Sen. Josh Harkins

Primary SB 2405

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits under certain conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows existing package retailer permit holders in Mississippi to own one additional permit under specific conditions. To qualify, the new permit must be for a location in one of the three southernmost counties that is part of a major retail development project with at least $20 million in capital investment. The new location must also be at least 100 miles away from any other permit the owner currently holds. This change aims to expand retail alcohol sales opportunities for large-scale developments in designated southern regions while maintaining distance requirements between stores.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 2753

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

SAFER Act; enact.

Maddy summaryThe SAFER Act establishes new state laws in Mississippi that require public schools and universities to maintain separate restrooms, changing facilities, and student housing spaces for males and females. Under this legislation, these areas must be designated exclusively for one sex or configured as single-occupant or family-use rooms with secure locks to ensure privacy. The law also restricts entry into these spaces, allowing access only for specific reasons such as assisting young children, responding to emergencies, or performing official government duties. Additionally, the bill defines terms like "female" and "male" based solely on biological sex determined at birth and mandates that social fraternities and sororities on public land adhere to these single-sex housing definitions.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SC 549

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session.

Passed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3105

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Tobacco excise tax; provide rate for heated tobacco products.

Signed into law May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 130

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Commend and congratulate South Panola High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders on winning MHSAA Game Day State Championship.

Passed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SC 540

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognize legacy of Rosie S. Simmons as the first African American since Reconstruction to serve as Bolivar County Circuit Clerk.

Passed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 2493

died · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Bonds; repeal authorization for unissued bonds, and replace with cash funds.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SC 548

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Suspend rules for introduction; revisions to PERS and public education funding.

Passed Apr 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2476

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Tax credits for qualified charitable and qualified foster care charitable organizations; delete repealer on.

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SR 95

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Remember the legacy of WWII, D-Day +3 Normandy Veteran KT Robbins of Olive Branch, MS and thanking him for his service.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track