Bills in the 2019 Regular Session, Senate.
John A. Polk
Sponsored
Became law1
Mississippi Fresh Start Act; create to require the revision of licensing restrictions based on criminal records.
Passed the Senate2
Mississippi Public Records Act; authorize public bodies to award procurement contract even if protest is still available.
Municipalities; extend repealer on provisions providing additional requirements for a certain municipality to annex territory.
Out of committee1
State agencies; prohibit use of monies budgeted for vacant positions to fund salary increase for filled positions.
In committee4
IHL; must allocate funding for nonresident students to student financial aid programs.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Progress Community Water Association with water system improvements.
Public purchasing; extend repealer on statute which regulates contracts for energy efficiency services.
Sixteenth section school land; limit rent increases on residential and farm-residential land.
Co-sponsored
In committee · 2
Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.
Bonds; allow issuance in amount of $250,000.00 to assist City of Winona in construction and placement of historic clock tower.