Kathy L. Chism
Born
1957
Contact
Email · KChism@senate.ms.gov
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22
Bills sponsored
this session · 75 all-time
7
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 158 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
9304
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 9304 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
90.5%
based on 906 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
9.5%
based on 906 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.6%
based on 906 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
75 billsCurrent session 22 bills
- SB 2922 Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2770 Mississippi Workplace Safety Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2609 University or college student residence; same as parent or guardian. In Committee
- SB 2456 Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection for Success Program; provide for foster care under the Department of Child Protection Services. In Committee
- SB 2331 Cell site simulator device; require law enforcement agencies to obtain warrant before using. In Committee
- SB 2305 School classrooms; authorize Christian Bible to be kept in and enforce daily recitation of pledge. In Committee
- SC 523 LGBTQ Rainbow flag; prohibit Department of Finance and Administration from allowing display on state buildings. In Committee
- SB 2875 Federal Funding Transparency Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2520 Personal electronic device; restrict use in classroom. In Committee
- SB 2521 Recess for elementary school students; require. In Committee
- SC 507 Constitution; place term limits on legislators. In Committee
- SB 2268 State highway system; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in. In Committee
- SB 2605 Registered sex offenders; prohibit from living in campus student housing. In Committee
- SB 2265 Recreational off-highway vehicles; authorize operation on county roads subject to certain requirements and cap tag fees for. In Committee
- SB 2592 Statewide Primary Elections; provide for closed primaries beginning in 2027. In Committee
- SR 18 Urge local law enforcement to enter into immigration enforcement agreements. In Committee
- SR 70 Commemorating lives and sacrifices by Mississippians who served during War Between the States. In Committee
- SB 2196 No Patient Left Alone Act; enact. In Committee
- SR 78 Condemn the assassination of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk and all forms of political violence. In Committee
- SC 535 LGBTQ Rainbow Flag; prohibit Department of Finance and Administration from allowing display on state or political subdivision buildings. In Committee
- SR 27 Urge Congress to enact the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE). In Committee
- SC 532 Urge United States Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell decision and restore marriage rights to states. In Committee
Historical 53 bills
- SB 2901 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Pontotoc County with improvements to chancery court building and youth court facility. Died
- SR 15 Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly. Died
- SB 2902 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Pontotoc County with repair and renovation of the W.A. Grist Building. Died
- SB 3050 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Union County in paying costs of repair and renovation of New Albany courthouse. Died
- SB 2078 Highways; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in the state highway system. Died
- SB 3035 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Pontotoc County in paying costs of repair and renovation of county courthouse. Died
- SB 2338 Health insurance policies; require coverage for hearing aids and services for children under 21. Died
- SB 2012 United States Flag; prohibit burning. Died
- SR 89 Commend Pontotoc Girls Basketball Team for Class 5A State Championship. Died
- SC 542 Call upon Supreme Court of the United States to reverse Obergefell relating to marriage. Died
- SR 32 Commend President Donald Trump for issuing January 6th pardons and commutations. Died
- SR 19 Call on Congress to repeal FACE Act, and call on President Trump to pardon pro-life Americans convicted thereunder. Died
- SC 516 Constitution; place term limits on legislators. Died
- SR 10 Congratulate Baldwyn High School Bearcats Football Team for first Class 1A State Championship since 2008. Died
- SB 2082 Mississippi Bullion Depository; establish in State Treasury. Died
- SR 131 Urge local law enforcement to enter into federal immigration enforcement agreements. Died
- SR 36 Urge United States Congress to repeal "The Face Act." Died
- SB 2036 No Patient Left Alone Act; enact. Died
- SB 2259 Recreational off highway vehicles; authorize operation on county roads subject to certain requirements and cap tag fees for. Died
- SB 2012 State highway system; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in. Died
- SB 2222 Registered sex offenders; prohibit residence in campus student housing or sorority/fraternity houses. Died
- SB 2785 Mississippi Bullion Depository; establish in State Treasury. Died
- SB 2121 Gas stoves; enjoin federal rules or regulations prohibiting the sale or possession of. Died
- SB 2314 Federal Funding Transparency Act; enact. Died
- SB 2063 No Patient Left Alone Act; enact. Died
Co-sponsored
158 billsCurrent session 7 bills
- SB 2003 Retired educators; revise provisions regarding return to work as teachers. Passed
- SB 2394 Cottage foods; further define and increase sellers allowed annual gross sales amount to $120,000.00. In Committee
- SB 2891 Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory. In Committee
- SB 2004 Mississippi PERS Stability Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2002 Student transfers; remove requirement for current district of attendance to approve release. 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 151 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
- SB 3230 Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo Counties; extend authority to contribute to NE MS Comm. Servs. 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
- SB 2825 Transportation; revise provisions relating to motor carrier enforcement, harvest permits, and funding. Signed
- SB 2369 Mississippi Recall Act of 2021; enact. 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
- SB 2938 Appropriation; Geologists, Board of Registered Professional. Signed
- SB 2270 Autopsies; provide for confidentiality of photographs and recordings of. Died
- SC 514 Extend sympathy of the Legislature to the family of the state's longest-serving Mayor, Dock Gabbert, of Derma, Mississippi. Died
- SB 2937 Appropriation; Gaming Commission. Signed
- SB 3092 City of New Albany; authorize to lease fiber to internet service providers for provision of broadband service. Died
- SB 2936 Appropriation; Architecture, Board of. Signed
- SB 2940 Appropriation; Accountancy, Board of Public. Signed
- SB 2941 Appropriation; Contractors, Board of. Signed
- SB 2075 State parks; change name of Natchez State Park to "Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park." Signed
- SB 2062 Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities. Signed
- SC 503 Commend Aysa Branch for winning Miss USA. Died
- SC 504 Ted Booth; commend for receiving the 2020 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from NCSL. Died
- SC 512 Commend the life of legendary college and NFL football player and Coach Ray Perkins from Petal, Mississippi. Died
- SC 515 Extending condolences of Mississippi Legislature on the passing of Wiggins Mayor Joel Travis Miles and remembering his legacy. Died
- SB 2655 Health insurance policies; require coverage for hearing aids and services for deaf and hearing impaired. Died
- SC 516 Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi. 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3007
Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.
Adopt Conference Report |
Not Voting | pass | May 01, 2024 |