Bills in the 2016 Regular Session, Senate.
Russell Jolly
Sponsored
Became law2
Municipalities; may have three aldermen if population is 500 or less.
City of Houston; revise tax on restaurants, hotels & motels to promote parks & recreation and community economic development.
Passed the Senate1
Energy efficiency building standards adopted by local governments; extend repealer.
Out of committee1
Bicycles; require lamps and reflectors for safety during nighttime riding.
In committee10
"Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Fund"; all funds received by state shall be appropriated for state and county road maintenance.
Blood test; require person to submit to DUI test under certain circumstances.
Field trials; Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks may not impose fees for field trials held on private lands.
Daylight saving time; state and political subdivisions shall observe year-round.
Highways; require highways removed from state highway system to be placed in the state aid road program.
Open primaries elections; authorize for state, county and municipal offices.
Caffeine; prohibit sale to certain minors.
Environmental Protection; provide liability protection for employees of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
Official State Book; Holy Bible shall be.
Bonds; authorize g.o. bonds to assist in repair, renovation, restoration & expansion of the Houlka Community Center.
Co-sponsored
Passed the Senate · 2
Campaign finance; require the itemization of certain expenditures.
Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on.
In committee · 4
FY 2016; CREATE Foundation for construction of Vietnam Veteran's Wall.
Recovery of Medicaid payments from third parties; clarify obligations of Division of Medicaid where claim is settled.
State highway system; require certain section of MS Highway 9 in Pontotoc County to remain in the system.
Income tax; authorize a credit for active members of the United States Armed Forces.