Bills in the 2024 Regular Session, Senate.
J. Walter Michel
Sponsored
Became law7
Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact.
Sales tax; move the back-to-school sales tax holiday to the second Friday in July.
Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Act; create.
Insurance; authorize counties, municipalities, school districts and other political subdivisions to pool risk.
Immediate possession; authorize for certain public agencies for roads & public utilities for an economic development project.
Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation.
City of Ridgeland; authorize to levy tax on restaurants, hotels, and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
Passed the Senate4
Child support; withhold gaming winnings of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages.
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; bring forward certain code sections regarding.
State and School Employees' Health Insurance Board; require board to determine applicable insurance benefits and exclusions.
Capitol Complex Improvement District; define authority.
Out of committee1
Insurance; prohibit roofing contractors from taking certain actions related to insureds.
In committee15
General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to DFA for Bill Waller Craft Center repair, renovation, upgrades and improvements.
Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of wine.
Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine in grocery stores.
Department of Revenue; require to send taxpayer notices by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Real Estate Commission; decrease fees charged by.
Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices.
Health insurance billing; exempt dental services from certain balanced billing requirements.
Certificate of Need; authorize additional beds for community living program in Madison County for disabled adults.
State employees health plan; set provisions and restrictions related to pharmacy benefit manager.
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, Pharmacy Integrity Act, jurisdiction of Department of Insurance; bring forward provisions of.
Mississippi Prior Authorization Reform Act; enact.
Insurance information; require insurers to report certain information to MDHS for child support requirements.
Transparency and Accountability of Patient Premiums Invested in Dental Care Act; create.
CCID; revise boundaries of.
General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for widening Gluckstadt Road.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 17
2024 Second Extraordinary Session · Economic development; provide incentives for certain economic development projects.
Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools.
Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of.
Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of.
Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of.
Appropriation; Gaming Commission.
Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of.
Appropriation; Personnel Board.
Appropriation; Military Department.
Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board.
Appropriation; Audit, Department of.
Appropriation; Revenue, Department of.
Appropriation; Secretary of State.
Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board.
Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.
Appropriation; Treasurer's Office.
Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli.
In committee · 4
Securities; apply local law of entitlement holder's jurisdiction and revise priority for security interests.
General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Hinds County for repair and renovation of the Circuit Court courthouse.
General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to City of Jackson for Thalia Mara renovations and improvements to ensure ADA compliance.
General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Jackson International Airport for certain infrastructure projects.