Bills in the 2017 Regular Session, Senate.
Philip Moran
Sponsored
Became law1
Hancock County; extend the date of repeal on the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau.
Passed the Senate2
Blue, Red and Med Lives Matter Act; create.
City of Bay St. Louis; may authorize operation of low-speed vehicles and golf carts on certain city streets.
In committee1
Lottery; create and use proceeds to supplement the MS Adequate Education program & fund highway construction and maintenance.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Hunting & fishing; waive for veterans with certain disabilities when participating in certain events.
Alcoholic beverages; remove provision that prohibits advertisements from originating in a dry area.
Passed the Senate · 2
BP Settlement Funds; transfer into Gulf Coast New Restoration Reserve Fund.
Public works contracts; if contracts funded as result of declared disaster, acknowledgement of laws regarding must accompany bid.
In committee · 4
Sales tax; divert an additional amount to cities to be used to fund infrastructure projects.
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; establish board of trustees to make expenditure recommendations.
Light wine or beer; authorize small craft breweries to sell light wine or beer they produce on the premises of the brewery.
Hate crimes; include law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.