Mississippi 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 2741 — Professional music therapists; provide for licensure by State Department of Health.

Last action — Approved by Governor

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    Passed Senate
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Tate Reeves (Republican) on April 10, 2025.

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  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

473 added · 358 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 2741 clarify the regulation of music therapy and establish a task force focused on cancer-related issues in Mississippi. Notably, the term related to "music therapy" practice is more directly targeted, emphasizing that only licensed professionals can use the title of "professional music therapist." This change is significant as it aims to ensure quality standards in music therapy services, while also creating a dedicated task force to address important public health concerns related to cancer, ensuring that the state develops a comprehensive plan by the end of 2025.

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2741 (As Passed the Senate) AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPISTS BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH;
2741 (As Sent to Governor) AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPISTS BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH;
TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2026, NO PERSON WITHOUT A LICENSE AS A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPIST SHALL PRACTICE MUSIC THERAPY OR USE ANY TITLE THAT IMPLIES THAT THE PERSON IS A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPIST;
TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2026, NO PERSON WITHOUT A LICENSE AS A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPIST SHALL USE ANY TITLE THAT IMPLIES THAT THE PERSON IS A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPIST;
TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CARE COALITION TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AND PROPOSE A PLAN FOR ADDRESSING CANCER-RELATED ISSUES IN THE STATE;
TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE;
TO PROVIDE THAT THE TASK FORCE SHALL COMPLETE ITS PLAN FOR ADDRESSING CANCER-RELATED ISSUES IN THE STATE AND PRESENT THE PLAN, TOGETHER WITH ANY RECOMMENDED LEGISLATION, TO THE LEGISLATURE NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2025;
to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists;
to S.
to guarantee the availability of music therapy services provided by a qualified professional to persons in need S.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 1 of those services;
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 1 assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists;
to guarantee the availability of music therapy services provided by a qualified professional to persons in need of those services;
Music therapists develop music therapy treatment plans specific to the needs and strengths of the client, who may be seen individually or in groups.
Music therapists develop music therapy treatment plans specific to the needs and strengths of the client, who may be seen S.
Music therapy treatment plans are individualized for each client.
The goals, objectives and potential strategies of the music therapy services are appropriate S.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 2 for the client and setting.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 2 individually or in groups.
Music therapy treatment plans are individualized for each client.
The goals, objectives and potential strategies of the music therapy services are appropriate for the client and setting.
The music therapy treatment plan includes individualized goals and objectives that focus on the assessed needs and strengths of the client and specify music S.
The music therapy treatment plan S.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 3 therapy approaches and interventions to be used to address these goals and objectives;
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 3 includes individualized goals and objectives that focus on the assessed needs and strengths of the client and specify music therapy approaches and interventions to be used to address these goals and objectives;
(viii) Collaborating with and educating the client and the family, caregiver of the client or any other appropriate person regarding the needs of the client that are being addressed in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy treatment addresses those needs;
(viii) Collaborating with and educating the client and the family, caregiver of the client or any other appropriate person regarding the needs of the client that are being addressed S.
and S.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 4 (ix) Using appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice, including use of research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions in the context of each specific clinical setting.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 4 in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy treatment addresses those needs;
and (ix) Using appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice, including use of research, reasoning and problem-solving skills to determine appropriate actions in the context of each specific clinical setting.
(5) Members may serve consecutive terms in the discretion of the director.
Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the regular appointments.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 5 (6) The initial appointments to the advisory committee shall consist of three (3) music therapists who are not licensed under this chapter but who have been engaged in their respective practices for at least three (3) years.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 5 (5) Members may serve consecutive terms in the discretion of the director.
Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the regular appointments.
(6) The initial appointments to the advisory committee shall consist of three (3) music therapists who are not licensed under this chapter but who have been engaged in their respective practices for at least three (3) years.
(6) The advisory committee shall provide an analysis of disciplinary actions taken, appeals and denials or revocation of licenses at least once per year.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 6 SECTION 5.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 6 (6) The advisory committee shall provide an analysis of disciplinary actions taken, appeals and denials or revocation of licenses at least once per year.
Beginning on January 1, 2026, no person without a license as a professional music therapist shall practice music therapy or use the title "music therapist," "licensed professional music therapist," "LPMT" or similar title that implies that the person is a professional music therapist.
SECTION 5.
Beginning on January 1, 2026, no person without a license as a professional music therapist shall use the title "licensed professional music therapist," "LPMT" or similar title that implies that the person is a professional music therapist.
(a) Any person licensed, certified or regulated under the laws of this state in another profession or occupation, including physicians, psychologists, psychoanalysts, registered nurses, marriage and family therapists, social workers, occupational therapy practitioners, professional or rehabilitation counselors, speech-language pathologists or audiologists or personnel supervised by a licensed professional, performing work, including the use of music, incidental to the practice of his or her licensed, certified or regulated profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist;
(a) Any person licensed, certified or regulated under the laws of this state in another profession or occupation, including physicians, psychologists, psychoanalysts, registered nurses, marriage and family therapists, social workers, occupational therapy practitioners, professional or rehabilitation counselors, speech-language pathologists or audiologists or personnel supervised by a licensed professional, performing work, including the use of music, incidental to the practice of his or her licensed, certified or regulated profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a professional music therapist;
or (b) Any person whose training and national certification attests to the individual's preparation and ability to practice his or her certified profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist;
or (b) Any person whose training and national certification attests to the individual's preparation and ability to practice his or her certified profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a professional music therapist;
or (c) Any practice of music therapy as an integral part of a program of study for students enrolled in an accredited music S.
or S.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 7 therapy program, if the student does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist;
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 7 (c) Any practice of music therapy as an integral part of a program of study for students enrolled in an accredited music therapy program, if the student does not represent himself or herself as a professional music therapist;
or (d) Any person who practices music therapy under the supervision of a licensed professional music therapist, if the person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist.
or (d) Any person who practices music therapy under the supervision of a licensed professional music therapist, if the person does not represent himself or herself as a professional music therapist.
During the provision of music therapy services to a client with a communication disorder, the licensed professional music therapist shall collaborate and discuss the music therapy treatment plan with the client's audiologist or speech-language pathologist so S.
During the provision of music therapy services to a client with a S.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 8 that a music therapist may work with the client and address communication skills.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 8 communication disorder, the licensed professional music therapist shall collaborate and discuss the music therapy treatment plan with the client's audiologist or speech-language pathologist so that a music therapist may work with the client and address communication skills.
(b) The applicant holds a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, including clinical training S.
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2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 9 hours, from a music therapy program within an accredited college or university;
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 9 (b) The applicant holds a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, including clinical training hours, from a music therapy program within an accredited college or university;
The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2, as applicable.
The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who S.
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2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 10 (3) The department shall issue a license to an applicant for a music therapy license when the applicant has completed and submitted an application not later than January 1, 2026, upon a form and in such manner as prescribed by the department, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has practiced music therapy for ten (10) or more years before July 1, 2025, with at least five (5) years' practice immediately before July 1, 2025, and that the applicant's practice during that time was substantially the same as that which would require a license under this act, as determined by the advisory committee and certified to the department.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 10 establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 or 73-50-2, as applicable.
(3) The department shall issue a license to an applicant for a music therapy license when the applicant has completed and submitted an application not later than January 1, 2026, upon a form and in such manner as prescribed by the department, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has practiced music therapy for ten (10) or more years before July 1, 2025, with at least five (5) years' practice immediately before July 1, 2025, and that the applicant's practice during that time was substantially the same as that which would require a license under this act, as determined by the advisory committee and certified to the department.
Licenses that have been forfeited may be restored within one (1) year after the expiration date upon payment of renewal and restoration fees.
Licenses that have been forfeited may be restored S.
Failure to restore a forfeited S.
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 11 license within one (1) year after the date of its expiration shall result in the automatic termination of the license, and the department may require the individual to reapply for licensure as a new applicant.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 11 within one (1) year after the expiration date upon payment of renewal and restoration fees.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within one (1) year after the date of its expiration shall result in the automatic termination of the license, and the department may require the individual to reapply for licensure as a new applicant.
(e) Conviction of any crime that reflects an inability to practice music therapy with due regard for the health and S.
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2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 12 safety of clients and patients, or with due regard for the truth in filing claims with Medicare, Medicaid or any third party payor;
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 12 (e) Conviction of any crime that reflects an inability to practice music therapy with due regard for the health and safety of clients and patients, or with due regard for the truth in filing claims with Medicare, Medicaid or any third-party payor;
SECTION 10.
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2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 13 SECTION 10.
late S.
late renewal;
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2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS PAGE 13 renewal;
(2) All fees collected by the department under this chapter shall be deposited in a special fund that is created in the State Treasury, and shall be expended by the department, upon appropriation of the Legislature, for the implementation and administration of this chapter.
(2) All fees collected by the department under this chapter shall be deposited in a special fund that is created in the State Treasury, and shall be expended by the department, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the implementation and administration of this chapter.
This act shall be codified as a new chapter in Title 73, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Sections 1 through 10 of this act shall be codified as a new chapter in Title 73, Mississippi Code of 1972.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2025.
(1) There is created the Mississippi Comprehensive Cancer Care Coalition (MCCCC) Task Force to develop and propose a plan for addressing cancer-related issues in the state, using the following principles to guide the plan's development:
(a) Every person in the state should have an equally effective chance of receiving appropriate and timely health care of equal quality;
2741 *SS08/R593PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593PS ST:
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 14 (b) Disparities should be considered for groups that experience a higher burden of illness, disability or mortality;
(c) Goals must address the cancer control continuum - primary prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship - with a health equity lens;
(d) Measures should be realistic and data-driven;
and (e) Goals and objectives are developed in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines, and applicable guidelines or consensus statements developed by an independent, multidisciplinary panel of experts using a transparent methodology and reporting structure and with a conflict-of-interest policy published in impactful scientific journals.
(2) The task force shall be composed of the following members:
(a) Three (3) members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, and three (3) members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;
(b) The Executive Director of the State Department of Health or his or her designee;
(c) The Executive Director of the Division of Medicaid or his or her designee;
(d) A representative from the Mississippi Insurance Department;
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B.
No.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 15 (e) A representative from the State Board of Pharmacy;
(f) A representative from the Governor's Office;
(g) A representative from the Office of Insurance of the Department of Finance and Administration;
(h) The director of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Cancer Center and Research Institute or his or her designee;
(i) The Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospital Association or his or her designee;
(j) Two (2) physicians representing the Mississippi Oncology Society, one (1) of whom specializes in oncology and one (1) of whom specializes in hematology;
(k) A representative from the Mississippi Association of Health Plans;
(l) A nurse specializing in oncology/hematology representing the State Chapter of the Oncology Nurses Society;
(m) A representative from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;
(n) Three (3) advocacy representatives nominated by the American Cancer Society or their Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in the state, the State Chapter of the Susan G.
Komen breast cancer organization, and the State Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society;
(o) Two (2) cancer survivors appointed by the Governor;
S.
B.
No.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 16 (p) One (1) cancer survivor appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;
and (q) A representative from a hospice provider in the state appointed by the Speaker of the House.
(3) (a) Appointments to the task force shall be made within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this section.
Within fifteen (15) days thereafter on a day to be designated jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor, the task force shall meet and organize by selecting from its membership a chair and a vice chair.
The vice chair shall also serve as secretary and shall be responsible for keeping all records of the task force.
A majority of the members of the task force shall constitute a quorum.
In the selection of its officers and the adoption of rules, resolutions and reports, an affirmative vote of a majority of the task force shall be required.
All members shall be notified in writing of all meetings, and those notices shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) days before the date on which a meeting is to be held.
(b) The task force shall meet at least once quarterly, and shall complete its plan for addressing cancer-related issues in the state and present the plan, together with any recommended legislation, to the Legislature not later than December 1, 2025, at which time the task force will be dissolved.
(4) Members of the task force shall receive no compensation for their service on the task force, but members of the task force S.
B.
No.
2741 *SS08/R593SG* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/SS08/R593SG PAGE 17 who are not state employees may receive reimbursement for mileage and actual expenses as provided in Section 25-3-41 to the extent that funds are available for that purpose.
(5) The State Department of Health shall provide the staff and other support necessary for the task force to perform its duties.
(6) To effectuate the purposes of this act, any department, division, board, bureau, committee, institution or agency of the state, or any political subdivision thereof, shall, at the request of the chairman of the task force, provide the facilities, assistance, information and data needed to enable the task force to carry out its duties.
SECTION 13.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025, except for Section 12, which shall take effect and be in force from and after the passage of this act.
S.
B.
No.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

  4. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

  5. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Creekmore IV, Felsher)

  6. Conference Report Adopted

  7. Conference Report Adopted

  8. Conference Report Filed

  9. Conference Report Filed

  10. Conferees Named Creekmore IV,Felsher,Waldo

  11. Conferees Named Bryan,Parker,Wiggins

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

  13. Returned For Concurrence

  14. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

  15. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Scoggin, Creekmore IV, Felsher)

  16. Passed As Amended

  17. Amended

  18. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

  19. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

  20. Transmitted To House

  21. Passed As Amended

  22. Amended

  23. Title Suff Do Pass

  24. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

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Adopt Conference Report

Passed 111 Yea · 1 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 69107
Democrat 37001
Independent 2000
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 111108
% of votes cast 93%1%0%7%
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Carolyn Crawford Republican Yea
Casey Eure Republican Yea
Celeste Hurst Republican Yea
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Clay Deweese Republican Yea
Clay Mansell Republican Yea
Dan Eubanks Republican Not Voting
Dana McLean Republican Yea
Donnie Bell Republican Yea
Donnie Scoggin Republican Yea
Elliot Burch Republican Yea
Fred Shanks Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Kevin Felsher Republican Not Voting
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 Nay
Price Wallace Republican Yea
Randy P. Boyd Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
Stephen A. Horne Republican Yea
Steve Lott Republican Yea
Steve Massengill Republican Yea
Troy Smith Republican Not Voting
Vince Mangold Republican Yea
W.I. "Doc" Harris Republican Yea
William Tracy Arnold Republican Yea
Zachary Grady Republican Yea

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Adopt Conference Report

Passed 42 Yea · 3 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 25304
Unaffiliated 5001
Total 42306
% of votes cast 82%6%0%12%
How each member voted (51)
Member Party Vote
Horhn — Yea
Parker — Yea
Polk — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
Jordan — Not Voting
Albert Butler Democrat Not Voting
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Gary Brumfield Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Yea
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Reginald Jackson Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Yea
Andy Berry Republican Yea
Angela Burks Hill Republican Nay
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brian Rhodes Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Not Voting
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Yea
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Not Voting
Joey Fillingane Republican Not Voting
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Nay
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Nay
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Nicole Boyd Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Rita Potts Parks Republican Not Voting
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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Passage as Amended

Passed 109 Yea · 5 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 69503
Democrat 36002
Independent 2000
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 109506
% of votes cast 91%4%0%5%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Paden — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lancaster — Not Voting
Bo Brown Democrat Yea
Bob Evans Democrat Not Voting
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
Bryant W. Clark Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Brent Powell Republican Yea
C. Scott Bounds Republican Yea
Carolyn Crawford Republican Yea
Casey Eure Republican Yea
Celeste Hurst Republican Yea
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 Nay
Elliot Burch Republican Not Voting
Fred Shanks Republican Yea
Gene Newman Republican Yea
Greg Haney Republican Yea
Henry Zuber III Republican Yea
Jansen Owen Republican Yea
Jay McKnight Republican Not Voting
Jeff Hale Republican Yea
Jeffrey S. Guice Republican Nay
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Yea
Randy Rushing Republican Yea
Richard Bennett Republican Yea
Rob Roberson Republican Yea
Rodney Hall Republican Yea
Sam C. Mims, V Republican Nay
Sam Creekmore IV Republican Yea
Shane Aguirre Republican Yea
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes Republican Yea
Stephen A. Horne Republican Nay
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 Yea

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Passage as Amended

Passed 48 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 29201
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 48201
% of votes cast 94%4%0%2%
How each member voted (51)
Member Party Vote
Horhn — Yea
Jordan — Yea
Parker — Yea
Polk — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
Albert Butler Democrat Yea
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Gary Brumfield Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Yea
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Reginald Jackson Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Yea
Andy Berry Republican Yea
Angela Burks Hill Republican Not Voting
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brian Rhodes Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Yea
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Yea
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Yea
Joey Fillingane Republican Yea
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Yea
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Nay
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Nicole Boyd Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Nay
Rita Potts Parks Republican Yea
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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