Bills in the 2019 Regular Session, Senate.
Willie Simmons
Sponsored
Became law1
Statutes relating to revision of budget estimates and reduction of funding allocations; applicable to Office of State Aid Roads.
Passed the Senate1
Outermost left lane of a multilane roadway; prohibit continuous travel by a motor vehicle.
In committee23
Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board; revise maximum amount of per diem paid to members of the board.
School districts; pilot program requiring pupils to read a minimum of four books per school year.
College and Work Readiness Program between certain IHL universities and low-performing schools; establish.
Small Business and Grocer Investment Act: revise the definition of "underserved community."
Appropriation FY2020; Alcorn State University for support of horticulture programs.
Dental hygienists; authorize to provide services to patients under general supervision of dentists under certain conditions.
Children at risk; establish the Motivating Parents and Children (MPAC) pilot program for school districts.
Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at retail food stores.
Mississippi Delta Enterprise Zone; create.
Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-conviction relief.
Unofficial state song; designate "Mississippi Beautiful."
Official Mississippi state song; authorize "Mississippi Beautiful."
Historic property tax credit; expand eligibility of single-family dwelling and increase amount of credits that may be issued.
Cigarettes; increase excise tax on.
Gaming Control Act; revise to allow gaming through approved Internet-based platforms.
Conviction; clarify subsequent for certain crimes and post-conviction relief.
Agricultural hemp; authorize the growing and handling of.
Healthy Families and Workplaces Act; create.
Highways; authorize MDOT law enforcement officers or contractors to enforce work zones prohibition.
MS Transportation Commission; authorize to receive payments for the enforcement of traffic laws in work zones.
Approp. 2020; Mississippi Heritage Trust for rehabilitation of Isaiah Montgomery House in Mound Bayou.
Approp. 2020; Mississippi Heritage Trust for small deals funding.
City of Indianola; authorize to impose special sales tax to fund certain infrastructure improvements.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 10
County Elected Officials Compensation and Fees Task Force; create.
State employment; revise definition of the term "disabled veteran" as used for veterans preference.
Memorial highways; designate various segments of highways as.
Appropriation; Corrections, Department of.
Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.
Appropriation; Military Department.
Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of.
Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board.
Appropriation; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority.
Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of.
Passed the Senate · 2
Comprehensive eye examination for students prior to enrollment; recommend.
Tanning facility regulation; prohibit use by anyone under 18 years of age.
In committee · 6
Assistant teachers; increase salaries for.
Elections; authorize online voter registration and preelection day voting.
Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Authorize the direct shipment wine.
Equine riders; require helmet for certain minors.
Bonds; authorize to renovate portion of Metrocenter Mall to house Hinds Community College Workforce Training Center.