Bradford Blackmon
Contact
Email · bblackmon@senate.ms.gov
Reaching Bradford Blackmon? Do it at scale.
Run a one-click campaign that sends personalized messages from your whole list — with the highest deliverability in the category.
60
Bills sponsored
this session · 429 all-time
12
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 224 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
4021
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 4021 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.7%
based on 360 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.3%
based on 360 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.8%
based on 360 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
429 billsCurrent session 60 bills
- SB 2467 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Holmes County for improvements to the circuit court courthouse. In Committee
- SB 2179 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for certain infrastructure projects. In Committee
- SB 3160 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Canton for the design, construction and equipping of a real-time crime center. In Committee
- SB 3161 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Pickens for the purchase of industrial equipment and a service vehicle. In Committee
- SB 3159 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Canton for the revitalization of its multipurpose center and parks. In Committee
- SB 2046 Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2050 Artificial intelligence; require disclosure when used in political advertisements. Passed
- SB 2683 Student-athlete agency contracts; amend provisions related to and create private cause of action. In Committee
- SB 2606 Financial literacy and NIL education; require for certain student-athletes. In Committee
- SC 545 Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi. In Committee
- SB 2317 Tasers; adopt certain guidelines for use, require training by law enforcement officers. In Committee
- SB 2085 Possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids; amend penalties for certain convictions. In Committee
- SB 2365 Civil immunity for police protection; provide an exception where violations of state constitutional rights are alleged. In Committee
- SB 2823 First Steps Early Intervention Program under Part C of Federal IDEA; State Department of Education meet state compliance under. In Committee
- SB 2136 Mississippi Paid Family and Medical Leave Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2055 "Motor Voter Registration Act"; create. In Committee
- SB 2088 Contraception Begins at Erection Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2173 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for construction of a pump station on Highway 17. In Committee
- SB 2137 The Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Reform Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2134 HIV medications; prohibit health plans and Medicaid from restricting dispensing of HIV/AIDS treatment. In Committee
- SB 2123 Gun shows; require background checks before transfer of firearm. In Committee
- SB 3163 Inventory tax; eliminate, and reimburse lost revenue to local governments through legislative appropriations. In Committee
- SB 2860 Income tax; provide credit for taxpayers claiming federal Earned Income Tax Credit. In Committee
- SB 2128 Breach of security; report to the Attorney General. In Committee
- SB 2182 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Canton Municipal Police Department for equipment and training. In Committee
Historical 369 bills
- SB 3093 General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to the Canton Municipal Police Department for equipment and training. Died
- SB 2778 Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact. Died
- SR 87 Extend best wishes to Mother Lorene Gee Cockroft on her 100th Birthday. Died
- SB 3016 General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to City of Canton for repairs, resurfacing and making other improvements to streets. Died
- SB 2405 Medicaid coverage; coverage for eligible women up to 12 months postpartum. Died
- SB 3029 Bonds; increase authorized amount to assist City of Carthage in paying costs of coliseum renovations. Died
- SB 2866 Mississippi Adequate Education Program state funding; dedicate at least 25% of any revenue growth. Died
- SB 3010 General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to Holmes County for street repairs in the Ebenezer community. Died
- SB 2526 State Resident Forgivable Student Loan Program; provide student loan forgiveness to residents of five years. Died
- SB 2497 Inclusionary zoning plans; authorize municipalities to adopt to attract economic development. Died
- SB 2685 Salary supplement; provide to experienced teachers willing to relocate and teach in an "F"-designated school. Died
- SB 3021 Bonds; increase authorized issuance to assist in paying costs of restoration of historic Tougaloo College Freedom Riders site. Died
- SB 2403 Medicaid reimbursement; extend for community-based home-visitation and pregnancy support services. Died
- SB 2594 Early voting; authorize up to 21 days before any election. Died
- SB 3030 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Canton in paying costs of park improvements. Died
- SB 3001 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Canton in paying costs of improvements to water and sewer systems. Died
- SB 2411 Services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness; DHS pilot project. Failed
- SB 2608 Occupational license; revise judicial review related to suspension of. Died
- SB 2683 Teachers' salaries; provide for increase and implement plan to fund at the southeastern average. Died
- SB 2545 Community/Junior College Grant Program; establish to provide financial aid to community/junior college students. Died
- SB 2495 Mississippi Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund; establish and authorize Mississippi Home Corporation to administer. Died
- SB 3036 General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to City of Canton for improvement of water and sewer system. Died
- SB 3031 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Canton in paying costs of city street repairs. Died
- SB 2401 Medicaid eligibility; provide coverage Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Died
- SB 3017 General Funds; FY2022 appropriation to City of Canton for construction of governmental complex. Died
Co-sponsored
224 billsCurrent session 12 bills
- SB 2842 Grocery Tax Elimination Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2650 Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority Act; bring forward. 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 2468 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for widening Gluckstadt Road. In Committee
- SB 2479 "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact. Passed
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2004 Mississippi PERS Stability Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2694 Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Passed
- 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 212 bills
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SR 117 Mourn the passing of Jackson State Football Star and Mississippi Valley State Football Coach Archie "The Gunslinger" Cooley. Died
- SB 2851 Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Signed
- SB 2681 Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools. Signed
- SC 536 Extend congratulations of Legislature to Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning 3rd Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Blues Album." Died
- SB 2698 Cyber Security Review Board; create. Signed
- SB 2417 Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation Act and the Mississippi Uniform Agents Act; revise provisions of. 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
- SB 2776 Immediate possession; authorize for certain public agencies for roads & public utilities for an economic development project. Signed
- SB 2957 General Funds; FY 2022 appropriation to Department of Health for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program. 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
- SR 23 Expressing deepest sympathy of Senate to surviving family of Greenville native Mary Wilson of "The Supremes." Died
- SB 2892 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Madison County in paying costs of construction and improvements on Bozeman Road. Died
- SB 2968 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for the Ayers Restoration Fund. 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
- SC 534 Recognize outstanding Track and Field career of Gentry High School and Florida State All-American Janet Davis. Died
- SC 501 Honor the 30-year Anniversary of the establishment of the Mississippi Court of Appeals and commend its accomplishments. Died
- SR 87 Commend Robin Hayes as Instructor of the Year for the MGCCC Harrison County Campus. Died
- SB 2822 Alcohol permits; limit disqualifying felony convictions to crimes of violence or violations of controlled substance laws. Died
- SR 84 Commend legendary USM Lady Eagles Women's Basketball Head Coach upon the occasion of her retirement and induction into Legends Club. Died
- SR 96 Recognize Senator Hillman T. Frazier for Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Thomas Murphy Legacy Award. Died
- SC 538 Recognize outstanding basketball career of Gentry High School and DSU star Sarita Cooper-White. Died
- SC 536 Salute Holmes County Poll Worker Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer. 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 |
Nay | 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
|
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 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
|
HB 1800
Appropriation; Medicaid, Division 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 2753
SAFER Act; enact.
Adopt Conference Report |
Nay | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2285
Department of Public Safety; revise salary scale.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | 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 |
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 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 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 |
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 |