Bills in the 2012 Regular Session, Senate.
Giles Ward
Sponsored
Became law2
Wildlife; extend repealer on the authority of the Comm. on Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks to regulate the hunting of nonnative cervids.
State Board of Funeral Service; extend repealer and amend various licensing laws.
Out of committee1
Alcoholic beverage; revise definition of qualified resort area for purpose of sale in certain areas of municipalities.
In committee3
Fishing; remove repealer on group pier fishing license.
Law Enforcement Officers Death/Disability Benefits Trust Funds; expand coverage to include emergency management personnel.
Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Marty Stuart Center and Congress of Country Music Hall.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 6
Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16.
Mississippi Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act; create.
Memorial highway; designate a certain portion of MS Highway 245 in Chickasaw County as the Carl J. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. Memorial Highway.
Highway Patrol; remove repealer on minimum qualifications and authorize designation of veterans on driver's license.
Residential Builders and Remodelers Act; revise license requirements and exemptions.
Dual enrollment-dual credit work skills certificate program in high school and community college; establish pilot program.
Passed the Senate · 3
Ad valorem taxes; authorize counties and municipalities to exempt vehicles of military personnel who receive eminent danger pay.
Municipal and county law enforcement officer; allow spouse of officer killed in the line of duty to purchase officer's sidearm.
Accessory after the fact; revise punishment for the offense of.
In committee · 4
Charter schools; authorize open-enrollment and conversion public charter schools in the state.
Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to repair, renovate & refurbish Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center.
Bonds; authorize to assist in the establishment of the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Bonds; authorize for the Tammy Wynette Legacy Park Center.