Bills in the 2020 Regular Session, Senate.
Kathy L. Chism
Sponsored
Became law1
City of Pontotoc; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.
In committee6
Health insurance policies; require coverage for hearing aids and services for children under 21.
Bonds; authorize issuance of g.o. bonds to assist Union County in buying and renovating building for district attorney.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Ashland with improvements to Town Maintenance Shop Building and Facility.
Bonds; authorize to assist Pontotoc County with parking lot paving and rear access road for extension service facility.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Pontotoc County in paying costs of renovation of W.A. Grist Building.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Pontotoc County with upgrades to fire protection system in county industrial park.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 15
Secretary of State's official seal; include the phrase "In God We Trust" at the bottom.
Disabled veteran with service-connected disability; clarify procedure for concealed weapons permit.
State Auditor; authorize to examine tax returns necessary for auditing certain federal benefits.
Workforce development; create study committee on and require agencies, departments and institutions to report certain monies related to.
Domesticated dogs and cats; revise offense of abuse of.
Motor vehicles; allow registrant to indicate condition impeding effective communication for law enforcement notification.
Appropriation; Gaming Commission.
Appropriation; Architecture, Board of.
Appropriation; Geologists, Board of Registered Professional.
Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission.
Appropriation; Accountancy, Board of Public.
Appropriation; Contractors, Board of.
Equity in Distance Learning Act; enact.
Mississippi Back-to-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act; create.
Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Bd.-CARES Act.
Passed the Senate · 6
Teachers' salaries; provide for increase.
Sales tax; require Department of Revenue certificate for commercial farmers to receive 1.5% sales tax rate.
Mississippi High School Activities Association; require to comply with Mississippi Open Meetings Law to receive public funds.
Veterans; create the Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal Program.
Law enforcement officers and firefighters; increase the death benefits payable to.
Local governmental entities and school districts; authorize grant of admin leave with pay in certain disasters or emergencies.
Out of committee · 1
Cottage food operation; increase maximum annual gross sales to $50,000.00 and authorize to advertise over the internet.
In committee · 6
Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on.
Athletics; enact the "Mississippi Fairness Act."
Mandatory K-12 computer science curriculum; require State Department of Education to implement.
Dog and cat abuse; create statewide online registry of offenders.
Diabetes Care for Mississippi Students Act; enact.
Comprehensive Firearms Code of MS; interpose in place of any federal law confiscating firearms of law-abiding citizens.