MS SC659

Commends Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves for his distinguished service as President of the Mississippi Senate during his second term.

Recognizes Reeves' legislative achievements including the Taxpayer Pay Raise Act (largest tax cut in state history), workers' compensation reform, and business-friendly tax policies including inventory tax credits and unemployment tax rate reductions.

Highlights education reforms under Reeves' leadership including new school grading system (A-F), public charter schools, special needs scholarships, anti-social promotion legislation, and school district consolidation, which earned Mississippi the 2016 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation.

Details transparency and public safety initiatives including budget disclosure requirements, statewide service contracts, the Attorney General's "Sunshine Act," prosecution of attempted murder, GPS monitoring of sex offenders, and school law enforcement programs.

Notes Reeves' prior service as Mississippi's 53rd State Treasurer (2003-2011), his recognition as one of the Top 40 Politicians Under 40 by The Washington Post, and various professional awards and honors.