Josh Harkins
Born
1974
Contact
Email · jharkins@senate.ms.gov
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20
Bills sponsored
this session · 264 all-time
6
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 146 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
8619
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 8619 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.5%
based on 880 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.5%
based on 880 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
91.9%
based on 880 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
264 billsCurrent session 20 bills
- SB 2894 Local Improvement projects; require return of unexpended funds and earned interest. Passed
- SB 2897 State-Managed Disaster Assistance Program; establish. In Committee
- SB 2580 Mississippi Department of Emergency Management; establish. In Committee
- SB 2561 Ibogaine; authorize MSDH to select a consortium to conduct a drug development clinical trial to secure FDA's approval of. In Committee
- SB 2849 Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through (SMART) Business Act; extend repealer on. Passed
- SB 2830 Public accountancy; revise certain laws regulating the practice of. Passed
- SB 2676 Proxy Advisor Transparency Act; enact. Passed
- SR 93 Recognize outstanding career of All-SEC basketball guard Josh Hubbard from Madison, Mississippi. Introduced
- SB 3410 City of Brandon and West Rankin Utility Authority; authorize to enter agreements w/data center for water & wastewater infrastructure. Signed
- SB 3229 Bonds; authorize revenue bonds to be issued to pay for damage to electric utilities caused by the 2026 winter storm. Signed
- SB 3228 Income tax credits; increase aggregate amount for certain employers sponsoring employee skills training, and extend repealer. Signed
- SB 3124 Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations. Signed
- SB 3116 Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and enterprises for purposes of certain exemptions. Signed
- SB 2898 Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. Signed
- SB 2848 Towing and sale of motor vehicles; revise records and notification requirements related to. Signed
- SB 2835 Motor vehicle registration; parts dealers and scrap metal processors may use third-party vendors meeting DOR requirements. Signed
- SB 2832 Income tax; extend repealer on credit for certain railroad expenditures. Signed
- SB 2825 MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; revise certification requirements and extend repealer on act and related incentives. Signed
- SB 2824 Ad valorem tax; extend deadlines for 50% exemption and lower fee-in-lieu minimum for certain projects and qualified businesses. Signed
- SB 2202 Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions. Signed
Historical 244 bills
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. Signed
- SC 549 Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session. Died
- SB 2493 Bonds; repeal authorization for unissued bonds, and replace with cash funds. Died
- SB 2405 Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits under certain conditions. Signed
- SC 548 Suspend rules for introduction; revisions to PERS and public education funding. Died
- SB 2858 Health benefit plans; set provisions related to diagnostic breast exams and individualized investigational drugs. Signed
- SR 59 Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Varsity Cheer Team for winning MAIS State Championship. Died
- SR 58 Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Varsity Dance Team for winning MAIS State Championship Title. Died
- SR 52 Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Girls Softball Team for winning MAIS AAAAAA Fast-Pitch Softball Championship. Died
- SB 2907 PERS optional retirement program for IHL employees; revise remittance of employer's contribution based on start date. Died
- SB 3106 Tax exemptions; revise qualifying standards for business enterprises operating data centers. Died
- SB 2897 Ad valorem tax on home; allow credit or rebate for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of military members. Died
- SB 3161 Ad valorem tax; authorize a tax credit for certain refineries of oil, gas and petroleum products. Died
- SB 2695 Income tax; allow tax credit for investments in qualified clean-burning motor vehicle fuel property. Died
- SB 2828 Alcoholic Beverage Control Division; remove provision that agents and inspectors do not have general police powers. Died
- SB 2839 SMART Business Act; create SMART Business Accelerate Initiative and distinguish from SMART Business Rebate. Signed
- SB 2829 Department of Revenue; allow to use tag revenue to cover tag program expenses. Died
- SB 2841 Public construction; revise authority to use design-build method of construction contracting. Died
- SB 2977 Fueling Station Tax Credit Act; create. Died
- SB 2853 Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Act; create. Died
- SB 2804 Alcoholic beverage; create delivery service permit. Died
- SB 2874 Residential and commercial contractors; require sales tax permit from Department of Revenue for pulling building permit. Signed
- SB 2831 Historic structure income tax credit; cap per taxpayer and authorize sale or transfer. Died
- SR 27 Recognize Biloxi native and Nashville Predators Mathieu Olivier for first NHL goal by player born in Mississippi. Died
- SC 536 State Taxation Study Committee; establish. Died
Co-sponsored
146 billsCurrent session 6 bills
- 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 2613 PERS Tier 5 Cola Account; create and direct transfers to. 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 140 bills
- SB 2487 The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to. Signed
- SB 3105 Tobacco excise tax; provide rate for heated tobacco products. Signed
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SR 130 Commend and congratulate South Panola High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders on winning MHSAA Game Day State Championship. Died
- SR 55 Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for fifth consecutive State Championship. Died
- SR 57 Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Girls Basketball Team for winning 2024 MAIS Overall Tournament Championship. Died
- SR 56 Commend East Rankin Academy "Lady Patriots" Girls Cross Country Team for third consecutive Class 5A State Championship. Died
- SR 51 Recognize outstanding Jackson Prep High School All-American Baseball Senior Star Konnor Griffin. 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
- SB 2851 Tax forfeited lands; revise statute of limitations, notice, price and fees. Died
- SB 2107 Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession. Died
- SC 516 Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi. Died
- SB 2149 MAEP; Department of Education required to hold harmless school district from calculating 2020-2021 average daily attendance. Signed
- SC 517 Pay tribute to the memory of former State Senator and Representative Nolan Mettetal. Died
- SB 2602 Nonadmitted insurer policy fee; divert certain amount to fund fire trucks and fire apparatus/protection grants. Died
- SB 2001 Teachers' salaries; provide for increase. Died
- SB 2822 Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act; create. Died
- SR 62 Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., for Super Bowl Championship. Died
- SC 535 Extend the deepest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr. Died
- SB 2846 Economic development projects; expand local government authority to enter certain agreements in support of. Signed
- SR 68 Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award. Died
- SC 532 Extend sympathy to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. Died
- SR 65 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr. Died
- SC 505 Thanking Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as Capitol Correspondent with The Associated Press. Died
- SR 30 Extend condolences on the passing of MS Representative Charles L. Young, Jr. 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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |