Oscar Denton
Born
1953
Contact
Email · odenton@house.ms.gov
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10
Bills sponsored
this session · 153 all-time
23
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 268 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
7020
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 7020 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.6%
based on 578 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.4%
based on 578 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.6%
based on 578 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
153 billsCurrent session 10 bills
- HB 1337 Appropration; American Legion Tyner Ford Post 213 in Vicksburg for making upgrades and renovations to the American Legion Building. In Committee
- HB 1869 Appropriation; City of Vicksburg for Year 1 of the Vicksburg Blight Elimination Three-year Action Plan. In Committee
- HB 1341 Appropriation; DFA for United Way of the Capital Area to support the 211 Mississippi helpline. In Committee
- HB 1339 Appropriation; American Legion Allein Post #3 for providing various services and making repairs and upgrades to the American Legion Building. In Committee
- HB 1344 Automatic expungement; authorize for certain crimes. In Committee
- HB 1340 Appropriation; VFW Post 2572 for operating expenses for the VFW Building and making various repairs and improvements to the building. In Committee
- HB 1343 Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi. In Committee
- HB 1342 Foster care decisions; authorize appeal of to the chancery court of residence. In Committee
- HB 1338 Appropration; Catfish Row Musuem in Vicksburg for expansion, furnishing and equipping the museum. In Committee
- HR 58 Mark Anthony Smith, Sr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Passed
Historical 143 bills
- HB 835 Statute of Limitations; remove for crimes against children. Died
- HB 680 Concealed firearms; clarify prohibition for mentally incompetent. Died
- HB 1478 Suffrage; restore to Janice O'Neal of Warren County. Died
- HB 716 Retirement; elected officials convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits withheld until full restitution has been paid. Died
- HB 683 Retirement; elected officials convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits suspended until full restitution has been made. Died
- HB 723 Partisan primary elections; abolish and establish open primary elections. Died
- HB 1488 City of Vicksburg; authorize certain funding for nonprofit museums within the city. Died
- HB 682 School prayer; require school boards to designate a period of reflection for students at the beginning of each school day. Died
- HB 1485 City of Vicksburg; authorize adoption of vacant commercial building registration ordinance. Died
- HB 1486 City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program. Died
- HB 1467 City of Vicksburg; authorize adoption of vacant commercial building registration ordinance. Died
- HB 1475 Suffrage; restore to LaTonya Woodson of Warren County. Died
- HB 1487 City of Vicksburg; authorize to execute certain agreement to make contributions to Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Foundation. Signed
- HB 1506 Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations. Died
- HB 1484 City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Storehouse Community Food Pantry. Died
- HB 1489 City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Read by Third Grade, a Tutorial Program for At-Risk Students. Died
- HB 681 Child support; revise factors for award of. Died
- HB 722 Income tax and sales tax liability; revise method of collecting from public officers or employees. Died
- HB 678 Armed Services Absentee Voting Law; expand definition of "absent voter" to include those working in federal waters of United States. Died
- HB 1997 City of Vicksburg; revise definition of restaurant under Vicksburg Economic Recreation and Tourism tax and extend repealer on tax. Signed
- HB 1787 Appropration; American Legion Tyner Ford Post 213 in Vicksburg for making upgrades and renovations to the American Legion Building. Died
- HR 132 Nicholas Anderson; commend upon being named 2024 Most Outstanding Rookie for the Canadian Football League. Died
- HB 1568 Taxation; bring forward section of law authorizing certain tax credits for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations. Died
- HB 493 Tax liens; provide for time within which the Department of Revenue may take action to collect against. Died
- HB 404 Elected officials; increase surety bond required for certain. Died
Co-sponsored
268 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- HB 788 Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations. Passed
- HB 924 Bonds; authorize issuance for preplanning improvements to Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 922 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 921 Bonds; authorize issuance for Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 1803 Appropriation; MDA to provide funding to Alcorn State for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms. In Committee
- HB 919 Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math Center at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 1126 Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers. Passed
- HB 1834 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University. In Committee
- HB 917 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 905 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 912 Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Hydroponics Research and Teaching Greenhouse at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 906 Bonds; authorize issuance for housing improvements at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 920 Alcorn State University; authorize reclassification of property used as the president's dwelling to residential property. In Committee
- HB 923 Bonds; authorize issuance for agricultural facilities infrastructure upgrade at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 1802 Appropriation; IHL for the support of Alcorn State University Land-Grant Research and Extension Programs. In Committee
- HB 1804 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to certain buildings at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 808 School teachers, assistant teachers and postsecondary professors and course instructors in full-time capacity; increase salary by $7,500.00. In Committee
- HB 787 Spouses and children of first responders killed in the line of duty; provide scholarship for attendance at postsecondary institutions. In Committee
- HB 916 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at all Alcorn State University campuses. In Committee
- HB 809 Elections; establish procedure for automatic registration of voters. In Committee
- HB 810 Literacy-based Promotion Act; revise to expand intervention and strategies for literacy proficiency among students in Grades 4 through 8. In Committee
- HB 918 Nuclear generating plants; revise provisions related to distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes. In Committee
- HB 1805 Appropriation; IHL for enhancing STEM-related facilities and prgrams at Alcorn State University. In Committee
Historical 245 bills
- HR 92 Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Died
- HB 1303 Fresh Start Act; revise certain provisions of. Died
- HB 1609 Voting rights; restore for certain disqualifying crimes. 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
- HB 828 Trust in Law Enforcement Act; require Department of Public Safety to create public database on officer misconduct. Died
- HB 583 Appropriations; IHL for enhancing stem-related facilities and programs at Alcorn State University. Died
- HC 2 Former Representative Gary V. Staples; commend legislative career and mourn loss upon his passing. Died
- HB 775 IHLs; authorize to purchase wireless communication devices to facilitate delivery of educational instruction. Died
- HB 349 No-excuse absentee voting; authorize for any qualified voter who votes in person at the office of the registrar. Died
- HB 1278 Equal pay for equal work; require employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment. Died
- HB 582 Appropriation; IHL for support of certain agriculture research and extension programs at Alcorn State University. Died
- HB 1299 Skill terminal devices; authorize operation of under in MS Lottery Corporation and impose tax on to support PERS. Died
- HB 1363 Income tax; exempt all compensation of persons retired from military. Died
- HB 1431 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University. Died
- HC 31 Curtis Flowers; issue an apology from the State of Mississippi to him after 6 trials and 23 years in prison and dismissal of charges. Died
- HR 63 The Jones Act; affirm support for and celebrate the centennial anniversary of its passage. Died
- HB 1430 Income tax; revise definition of gross income to exclude income of certain small businesses. Died
- HR 23 Ruth Antoninette Batton Campbell; commend her life upon her passing. Died
- HR 21 James E. "Jim" Stirgus, Sr.; mourn loss and commemorate life and legacy upon his passing. Died
- HB 774 Mississippi Fair Advisory Council; revise composition to add representation from Alcorn State University. Died
- HB 584 Appropriation; IHL for certain agriculture research and extension capital projects at Alcorn State University. Died
- HB 585 Bonds; authorize issuance for various Alcorn State University projects. Died
- HR 70 Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi; commend for its outstanding and compassionate works in granting wishes of terminally ill MS children. Died
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 |
Yea | 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 |