672 · MS Development Authority Job Training Grant Fund; create to provide job training grants for certain eligible business enterprises.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2674 · Tax liens; provide for centralized filing with the Secretary of State.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2675 · Business closure; authorize for failure to file tax returns or pay taxes.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2676 · Economic Development Highway Act; authorize the Mississippi Department of Transportation to apply for assistance from.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2678 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi Emergency Medical Technicians Association.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2680 · PERS; require to study SLRP to determine the feasibility of closing or allowing members to opt out.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2723 · Income tax; revise provisions regarding certain business deductions.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2724 · Income tax; revise provisions regarding net income of nonresidents, revise definition of "doing business."

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2725 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for various programs administered by MDA.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2726 · Headquarters sales tax and job tax credit; lower jobs number for exemption and Dept. of Revenue shall establish criteria for credit.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2727 · Income and franchise tax credit; authorize for companies that deploy broadband technologies in unserved areas.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

  • Senate Bill 2828 · Offshore drilling operations; prohibit on state-owned land in Block 71.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2871 · Federal Workforce Investment Act; Hinds County is separate workforce investment area.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2875 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize permits that allow sampling or tasting events at package retail stores.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2879 · Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2910 · Agriculture; remove the prospective change in maximum amount of loans of the Emerging Crops Fund.

    Sent February 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 15 days

  • Senate Bill 2458 · Gaming; authorize aboard cruise vessels on the Pearl River within a city with a population of 150,000 or more.

    Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • Senate Bill 2465 · Certificates of title; provide for certain actions to be taken if there is a lien on a vehicle sold for scrap.

    Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • Senate Bill 2473 · Sales taxation; exempt certain sales of manufacturing machinery that is manufactured or primarily assembled in this state.

    Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • Senate Bill 2491 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize for supporters of the Mississippi Dental Hygienists Association.

    Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • Senate Bill 2492 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation, Inc.

    Sent February 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • Senate Bill 2430 · Income tax; increase credit allowed for a portion of inventory taxes paid.

    Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

  • Senate Bill 2342 · Free port warehouse law; clarify that manufacturers are eligible for ad valorem tax exemption.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2343 · MS Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund; loan repayments used to pay debt service if the balance exceeds $50,000,000.00.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2344 · Income and sales tax liability; revise method of collecting from public officers or employees.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

  • Senate Bill 2345 · Tobacco Tax Law; notification of revocation of permits may be made manually or electronically.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2346 · Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

  • Senate Bill 2368 · Department of Revenue; revise provisions relating to enforcement and regulation of various laws.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2369 · Alcoholic beverages; impose a handling fee on alcoholic beverages placed in the ABC's liquor distribution warehouse.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

  • Senate Bill 2371 · Sales and withholding tax laws; remove penalties for certain second or subsequent failures to comply with.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2390 · Department of Revenue; remove requirement of notarization of certain documents filed with.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2391 · Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 22 days

  • Senate Bill 2397 · Business improvement districts; extend the period for which they are authorized and revise certain vote requirements.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2398 · Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create.

    Sent February 13, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2333 · Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair, renovate & refurbish Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center.

    Sent February 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

  • Senate Bill 2307 · Beer; authorize making of homemade beer for personal, family, domestic or household uses only.

    Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

  • Senate Bill 2311 · Income and sales tax; limit liability if previous Department of Revenue audit determined taxpayer was in compliance with the law.

    Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 32 days

  • Senate Bill 2315 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.

    Sent February 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

  • Senate Bill 2261 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of St. Andrews Episcopal School.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days

  • Senate Bill 2262 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 58 days

  • Senate Bill 2270 · Income tax; provide a deduction in gross income for expenses incurred as result of serving as a volunteer firefighter.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 58 days

  • Senate Bill 2275 · Public funds; prohibit investment in countries sponsoring terrorism.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 36 days

  • Senate Bill 2276 · Sales tax; authorize a sales tax holiday for retail sales of hunting supplies.

    Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 58 days

  • Senate Bill 2246 · Alcoholic beverages; allow manufacturers distillery in this state to sell to consumers at the distillery.

    Sent January 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

  • Senate Bill 2247 · Service of notice of expiration of redemption period.

    Sent January 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

  • Senate Bill 2215 · Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

  • Senate Bill 2218 · Public Employees' Retirement System; revise certain provisions regarding the administration of the system.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2220 · Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

  • Senate Bill 2225 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property made to raise funds for schools.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

  • Senate Bill 2233 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

  • Senate Bill 2235 · Distinctive license tag; authorize a tax-free tag for World War II Veterans.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

  • Senate Bill 2238 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for cystic fibrosis awareness.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 43 days

  • Senate Bill 2245 · Homestead exemption; extend to unremarried surviving spouses of totally disabled veterans.

    Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

  • Senate Bill 2204 · Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.

    Sent January 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 68 days

  • Senate Bill 2150 · Privilege license tax; local governments may reduce or waive.

    Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 49 days

  • Senate Bill 2117 · Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes.

    Sent January 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 72 days

  • Senate Bill 2124 · Ad valorem taxes; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive eminent danger pay.

    Sent January 16, 2012 · Reported out after 71 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2129 · Disabled veterans; increase for totally disabled veterans and extend to unremarried surviving spouses of such veterans.

    Sent January 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 72 days

  • Senate Bill 2130 · Gaming; create statewide lottery to fund Hope College Scholarship Program.

    Sent January 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

  • Senate Bill 2137 · Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of.

    Sent January 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

  • Senate Bill 2141 · Retirement; authorize members of the optional retirement plan to participate in IHL retirement incentive program.

    Sent January 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

  • Senate Bill 2018 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of East Central High School.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

  • Senate Bill 2019 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Resurrection Catholic School.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

  • Senate Bill 2029 · Motor vehicle ad valorem tax credit; authorize for owners of motorcycles.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 76 days

  • Senate Bill 2030 · Motor vehicle privilege tax; increase the period of time within which a newly acquired motor vehicle must be registered.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2031 · Intercept gaming winnings of parents with a child support arrearage; provide procedures for.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

  • Senate Bill 2036 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 76 days

  • Senate Bill 2038 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; prohibit receipt by Medicaid recipients.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

  • Senate Bill 2040 · Income tax; allow adjustment to gross income for certain unreimbursed travel expenses of National Guard/Reserves.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 76 days

  • Senate Bill 2042 · Ad valorem taxes; remove the provision that prescribes the manner in which affordable rental housing must be appraised.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 76 days

  • Senate Bill 2043 · Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

  • Senate Bill 2076 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 76 days

  • Senate Bill 2077 · Retirement; earned compensation of member of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals includes all remuneration except mileage.

    Sent January 12, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 54 days