Committees · 2015 Regular Session
Finance
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2015 Regular Session.
Bills sent223
16% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out24%
54 of 223; 169 stopped in committee
Time in committee13 days
most between 7 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 2015 Regular Session, newest first.
223 bills
Senate Bill 2908 · Sebastopol Natural Gas District; correct the description of the district.
Sent March 17, 2015 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2926 · City of Vicksburg; authorize a tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for recreation and tourism venues and facilities.
Sent March 17, 2015 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1425 · City of Grenada; extend the repeal date on the Grenada Tourism Commission and the Grenada tourist and convention tax.
Sent March 10, 2015 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1568 · Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Elvis Presley Birthplace, Museum and Chapel in Tupelo.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1586 · Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to the Univ. of MS Medical Center Research Development Foundation.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1592 · Taxes; exempt public property or facilities financed by New Market Tax Credit transactions from certain taxes.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1618 · Mississippi Main Street Investment Act; create.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1623 · Special local improvement assessments district; authorize municipalities to create.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1627 · Mississippi Small Business Investment Company Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that may be allocated under.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 1628 · Bonds; increase amount that may be issued to provide funds for the Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1629 · Income tax; phase out for individuals.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 1630 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair of deficient bridges on state maintained highways.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1631 · Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at the state-owned shipyard in Jackson county.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1634 · Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Master Plan Act; create to provide certain incentives for certain health care facilities.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1638 · Income tax credit; allow for businesses that develop or contract for development of mobile apps to promote the business.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
House Bill 1639 · Bonds; authorize issuance for IHL and state agencies capital improvements.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 1233 · State Board of Contractors; revise regulatory laws for commercial and residential builders.
Sent March 2, 2015 · Reported out after 1 day · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2904 · City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on tourism tax authorized to be levied on prepared foods sold at restaurants.
Sent March 2, 2015 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2910 · City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.
Sent March 2, 2015 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 39 · Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of the MS Coliseum and construction of a new trade mart.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
203 more
House Bill 147 · Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds for the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 205 · MS Responder Mgmt System; registrants receive workers' compensation for death or injury responding to emergency.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 5 days
House Bill 216 · Homestead exemption; provide additional exemption for certain persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1114 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist in construction of Mississippi Aviation Museum and Learning Center.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1134 · Income tax; authorize establishment of Catastrophe savings accounts and exempt contributions and distributions from tax.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1439 · Bonds; authorize for community and junior college capital improvements.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1452 · Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a new Highway Safety Patrol Substation in Starkville.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1453 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Columbus with constructing certain improvements in coordination with Columbus Air Force Base.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1454 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Lowndes County with construction of an equine center.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1458 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to Jackson Zoo.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1462 · Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for various Mississippi Development Authority programs.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1463 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1464 · Bonds; authorize issuance for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 1570 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for an aquarium located in the City of Gulfport.
Sent February 26, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
Senate Bill 2911 · Bonds; issue general obligation bonds for improvements at the state-owned shipyard located in Jackson County.
Sent February 25, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2907 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Marty Stuart Center and Congress of Country Music Hall.
Sent February 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 2909 · Bonds; authorize issuance for Pat Harrison Waterway District improvement.
Sent February 24, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 1419 · Attala County; authorize the issuance of bonds for certain costs related to county-owned hospital.
Sent February 23, 2015 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2905 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist in construction of Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence.
Sent February 23, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 2906 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for IHL, Community Colleges and certain MDA programs.
Sent February 23, 2015 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 33 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ certain veterans.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 38 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 121 · Hearing aids; exempt sales of hearing aids when ordered/prescribed by a physician, audiologist or hearing aid specialist for a patient.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 26 days
House Bill 155 · Historic property income tax credit; increase maximum amount of credits available and extend time within which taxpayers may be eligible to receive.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 982 · Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal, provide for inspection of tinted windshields.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1149 · Use tax; distribute to municipalities a portion of revenue collected from certain taxpayers that voluntarily collect and remit.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 12 days
Senate Bill 2897 · Bonds; authorize general obligation bonds for improvement to the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 2898 · Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Columbus w/constructing certain improvements in coordination w/Columbus Air Force Base.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 2899 · Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $1,500,000 for an equine center in Lowndes County.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 2900 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for improvements to the Jackson Zoo.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 2901 · Surplus school buildings and certain other property of political subdivisions; establish a tax credit for development & rehabilitation of.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 2902 · Bonds; authorize issuance for the Miss. Civil Rights Museum & Museum of Miss. History; exempt certain contracts from bid law.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 1392 · State employees health insurance plan; delete repealer on requirement that state pay certain amounts toward cost of.
Sent February 18, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 443 · Weights and Measures Law; establish method of sale for natural gas motor fuel.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 551 · Mississippi "Gospel Music Trail"; authorize MDA Division of Tourism to establish program and historical markers for.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 892 · Gaming; increase maximum compensation allowed per bingo session for persons conducting licensed games under Charitable Bingo Law.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 905 · Municipal Water, Sewer and Wastewater Systems Repair and Replacement Grant Program; create.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 907 · Mississippi Entertainment Investment Act; create.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 911 · Employment Security Law; create the Mississippi Works Fund to provide strategic workforce training needs.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 963 · Toll roads and bridges; increase maximum maturity of bonds for from 30 years to 40 years.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1086 · Public Employees' Retirement System; revise certain provisions regarding the administration of the system.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 1105 · Community redevelopment areas; authorize creation in urban renewal areas, increase in sales taxes to be used for redevelopment.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
House Bill 1127 · Iran Divestment Act of 2015; create.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1132 · Alcoholic beverages; revise definitions of qualified resort area under the Local Options Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1165 · Sales tax; revise time for exemption on retail sales of certain clothing, revise ammunition exempt during MS Second Amendment weekend holiday.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
House Bill 1168 · Board of Tax Appeals; revise certain provisions regarding appeals from orders regarding ad valorem tax assessment.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 1171 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for various purposes.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1214 · Engineers and architects; increase amount needed for exemption of public works services from certain requirements and include municipalities.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1319 · Marshals and constables; revise fees charged for service of process.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2838 · Mississippi Small Business Investment Act; increase the amount of investment tax credits that may be allocated under.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
Senate Bill 2839 · Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2015; phase out income taxation on first $5,000.00 of taxable income; phase out franchise tax.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2840 · Income & sales tax; job tax credit for supermarkets in economically distressed communities & sales tax exemption for materials.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2841 · Working Families Tax Credit Act; create to authorize an income tax credit in an amount equal to a portion of the earned income tax credit.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
Senate Bill 2842 · Municipalities; authorize the creation of local improvement assessment districts.
Sent February 17, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 8 days
Senate Bill 2359 · City of D'Iberville; revise purposes for which gaming fees may be expended.
Sent February 10, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2831 · Income and franchise tax; allow refundable credit for costs of purchasing/installing solar energy system or energy efficiency services.
Sent February 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2832 · Sales tax; include costs of completing oil and gas wells in the reduced rate levied for drilling oil and gas wells.
Sent February 10, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 123 · Disabled veteran license tag; authorized disability decal for certain.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 220 · Income tax; authorize a credit for costs incurred for storm shelter/safe room for primary residence.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 36 days
House Bill 871 · Public retirement systems, certain; require to disclose certain information to public and participants.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1000 · Motor vehicle dealers; provide for certain application requirements, and allow wholesalers to purchase tags and be designated agents.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 1078 · Deferred Compensation Plan; revise various provisions of.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1085 · Optional retirement program; authorize participants to join PERS under certain circumstances.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1098 · Income tax refund; provide checkoff on individual form to allow contribution to State General Fund.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1102 · Growth and Prosperity Act; remove application deadline and extend cut-off date for tax exemptions under.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1112 · Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; extend repealer on MDA authority to use certain monies in for expenses.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1156 · Sales tax; revise provisions regarding erroneous diversion to municipalities.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1170 · Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program; revise term "capital improvements" to include municipal gas system improvements.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
House Bill 1417 · Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; delete repealer on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 22 days
Senate Bill 2821 · Local improvement assessment districts; authorize and levy tax on property within.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
Senate Bill 2822 · Income tax; increase the dollar amount of brackets and adjust for inflation.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
Senate Bill 2823 · Bonds and notes; authorize local governments to borrow to pay refunds of ad valorem tax payments collected in error.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
Senate Bill 2824 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
Senate Bill 2825 · Income taxation; allow deduction for contributions to accounts established to pay for uninsured wind damage to homesteads.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
Senate Bill 2826 · Mississippi Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund; revise definition of "approved business enterprise" and authorize bonds for.
Sent February 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
Senate Bill 2819 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for an aquarium located in the City of Gulfport.
Sent February 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2355 · Weights and Measures Law; establish method of sale for natural gas motor fuel.
Sent January 28, 2015 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2576 · Dept. of Finance & Administration; authorize to use construction manager at-risk method during construction of certain museums.
Sent January 28, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 2577 · Wireless E911 service charges; revise the administration and disbursement of.
Sent January 28, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 2815 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for improvements to the Jackson Zoo and Livingston Park.
Sent January 28, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 2816 · Taxes; exempt public property or facilities financed by New Market Tax Credit transaction from certain taxes.
Sent January 28, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 2508 · State Board of Contractors; revise regulatory laws for commercial and residential builders.
Sent January 26, 2015 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2312 · Income tax; authorize credits for certain prekindergarten child care/education expenses and repeal prekindergarten grant program.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2326 · State income tax; phase out over a five-year period.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2327 · Distinctive license tag; Purple Heart tag may bear the International Symbol of Access for persons with disabilities.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2333 · Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2337 · Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2338 · Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2343 · Alcohol-free motor fuels; ensure the availability of.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2373 · Sales tax; reduce the rate on motorcycles from 7% to 5%.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2374 · Income tax; authorize an adjustment to gross income for portion of self-employment taxes paid by self-employed individuals.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2382 · Public Employees' Retirement System; revise certain provisions regarding the administration of the system.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2383 · Retirement; all members of PERS vest after 4 years of membership regardless of the date they became members.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2390 · Service of process; sheriff may retain fee for attempt to serve.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2395 · Wireless Communication Commission; revise membership of.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2398 · Optional retirement program; authorize participants to join PERS under certain circumstances.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2399 · Retirement; COLA shall be paid to members of PERS and MHPRS who retire on or after July 1, 2018, in 12 equal monthly installments.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2457 · Employment Security Law; create the Mississippi Works Fund to fund strategic workforce training needs.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2458 · Homestead exemption; provide additional exemption for certain persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2459 · Community redevelopment areas authorize creation in urban renewal areas; increase in sales taxes to be used for redevelopment.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2460 · Surplus school buildings; establish a tax credit program for development and rehabilitation of.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2461 · Local option law; cert. qualified resort areas may specify hours, food sale amounts & locations of facilities selling alcohol.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2462 · Income tax; exempt income of certain physicians, physician assistants and nurses practicing in critical physician shortage areas.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2463 · Uniform Management of Public Employee Retirement Systems Act; create.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2464 · Federal Workforce Investment Act; Hinds County is separate workforce investment area.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2502 · Income tax; authorize establishment of catastrophe savings accounts and exempt contributions and distributions from tax.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2519 · Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2522 · Public funds depository; allow CDFI certified credit unions to qualify as.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2538 · Capital City Service Area; create in Jackson and provide funding for projects in the area through a sales tax diversion.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2547 · Small Business and Grocer Investment Act; revise the definition of "underserved community."
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2548 · Distinctive license tag for "Friends of the Med" in Coahoma County; repeal.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2549 · MS Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; establish and authorize Mississippi Home Corporation to administer.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2550 · Tax increment financing bonds; authorize counties and municipalities to pay a portion of the debt service from their general fund under certain circumstances.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2589 · Sale of property by nonresident; require seller to withhold for income taxes rather than the buyer.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2591 · Mississippi History Trust Fund; create.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2616 · Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against the debtor's income tax refund.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2620 · Mississippi Entertainment Investment Act; create.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2623 · Sales tax; exempt sales to the Pinecrest Weekend Snackpacks for Kids.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2632 · 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, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2640 · Department of Revenue; require to conduct a feasibility regarding the elimination of ad valorem taxation.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2641 · Income tax; authorize a deduction for certain retrofitting or upgrades to homes in Coastal Area of Mississippi.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2642 · Corporation franchise tax; phase out effective January 1, 2020.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2643 · Income tax; reduce the rate of tax.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2644 · Inventory; phase in an ad valorem tax exemption for.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2645 · Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of certain wines, authorize a wine only package retailer's permit and allow wine tasting.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2646 · PERS; require to study SLRP to determine the feasibility of closing or allowing members to opt out.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2647 · SLURP; authorize current members to opt out and give persons elected in the future the option of not becoming members.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2648 · Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2649 · Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2650 · Public funds; prohibit investment in countries sponsoring terrorism.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2651 · Tourism project sales tax incentive program; include certain hotel projects in.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2652 · Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2653 · Gaming; authorize aboard cruise vessels on the Pearl River within a city with a population of 150,000 or more.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2654 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2655 · Income tax; state agencies and political subdivisions may collect debt by a setoff against the debtor's refund.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2656 · Sales tax; exempt sales to UMC Research Development Foundation.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2657 · IT system tag and title processing fee; authorize Department of Finance and Administration to charge.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2658 · Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; extend repeal date on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2665 · Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2718 · Emerging Crops Fund; increase amount that may be loaned to assist in financing minority economic development.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2762 · Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2015; create.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2782 · Income tax; authorize a credit for costs paid by a business enterprise to expand and relocate employees to this state.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2783 · Income tax; authorize certain employers to pass tax credits through to employees.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2784 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bond for various economic development programs.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2785 · Sales tax; reduce the rate on motorcycles from 7% to 5%.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2791 · Bonds; authorize g.o. bonds to provide matching fund for the Hugh White State Park/Lake Access Road Project in Grenada County.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2792 · Insurance premium tax; impose on domestic personal surety bail bonds and foreign personal surety companies.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Senate Bill 2807 · Iran Divestment Act of 2015; enact.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2813 · Retirement; limit authority of PERS to interpret personnel policies of a municipality or other political subdivision of the state.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 2184 · General obligation bonds; authorize issuance for a wastewater facility in the Byram-Clinton corridor area.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 40 days
Senate Bill 2206 · Public works; increase to $100,000.00 the amount exempt from supervision by engineers and architects.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2208 · Light wine and beer; may be seized and disposed of in the same manner as alcoholic beverages for certain violations of law.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2217 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ veterans.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2223 · Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ certain supervised offenders.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 40 days
Senate Bill 2224 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt hunting and/or fishing leases on sixteenth section lands.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 40 days
Senate Bill 2229 · Commercial motor vehicle registration; reenact penalties for unlawful operation of.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2232 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of St. Martin High School.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2240 · Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 40 days
Senate Bill 2245 · Surplus lines premium tax; exempt property risk written by and through Dept. of Finance & Administration.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2273 · Growth and Prosperity Act; remove application deadline and extend cut-off date for tax exemptions under.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2274 · Income tax; authorize counties and municipalities to collect certain debts by setoff against the debtor's income tax refund.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2275 · Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; extend repeal date on MDA's authority to use for certain expenses.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2276 · Public construction contracts; revise requirement for performance or payment bond.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2277 · Government Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan Law; clarify investment options.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2293 · Bonds; authorize to assist Lafayette County in extending West Oxford Loop.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 40 days
Senate Bill 2298 · Sales tax; increase the diversion to cities.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2299 · Alcoholic beverage retailers; may be required under local law to use electronic identification verification devices.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 18 days
Senate Bill 2004 · Sales taxes; assessment notice must be by certified mail if not delivered in person.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2007 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2008 · Bonds; authorize for Phase II of construction of a new headquarters building for the Department of Public Safety.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2009 · Homestead exemption; provide for certain owners of manufactured homes or mobile homes.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2019 · Tourism project incentive program; cultural retail attraction certificates expire on 7/1/17 unless complete by that date.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2020 · Motor vehicles; authorize distinctive motor vehicle license tags for supporters of Byram Middle School.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2027 · Individual development accounts; authorize for certain low-income individuals.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2028 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of state g.o. bonds to provide funds to repair state, county and municipal roads and bridges.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2029 · Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for in the amount of $10,000,000,.00.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2041 · Tourism project incentive program; remove references to "cultural retail attractions."
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2065 · Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law or regulations.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2066 · Contraband tobacco; modify procedure for confiscation, forfeiture and disposal of.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2067 · Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to assist Hinds County in construction of the Byram-Clinton Parkway Project.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2068 · Motor vehicle privilege tax; increase the period of time within which a newly acquired motor vehicle must be registered.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2069 · Sales tax; remove requirement that certain taxpayers pay June liability for the tax on or before June 25.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2070 · Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair, renovate & refurbish Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2071 · Light wine and beer; may be seized and disposed of in the same manner as alcoholic beverages for certain violations of law.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2078 · Gaming; create statewide lottery to fund Hope College Scholarship Program.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2079 · Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and the Bronze Star motor vehicle tags; exempt from vehicle registration fees and taxes.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2095 · Alternative Fuel Revolving Loan Fund; authorize counties to borrow money from.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2099 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to recipients of the Legion of Merit.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2100 · Income tax; authorize a credit for the cost of certain alternative fuel motor vehicles.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2109 · Alternative fuel systems; expand loan program to all political subdivisions.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2128 · Sales taxation; exempt hearing aids when ordered or prescribed by a licensed physician, audiologist or hearing aid specialist.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2134 · Bonds; clarify use of bond proceeds for a multipurpose building for the Department of Mental Health in Kemper County.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2137 · Retirement; PERS members convicted of job-related felonies shall be terminated from system.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2139 · Income tax; public and private hospitals may collect certain debts by a set off against the debtor's refund.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2141 · Motor vehicles; authorize a distinctive motor vehicle license tag for supporters of various organizations.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2145 · Income tax: authorize credits for certain child care expenses and for pre-k providers for care of certain children.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2147 · Corporation franchise tax; phase out for business enterprises classified as manufacturers by the IRS.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2153 · Income taxation; authorize a credit for certain physicians who train residents in certain accredited residency programs.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2158 · Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of East Webster High School.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2171 · Local government capital improvements revolving loan program; include municipal natural gas facilities.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2172 · Privilege license tax; local governments may reduce or waive.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days
Senate Bill 2175 · Bonds; authorize the issuance of g.o. bonds for the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 47 days
Senate Bill 2176 · Lotteries; repeal advertising prohibitions.
Sent January 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 25 days