Bills in the 2018 Regular Session, Senate.
Tommy A. Gollott
Sponsored
Became law1
2018 First Extraordinary Session · BP Settlement Funds; deposit into State BP Settlement Fund and Gulf Coast Restoration Fund.
Out of committee2
Wetlands Act; all permits issued to governmental entities under may be valid for not more than 10 years.
Commission on Marine Resources; establish a shell recovery and replenishment program.
In committee11
Justice court judges; revise position to be nonpartisan and part-time for.
Charter school authorize board; clarify funding.
Vehicle procurement by state agencies; clarify duties of DFA.
Mississippi Management and Reporting System (MAGIC); empower new steering committee.
Auditor of the correctional system; repeal position.
Mississippi Entertainment Investment Act; create.
Pat Harrison Waterway District; allow counties of former Pearl River Basin Development District to join.
Lottery; authorize and provide that net proceeds go to highways and MAEP.
Project Medicaid shortfall; revise reporting requirements.
City of Biloxi; authorize to make certain improvements to the Point Cadet Property and the city to issue revenue bonds for that purpose.
Economic Development; provide state assistance and tax incentives for construction of a major theme park.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 4
2018 First Extraordinary Session · Lottery; create and establish the Mississippi Lottery Corporation to administer the lottery.
Group health insurance plan coverage for prescription drugs; authorize medication synchronization for beneficiaries.
Sales tax on admissions; exempt certain events sponsored by municipalities.
Memorial highways; designate various portions of highways as.
Passed the Senate · 4
BP Settlement Funds; transfer into Gulf Coast New Restoration Reserve Fund.
State parks; exempt veterans who have been adjudged to have a total 100% service-connected disability from entry fees.
Alcoholic beverages; authorize certain distillers to sell their products at the distillery for off-premises consumption.
"Mississippi Opioid Crisis Commission"; establish to develop comprehensive solution to opioid issues.
In committee · 7
Health insurance coverage for autism therapy services; remove age limitation.
Dog and cat abuse; conform reporting to FBI guidelines.
Kratom; include in Schedule I.
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; administered by planning and development districts.
Lottery; create and use proceeds to supplement the MS Adequate Education program & fund highway construction and maintenance.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport with construction of the Mississippi Aquarium.
Bonds; authorize the issuance of bonds for construction of a law enforcement officer training facility in Harrison County.