Bills in the 2012 Regular Session, Senate.
Chris Massey
Sponsored
Became law4
New Home Warranty Act; revise definition of certain term and revise builder's warranty to owner.
DeSoto County; authorize contributions to the DeSoto Health and Wellness Center, Inc.
Residential Builders and Remodelers Act; revise license requirements and exemptions.
Local governments; enact uniform rules for the sale or disposal of personal property owned by a county, city or school board.
Passed the Senate1
School premises liability; provide for shared use and public access to school buildings.
In committee9
State highway system; and certain segment of Highway 301 in DeSoto County.
DeSoto County; authorize contributions to the Hernando Civic Center and Hernando Youth Sports.
School bus turnarounds; revise approval process by county and school district.
County affairs; county administrator or emergency management director may declare local emergency with board of supervisors' approval.
Certificates of title; provide for certain actions to be taken if there is a lien on a vehicle sold for scrap.
Notice of ad valorem tax effort; revise form of the advertisement of.
County affairs; revise notice provisions for emergency meetings by boards of supervisors.
Roofing Contractor Registration Act; create.
City of Hernando; authorize contributions to Hernando Youth Sports, Inc., for the benefit of the Hernando Civic Center Park.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 8
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.
Highway Patrol; remove repealer on minimum qualifications and authorize designation of veterans on driver's license.
Statute of limitation; revise for prosecution of vulnerable person abuse.
Tidelands; residential property owners not required to obtain a tidelands lease.
Dual enrollment-dual credit work skills certificate program in high school and community college; establish pilot program.
County board of supervisors; reduce notice required to call emergency meetings.
Passed the Senate · 2
Ad valorem taxes; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive eminent danger pay.
City of Olive Branch; authorize work on portions of Stateline Road located in Tennessee.
In committee · 6
Appropriation; MAEP High-Growth Formula; additional for FY2012.
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 Fund; increase maximum period of time that MDA may make payments from.
Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.
Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Marty Stuart Center and Congress of Country Music Hall.