Bills in the 2015 Regular Session, Senate.
John A. Polk
Sponsored
Became law1
Mississippi University Research Authority Act; extend eligibility for an exemption to certain university officers or employees.
Passed the Senate3
University law enforcement officers; revise jurisdiction to enforce traffic and criminal laws.
Interstate reciprocity agreements; to be administered by Commission on College Accreditation.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law; repeal.
Out of committee2
Elections; prohibit incumbent candidates from appearing in publicly funded ads during statewide general election years.
Transportation; authorize the use of autonomous motor vehicles.
In committee4
Municipal annexation; require approval by majority of electors in area to be annexed and in certain adjoining areas.
Income taxation; authorize a credit for certain physicians who train residents in certain accredited residency programs.
Youth court records; revise confidentiality.
Contracts with school principals; revise contract date.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 7
Memorial bridge; designate a certain bridge in Lowndes County as the Terry W. Brown Memorial Bridge.
In-state tuition; provide for nonresident students entitled to federal Veterans' Educational Assistance.
Concealed weapons law; decrease certain fees for licensees.
MS Department of Public Safety and MBN sworn officer salary scale and experience increases; enact.
Memorial highways; designate a certain segment of U.S. Highway 45 Alternate as the Senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Highway.
Concealed-carry permit; revised enhanced.
City of Baldwyn; extend repeal date on tax on hotels, motels, restaurants and convenience stores to promote tourism.
Passed the Senate · 1
Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2015; phase out income taxation on first $5,000.00 of taxable income; phase out franchise tax.
In committee · 3
Official State Book; Holy Bible shall be.
Income tax; authorize a credit for employers who pay the cost of a qualified wellness program.
Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for an aquarium located in the City of Gulfport.