Bills in the 2015 Regular Session, Senate.
Phillip A. Gandy
Sponsored
Passed the Senate1
Wayne County; authorize assessments on cases filed in, and misdemeanor convictions in justice court to fund a county office building.
In committee8
Abortions; increase the minimum waiting period to 72 hours.
Elective state-funded course for academic study of the Bible; direct State Board of Education to approve curriculum for.
Acknowledge traditional winter holidays on public school grounds; authorize school districts to.
Mississippi Mineral Rights Reform Act of 2013; create.
Seismic operations; provide permit process and protections for surface owners.
Local ordinances creating a protected class or prohibiting discrimination on basis not allowed under state law; nullify.
Federal exchange health plans & State Employee Health Plan; no abortion coverage may be provided by.
Appropriation FY2016; MDAH for historic marker trail for Davidson's Civil War Raid.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 16
Memorial bridge; designate a certain bridge in Lowndes County as the Terry W. Brown Memorial Bridge.
In-state tuition; provide for nonresident students entitled to federal Veterans' Educational Assistance.
National Guard militia; clarify immunity for members serving in federally funded duty status during declared emergencies.
Auto liability insurance; insurance card may be displayed on cellular phone when providing proof of insurance.
Concealed weapons law; decrease certain fees for licensees.
MS Department of Public Safety and MBN sworn officer salary scale and experience increases; enact.
Memorial highways; designate certain segments of U.S. Highway 98 in George County as memorial highways.
Memorial highways; designate a certain segment of U.S. Highway 45 Alternate as the Senator Bennie L. Turner Memorial Highway.
Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.
Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of.
Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of.
Appropriation; Funeral Services Board.
Appropriation; Massage Therapy, Board of.
Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of.
Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional.
Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of.
Passed the Senate · 3
Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ veterans.
MS Military Family Relief Fund; allow utilization by Mississippi National Guardsmen regardless of mobilization status.
Iran Divestment Act of 2015; enact.
Out of committee · 1
Transportation; authorize the use of autonomous motor vehicles.
In committee · 6
Official State Book; Holy Bible shall be.
Civil liability; prohibit damages for wrongful birth or wrongful life.
Income tax; authorize credits for certain prekindergarten child care/education expenses and repeal prekindergarten grant program.
Public records law; exempt certain hunting license record of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
State Superintendent of Education and Commissioner of Higher Education; establish maximum salary for.
Common Core National Education Standards and P.A.R.C.C.; prohibit State Board of Education from implementing.