Kevin Blackwell
Born
1954
Contact
Email · kblackwell@senate.ms.gov
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63
Bills sponsored
this session · 457 all-time
14
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 474 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
9459
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 9459 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.4%
based on 367 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.6%
based on 367 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.7%
based on 367 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
457 billsCurrent session 63 bills
- SB 3319 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the DeSoto County Regional Utility Authority for a new regional wastewater treatment system. In Committee
- SB 3318 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to University of Mississippi for the Center for Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research. In Committee
- SB 3183 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Olive Branch for upgrades to and the widening of Highway 305. In Committee
- SB 3321 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDCPS for temporary hotel placement and contracted care provider. In Committee
- SB 3322 General Fund; additional appropriation to the Desoto County School District to defray its expenses. In Committee
- SB 2746 Older Mississippians Act; create. Passed
- SB 3320 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee. In Committee
- SB 2454 Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority. Passed
- SB 2749 Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2538 CON; a party that loses a hearing that party requested on an applicant's request for a CON shall pay all fees related to such hearing. Passed
- SB 2068 School board members; authorize grounds and prescribe procedures for removal from office. In Committee
- SB 2192 State Board of Health Professions; create and set out membership/board qualifications, powers and duties. In Committee
- SB 2545 Advanced practice registered nurses; revise provisions related to APRNS/nurse anesthetists. In Committee
- SB 2049 Candidate qualifications; require all candidates running for elected offices in Mississippi be natural born US citizens. In Committee
- SR 4 Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee. In Committee
- SB 2025 Medicaid and health insurance insurers; create provisions effecting parity in the prescription of pain medication. In Committee
- SC 508 Joint Rules; amend to allow cosponsorship of bills, joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions originating in other house. In Committee
- SB 2089 State holidays; designate days of general elections for statewide offices as. In Committee
- SB 2273 Appointed state officers; provide for the removal of for certain forms of willful neglect. In Committee
- SB 2930 City of Southaven; extend repeal date on restaurant tax. In Committee
- SB 2547 CON; organize various provisions of into separate code sections. In Committee
- SB 2077 Dead bodies; criminalize the sale of. In Committee
- SB 2455 Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; remove potency limits for cannabis flower and trim and for cannabis tinctures, oils and concentrates. In Committee
- SR 5 Senate Rules; amend Rules 28 and 35C to provide floor restrictions for members of the news media. In Committee
- SB 2079 Reckless endangerment; create crime of. In Committee
Historical 394 bills
- SB 2857 Medical cannabis act; set additional provisions related to background checks, department investigations, fees and appeals. Signed
- SB 2240 Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority. Died
- SB 2156 Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council; create at UMMC. Signed
- SB 2823 Medicaid; revise various technical provisions related thereto, including reimbursement levels and facility eligibility. Died
- SB 2074 Podiatric medicine and podiatrists; revise definition of. Died
- SB 2195 Motor vehicle tags; allow legislators to have both legislator and regular/personalized tags and display them alternately. Died
- SB 2013 Statute of limitations; except sexual battery from. Died
- SB 2799 Mississippi Medicaid Program; make technical amendments to reimbursements and administration. Signed
- SB 2036 Deer hunting; allow the use of electronically amplified sound devices. Died
- SB 2006 Physical therapy practice laws; revise various provisions of. Died
- SB 2118 Mississippi Student Absentee Voter Act; enact. Died
- SB 2802 Division of Medicaid; make technical amendments. Died
- SB 2801 Assessment levied on health care facilities for Medicaid program; make technical amendments to. Died
- SB 2016 Secretary of State Statewide Elections Management System; provide for voter's proof of citizenship. Died
- SR 2 Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee. Died
- SB 2037 Medicaid Access and Opportunity Act of 2021; enact. Died
- SB 2203 Ad valorem taxes; consider annexed business "new enterprise" for purposes of eligibility for certain municipal tax exemptions. Died
- SB 2645 Travel Insurance Act of 2021; create. Died
- SB 2014 Affidavit ballots; reduce length of time within which certain persons must present proper voter ID or execute religious exemption. Died
- SB 2007 Advanced practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions relating to, including collaboration requirement. Died
- SB 2187 Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act; enact. Failed
- SB 2004 Health Care Certificate of Need; bring forward section. Died
- SB 2289 Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases Compact; enact and prescribe provisions. Died
- SB 2803 Division of Medicaid; make technical amendments and revise assessment provision. Died
- SB 2257 Elections; public official's qualification as candidate deemed resignation of current office. Died
Co-sponsored
474 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- SB 2003 Retired educators; revise provisions regarding return to work as teachers. Passed
- SB 2483 J.P. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act; enact. Passed
- SB 3102 Appropriation; Tourism, Department of. Passed
- SB 2242 Mississippi Math Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2019 Lottery; delete provision that ceases payment of Lottery Proceeds Fund monies into the State Highway Fund effective July 1, 2028. Passed
- SB 2292 School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. Passed
- SB 2437 Artificial intelligence; define. Passed
- SB 2479 "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact. Passed
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2446 Healing Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Act; enact to require nurse training on and reporting of suspected human trafficking. 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
- SB 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 460 bills
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. Signed
- SB 2487 The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to. Signed
- SB 3054 Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. Signed
- SR 63 Commend Jeff Field for 2024 Automobile "Dealer of the Year" award. Died
- 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
- SB 2453 Inadequacy of service; authorizing the commission to cancel a municipality's certificate to provide service upon findings of. Signed
- SB 3057 Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority. Signed
- SB 3055 Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion. Signed
- SB 2451 Corrections; require implementation of improved model for projecting inmate population growth. Died
- SB 2145 Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act; enact to prohibit discriminating against 340B drug discount program entities. Died
- SB 3056 Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi. Signed
- SB 3053 Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of. Signed
- SB 2269 Firearms, firearm entities and knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding. Died
- SB 2311 Sheriffs; revise cap on annual salary supplement. 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 2135 Shoplifting; modify finding required before imposing a sentence of imprisonment. Died
- SB 2318 Ad valorem taxes; authorize local governments to grant exemptions for raw materials and work in progress inventory. Died
- SB 2485 Homochitto National Forest Dog Permit; authorize statewide. Died
- SB 2952 Appropriation; Personnel Board. Signed
- SR 15 Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly. Died
- SB 2949 Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion. Signed
- SB 2951 Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi. Signed
- SC 502 Remember the legacy of former Governor William F. Winter and extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature on his passing. 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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |