Bills in the 2012 Regular Session, Senate.
Josh Harkins
Sponsored
Became law2
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; revise board appointments, powers and duties.
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Police; authorize to participate in multijurisdictional operations.
Passed the Senate2
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Patrol; authorize to participate in multijurisdictional operations.
Litter; prohibit littering on certain property of the Pearl River Water Supply District.
Out of committee2
Reservoir patrol; expand police power to offenses committed in the presence of.
State-owned vehicles; authorize unmarked vehicles for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Reservoir Patrol.
In committee5
Weapons; allow investigators employed by the MS Real Estate Commission to carry.
Deer Hunting; allow a landowner or leaseholder of private lands to use weapon of choice during certain primitive weapon seasons.
CON; issue for additional ICF-MR beds at community living program for developmentally disabled adults in Madison County.
Dirt bikes; require certain minors to wear helmets and receive training.
Rankin County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 7
School district consolidation; require in certain counties.
Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16.
Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create.
Dog/hog fights; eliminate repeal of prohibition against.
Residential Builders and Remodelers Act; revise license requirements and exemptions.
Statute of limitation; revise for prosecution of vulnerable person abuse.
Tidelands; residential property owners not required to obtain a tidelands lease.
Passed the Senate · 2
Ad valorem taxes; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive eminent danger pay.
Accessory after the fact; revise punishment for the offense of.
In committee · 7
School board election; authorize absentee voting in certain types of districts.
Judicial and district attorney salaries; increase.
Mississippi Veterans' Honor Medal Program; establish under Adjutant General.
Real estate brokers; shall not be liable for wrong square footage of property.
Roofing Contractor Registration Act; create.
City of Florence; extend repeal date on tax on bars and restaurants.
Bonds; authorize to assist in the establishment of the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi.