Lydia Graves Chassaniol
Born
1950
Contact
Email · lchassaniol@senate.ms.gov
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19
Bills sponsored
this session · 167 all-time
5
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 258 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
8619
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 8619 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.4%
based on 955 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.6%
based on 955 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.7%
based on 955 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
167 billsCurrent session 19 bills
- SB 3123 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for wearable panic alert system at each school facility. In Committee
- SB 3153 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of North Carrollton for the construction and equipping of a multipurpose complex. In Committee
- SB 3182 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Grenada County for road improvements. In Committee
- SB 3154 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Kosciusko for certain infrastructure projects and purchases. In Committee
- SB 3157 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Carroll County Sheriff's Department for the purchase of patrol vehicles. In Committee
- SB 3152 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Winona for the city's water treatment plant rehabilitation. In Committee
- SB 2016 Department of Tourism; create. Passed
- SB 3151 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Winona for the rehabilitation of a water treatment plant. In Committee
- SR 7 Direct Senate Rules Committee to contract for the restoration of the globe light fixtures originally in front of Senate Chamber. In Committee
- SB 3208 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Ethel for infrastructure improvements. In Committee
- SB 2498 Alyssa's Law; enact to require public schools to implement a panic alert system making use of wearable panic alert devices. In Committee
- SR 44 Encouraging further economic ties with Taiwan. Introduced
- SR 16 Recognize MS Symphony Orchestra (MSO) as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Performing Arts. Introduced
- SR 15 Recognize MS Composer/Playwright/Performer Heather Christian as 2026 Governor's Arts Award recipient for Excellence in Music Composition. Introduced
- SR 14 Recognize Mississippi Blues Musician Jesse Robinson as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. Introduced
- SR 13 Recognize Master Craftsman Greg Harkins as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Craft. Introduced
- SR 2 Commend 2025 Jackson Academy Raider Football Team for MAIS 4A State Championship. Introduced
- SB 3392 Town of Vaiden; authorize tax on restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation. Signed
- SB 3230 Greenwood Leflore Hospital; authorize to petition for debt relief under Chapter 9, Title 11, United States Code. Introduced
Historical 148 bills
- SR 125 Commend Wilton Neal of Carrolton as Mississippi's longest-serving Tax Assessor/Collector. Died
- SB 3076 General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to the Town of Duck Hill for certain infrastructure projects. Died
- SB 2476 Electric and hybrid motor vehicle taxes; exclude vehicles incapable of exceeding 35 miles per hour. Died
- SB 2103 Correctional system cost-per-day reviews; transfer responsibility from PEER to MDOC. Died
- SB 2302 School Recognition Program; require board of education and department of education to implement rules. Died
- SB 2188 State agencies; revise reporting requirements when personnel actions are exempted from State Personnel Board procedures. Died
- SB 2190 Emergency Management Law; revise definition to include a public health emergency and revise emergency powers of the Governor. Died
- SB 2817 Public Employees' Retirement System; county and municipal election commissioners shall be members of. Died
- SB 2202 Sales tax; divert certain sales tax revenue to special fund for state parks improvement. Died
- SB 2606 Mississippi Native Spirit Law; create. Signed
- SB 2146 Charter School Authorizer Board; reconstitute. Died
- SB 2104 Parole Board; bring forward sections relating to powers and duties of. Died
- SB 2318 Municipalities; authorize those of certain size to conduct special elections at one polling place. Died
- SB 2208 County jail dockets; require additional data for transparency purposes and require uniform recording of data. Died
- SB 2158 Require the PEER Committee to conduct biennial reviews of the Department of Child Protection Services. Died
- SB 2988 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Winona pay costs of construction and placement of historic clock tower. Died
- SC 539 Encouraging further economic relations with Taiwan. Died
- SB 3266 Greenwood Utilities Commission; authorize construction and leasing of dark fiber to enhance broadband capacity in service territory. Died
- SB 3267 Greenwood Utilities Commission; authorize to bottle and sell its water directly to consumers. Signed
- SB 2357 Delta Correctional Facility; authorize work release program for eligible inmates at. Signed
- SR 59 Commend Kirk Academy Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams for historic sweep of 4A State Championships. Died
- SB 3225 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Carroll County for road improvements. Died
- SB 2907 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to expand music education initiatives statewide. Died
- SB 3140 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Grenada County for improvements to Barnside Drive. Died
- SB 3060 City of Greenwood; extend the repeal date on the tourism tax and the Greenwood Tourism Commission. Signed
Co-sponsored
258 billsCurrent session 5 bills
- SB 2479 "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact. Passed
- SB 3126 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Leflore County for resurfacing and improving County Road 527. In Committee
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2579 Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund; appropriation to DFA. In Committee
- SB 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 253 bills
- SB 2487 The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to. Signed
- 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 2556 Early Learning Collaborative Act; require the Department of Education to provide certain data on educational effects. Signed
- SB 2451 Corrections; require implementation of improved model for projecting inmate population growth. Died
- SC 536 Extend congratulations of Legislature to Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning 3rd Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Blues Album." Died
- SR 44 Commend Jackson Academy "Raiders" Boys Basketball Team for 2024 MAIS Class 6A Championship & Overall Tournament Championship. 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
- SC 513 Recognize the Bicentennial Celebration of Franklin Academy in Columbus, the first public school in Mississippi. Died
- SR 21 Recognize "Native Plant Week" in Mississippi and commend the work of the Audubon Delta Region in native plant awareness. Died
- SB 2825 Transportation; revise provisions relating to motor carrier enforcement, harvest permits, and funding. Signed
- SR 15 Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly. Died
- SR 9 Recognize Raphael Semmes as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award as Mississippi Cultural Ambassador. Died
- SB 2270 Autopsies; provide for confidentiality of photographs and recordings of. Died
- SB 2107 Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession. Died
- SC 530 Commend Ole Miss and ATP tennis standout Dave Randall upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Musuem. Died
- SC 529 Congratulate Ole Miss Lineman Terrence Metcalf upon his induction into the 2021 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Died
- SR 19 Recognize enduring influence of Mississippi businessman and civic leader Leland Rhymes Speed and extending sympathy of Senate. Died
- SR 17 Recognize Sarah Thomas as first female referee to officiate a Super Bowl. Died
- SB 2075 State parks; change name of Natchez State Park to "Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park." Signed
- SR 16 Recognize Nellie McInnis as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music. Died
- SC 503 Commend Aysa Branch for winning Miss USA. Died
- SR 13 Recognize Benjamin Wright as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. Died
- SC 521 Recognize the induction of Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Artist Marty Stuart into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 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 |
Not Voting | pass | July 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1
"Build Up Mississippi Act"; create.
Passage |
Not Voting | 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 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |