Stephanie Foster
Born
1967
Contact
Email · sfoster@house.ms.gov
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6
Bills sponsored
this session · 77 all-time
22
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 271 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
7020
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 7020 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.7%
based on 585 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.3%
based on 585 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.8%
based on 585 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
77 billsCurrent session 6 bills
- HB 518 Illegal dumping; increase penalties for. In Committee
- HB 398 Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and improvements to town infrastructure. In Committee
- HB 397 Driver's license; require road test to be administered as a condition of receiving. In Committee
- HB 1130 Trauma-Informed Student Assessment Exemption Act; create. In Committee
- HB 388 Appropriation; Town of Bolton for renovations of facilities of the police department. In Committee
- HB 396 Appropriation; Hinds County for installation of surveillance cameras in House District 63 by homeowners association in the district. In Committee
Historical 71 bills
- HB 1937 Appropriation; Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department for purchasing a fire truck. Died
- HB 1935 Appropriations; Town of Edwards for making improvements to the livestock arena. Died
- HR 77 Raymond High School Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship. Died
- HB 1338 City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program. Died
- HB 1359 City of Vicksburg; authorize to execute certain agreement to make contributions to Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Foundation. Died
- HB 1339 City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Storehouse Community Food Pantry. Died
- HB 1340 City of Vicksburg; authorize contributions to Read by Third Grade, a Tutorial Program for At-Risk Students. Died
- HB 1358 City of Vicksburg; authorize certain funding for nonprofit museums within the city. Died
- HB 372 Appropriation; Town of Edwards for funding the town Youth Enrichment Program. Died
- HB 373 Appropriation; Town of Utica for establishing a senior day care center. Died
- HR 98 Hinds Community College Track & Field Teams; commend for national titles and other awards at NJCAA Indoor National Championships. Died
- HR 83 Mayor Isla Tullos; commend on retirement as Mayor of Raymond after 28 years of dedicated service. Died
- HR 59 Central Hinds Academy Lady Cougars Basketball Team; commend upon winning the MAIS AAAA State Championship. Died
- HR 65 Central Hinds Academy Cougar Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning the 2024-2025 MAIS Class 4A State Championship. Died
- HR 24 Hinds Community College - Raymond Cheer Team; commend upon winning 2025 UCA National Championship in Open Small Co-Ed Game Day Division. Died
- HB 834 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with acquiring and installing surveillance throughout rural areas of the county. Died
- HB 830 Appropriation; Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department for purchasing a fire truck. Died
- HB 835 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with improvements to the Hinds County Courthouse. Died
- HB 836 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with installing emergency sirens. Died
- HB 831 Illegal dumping; increase penalties for. Died
- HB 1045 Public defenders; authorize new assistants and provide for office space and expenses for those in Hinds County. Died
- HB 837 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with paving certain rural roads. Died
- HB 833 Appropriation; Town of Bolton for renovations of facilities of the police department. Died
- HB 832 Appropriation; Hinds County for installation of surveillance cameras in House District 63 by homeowners association in the district. Died
- HB 829 Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and updates to city infrastructure. Died
Co-sponsored
271 billsCurrent session 22 bills
- HB 788 Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations. Passed
- HB 660 MHP, MBN and CTED officers within the Department of Public Safety; bring forward salary section for. Passed
- HB 1624 National Guard SEAP scholarship; require MS Office of Student Financial Aid to administer payment to institutions. In Committee
- HB 935 MS Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022; extend repealer on. In Committee
- HB 422 Expert citizen teachers; provide rate of compensation for those employed in critical shortage areas. In Committee
- HB 903 Veterans parks; create grant program to assist municipalities and counties with improvements to. In Committee
- HB 1121 Jackson State University; create fund for construction of new football stadium. In Committee
- HB 1126 Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers. Passed
- HB 1100 "Teachers' Bill of Rights"; create. In Committee
- HB 733 Municipal courts; revise amount allowed to charge convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs. In Committee
- HB 664 Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act; create. In Committee
- HB 705 Enhanced penalties for use of mask in commission of a crime; authorize. In Committee
- HB 703 Public purchasing laws; revise to include set asides for businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities. In Committee
- HB 694 Driver's license; require road test to be administered as a condition of receiving. In Committee
- HB 1284 Community and junior colleges; require the administrative consolidation of certain community college districts. In Committee
- HB 704 Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; create to prevent release of personal information with intent to harass. In Committee
- HB 970 Counties and municipalities; authorize to adjudicate property with a riparian owner as a menace under certain circumstances. In Committee
- HB 1553 Alcorn State University Biotechnology Building; name as the "Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building". Passed
- HB 1589 Teachers who have sexual relations with students; prohibit resignation in lieu of termination. Passed
- HB 222 IHLs and community and junior colleges; increase spending authority on repair, renovations and improvement projects. In Committee
- HB 1292 School Board members; require to be elected for term of four years at the statewide general election or presidential election. Passed
- HB 4011 City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax. In Committee
Historical 249 bills
- HB 1640 Mental Health; revise procedures for screening, evaluation and commitments for those with issues of. Signed
- HB 1350 Telephone solicitors; prohibit from making any solicitation regarding Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare supplements. Signed
- HR 92 Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Died
- HB 539 Medicaid; provide for presumptive eligibility for pregnant women. Signed
- HB 818 Insurance; revise the Rural Fire Truck Matching Assistance Program, the MS First Responders Health and Safety Act and the Municipal and County Fire Funds. Died
- HB 1185 Headlights; require motorist to use in adverse driving conditions due to adverse weather or other conditions. Died
- HB 1084 Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to churches. Died
- HB 1245 MDOT; require maintenance of rights-of-way of state highways inside municipal limits with 10,000 or less population. Signed
- HB 655 Drag racing and obstruction of traffic by vehicle; make felonies. Died
- HC 2 Former Representative Gary V. Staples; commend legislative career and mourn loss upon his passing. Died
- HB 1232 Hinds County; authorize assessments on convictions/nonadjudications to repair pre-trial detention centers and courthouses. Died
- HR 38 Jackson Public School District's Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Program; recognize and commend stellar success of. Died
- HB 852 Teachers' and teacher's assistants' salaries; provide increase to minimum salary. Signed
- HB 1299 Skill terminal devices; authorize operation of under in MS Lottery Corporation and impose tax on to support PERS. Died
- HB 945 Light wine, beer and light spirit product; revise number of qualified electors required to petition for election to prohibit or authorize. Signed
- HB 195 Municipalities; authorize those of certain size to conduct special elections at one polling place. Died
- 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 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
- HB 1506 Warren County; authorize contributions to various organizations. Died
- HB 508 Department of Revenue; allow retiring law enforcement officer of to retain issued sidearm. Signed
- HB 854 Firearm discharge; increase penalties when discharged on public streets. Died
- HB 1201 Income tax and ad valorem tax; create incentives for developers to improve tax forfeited, blighted properties in MS. Signed
- HB 1200 "Real Property Owners Protection Act"; create. 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 |
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 |