Robert L. Sanders
Born
1961
Contact
Email · rsanders@house.ms.gov
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18
Bills sponsored
this session · 50 all-time
14
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 112 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
3800
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 3800 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.9%
based on 583 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.1%
based on 583 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.5%
based on 583 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
50 billsCurrent session 18 bills
- HB 771 Appropriation; Town of Gunnison to provide matching funds for a centralized walking trail. In Committee
- HB 776 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Benoit with road improvement project. In Committee
- HB 769 Bonds; authorize issuance for various projects in Bolivar County. In Committee
- HB 768 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Towns of Pace and Benoit with park improvements. In Committee
- HB 4064 Appropriation; City of Cleveland for the North Bayou Avenue improvement project. In Committee
- HB 4063 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with North Bayou Avenue improvement project. In Committee
- HB 770 Law enforcement agency; authorize to purchase equipment with certain proceeds. In Committee
- HB 778 Appropriation; City of Cleveland for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles for the police department. In Committee
- HB 774 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park. In Committee
- HB 780 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland in paying costs of extending Airport Terminal Road. In Committee
- HB 775 Appropriation; Bolivar County for making improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park. In Committee
- HB 779 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with purchasing motor vehicles for the city's police department. In Committee
- HB 773 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with improvements to the Cleveland Municipal Airport. In Committee
- HB 772 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with the Terrene Landing River Park project. In Committee
- HB 777 Appropriation; Town of Benoit for road improvement project. In Committee
- HB 767 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Rosedale with downtown improvements. In Committee
- HR 155 Northside High School Gators Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. Passed
- HB 1870 Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association System. Signed
Historical 32 bills
- HB 1957 Bolivar County; authorize to create a water and/or sewer district in community of Choctaw which is located in. Died
- HB 112 Bonds; authorize issuance for various projects in Bolivar County. Died
- HB 1810 Appropriation; Bolivar County for making improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park. Died
- HB 1811 Appropriation; Town of Benoit for road improvement project. Died
- HC 37 Mississippi Valley State University; commend on commemoration of its 75th anniversary. Died
- HR 107 Mrs. Alison Leslie Flint; commend esteemed career upon her retirement. Died
- HB 109 Appropriation; City of Cleveland for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles for the police department. Died
- HB 1701 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park. Died
- HB 115 Law enforcement agency; authorize to purchase equipment with certain proceeds. Died
- HB 1700 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Benoit with road improvement project. Died
- HB 110 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Towns of Pace and Benoit with park improvements. Died
- HB 114 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with the Terrene Landing River Park project. Died
- HB 106 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with purchasing motor vehicles for the city's police department. Died
- HB 107 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland in paying costs of extending Airport Terminal Road. Died
- HB 108 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Rosedale with downtown improvements. Died
- HB 111 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with improvements to the Cleveland Municipal Airport. Died
- HB 113 Appropriation; Town of Gunnison to provide matching funds for a centralized walking trail. Died
- HB 1773 Appropriation; Town of Gunnison to provide matching funds for a centralized walking trail. Died
- HB 969 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with the Terrene Landing River Park project. Died
- HB 741 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Towns of Pace and Benoit with park improvements. Died
- HB 742 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland in paying costs of Airport Terminal Road extension. Died
- HB 1709 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with improvements to the Cleveland Municipal Airport. Died
- HB 1020 Law enforcement agency; authorize to purchase equipment with certain proceeds. Died
- HB 743 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Rosedale with downtown improvements. Died
- HB 740 Bonds; authorize issuance for various projects in Bolivar County. Died
Co-sponsored
112 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- HB 788 Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations. Passed
- HB 4031 Appropriation; IHL for funding MVSU's Student Success and Workforce Readiness Strategy. In Committee
- HB 680 Starkville High School AP Government Class of 2019 Motor Voter Act; create procedure for automatic registration of voters. In Committee
- HC 20 Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes. In Committee
- HB 676 Proof of motor vehicle insurance; require when registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle. In Committee
- HB 841 Mississippi Workforce Innovation Performance Loan Fund; establish. In Committee
- HB 706 Nonviolent offenders, certain; require Department of Corrections to house within a 100 mile radius of offenders' release residences. In Committee
- HB 694 Driver's license; require road test to be administered as a condition of receiving. In Committee
- HB 677 Federal funds; Governor shall not return to federal government as long as there is still a demonstrable need for those funds in Mississippi. In Committee
- HB 681 Wrongful conviction; remove limit on damages when court finds. In Committee
- HB 621 Regional correctional facilities; require Department of Corrections to utilize for housing of state offenders before utilizing private facilities. In Committee
- HB 665 Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence. In Committee
- HR 16 Week of the Young Child; designate April 8 through 12, 2026 as. In Committee
- HB 679 Practice of medicine or dentistry; allow persons convicted of certain crimes to practice after license reinstatement. In Committee
Historical 98 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
- HR 126 Mr. Kierre Rimmer; acknowledge and commend contributions as founder of FlyZone. Died
- HB 828 Trust in Law Enforcement Act; require Department of Public Safety to create public database on officer misconduct. Died
- HB 857 Literacy-based Promotion Act; revise to expand intervention and strategies for literacy proficiency among students in Grade 4 through 8. 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
- HB 1061 Pedestrian crosswalk or skybridge; conduct study to determine feasibility of constructing at MVSU. Died
- HB 565 Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training; require law enforcement agencies to report terminated officers to. Signed
- HR 1 MS blues legend "B.B." King and Civil Rights pioneer Medgar Evers; honor the memories of upon would be 100th birthdays. Died
- HB 1656 Strengthening Troop Retention for our National Guard (STRONG) Act; create. Died
- HB 678 Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; create to prevent release of personal information with intent to harass. Died
- HB 590 School resource officers; include in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for purposes of LEO and Firefighters Death Benefits Trust Fund benefits. Died
- HB 105 Alcoholic beverages; allow holders of package retailer's permits to sell on Sunday. Died
- HB 1075 Criminal justice system; prohibit discrimination by certain state and local governmental entities. Died
- HB 1115 Federal funds; Governor can not return to federal government as long as there is still a demonstrable need for those funds in Mississippi. Died
- HB 1108 Victim Assistance Coordinator; authorize an additional coordinator for the Seventh Circuit Court District. Died
- HB 1348 Local governements; provide option to publish notices on their websites in addition to newspapers. Died
- HB 1498 Administrative Procedures Act; amend to require notice of proposed rule to include cost. Died
- HR 47 Sedric Scott; commend upon service to the community as Mississippi State Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Died
- HB 1745 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Mississippi Valley State University. Died
- HB 1210 The Dr. Elton Mac Huddleston Rural Veterinarians Scholarship Program; establish. Signed
- HR 113 Coach Tomekia Reed; commend upon being named SWAC Coach of the Year and BOXTOROW HBCU National Coach of the Year. Died
- HB 744 Mississippi Child Poverty Task Force; create. Died
- HR 37 Ameshya Williams Holliday; commend for being the first Mississippi HBCU player drafted by the WNBA. 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 |