Earle S. Banks
Born
1954
Contact
Email · ebankslaw@aol.com@house.ms.gov
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32
Bills sponsored
this session · 636 all-time
4
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 249 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6987
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 6987 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.1%
based on 566 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.9%
based on 566 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.6%
based on 566 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
636 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- HB 862 Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of conviction of a felony. In Committee
- HB 846 Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi. In Committee
- HB 855 Abortion; repeal prohibition of. In Committee
- HB 726 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with removal and demolition of certain dilapidated and blighted properties. In Committee
- HB 740 PEER; authorize to monitor certain contracts for economic development projects to ensure fair minority contract participation. In Committee
- HB 727 Land banks; authorize counties and municipalities to create to convert certain property to productive use. In Committee
- HB 852 Civil Rights Memorial Day; designate the last Monday of April as. In Committee
- HB 1699 Case plans for nonviolent inmates; require certain programs be placed within. In Committee
- HB 1335 Salaries; increase for members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate. In Committee
- HB 729 Life insurance; authorize funeral services provider to obtain certain information within two business days. In Committee
- HB 1333 Appropriation; Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for improvements at international airport. In Committee
- HB 845 Indigenous Native American Day; declare the second Monday in October as. In Committee
- HB 1698 Mandatory minimum sentences for crimes committed by offenders; revise which offenders are eligible for. In Committee
- HB 739 Appropriation; IHL for renovations and safety projects at Jackson State University. In Committee
- HB 860 Alcoholic beverages; require holder of on-premises retailer's permit to have blood alcohol content testing device available. In Committee
- HB 1700 Case plans for inmates who committed capital offenses; require certain programs be placed within. In Committee
- HB 741 Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime. In Committee
- HB 725 Counties and municipalities; prohibit use of automated recording equipment to enforce automobile insurance requirements. In Committee
- HB 1697 Case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses; require certain programs be placed within. In Committee
- HC 26 Constitution; amend to provide for the right to personal reproductive rights. In Committee
- HB 1275 Appropriation; Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for matching funds for making improvements at the Jackson airport. In Committee
- HB 861 Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; create. In Committee
- HC 27 Constitution; amend to restore voting rights to qualified electors who have committed a felony once sentencing requirements are met. In Committee
- HB 854 Funeral director assistants; authorize to perform all activities of funeral directors with certain exceptions. In Committee
- HC 37 B.B. King or Elvis Presley; request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of Jefferson Davis with either. In Committee
Historical 604 bills
- HB 386 Boards of Education; require those in districts having a mayor-council form of government to be elected. Died
- HB 910 Hospice care; authorize to be provided to persons who are not terminally ill under certain circumstances. Died
- HB 915 Legislature; allowed retired PERS members to receive a retirement allowance while serving as a member of. Died
- HB 1173 Retail food establishments; prohibit from imposing cost-plus pricing formulas. Died
- HB 406 License plates for disabled individuals; revise various provisions relating to. Died
- HB 651 Voting rights; restore to all felons upon satisfying all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction. Died
- HB 642 Voter rolls; prohibit purging names from Statewide Elections Management System 120 days or less before the date of any election. Died
- HB 400 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority with purchasing fire service equipment. Died
- HB 650 DOC's evaluation of requests for proposals for canteen services; require interested third parties to have reasonable prices for services. Died
- HB 390 Life insurance; authorize funeral services provider to obtain certain information within two business days. Died
- HB 825 Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government. Died
- HR 6 President Biden; urge to agree that the press is not a threat to America. Died
- HB 407 Voting systems; require those purchased to be able to scan actual ballot. Died
- HB 914 Legislature; allow certain retired PERS members to receive a retirement allowance while serving as a member of. Died
- HB 827 State Health Insurance Plan; provide coverage for proton therapy to treat cancer and certain noncancerous tumors. Died
- HB 816 Land banks; authorize counties and municipalities to create to convert certain property to productive use. Died
- HB 649 Department of Corrections; authorize to administer the "Halfway House Grant Program." Died
- HB 911 Funeral services; require payment for before body may be transferred from one funeral home to another. Died
- HB 1172 Social media company community standards; require court to issue injunction when plaintiff demonstrates violation of by a defendant's communications on social media platform. Died
- HB 653 Violent offenders, certain; may be paroled by Parole Board if sentencing judge authorizes parole consideration. Died
- HB 828 Fuel tax; authorize certain municipalities to impose after an election to be used for road and bridge repair and maintenance. Died
- HB 391 Breastfeeding; authorize distribution of statewide info to support breastfeeding in public places. Died
- HB 393 Seventh Circuit Court District; authorize additional judges. Died
- HC 52 Bobby Rush; congratulate upon winning his second Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Died
- HB 641 Early voting; require Secretary of State to authorize for overseas military. Died
Co-sponsored
249 billsCurrent session 4 bills
- HB 4009 Sales tax; exempt admissions charged at athletic games or contests between universities or colleges. In Committee
- HB 1446 Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; create. In Committee
- HB 1126 Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers. Passed
- HB 4011 City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax. In Committee
Historical 245 bills
- HR 149 Joe Trotter Dockins; mourn loss and commemorate the life and legacy of upon his passing. Died
- HR 92 Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Died
- HB 1845 Appropriation; City of Jackson for installation of surveillance cameras in Ward 4. Died
- HR 60 Stamps Super Burgers; commend upon being named one of the 2024 USA Today Restaurants of the Year. Died
- HB 68 State holiday; observe Robert E. Lee's birthday on the same day as Condederate Memorial Day. Died
- HB 1084 Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to churches. Died
- HC 2 Former Representative Gary V. Staples; commend legislative career and mourn loss upon his passing. Died
- HB 1379 Appropriation; Insurance, Department of. Signed
- HB 882 Private prisons that house state offenders; provide moratorium on the expansion of. Died
- HB 1390 Appropriation; Library Commission. Signed
- HR 38 Jackson Public School District's Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Program; recognize and commend stellar success of. Died
- HB 1387 Appropriation; Education, Department of. Signed
- HB 1384 Appropriation; Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and trial judges services. Signed
- HB 1431 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University. Died
- HB 1503 City of Jackson; authorize contributions to Keep Jackson Beautiful, Inc. Died
- HB 1386 Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of. Signed
- HB 1381 Appropriation; Legislative expenses. Signed
- HB 1385 Appropriation; Attorney General. Signed
- HB 1388 Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for. Signed
- HB 1383 Appropriation; State Public Defender, Office of. Signed
- HB 1430 Income tax; revise definition of gross income to exclude income of certain small businesses. Died
- HB 1382 Appropriation; Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, Office of. Signed
- HB 1389 Appropriation; Arts Commission. Signed
- HB 1378 Appropriation; District attorneys and staff. Signed
- HB 1380 Appropriation; Fire Academy. Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 2001
National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.
Passage |
Nay | pass | July 16, 2026 |
|
SB 2468
Budget process; bring forward certain sections relating to and provide for transfers of funds.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 292
DUI suspension; clarify how the 120 days are counted.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3012
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1406
Absentee voting; revise various provisions of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1705
Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds in the treasury.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1354
Alcoholic Beverage Control Division warehouse; increase amount of revenue bonds authorized for and bailment fee authorized for paying debt service on bonds.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1783
Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3016
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3006
Appropriation; IHL - General support.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1253
Post-conviction collateral relief; require certain petitioners to obtain Supreme Court permission before filing in trial court.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3054
Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3015
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3013
Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 1647
Commissioner of Insurance; authorize to implement a state insurance exchange, authorize income tax deductions and insurance premium tax credit.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2803
Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area."
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2144
Runoff elections; amend to lengthen the timing requirement.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3223
Suffrage; restore suffrage to Dewitt Cooperwood.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3083
Suffrage; restore to Larry Sills.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3022
Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3162
Appropriation; additional to DMH-Children & Youth PRTF, ARPA funds.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3228
Suffrage; restore Kenneth Edward Barnes.
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3222
Suffrage; restore suffrage to Robert Maxwell.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2764
Manufactured homes; create affidavit of ownership.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
SB 3010
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
SB 3020
Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1004
Sex offender registry; revise definitions for provisions of law that regulate.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1788
Appropriation; Public Utilities Staff.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1796
Appropriation; Health, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1803
Appropriation; Nursing, Board of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1789
Appropriation; Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
SB 3053
Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1820
Appropriation; Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and trial judges services.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1819
Appropriation; State Public Defender, Office of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1624
Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program; create state associate and standardize operations of local programs.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
SB 3026
Appropriation; Geologists, Board of Registered Professional.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1776
Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1778
Appropriation; Environmental Quality, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1814
Appropriation; Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, Office of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1790
Appropriation; Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 4129
City of Bay St. Louis; authorize to administer and expend certain federal funds to assist in flood mitigation.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1802
Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1809
Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
SB 3038
Appropriation; Animal Health, Board of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
SB 3008
Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1806
Appropriation; Psychology, Board of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1799
Appropriation; Insurance, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1792
Appropriation; Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
HB 1798
Appropriation; Fire Academy.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |
|
SB 3044
Appropriation; Military Department.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |