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Kevin Ford
Born
1979
Contact
Email · kford@house.ms.gov
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Bills sponsored
this session · 25 all-time
7
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 107 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 3 all-time
5739
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 5739 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.4%
based on 174 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.6%
based on 174 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.9%
based on 174 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
25 billsHistorical 25 bills
- HB 1497 Autopsies; prohibit unauthorized disclosure or publishing of. Died
- HC 45 Constitution; legislative alternative to Initiative No. 65 regarding medical marijuana. Died
- HB 1558 Department of Child Protection Services; require search for relatives of child taken into custody and establish placement preferences. Died
- HB 1565 Mississippi Dog and Cat Protection Law; revise certain provisions and increase penalties. Died
- HB 1550 The Anti-Genital Mutilation of Females Act; create. Died
- HB 491 Texting while driving; make a misdemeanor when not using voice-operated or hands-free device. Died
- HB 825 Health insurance; require certain policies to provide coverage for physician-prescribed proton beam therapy. Died
- HB 780 Motor vehicle liability insurance; require to renew registration. Died
- HC 9 Yazoo Backwater Pump Project; support the completion of. Died
- HR 46 St Andrew's Episcopal School Lady Saints Soccer Team; congratulate upon winning the 2019-2020 Mississippi High School Activities Association Championship. Died
- HB 468 Mississippi Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act; revise. Died
- HB 1500 Board on law enforcement officer standards and training; authorize to consider certain military training when determining qualification of applicant. Signed
- HR 16 "Caring Shirts"; commend and thank the members of. Died
- HC 18 United States Constitution; urge congress to call convention of the states to amend regarding prayer in public schools. Died
- HB 773 Commercial Lines Modernization Act; enact. Signed
- HB 1733 Issaquena County; authorize to contract for private operation of county regional facility to house minimum or medium security offenders. Died
- HB 697 Electric/hybrid vehicle tax; exempt certain vehicles owned by disabled veterans. Died
- HB 1600 DFA; authorize to incur short-term debt to assist with operation of federal parks/visitors areas affected by federal government shutdown. Died
- HB 1290 State agencies; require to answer certain question after amending or adopting. Died
- HC 56 St. Aloysius High School Lady Flashes Soccer Team; commend for winning MAIS Division III Championship. Died
- HB 1065 Income tax; authorize a job tax credit for certain water transportation enterprises. Signed
- HC 59 Bovina Elementary School; commend on successful student performance on the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten readiness assessments. Died
- HR 123 St. Aloysius High School Boys Soccer Team; commend upon winning first MAIS Class AAA State Soccer Championships. Died
- HC 69 Dr. Fitten Lamar McMillin, Jr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Died
- HC 68 Joe Bonelli; commend life and legacy upon his passing. Died
Co-sponsored
107 billsCurrent session 7 bills
- HC 51 United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits. In Committee
- HB 1993 Appropriation; MS Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund. In Committee
- HB 933 MS Agricultural and Livestock Theft Officers; authorize to retain their personal firearm upon retirement. Passed
- HB 1529 Efficiency and Transparency; revise certain laws to increase through state government. Passed
- HB 1375 Birth certificate; prohibit change of sex on unless verified by medical records that sex of child is not what is shown on. In Committee
- HB 1721 Additional Living Expense Fairness and Expedited Closure Adjudicaiton Act; create. In Committee
- HB 830 Ad valorem taxes; revise certain provisions regarding limitations on increases. In Committee
Historical 100 bills
- HR 92 Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. 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 754 Dyslexia education; revise provisions for determining student eligibility for IEP or 504 Plan. Signed
- HB 1299 Skill terminal devices; authorize operation of under in MS Lottery Corporation and impose tax on to support PERS. Died
- HB 1467 City of Vicksburg; authorize adoption of vacant commercial building registration ordinance. Died
- HB 1447 Bonds; authorize issuance for Mississippi Ports Improvements Fund. Died
- HB 352 Home inspector license; require applicants to undergo certain background checks. Signed
- HB 1506 Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations. 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
- HB 924 Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability (CLEAR) Act; create. Vetoed
- HR 132 Nicholas Anderson; commend upon being named 2024 Most Outstanding Rookie for the Canadian Football League. Died
- HB 1221 Pesticides approved for registration and labeling by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under FIFRA; exempt manufacture and sale from liability actions. Died
- HB 1789 Appropriation; American Legion Allein Post #3 for providing various services and making repairs and upgrades to the American Legion Building. Died
- HB 1790 Appropration; Catfish Row Musuem in Vicksburg for expansion, furnishing and equipping the museum. Died
- HB 1788 Appropriation; VFW Post 2572 for operating expenses for the VFW Building and making various repairs and improvements to the building. Died
- HB 1304 Grain graders; provide process for certification of. Signed
- HB 1210 The Dr. Elton Mac Huddleston Rural Veterinarians Scholarship Program; establish. Signed
- HB 721 Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Died
- HB 124 Tuskegee Airmen Day; designate the fourth Thursday in March. Signed
- HB 1472 Historical monuments; counties and municipalities fined $10,000 per month for certain violations regarding. Died
- HB 923 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery; designate the fish hatchery located in North Mississippi as. Signed
- HB 1713 City of Vicksburg; authorize contribution to the Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Museum. Died
- HB 266 David R. Huggins and Tom Weathersby; revise names of public buildings to include. 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |