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SB2740 - Insurance; authorize counties, municipalities, school districts and other political subdivisions to pool risk.
Walter Michel, Brian Rhodes, Michael W. McLendon
Last updated 5 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
An Act To Amend Sections 19-7-7, 21-37-45 And 37-7-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties, Municipalities, School Districts And Political Subdivisions To Pool Their Risks And Negotiate For The Purchase Of Property Insurance, Or The Establishment Of A Self-insurance Fund Or Self-insurance Reserves, Or Any Combination Thereof; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SB2772 - Securities; apply local law of entitlement holder's jurisdiction and revise priority for security interests.
Brice Wiggins, Walter Michel
Last updated 7 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
An Act To Amend Section 75-8-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Choice Of Law Governing Investment Securities To Provide That The Local Law Of The Entitlement Holder's Jurisdiction Governs; To Amend Section 75-8-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Priority Among Security Interests And Entitlement Holders To Provide That If A Securities Intermediary Does Not Have Sufficient Interests In A Particular Financial Asset To Satisfy Both Its Obligations To Entitlement Holders Who Have Security Entitlements To That Financial Asset And Its Obligation To A Creditor Of The Securities Intermediary Who Has A Security Interest In That Financial Asset, The Claims Of Entitlement Holders, Other Than The Creditor, Have Priority Over The Claim Of The Creditor; To Amend Sections 75-9-305 And 75-8-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Failed
SB2758 - Insurance; prohibit roofing contractors from taking certain actions related to insureds.
Walter Michel
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act To Amend Section 75-24-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Roof Framing And Roof Ventilation System To Certain Definitions Related To Residential Roofers; To Amend Section 75-24-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Circumstances In Which Payment May Be Made From The Proceeds Of A Property And Casualty Insurance Policy, A Residential Roofing Contractor Shall Not Require Any Payments From An Insured Until The Five-day Cancellation Period Has Expired; To Require Residential Roofers To Include A Statement Identifying Those Aspects Of The Repair Or Replacement That Are Separate From Or Additional To The Repair Or Replacement Of The Damage To The Roof System Caused By A Covered Peril And Explaining That Payment Of Those Excess Or Additional Items Are The Insured's Responsibility; To Prohibit Residential Roofing Contractors From Representing Or Negotiating, Or Offering Or Advertising To Represent Or Negotiate, On Behalf Of An Owner Or Possessor Of Residential Real Estate On Any Insurance Claim In Connection With The Repair Or Replacement Of Roof Systems; To Prohibit Such Contractors From Receiving Referral Fees From Attorneys For Referring Claims; To Prohibit Roofing Contractors From Advertising Or Offering To Pay, Or Rebate All Or Any Portion Of An Insured's Insurance Deductible As An Inducement To Enter Into The Residential Roofing Contract; To Require Certain Information Be Included In A Post-loss Assignment; To Amend Section 75-24-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Residential Roofing Contractors Shall Be Subject To Disciplinary Action For Any Violation Of The Law, Among Other Punishments; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Failed
SB2892 - CCID; revise boundaries of.
Walter Michel
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
An Act To Amend Section 29-5-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Boundaries Of The Capitol Complex Improvement District; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Failed
SB2917 - Capitol Complex Improvement District; define authority.
Walter Michel, David Parker
Last updated 5 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
An Act To Amend Section 29-5-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Authority Of The Capitol Complex Improvement District Relative To The Demolition And Removal Of Structures, Property And Debris; To Amend Section 29-5-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration May Pay For Improvement Projects From Any Funds Appropriated By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Failed
SB3221 - City of Ridgeland; authorize to levy tax on restaurants, hotels, and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
Walter Michel, John Horhn
Last updated 5 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ridgeland To Levy, Assess And Collect A 1% Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales From Restaurants, And A 2% Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales From Hotels And Motels To Provide Funds Solely For Capital Improvements For The Enhancement Of Freedom Ridge Park, Phase Ii; And For Related Purposes.
STATUS
Passed
SR96 - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Mississippi Economic Council, Leadership Mississippi.
Robin Robinson, Jennifer B. Branning, Hillman Terome Frazier
Last updated 5 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
A Resolution Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of Mississippi Economic Council, Leadership Mississippi.
STATUS
Passed
SR98 - Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC).
Robin Robinson, Jennifer B. Branning, Hillman Terome Frazier
Last updated 5 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
A Resolution Celebrating The 75th Anniversary Of The Mississippi Economic Council (mec).
STATUS
Passed
SR118 - Commend Johnny Lang upon his induction into the Mississippi Golf Association Hall of Fame.
Walter Michel, Tyler McCaughn, Robin Robinson
Last updated 5 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating John W. "johnny" Lang Of Jackson, Mississippi, Upon His Induction Into The Mississippi Golf Association Hall Of Fame.
STATUS
Passed
SR119 - Recognize 50th Anniversary of Scout Troop 416 in Brandon, MS.
Tyler McCaughn, Walter Michel
Last updated 5 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
A Resolution Recognizing The 50th Anniversary Of The Boy Scouts Of America, Troop 416 In Brandon, Mississippi, And Commending The Rich Scouting Tradition In The Strong River District Of The Andrew Jackson Council.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Mississippi district SD-025
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Mississippi Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Walter Michel was born in New Jersey in 1962. He attended Rutgers University, graduating with a degree in political science. After college, Michel worked in the financial services industry. In 2010, Michel ran for New Jersey's 12th Congressional district. He lost in the Republican primary. Four years later, Michel ran again, this time winning the Republican nomination. However, he lost the general election to the Democratic incumbent.read less
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