Chris Johnson
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 135 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 75 all-time
10
Enacted into law
this session · 30 all-time
3576
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 3576 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Based on only 1 vote so far — treat these scores as early and low-confidence.
Party unity
100%
based on 1 vote
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 1 vote
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 1 vote
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
135 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SR 72 Commend Presbyterian Christian School (PCS) Golf Team for 2025 MHSAA Class 3A State Championship. Introduced
- SR 67 Commend Presbyterian Christian School Bobcats Baseball Team for first-ever MAIS 6A State Championship. Introduced
- SR 54 Commend dedicated military service of Colonel William L. Henry on occasion of Camp Shelby Change of Command Ceremony. Introduced
- SB 3111 Alcohol taxes, markups and other charges; exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually by a permittee to nonprofits. Signed
- SB 2846 Tax Increment Financing Act; authorize optional taxpayer agreements to provide additional security for obligations under. Signed
- SB 2748 Real estate brokers; revise various definitions and provisions related to licensees. Signed
- SB 2713 Real estate buyer's agent agreements; authorize showing of certain real property to prospective buyers without such agreement. Signed
- SB 2712 Small Loan Regulatory Law; authorize licensee to charge fee for nonrecording insurance in lieu of recording cost. Signed
- SB 2711 Individual borrower files and individual servicer files; clarify and revise the required contents of. Signed
- SB 2566 State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to. Signed
- SB 2383 Banks and banking; revise various definitions, procedures and provisions related to. Signed
- SB 2294 Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. Signed
- SB 2007 MS Dept. of Banking and Consumer Finance; delete repealer on authority to join certain exams with the Federal Reserve. Signed
Historical 122 bills
- SB 2298 State Bond Attorney; revise minimum and maximum fee paid to. Signed
- SB 3070 Income tax and insurance premium tax; authorize a credit for certain investments in qualified community development entities. Died
- SB 2130 Homeowners' insurance; prohibit insurer from cancelling or denying coverage solely due to roof's age. Signed
- SB 2853 Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Corporation; create. Died
- SB 2486 Proposals and requests for qualifications; simplify the receipt and registration process. Signed
- SR 94 Recognize Becky Pruett as former Miss Mississippi 2001 and commend child advocacy contributions. Died
- SR 97 Commend Alexei Orohovsky of Hattiesburg for winning Gold Medal at USA International Ballet Competition. Died
- SC 537 Recognize outstanding accomplishments of Athletic Program at William Carey University. Died
- SB 2901 Ad valorem tax; require counties and municipalities to provide notice and hearing before exceeding revenue-neutral rate. Died
- SB 2004 Grain grading; require state or federal certification and compliance with Federal Grain Inspection Service standards. Died
- SB 2043 State agencies; require all chief financial officers and accountants to be employed by DFA. Died
- SB 2816 Public officials and employees; allow Department of Revenue appraisers to receive same pay increases as county tax assessors. Signed
- SB 2812 Motor vehicles; limit period for DOR's retention of certificates of title to 15 years. Died
- SB 2009 Rural water associations; owner of rental property shall not be liable for his tenant's unpaid water bill. Died
- SB 2835 Manufactured or mobile homes; bring forward provisions relating to the registration of. Died
- SB 2670 MHSAA; must allow member schools to participate against nonaccredited schools and schools with home schooled students. Died
- SB 2063 Sales tax; exempt motor vehicle transfers to and from trusts, corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Died
- SB 2836 Wholesale to Retail Accountability Program ("WRAP"); establish. Died
- SB 2856 Retailer Tax Fairness Act; create. Died
- SC 525 Constitution; amend Section 273 to revise initiative signature requirements and limit initiatives to one proposal of law. Died
- SB 2813 Amusement rides; change period for operating permit decals from 12 months to calendar year. Died
- SB 2814 Unemployment benefits; allow withholding for state income taxes, corresponding to withholding for federal income taxes. Died
- SB 2815 Motor vehicles; remove requirement for apportioned vehicles to have decal with expiration month and year on license tag. Died
- SB 2022 Justice courts; required to accept electronic filing. Died
- SB 2793 Virtual public school; create pilot program for the creation of virtual public schools operated by school districts. Died
Co-sponsored
75 billsHistorical 75 bills
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SR 49 Recognize six players and coaches with Mississippi ties at Super Bowl LVIII. 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 512 Commend the life of legendary college and NFL football player and Coach Ray Perkins from Petal, Mississippi. Died
- SR 22 Commend South Perry Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Maria James as "Mississippi Rural Teacher of the Year." Died
- SC 517 Pay tribute to the memory of former State Senator and Representative Nolan Mettetal. Died
- SB 2267 Teacher license; allow reciprocity if teacher possesses standard license from other state and passes background check. Signed
- SB 2001 Teachers' salaries; provide for increase. Died
- SC 539 Encouraging further economic relations with Taiwan. Died
- SC 535 Extend the deepest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr. Died
- 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
- SR 30 Extend condolences on the passing of MS Representative Charles L. Young, Jr. Died
- SC 524 Extending the sincerest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. Died
- SC 544 Extend condolences on the passing of talk radio icon Paul Gallo and paying tribute to his public contributions. Died
- SR 123 Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. Died
- SC 506 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS. Died
- SC 503 Extend sincerest sympathy of MS Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government. Died
- SC 504 Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Charles Pittman. Died
- SR 125 Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. Died
- SR 27 Extend sympathy of the Senate to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. Died
- SC 502 Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr. Died
- SR 23 Commend Purvis High School "Tornadoes" Baseball Team and Head Coach Tony Farlow for winning Class 4A State Baseball Championship. Died
- SC 508 Extend sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of legendary Mississippi Blues-Rock Musician Greg "Fingers" Taylor. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 2
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez with Concord Avenue drainage improvement project.
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 |
Nay | 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 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |