Bills in the 2017 Regular Session, Senate.
Dean Kirby
Sponsored
Became law2
State Department of Health; extend repealers.
EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; enact.
Out of committee4
Personal care homes; extend repealer on certain requirements for licensure and operation.
Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact; create.
Interstate Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; create.
Government self-insurance programs; authorize Commissioner of Insurance to conduct examinations of.
In committee13
Prescription Drugs Consumer Affordable Alternative Payment Options Act; create.
Medical examiner and pathologist fees for investigation of death and autopsies; extend repeal date.
Post-Acute Residential Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facility; define for purpose of licensure.
Group health insurance plan coverage for prescription drugs; authorize medication synchronization for beneficiaries.
Bonds; authorize for Phase II of construction of a new headquarters building for the Department of Public Safety.
Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for capital improvements at the State Fire Academy.
Anesthesiologist assistants; authorize licensure by the State Board of Medical Licensure.
MDEQ building; rename as the "Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building."
Hospice licensure; authorize State Department to issue licenses to certain applicants.
Mississippi stroke system of care and STEMI system of care; authorize State Department of Health to designate and adopt standards.
Medical Licensure Board; authorize to change administrative fees to licensees and impose monetary penalties.
Urban Flood Control and Drainage Law; authorize special assessment on property benefited by projects.
Secondhand mattress; must be clearly labeled as such.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 3
Hunting & fishing; waive for veterans with certain disabilities when participating in certain events.
Cursive reading and writing; direct State Board of Education to require in elementary education curriculum.
State buildings; rename the MDEQ Building on Amite Street as the "Patrick Alan Nunnelee Building."
Passed the Senate · 3
Branded title; may be issued to a vehicle that has been issued a certificate of destruction if certain criteria are met.
Blue, Red and Med Lives Matter Act; create.
Delta State University property; authorize lease of certain parcel in Bolivar County.
In committee · 4
Sales tax; divert an additional amount to cities to be used to fund infrastructure projects.
Property and casualty insurance; allow expense depreciation.
Tanning facility regulation; prohibit use by anyone under 18 years of age.
Airport Authorities Law; certain airport property is exempt from ad valorem tax only if it is used for aeronautical purposes.