Bills in the 2011 Regular Session, Senate.
Walter Michel
Sponsored
Became law1
Tax sale; allow second sale of property in public improvement districts if no bids are received at first sale.
Passed the Senate1
Income taxes; exclude transportation fringe benefits from gross income as allowed under the Internal Revenue Code.
In committee13
Legislature; reduce size of MS Senate beginning with 2015 statewide general election.
Driver's license; revise punishment for driving without.
Ad valorem taxation; exempt pollution control equipment mandated by federal or state law.
Legislature; reduce size beginning with 2015 statewide general election.
Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.
Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance of tag with the word "DON'T TREAD ON ME" imprinted thereon.
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of Jackson Academy.
The Mississippi Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act of 1997; revise penalties.
Mississippi Check Cashers Act; extend repealer on.
Bonds; increase amount authorized for a children's museum in Hinds County.
Madison County; may allow certain types of gates on county roads.
City of Ridgeland; authorize the city to levy an additional sales tax for certain purposes.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Memorial highway; designate a certain segment of I-59 as "Mississippi Gold Star Memorial Highway."
Mayor-council form of government; council members of certain may have offices in city hall.
Passed the Senate · 4
Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi Veterinary Association.
Income tax; increase credit for ad valorem tax paid on inventory.
Memorial highway; designate certain segment of U.S. Highway 78 as "William R. 'Bill' Minor Memorial Highway."
In committee · 2
Sales taxation; exempt retail sales of school supplies during the last weekend in July.
Hinds County; authorize to pay PERS employer contributions on net fee income of constables.