Mississippi 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 177 — In-person absentee voting; authorize to be conducted using OMR equipment.

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This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 177 allows absentee ballots to begin processing on the Monday before an election, ensuring that all votes, including absentee ones, are announced at the same time on Election Day. Additionally, it establishes that the counting of all ballots must be completed by election night and prevents ballot boxes from being sealed until every vote for that precinct is counted and reported. These changes aim to streamline the voting process, enhance transparency, and ensure that election results are finalized promptly, making the overall electoral process more efficient and reliable for voters.

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Apportionment and Elections COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Apportionment and Elections HOUSE BILL NO.
177 AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-637, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAST IN PERSON AT THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR SHALL BE CAST USING THE OPTICAL MARK READING EQUIPMENT;
177 (As Passed the House) AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-637, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAST IN PERSON AT THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR SHALL BE CAST USING THE OPTICAL MARK READING EQUIPMENT;
TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-591, 23-15-581 AND 23-15-595, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCESSING AND COUNTING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS MAY BEGIN ON THE MONDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION BUT THE ABSENTEE BALLOTS SHALL BE ANNOUNCED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH ALL OTHER VOTES CAST ON ELECTION DAY;
TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-591, 23-15-581 AND 23-15-595, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCESSING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS MAY BEGIN ON THE MONDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION BUT THE ABSENTEE BALLOTS SHALL BE ANNOUNCED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH ALL OTHER VOTES CAST ON ELECTION DAY;
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 1 (ENK\KW) 23-15-637.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 1 (ENK\KW) 23-15-637.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 2(ENK\KW) absentee ballots.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 2(ENK\KW) absentee ballots.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 3(ENK\KW) form.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 3(ENK\KW) form.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 4(ENK\KW) of the elector's signature extending outside of the box shall not be grounds for rejecting that elector's ballot.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 4(ENK\KW) of the elector's signature extending outside of the box shall not be grounds for rejecting that elector's ballot.
the day before the election shall be counted in the registrar's office by the resolution board when the polls close, or on the Monday before an election, and then added to the votes cast in each precinct as well as the in-person absentee votes cast on the OMR equipment in the registrar's office.
the day before the election shall be counted in the registrar's office by the resolution board when the polls close and then added to the votes cast in each precinct as well as the in-person absentee votes cast on the OMR equipment in the registrar's office.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 5(ENK\KW) (3) The resolution board shall process the absentee ballots using the procedure provided in subsection (1) of this section.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 5(ENK\KW) (3) The resolution board shall process the absentee ballots using the procedure provided in subsection (1) of this section.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 6(ENK\KW) blank ballots, open packages of unused ballots and all absentee and military ballots and ballot envelopes shall be retained for four (4) months, and may then be destroyed, provided a certificate articulating the election district identifying data and numbers of such ballots is filed with the balance of ballots described in this section, for the balance of the twenty-two-month retention period.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 6(ENK\KW) blank ballots, open packages of unused ballots and all absentee and military ballots and ballot envelopes shall be retained for four (4) months, and may then be destroyed, provided a certificate articulating the election district identifying data and numbers of such ballots is filed with the balance of ballots described in this section, for the balance of the twenty-two-month retention period.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 7(ENK\KW) after the date of the designation.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 7(ENK\KW) after the date of the designation.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 8(ENK\KW) ( ) I am a disabled war veteran who is a patient in any hospital and am a citizen of Mississippi or spouse or dependent of such veteran.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 8(ENK\KW) ( ) I am a disabled war veteran who is a patient in any hospital and am a citizen of Mississippi or spouse or dependent of such veteran.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 9(ENK\KW) miles away from his or her residence, and I will be with such person on election day.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 9(ENK\KW) miles away from his or her residence, and I will be with such person on election day.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 10(ENK\KW) my vote and violating the Mississippi Absentee Voter Law.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 10(ENK\KW) my vote and violating the Mississippi Absentee Voter Law.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 11(ENK\KW) _________________________________ (Signature of witness) CERTIFICATE OF DELIVERY I hereby certify that _________________ (print name of voter) has requested that I, __________________ (print name of person delivering application), deliver to the voter this absentee ballot application.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 11(ENK\KW) _________________________________ (Signature of witness) CERTIFICATE OF DELIVERY I hereby certify that _________________ (print name of voter) has requested that I, __________________ (print name of person delivering application), deliver to the voter this absentee ballot application.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 12(ENK\KW) ( ) I am an enlisted or commissioned member, male or female, of any component of the United States Armed Forces and am a citizen of Mississippi, or spouse or dependent of such member.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 12(ENK\KW) ( ) I am an enlisted or commissioned member, male or female, of any component of the United States Armed Forces and am a citizen of Mississippi, or spouse or dependent of such member.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 13(ENK\KW) ( ) I have a temporary or permanent physical disability.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 13(ENK\KW) ( ) I have a temporary or permanent physical disability.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 14(ENK\KW) my vote and violating the Mississippi Absentee Voter Law.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 14(ENK\KW) my vote and violating the Mississippi Absentee Voter Law.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 15(ENK\KW) elector's ballot sixty (60) days before the election, the registrar shall provide applications as soon as practicable after the election is called.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 15(ENK\KW) elector's ballot sixty (60) days before the election, the registrar shall provide applications as soon as practicable after the election is called.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 16(ENK\KW) person soliciting the absentee ballot applications or absentee ballots is:
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 16(ENK\KW) person soliciting the absentee ballot applications or absentee ballots is:
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 17(ENK\KW) over a list of all such persons who have voted and whose mailed ballots are in the registrar's office.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 17(ENK\KW) over a list of all such persons who have voted and whose mailed ballots are in the registrar's office.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 18(ENK\KW) application as provided in Section 23-15-627 and vote by absentee ballot and shall then proceed to feed his ballot into the OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 18(ENK\KW) application as provided in Section 23-15-627 and vote by absentee ballot and shall then proceed to feed his ballot into the OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 19(ENK\KW) where the person is registered to vote and has not been convicted of a disenfranchising crime, or any person who is the parent, spouse or dependent of a temporarily or permanently physically disabled person who is hospitalized outside of his or her county of residence or more than fifty (50) miles away from his or her residence, and such parent, spouse or dependent will be with such person on election day, may obtain absentee ballots by mail under the provisions of this subsection and as provided by Section 23-15-713.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 19(ENK\KW) where the person is registered to vote and has not been convicted of a disenfranchising crime, or any person who is the parent, spouse or dependent of a temporarily or permanently physically disabled person who is hospitalized outside of his or her county of residence or more than fifty (50) miles away from his or her residence, and such parent, spouse or dependent will be with such person on election day, may obtain absentee ballots by mail under the provisions of this subsection and as provided by Section 23-15-713.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 20(ENK\KW) (c) Except when the voter has requested a runoff ballot on the initial absentee ballot application, upon request for a runoff ballot pursuant to Section 23-15-719, the registrar shall mail together the absentee ballot application and the absentee ballot to the absent voter for the runoff election.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 20(ENK\KW) (c) Except when the voter has requested a runoff ballot on the initial absentee ballot application, upon request for a runoff ballot pursuant to Section 23-15-719, the registrar shall mail together the absentee ballot application and the absentee ballot to the absent voter for the runoff election.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 21(ENK\KW) ballot and properly folded it, he or she shall deposit it in the * * * OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 21(ENK\KW) ballot and properly folded it, he or she shall deposit it in the * * * OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 22(ENK\KW) Address of person providing assistance ___________________________________________ Date and time assistance provided ___________________________________________ Family relationship to voter (if any)" (4) * * * The registrar shall not personally hand deliver ballots to voters, except to those who personally appear in the registrar's office to absentee vote.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 22(ENK\KW) Address of person providing assistance ___________________________________________ Date and time assistance provided ___________________________________________ Family relationship to voter (if any)" (4) * * * The registrar shall not personally hand deliver ballots to voters, except to those who personally appear in the registrar's office to absentee vote.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 23(ENK\KW) vote individually for the electors of their choice when permitted by law;
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 23(ENK\KW) vote individually for the electors of their choice when permitted by law;
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 24(ENK\KW) proper storage, maintenance and repair of the OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 24(ENK\KW) proper storage, maintenance and repair of the OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 25(ENK\KW) the ballot and it shall be deposited into the sealed ballot box.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 25(ENK\KW) the ballot and it shall be deposited into the sealed ballot box.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 26(ENK\KW) as members of the "resolution board." An odd number of not less than three (3) members shall be appointed to the resolution board.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 26(ENK\KW) as members of the "resolution board." An odd number of not less than three (3) members shall be appointed to the resolution board.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 27(ENK\KW) (i) The resolution board shall prepare a duplicate to the original damaged or defective ballot marked identically to the original.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 27(ENK\KW) (i) The resolution board shall prepare a duplicate to the original damaged or defective ballot marked identically to the original.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 28(ENK\KW) overvote.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 28(ENK\KW) overvote.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 29(ENK\KW) (d) The voter underlines the ballot measure or the name of a candidate.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 29(ENK\KW) (d) The voter underlines the ballot measure or the name of a candidate.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 30(ENK\KW) (c) No write-in vote for a candidate whose name is printed on the ballot shall be regarded as invalid due to misspelling a candidate's name, or by abbreviation, addition or omission or use of a wrong initial in the name, as long as the intent of the voter can be ascertained.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 30(ENK\KW) (c) No write-in vote for a candidate whose name is printed on the ballot shall be regarded as invalid due to misspelling a candidate's name, or by abbreviation, addition or omission or use of a wrong initial in the name, as long as the intent of the voter can be ascertained.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 31(ENK\KW) (f) For any ballot measure in which the words "yes" or "no" are printed on a ballot, if the voter shall write the word "yes" or the word "no" instead of or in addition to marking the ballot in accordance with the ballot instructions in the space adjacent to the preprinted words "yes" or "no," the resolution board shall, in reviewing such ballot, count the vote in accordance with the voter's handwritten preference, unless the voter marks the ballot in the space adjacent to the preprinted words "yes" or "no" contrary to the handwritten preference, in which case no vote shall be recorded for such ballot in regard to the ballot measure.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 31(ENK\KW) (f) For any ballot measure in which the words "yes" or "no" are printed on a ballot, if the voter shall write the word "yes" or the word "no" instead of or in addition to marking the ballot in accordance with the ballot instructions in the space adjacent to the preprinted words "yes" or "no," the resolution board shall, in reviewing such ballot, count the vote in accordance with the voter's handwritten preference, unless the voter marks the ballot in the space adjacent to the preprinted words "yes" or "no" contrary to the handwritten preference, in which case no vote shall be recorded for such ballot in regard to the ballot measure.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 32(ENK\KW) (10) The resolution board shall make and keep a record regarding the handling and counting of all ballots inspected under this section.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 32(ENK\KW) (10) The resolution board shall make and keep a record regarding the handling and counting of all ballots inspected under this section.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 33(ENK\KW) instructions and procedures provided by the Secretary of State and the provisions of this chapter, the election commissioners shall have the power to make additional provisions for the conduct of elections with the OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 33(ENK\KW) instructions and procedures provided by the Secretary of State and the provisions of this chapter, the election commissioners shall have the power to make additional provisions for the conduct of elections with the OMR equipment.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 34(ENK\KW) 23-15-511.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 34(ENK\KW) 23-15-511.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 35(ENK\KW) ballot to indicate the place to mark the ballot, which may be to the right or left of the names of candidates and propositions.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 35(ENK\KW) ballot to indicate the place to mark the ballot, which may be to the right or left of the names of candidates and propositions.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 36(ENK\KW) be required to be folded when a ballot security envelope is provided.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 36(ENK\KW) be required to be folded when a ballot security envelope is provided.
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177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 37(ENK\KW) voted, as indicated by the receipt book and the number of ballots used in the election.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 37(ENK\KW) voted, as indicated by the receipt book and the number of ballots used in the election.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 38(ENK\KW) SECTION 19.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 38(ENK\KW) SECTION 19.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 39(ENK\KW) signed by the poll managers, one (1) of the certificates to be enclosed in the ballot box, and the other to be delivered to and to be kept by one (1) of the poll managers and to be inspected at any time by any voter who so requests.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 39(ENK\KW) signed by the poll managers, one (1) of the certificates to be enclosed in the ballot box, and the other to be delivered to and to be kept by one (1) of the poll managers and to be inspected at any time by any voter who so requests.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 40(ENK\KW) open the ballot box to immediately proceed to count the ballots, at the same time reading aloud the names of the persons voted for, which shall be taken down.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 40(ENK\KW) open the ballot box to immediately proceed to count the ballots, at the same time reading aloud the names of the persons voted for, which shall be taken down.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS PAGE 41(ENK\KW) the chair of the county executive committee in the case of primary elections, or the county election commissioner in the case of other elections, the boxes and their contents shall be delivered to the county executive committee, or the county election commission, as appropriate, and after such committee or commission, as appropriate, has finished the work of tabulating returns and counting ballots as required by law on the night of the election, the committee or commission, as appropriate, shall return all papers and ballots to the box of the precinct where the election was held, and it shall make redelivery of the boxes and their contents to the circuit clerk who shall reseal the boxes.
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH PAGE 41(ENK\KW) the chair of the county executive committee in the case of primary elections, or the county election commissioner in the case of other elections, the boxes and their contents shall be delivered to the county executive committee, or the county election commission, as appropriate, and after such committee or commission, as appropriate, has finished the work of tabulating returns and counting ballots as required by law on the night of the election, the committee or commission, as appropriate, shall return all papers and ballots to the box of the precinct where the election was held, and it shall make redelivery of the boxes and their contents to the circuit clerk who shall reseal the boxes.
177 *HR26/R1434CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434CS ST:
177 *HR26/R1434PH* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1434PH ST:
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  1. Died On Calendar

  2. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

  3. Referred To Elections

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  5. Passed As Amended

  6. Amended

  7. Committee Substitute Adopted

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Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 72005
Democrat 38000
Independent 2000
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 115005
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Lancaster — Yea
Paden — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Bo Brown Democrat Yea
Bob Evans Democrat Yea
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
Bryant W. Clark Democrat Yea
Carl Mickens Democrat Yea
Cedric Burnett Democrat Yea
Cheikh Taylor Democrat Yea
Christopher M. Bell Democrat Yea
Daryl Porter Democrat Yea
Earle S. Banks Democrat Yea
Fabian Nelson Democrat Yea
Gregory Holloway, Sr. Democrat Yea
Hester Jackson McCray Democrat Yea
Jeffery Harness Democrat Yea
Jeffrey Hulum III Democrat Yea
Jeramey Anderson Democrat Yea
John G. Faulkner Democrat Yea
John W. Hines, Sr. Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Justis Gibbs Democrat Yea
Kabir Karriem Democrat Yea
Karl Gibbs Democrat Yea
Keith Jackson Democrat Yea
Kenji Holloway Democrat Yea
Lataisha Jackson Democrat Yea
Omeria Scott Democrat Yea
Oscar Denton Democrat Yea
Otis Anthony Democrat Yea
Percy W. Watson Democrat Yea
Robert L. Sanders Democrat Yea
Ronnie C. Crudup Democrat Yea
Solomon C. Osborne Democrat Yea
Stephanie Foster Democrat Yea
Tamarra Butler-Washington Democrat Yea
Timaka James-Jones Democrat Yea
Tracey T. Rosebud Democrat Yea
Willie Bailey Democrat Yea
Zakiya Summers Democrat Yea
Angela Cockerham Independent Yea
Shanda Yates Independent Yea
Andy Boyd Republican Yea
Becky Currie Republican Yea
Beth Luther Waldo Republican Yea
Bill Kinkade Republican Yea
Bill Pigott Republican Yea
Billy Adam Calvert Republican Yea
Brad Mattox Republican Yea
Brent Anderson Republican Yea
Brent Powell Republican Yea
C. Scott Bounds Republican Not Voting
Carolyn Crawford Republican Yea
Casey Eure Republican Yea
Celeste Hurst Republican Not Voting
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Clay Deweese Republican Yea
Clay Mansell Republican Yea
Dan Eubanks Republican Yea
Dana McLean Republican Yea
Donnie Bell Republican Yea
Donnie Scoggin Republican Yea
Elliot Burch Republican Yea
Fred Shanks Republican Yea
Gene Newman Republican Yea
Greg Haney Republican Yea
Henry Zuber III Republican Yea
Jansen Owen Republican Yea
Jay McKnight Republican Yea
Jeff Hale Republican Yea
Jeffrey S. Guice Republican Yea
Jerry R. Turner Republican Yea
Jill Ford Republican Yea
Jim Estrada Republican Yea
Jimmy Fondren Republican Yea
Jody Steverson Republican Yea
Joey Hood Republican Yea
John Read Republican Yea
John Thomas "Trey" Lamar, III Republican Not Voting
Jonathan McMillan Republican Yea
Joseph Tubb Republican Yea
Josh Hawkins Republican Yea
Justin Keen Republican Yea
Karl Oliver Republican Yea
Ken Morgan Republican Yea
Kent McCarty Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Kevin Felsher Republican Yea
Kevin Ford Republican Yea
Kevin Horan Republican Yea
Kimberly Remak Republican Yea
Lance Varner Republican Yea
Larry Byrd Republican Yea
Lee Yancey Republican Yea
Lester Carpenter Republican Yea
Manly Barton Republican Yea
Mark Tullos Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Missy McGee Republican Yea
Noah Sanford Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Price Wallace Republican Yea
Randy P. Boyd Republican Not Voting
Randy Rushing Republican Yea
Richard Bennett Republican Yea
Rob Roberson Republican Yea
Rodney Hall Republican Yea
Sam C. Mims, V Republican Yea
Sam Creekmore IV Republican Yea
Shane Aguirre Republican Yea
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes Republican Yea
Stephen A. Horne Republican Yea
Steve Lott Republican Yea
Steve Massengill Republican Yea
Troy Smith Republican Yea
Vince Mangold Republican Yea
W.I. "Doc" Harris Republican Yea
William Tracy Arnold Republican Yea
Zachary Grady Republican Not Voting

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