Bills in the 2013 Regular Session, Senate.
Steve Hale
Sponsored
Became law1
Panola County; authorize the imposition of certain assessments to fund the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program.
Passed the Senate3
MDA; authorize to hire consultants to periodically assess economic development incentives offered by the state.
State takeover of school districts; provide timeline and exit criteria for school district conservators.
Airport authorities; revise venue for trial of offenses committed on municipal airport property located in another county.
In committee1
Ad valorem taxation; cert. elec. generating facilities purchased by nonprofit cooperative elec. power assoc. after 1/1/13 are not exempt.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 3
Prekindergarten programs; to be implemented by the State Department of Education on a phased-in basis.
Professional licenses; certain military-trained applicants and military spouses shall receive by reciprocity when in Mississippi.
Volunteer fire department; include within the scope of immunity under the Tort Claims Act.
Passed the Senate · 1
Unemployment compensation; place funds under exclusive administrative control of MDES and provide additional funds for WET fund.
Out of committee · 1
Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair, renovate & refurbish Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center.
In committee · 4
M.T.A.G. and Eminent Scholars Grant programs; increase tuition assistance under.
Teacher salaries funded under the MAEP; provide for 5% across the board increase.
Employment Security; revise the general experience rate for all employers; persons must be actively seeking work to receive benefits.
Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.