Bills in the 2018 Regular Session, Senate.
Josh Harkins
Sponsored
Became law4
Institutional research; authorized consent for minors to participate in research shall be in accordance with federal law.
Nissan Scholarship Program; authorize Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to administer.
Debts; authorize community and junior colleges to collect through setoff against a debtor's income tax return.
Community and junior colleges; may enter into loans for up to 25 years with board of trustees' approval.
Passed the Senate1
Mississippi Community College Board accreditation authority over school of practical nursing; revise.
Out of committee1
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; enhance regulatory authority.
In committee7
Municipalities; authorize to elect five aldermen if population is 10,000 or more and certain conditions are met.
Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program; create scholarship programs for career-technical education.
Municipal holdover/interim appointments; limit to 60 days.
Employment contracts for university personnel; authorize six-year contract.
Oil and Gas Board funding; restore special fund for expenses.
Bonds and grants; authorize to assist the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District flood control project.
Rankin County; provide efficient method for debt service to be paid on bonds issued by West Rankin Utility Authority.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 1
Group health insurance plan coverage for prescription drugs; authorize medication synchronization for beneficiaries.
Passed the Senate · 2
State parks; exempt veterans who have been adjudged to have a total 100% service-connected disability from entry fees.
"Mississippi Opioid Crisis Commission"; establish to develop comprehensive solution to opioid issues.