Jeffery Harness
Born
1978
Contact
Email · jharness@house.ms.gov
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52
Bills sponsored
this session · 379 all-time
10
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 214 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6183
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 6183 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.2%
based on 569 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.8%
based on 569 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.1%
based on 569 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
379 billsCurrent session 52 bills
- HB 1864 Appropriation; Jefferson County for motor vehicles for sheriff's department and repairs to the county jail. In Committee
- HB 1798 Appropriation; IHL to increase university faculty salaries closer to the SREB average. In Committee
- 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 1276 Statewide Utility Tax Reform Act; create. 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 1799 Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations of facilities on campus of Alcorn State. In Committee
- HB 1794 Appropriation; IHL for growth of new regional health care and medical sciences facilities of Alcorn State. In Committee
- HB 1865 Appropriation; Jefferson County for repair and renovation of the Jefferson County Nursing Home. In Committee
- HB 1350 Commercial driver's license; remove prohibition for nonadjudication of. In Committee
- HB 1278 Appropriation; MS Cultural Crossroads to provide funding to carry out its mission. In Committee
- HB 1346 Law Enforcement Supplemental Pay Program; create. In Committee
- HB 1281 State Auditor; require to perform 50-year review comparing appropriations to Alcorn and Mississippi State Universities. In Committee
- HC 38 Constitution; amend to revise the Legislature's authority to limit a county's right to levy taxes on certain electrical plants. 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 711 CON; authorize issuance of to nonprofit company in Jefferson County to provide home health services. In Committee
- HC 41 Constitution; amend to restore authority to tax Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant to Claiborne County. In Committee
- HB 923 Bonds; authorize issuance for agricultural facilities infrastructure upgrade at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 1788 Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation. In Committee
Historical 327 bills
- HB 1897 Appropriation; Franklin County for repairs, reconstruction, upgrades and other improvements to roads and streets in the county. Died
- HB 1871 Appropriation; City of Port Gibson for water, sewer and police department projects. Died
- HB 1861 Appropriation; 22nd Circuit Court District for additional funding for Intervention Court Program. Died
- HB 1862 Appropriation; Claiborne County for purchase of two new fire trucks and making repairs and upgrades to the fire stations. Died
- HB 1840 Appropriation; Jefferson County for replacement of Block Foster Road Bridge. Died
- HR 118 Jefferson County High School Football Team; commend upon outstanding football season. Died
- HB 1837 Appropriation; Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission for repairs, renovations and upgrades at Grand Gulf Military Park. Died
- HB 739 Task Force to Study Restoration of Adequate Funding to Alcorn State University; create. Died
- HB 1235 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson and Warren Counties with infrastructure improvements. Died
- HB 1001 Expungement; reduce time period for petition. Died
- HB 1236 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Port Gibson with road improvements. Died
- HB 583 Appropriations; IHL for enhancing stem-related facilities and programs at Alcorn State University. Died
- HB 869 Tuition waiver; provide for certain foster and adopted children and wards of the state to attend college. Died
- HB 775 IHLs; authorize to purchase wireless communication devices to facilitate delivery of educational instruction. Died
- HB 1045 Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area" and allow package retailer's permits. Died
- HB 1233 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Fayette with improvements to Main Street. Died
- HR 13 Police Chief Calvin Jackson; commend upon occasion of retirement. Died
- HB 870 Rate-regulated natural gas public utilities; require to provide PSC with periodic budgeting and accounting statements. Died
- HB 1234 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Fayette with improvements to Spring Street. Died
- HB 1046 Habitual offenders; exclude nonviolent offenders. Died
- HB 1053 Teacher licensure; establish alternative routes to five-year license due to critical teacher shortage. Died
- HB 1343 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Meadville with certain projects. Died
- HB 1000 Employment of full time legal counsel as a county employee; authorize for Adams County. Died
- HB 1051 Mississippi Prison Education Reform Act of 2021; create. Died
- HB 1293 Collegiate athletics; authorize student athletes to receive compensation and have legal representation. Died
Co-sponsored
214 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 1340 Appropriation; VFW Post 2572 for operating expenses for the VFW Building and making various repairs and improvements to the building. 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 1343 Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi. 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
- HB 1338 Appropration; Catfish Row Musuem in Vicksburg for expansion, furnishing and equipping the museum. In Committee
Historical 204 bills
- HR 92 Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. Died
- HB 68 State holiday; observe Robert E. Lee's birthday on the same day as Condederate Memorial Day. Died
- HB 572 Habitual offender law; authorize parole eligibility if offender served 10 years of a sentence of 40 years or more. Died
- HR 40 Reverend Robert L. Cook; commend upon retirement as Deputy Executive Director for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Died
- HC 2 Former Representative Gary V. Staples; commend legislative career and mourn loss upon his passing. Died
- HR 38 Jackson Public School District's Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) Program; recognize and commend stellar success of. Died
- HB 724 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Scenic Rivers Development Alliance with land acquisition and certain projects. Died
- HB 1299 Skill terminal devices; authorize operation of under in MS Lottery Corporation and impose tax on to support PERS. Died
- HB 1431 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University. Died
- HB 1430 Income tax; revise definition of gross income to exclude income of certain small businesses. Died
- HB 1419 Appropriation; Health Department for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program. 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 1347 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist enterprises operating certain hydroponic facilities. Died
- HB 1920 Appropriation; Coahoma Community College and MS Delta Community College for repairs and improvements of campus facilities. Died
- HB 1921 Appropriation; IHL for repairs and improvements of campus facilities at the three HBCUs in MS. Died
- HC 62 Wiley Franklin Jones; commend for service of. Died
- HR 56 Honorable Hiram Rhodes Revels; celebrate legacy on 155th anniversary of his election to U.S. Senate as 1st African American in Congress. 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 11 City of Vicksburg; commend upon the occasion of the Bicentennial Anniversary of its incorporation. Died
- HR 132 Nicholas Anderson; commend upon being named 2024 Most Outstanding Rookie for the Canadian Football League. Died
- HB 1712 Appropriation; Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for certain projects in the member counties. Died
- HB 1708 Kemper County; authorize contributions to Philadelphia Transit. Signed
- HB 1778 Bonds; authorize issuance of to assist Town of Marion with road improvements. 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 |
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 |
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 |