Dean Kirby
Born
1946
Contact
Email · dkirby@senate.ms.gov
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5
Bills sponsored
this session · 170 all-time
3
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 225 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
8620
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 8620 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.5%
based on 957 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.5%
based on 957 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 957 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
170 billsCurrent session 5 bills
- SB 2943 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Pearl for the renovation of its city hall. In Committee
- SB 2899 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Pearl for lighting project on U.S. Highway 80. In Committee
- SB 2390 Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act; clarify inspections of private residence elevators. Passed
- SB 2948 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Pearl for installation of traffic signal at intersection of MS-468 and Murray Drive. In Committee
- SB 3029 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with improvements to city hall. In Committee
Historical 165 bills
- SB 3060 City of Pearl & Rankin County; authorize annual contributions to Trustmark Park not to exceed $1,500,000.00 in the aggregate. Signed
- SR 102 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Senate to the surviving family of former Representative Bob Everett. Died
- SR 51 Recognize outstanding Jackson Prep High School All-American Baseball Senior Star Konnor Griffin. Died
- SB 2786 Lender-placed insurance on real property; provide framework for regulating. Died
- SB 2005 State Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Language Pathology; create. Died
- SC 502 Remember the legacy of former Governor William F. Winter and extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature on his passing. Died
- SB 2978 Income tax; authorize credit for certain railroad reconstruction/replacement expenditures. Died
- SB 2851 Tax forfeited lands; revise statute of limitations, notice, price and fees. Died
- SR 39 Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Troop 8, Boy Scouts of America at First Baptist Church of Jackson, Mississippi. Died
- SC 504 Ted Booth; commend for receiving the 2020 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from NCSL. Died
- SB 2899 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with construction of a bridge. Died
- SB 2143 Hinds Community College; revise trustee districts. Died
- SB 2413 Certificate of Need; direct issuance for a free-standing comprehensive medical rehabilitation facility. Died
- SR 96 Recognize Senator Hillman T. Frazier for Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Thomas Murphy Legacy Award. Died
- JR 202 Mississippi State Senate; revise composition of Districts 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 34, 41, 42, 44 and 45. Died
- SR 74 Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC). Died
- SC 533 Recognize Mississippi Methodist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center on occasion of its 50th Anniversary. Died
- SC 505 Thanking Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as Capitol Correspondent with The Associated Press. Died
- SB 2002 Boards of Supervisors; authorize to designate persons to serve as hearing officers for delinquent solid waste fees. Signed
- SB 2087 General Laws; repeal requirement that advance sheets be published and distributed. Signed
- SR 144 Commend Jackson Prep Lady Patriots for winning back-to-back MAIS 6A State Championships. Died
- SR 145 Commend Jackson Prep Boys Basketball team for winning MAIS Overall State Championship. Died
- SR 152 Commend District 44 Senator John A. Polk for distinguished service to State Senate. Died
- SB 2108 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with improvements to city hall. Died
- SR 122 Commend service and economic development accomplishments of Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads on occasion of his retirement. Died
Co-sponsored
225 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 222 bills
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SB 2851 Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Signed
- SB 2556 Early Learning Collaborative Act; require the Department of Education to provide certain data on educational effects. Signed
- SR 55 Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for fifth consecutive State Championship. Died
- SR 57 Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Girls Basketball Team for winning 2024 MAIS Overall Tournament Championship. Died
- SR 56 Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Girls Cross Country Team for third consecutive Class 5A State Championship. Died
- SB 2681 Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools. Signed
- SB 2451 Corrections; require implementation of improved model for projecting inmate population growth. Died
- SB 2268 Missing or unidentified persons; provide procedures regarding investigation of. Died
- SR 95 Remember the legacy of WWII, D-Day +3 Normandy Veteran KT Robbins of Olive Branch, MS and thanking him for his service. Died
- SB 2977 Fueling Station Tax Credit Act; create. Died
- SC 510 Mourn the passing of former Senator Tommy Moffatt, Sr., of Gautier, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service. Died
- SB 2289 Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases Compact; enact and prescribe provisions. Died
- SB 2708 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Richland in paying costs associated with construction of pedestrian bridge. Died
- SR 20 Recognize the dedicated public service of MEMA Director Greg Michel on occasion of his retirement. Died
- SR 17 Recognize Sarah Thomas as first female referee to officiate a Super Bowl. Died
- SC 528 Commend golf icon Randy Watkins upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Died
- SR 28 Commend JSU Lady Tigers Basketball Team for 2019-2020 SWAC Championship. Died
- SC 516 Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi. Died
- SC 527 Congratulate Coach Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss "Rebels" Football Team for impressive victory in Outback Bowl and for 2020 season. Died
- SR 14 Commend Florence Girls Soccer Team for winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship. Died
- SB 2149 MAEP; Department of Education required to hold harmless school district from calculating 2020-2021 average daily attendance. Signed
- SC 517 Pay tribute to the memory of former State Senator and Representative Nolan Mettetal. Died
- SB 2267 Teacher license; allow reciprocity if teacher possesses standard license from other state and passes background check. Signed
- SB 2001 Teachers' salaries; provide for increase. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 2
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez with Concord Avenue drainage improvement project.
Passage |
Yea | pass | July 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1
"Build Up Mississippi Act"; create.
Passage |
Yea | pass | July 16, 2026 |
|
SB 2001
National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | July 15, 2026 |
|
SB 3228
Suffrage; restore Kenneth Edward Barnes.
Concurrence in Amendment From House |
Yea | pass | May 04, 2024 |
|
SB 3056
Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3070
Income tax and insurance premium tax; authorize a credit for certain investments in qualified community development entities.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SR 133
Commend Booneville "Blue Devils" Boys Basketball Team for winning third consecutive Class 3A State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1826
Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1707
2023 Local Improvements Projects Fund; clarify and correct names and purposes of certain projects funded from.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SR 132
Commend Tishomingo County High School "Braves" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1983
Bonds; authorize issuance for various purposes.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4099
Suffrage; restore to Dustin Darell Mills of Rankin County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1830
Appropriation; additional appropriation FY24.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4124
Suffrage; restore to Tony Qualls of Humphreys County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4053
Suffrage; restore to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1988
Children's Promise Act; increase amount of tax credits that may be allocated under, bring forward various tax credit sections of law.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | fail | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1854
Harrison County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial dention facilities.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1800
Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 2753
SAFER Act; enact.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2285
Department of Public Safety; revise salary scale.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 1791
Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3016
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4056
Suffrage; restore to Agnes Standifer of Lee County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4095
Suffrage; restore to Joseph Armstrong of Sunflower County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4103
Suffrage; restore to Mary Smith Brandon of Lowndes County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2848
ARPA programs; revise related programs, provide procedure of unobligated funds, and transfer certain funds.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4080
Suffrage; restore to Evon Williams of Hinds County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4085
Suffrage; restore to Quintin Purnell of Grenada County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2487
The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4089
Suffrage; restore to Walter Lewis of Hinds County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4057
Suffrage; restore to Mattie Hardiman of DeSoto County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3015
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 130
Commend and congratulate South Panola High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders on winning MHSAA Game Day State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 127
Commend East Central High School "Lady Hornets" Golf Team for first-ever State 5A Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 129
Remember the legacy of legendary Mississippi football Coach Bob Tyler and extending sincerest sympathy on his passing.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4083
Suffrage; restore to Kelvin Winding of Hinds County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 1025
Department of Corrections; eliminate executive deputy commissioner from.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4118
Suffrage; restore to Ivory Moore of Washington County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 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 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3012
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3006
Appropriation; IHL - General support.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 131
Commend Belmont High School "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team for winning MHSAA 3A State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 128
Recognize Mississippi Children's Museum for USA Today National Award.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SC 549
Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4100
Suffrage; restore to Clovis Dale McGhee of Lee County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4101
Suffrage; restore to Tony Lavell Smith of Noxubee County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4104
Suffrage; restore to Lawrence Daniels of Lowndes County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4098
Suffrage; restore to Jennifer Miles of Winston County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4111
Suffrage; restore to Leon Coleman of Jackson County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3007
Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |