Briggs Hopson
Born
1965
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74
Bills sponsored
this session · 652 all-time
6
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 362 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
8613
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 8613 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.4%
based on 952 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.6%
based on 952 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.5%
based on 952 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
652 billsCurrent session 74 bills
- SB 2003 Youth court reform; FY2027 additional appropriation for. In Committee
- SB 2004 Department of Human Services; revise FY2027 appropriation to. In Committee
- SB 2190 Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund; increase minimum balance of. Passed
- SB 3102 Appropriation; Tourism, Department of. Passed
- SB 2570 Regional health authorities; create the Delta Regional Health Authority. In Committee
- SB 2099 Education; require public schools to adopt policies prohibiting or restricting cell phone possession or use by students in class. Passed
- SB 2577 Budget requests; agencies that don't timely file with LBO shall have requests prepared for them by third party. In Committee
- SB 2896 Department of Public Safety; revise salary schedule of MHP and MBN officers. Passed
- SB 2895 ARPA programs and funds; direct transfer of certain available and unexpended funds on September 30, 2026. Passed
- SB 2789 DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2511 Behavoral Threat Assessment Program; require State Department of Education and Department of Mental Health to establish. In Committee
- SB 2877 Motor vehicle tags; remove portion of fees deposited to State General Fund, or rededicate to Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund. In Committee
- SR 86 Commend Sam Hubbard on the occasion of his retirement as Deputy Commissioner of Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. Introduced
- SR 63 Commend Warren Central High School Viking Swim Teams for capturing 2025 Class II State Championship. Introduced
- SR 53 Recognize Katie Blount on the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Introduced
- SR 26 Commend Warren Central High School for 2025 6A State Championship. Introduced
- SB 3105 Appropriation; additional to certain state agencies and boards for FY2026 and FY2027. Signed
- SB 3104 Appropriation; additional appropriations for various state agencies for FY2026 and FY2027. Signed
- SB 3103 Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund; FY2027 reappropriate to certain agencies. Signed
- SB 3101 Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Signed
- SB 3100 Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli. Signed
- SB 3099 Appropriation; Treasurer's Office. Signed
- SB 3098 Appropriation; Secretary of State. Signed
- SB 3097 Appropriation; Personnel Board. Signed
- SB 3096 Appropriation; Military Department. Signed
Historical 578 bills
- SB 3052 Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli. Signed
- SB 3037 Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows. Signed
- SB 2468 Budget process; bring forward certain sections relating to and provide for transfers of funds. Signed
- SB 2846 Appropriations; make technical revisions to certain transfers and provisions related to local projects. Died
- SB 3007 Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs. Signed
- SB 3050 Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Signed
- SB 2825 Appropriations; revise certain FY2024 appropriations, fund authority and transfers. Died
- SB 3054 Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. Signed
- SB 3008 Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs. Signed
- SB 3047 Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Signed
- SB 3165 Appropriation; additional to MDOT-Surface Transportation Projects, ARPA funds. Signed
- SB 3028 Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission. Signed
- SB 3024 Appropriation; Architecture, Board of. Signed
- SB 3025 Appropriation; Funeral Services Board. Signed
- SB 2693 Failing schools and districts of transformation; revise certain provisions related thereto. Died
- SB 3057 Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority. Signed
- SB 3035 Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of. Signed
- SB 3034 Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of. Signed
- SB 2926 Appropriation; additional appropriations for various state agencies for FY2024 & FY2025. Signed
- SB 3033 Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of. Signed
- SB 3021 Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of. Signed
- SB 3042 Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Signed
- SB 3023 Appropriation; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority. Died
- SB 3006 Appropriation; IHL - General support. Signed
- SB 3019 Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission. Signed
Co-sponsored
362 billsCurrent session 6 bills
- SB 2890 Judicial System Operation Fund; repeal. Passed
- SB 2487 Literacy in Grades 4 through 8; develop intervention strategies to support the promotion of. Passed
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2004 Mississippi PERS Stability Act; enact. 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 356 bills
- SR 104 Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of Oxford Municipal Judge Philip Halbert "Hal" Neilson. Died
- SC 547 Extend the condolences of the Legislature on the passing of the first female Mayor of Meridian Cheryl "Cheri" Merritt Barry. Died
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SR 102 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Senate to the surviving family of former Representative Bob Everett. Died
- SB 2851 Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Signed
- SC 536 Extend congratulations of Legislature to Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning 3rd Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Blues Album." Died
- SR 83 Recognize Charlie Frugé of Oxford, Mississippi, as student nominee to the State Board of Education. 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 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
- SR 46 Commend Ole Miss Womens Rifle Team for outstanding 2021 season. Died
- SB 2066 State flag; adopt as the official state flag the design approved by 72% of the voters in the statewide special election. 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
- SR 20 Recognize the dedicated public service of MEMA Director Greg Michel on occasion of his retirement. Died
- SR 18 Extend sympathy of Mississippi Senate to family of fallen officer Hancock County Deputy Sheriff Michael Anthony Boutte, Sr. 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
- SC 528 Commend golf icon Randy Watkins upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Died
- 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 516 Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi. Died
- SC 527 Congratulate Coach Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss "Rebels" Football Team for impressive victory in Outback Bowl and for 2020 season. Died
- SR 37 Commend Manchester Academy "Lady Mavericks" Girls Basketball Team for first State Championship. 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 |
Nay | fail | 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 |
|
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 |