Bills in the 2012 Regular Session, Senate.
Philip Moran
Sponsored
Became law2
Beer; authorize manufacture of beer of more than 5% by weight for sale in another state.
Beer breweries; allow to provide samples subject to certain restrictions.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 9
Memorial highway; designate certain segment of U.S. Highway 78 as William R. "Bill" Minor Memorial Highway.
Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16.
Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create.
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.
Federal disaster; contractor awarded public works bid using funds from must review job candidates from Dept. of Employment Security.
Dual enrollment-dual credit work skills certificate program in high school and community college; establish pilot program.
Beer; increase the amount of alcohol that it may contain from 5% by weight to 8% by weight.
Passed the Senate · 2
Ad valorem taxes; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive eminent danger pay.
Domestic violence; revise adjudication, punishment and registration of protection orders.
In committee · 13
Licensed vessel pilots; limit liability of pilots and trainees.
School board election; authorize absentee voting in certain types of districts.
Requirements for enrollment of children in public schools; include proof of purchase of car tag in the proper county.
Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program; revise the definition of the term "tourism project."
MS Gulf Coast Region Utility Act; revise powers and duties of the county utility authorities.
Alcoholic beverages; authorize permits that allow sampling or tasting events at package retail stores.
Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from.
MS Wireless Communication Commission; revise authority regarding local government entities.
Parents who send children to private school or homeschool; provide state income tax deduction for.
Bonds; authorize for reconstruction, repair and renovation of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum.
Bonds; authorize to assist in the establishment of the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.
Local System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Fund; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for.