Bills in the 2008 Regular Session, Senate.
Walter Michel
Sponsored
Passed the Senate1
Local government; prohibit from placing certain restrictions on existing shooting ranges.
Out of committee2
Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law.
Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.
In committee2
Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of certain clothing during the last weekend in July.
The Mississippi Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act of 1997; revise penalties.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Home invasion; increase penalty for.
Distinctive license tags; authorize for various purposes.
Passed the Senate · 6
Appropriation; Department of Finance and Administration to study state tax system.
Government contracts; require labor to be performed by U.S. citizens or legal aliens.
Underground utility lines; require operators to be members of Mississippi One-Call System, Inc.
City of Jackson; authorize continuation of payments to Keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc.
Illegal aliens; create new offenses, require law enforcement coordination.
Tort Claims Act; revise definition of employee.
Out of committee · 1
2008 First Extraordinary Session · Alcoholic beverages; revise restriction on sale or storage within certain distance of schools or churches.
In committee · 8
Elections; require voter to present I.D. prior to voting.
Elections; require electors to present certain types of identification before being allowed to vote.
Random drug testing; require for TANF recipients.
IHL and Community College Boards; adopt joint policy requiring verification of students' citizenship/immigration.
School bus transportation; certain nonpublic school students are entitled to.
Toys; prohibit sale of those containing lead at toxic levels.
City of Jackson; require payments in lieu of taxes on state-owned property located in the city.
Metal recyclers; revise regulation of.