Juan Barnett
Born
1970
Contact
Email · jbarnett@senate.ms.gov
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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 148 all-time
6
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 681 all-time
2
Enacted into law
this session · 20 all-time
4020
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 4020 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
93.1%
based on 363 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
6.9%
based on 363 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.6%
based on 363 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
148 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- SB 2042 Probation and parole officers under MS Department of Corrections; transfer to MS Department of Public Safety. In Committee
- SB 2779 MDOC to conduct pilot project on advanced data analytics; authorize. In Committee
- SB 2858 Gas severance tax; include carbon dioxide within definition of "gas." In Committee
- SB 2037 Reimbursement of medical expenses provided to inmates; claims shall be submitted in amount equal to Medicaid reimbursement rate. In Committee
- SC 514 State general elections; require all candidates to obtain majority of votes to secure office. In Committee
- SB 2098 Days of commemoration; designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day. In Committee
- SB 2039 State Penitentiary at Parchman; phase down operation over four-year period. In Committee
- SB 2565 Certified nurse midwives; not required to have written collaborative ageement with physician to practice as. In Committee
- SB 2035 MS Department of Corrections; prescribe specific data to be collected by the department relative to inmates and facilities. In Committee
- SB 2036 Parole eligibility date; nonviolent inmate may be released in discretion of State Parole Board. Passed
- SC 504 Constitution; amend to restore suffrage to nonviolent felons upon completion of certain conditions. In Committee
- SB 2675 Expungement of state criminal records; authorize in certain cases. In Committee
- SB 2774 Terms for certain conditional release; authorize MDOC to review for certain elderly inmates sentenced to life imprisonment. In Committee
- SB 2207 Uniforms for state offenders housed by Department of Corrections; remove stripes. In Committee
- SB 2048 Suffrage; restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes. In Committee
- SC 503 County elections; require all candidates to obtain the majority vote to be elected in. In Committee
- SB 2249 Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; enact and dedicate proceeds to HOPE Scholarship Program. In Committee
- SB 2796 Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force; create. In Committee
- SB 2903 PERS; allow Tier 5 members to receive 3% COLA, but not to exceed $15,000.00 in any single year. In Committee
- SB 3107 City of Laurel; extend repealer on authority for tax on hotels and motels to promote tourism. Signed
- SB 2778 Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into. Signed
Historical 127 bills
- SB 2445 Correctional system programs; extend repealers. Signed
- SR 112 Commend Casey Watts of Laurel Magnet School for "2024 Extraordinary Educator." Died
- SR 92 Commend Family Health Center in Laurel for "Community Health Quality Recognition" Award by the HRSA. Died
- SR 111 Commend Andrea Schipke of Laurel Magnet School of Arts for "Extraordinary Educator for 2024." Died
- SB 2448 "Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act"; extend repealer on. Signed
- SB 2574 Reentry courts; create pilot reentry court, and establish rehab and workforce development program at MDOC. Died
- SR 49 Commend Laurel High School "Lady Tornadoes" Girls Basketball Team for first-ever State Championship. Died
- SB 2573 Department of Public Safety; implement uniform reporting standards for jail census data & create & maintain a centralized database. Died
- SR 43 Honor the legacy of Marine Corporal Vonzia J. Rigsby of Jasper County, the oldest living Montford Point Marine, on his 100th birthday. Died
- SB 2795 "Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act"; enact. Signed
- SB 2274 Suffrage; clarify person's right to register and vote following a disenfranchising conviction. Died
- SB 2430 Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate June 19 as. Died
- SB 2275 Statutory rape; raise age of consent. Died
- SB 2535 School prayer; require school boards to designate a period of reflection in which prayer shall be allowed. Died
- SB 2344 Public Employees' Retirement System Protection Act of 2021; create. Died
- SB 2242 Inmate work release program; authorize to perform services for MDOT. Signed
- SB 2243 Private contractor for correctional services; rate shall be based on classification of inmate. Signed
- SR 76 Commend Bay Springs Boys Basketball Team for 2025 MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. Died
- SB 2360 Escapes; require notification to MDI and local law enforcement. Signed
- SB 2050 Corrections; extend repealer on intensive supervision program and electronic home detention. Signed
- SB 2240 MS Department of Corrections; prescribe specific data to be collected by the department relative to inmates and facilities. Died
- SB 2051 Department of Corrections; extend repealer on drug and alcohol program at Bolivar County Regional Facility. Signed
- SB 2049 Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; extend repealer on. Signed
- SB 2704 Annual inspection of the infirmary at the State Penitentiary at Parchman; require State Department of Health to conduct. Signed
- SR 8 Commend Heidelberg High School Oilers Football Team for winning first-ever MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. Died
Co-sponsored
681 billsCurrent session 6 bills
- SB 2046 Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2582 Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; enact. In Committee
- SB 2389 Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In Committee
- SB 2001 School teachers, assistant teachers, and college faculty; raise pay of. Passed
- SC 533 Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. Passed
- SB 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 675 bills
- SB 3037 Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows. Signed
- 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 2685 Retired teachers; authorize to receive PERS benefits and work full-time in certain critical shortage areas. Died
- SC 537 Recognize outstanding accomplishments of Athletic Program at William Carey University. Died
- SB 3040 Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency. Signed
- SB 3036 Appropriation; Agriculture and Commerce, Department of. Signed
- SR 49 Recognize six players and coaches with Mississippi ties at Super Bowl LVIII. Died
- SB 2698 Cyber Security Review Board; create. Signed
- 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
- SC 513 Recognize the Bicentennial Celebration of Franklin Academy in Columbus, the first public school in Mississippi. Died
- SC 524 Issue apology of the State of Mississippi to Curtis Flowers after six trials and 23 years in prison and dismissal of charges. Died
- SR 21 Recognize "Native Plant Week" in Mississippi and commend the work of the Audubon Delta Region in native plant awareness. Died
- SR 15 Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly. Died
- SC 519 Commend Brookhaven High School "Panthers" Boys Cross-Country Team for second consecutive state championship. Died
- SR 32 Commend Lanier High School "Bulldogs" Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2021 Class 4A State Championship. Died
- SR 1 Commend Andy Ogletree for finishing his first Masters as Low Amateur. Died
- SR 27 Recognize Biloxi native and Nashville Predators Mathieu Olivier for first NHL goal by player born in Mississippi. Died
- SC 502 Remember the legacy of former Governor William F. Winter and extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature on his passing. Died
- SC 510 Mourn the passing of former Senator Tommy Moffatt, Sr., of Gautier, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service. Died
- SC 536 State Taxation Study Committee; establish. Died
- SC 531 Encourage counties and municipalities to exchange land use and development information with military installations. Died
- SR 38 Commend Amanda Sharrow as "Instructor of the Year" at the Harrison County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Died
- SR 36 Commend Coahoma County High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team for Class 2A State Championship. Died
- SB 2270 Autopsies; provide for confidentiality of photographs and recordings of. 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 |
|
SB 2001
National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.
Passage |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | May 04, 2024 |
|
SB 3056
Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 2468
Budget process; bring forward certain sections relating to and provide for transfers of funds.
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 |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SR 133
Commend Booneville "Blue Devils" Boys Basketball Team for winning third consecutive Class 3A State Championship.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1826
Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 292
DUI suspension; clarify how the 120 days are counted.
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
|
SR 132
Commend Tishomingo County High School "Braves" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1983
Bonds; authorize issuance for various purposes.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4099
Suffrage; restore to Dustin Darell Mills of Rankin County.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1830
Appropriation; additional appropriation FY24.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4124
Suffrage; restore to Tony Qualls of Humphreys County.
Passage |
Not Voting | 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 4053
Suffrage; restore to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County.
Passage |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | fail | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1783
Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1854
Harrison County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial dention facilities.
Passage |
Not Voting | 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 |
|
HB 1800
Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3015
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 2285
Department of Public Safety; revise salary scale.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 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 |
|
HB 1791
Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | 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 3016
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4056
Suffrage; restore to Agnes Standifer of Lee County.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4095
Suffrage; restore to Joseph Armstrong of Sunflower County.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4103
Suffrage; restore to Mary Smith Brandon of Lowndes County.
Passage |
Not Voting | 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 2848
ARPA programs; revise related programs, provide procedure of unobligated funds, and transfer certain funds.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4080
Suffrage; restore to Evon Williams of Hinds County.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4085
Suffrage; restore to Quintin Purnell of Grenada County.
Passage |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4089
Suffrage; restore to Walter Lewis of Hinds County.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4057
Suffrage; restore to Mattie Hardiman of DeSoto County.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3015
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2024 |