Michael McLendon
Born
1963
Contact
Email · MMcLendon@senate.ms.gov
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24
Bills sponsored
this session · 119 all-time
16
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 350 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 5 all-time
6883
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 6883 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.8%
based on 956 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.2%
based on 956 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.8%
based on 956 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
119 billsCurrent session 24 bills
- SB 3325 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hernando for improvements to the Commerce Street and I-55 interchange overpass. In Committee
- SB 2842 Grocery Tax Elimination Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 3301 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Eudora Volunteer Fire Department for a fire truck. In Committee
- SB 3326 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Arkabutla Community Center for renovations and improvements to its facility. In Committee
- SB 3324 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Desoto County for widening HWY 305 from Church Road to I 269. In Committee
- SR 22 Commend Charlie Kirk. In Committee
- SB 2870 "Stop Predatory Investing Act of 2026"; deny tax deductions for large institutional real estate investors. In Committee
- SB 2248 School employee salary supplement; provide for occupational therapists, behavior analysts and school psychologists. In Committee
- SB 2247 Education Leadership Accountability Act; create a removal process for school board members who undermine student safety. In Committee
- SB 2100 School extracurricular events, authorize teachers and one guest to attend for free. In Committee
- SB 2255 Mississippi Employment Protection Act; amend to restrict incentives for employers who use H-1B visa labor over US citizens. In Committee
- SB 2901 Save Our Badge and Shield Act; enact to categorize first responders as if hired before March 1, 2026, for PERS purposes. In Committee
- SB 2652 First responders; include county and municipal road workers as eligible for death and disability benefits. In Committee
- SB 2246 Teacher Pay Competitiveness Act; enact to raise teacher salaries. In Committee
- SB 2329 Mississippi Glacier (ICE) Act; provide grants to law enforcement agencies participating in the federal 287(g) program. In Committee
- SC 513 United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits. In Committee
- SB 2254 Mississippi geoengineering ban; enact. In Committee
- SB 2891 Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory. In Committee
- SB 2261 Mississippi Search and Rescue Program Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2285 Unconstitutional foreign laws; forbid local enforcement, subject to denial of transferee school district funding. In Committee
- SB 2274 Local governments; disallow processing fee for ad valorem tax when paying with a debit card. In Committee
- SB 2298 I Believe Act; enact to require school boards to adopt policies on daily, voluntary student prayer and Bible reading. In Committee
- SR 90 Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge. Introduced
- SB 3386 DeSoto County; authorize the use of golf carts and low-speed vehicles on certain public roads. Signed
Historical 95 bills
- SR 120 Congratulate the Hernando High School "Tigers" Marching Band for winning the 2023 Class 6A Marching Band Championship. Died
- SB 2135 Shoplifting; modify finding required before imposing a sentence of imprisonment. Died
- SB 2503 Municipal ad valorem taxes; exempt real property and motor vehicles in an annexed area for 12 months after annexation. Died
- SB 2387 Radar; authorize limited use of by sheriffs. Died
- SB 2555 Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory. Died
- SB 2424 Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Residency Program; include emergency medicine students. Died
- SB 2504 Appropriation FY 2022; IHL-University of Mississippi Medical Center for Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program. Died
- SB 3271 Desoto County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads. Died
- SB 2198 Handle with Care; authorize implementation and administration of program by Department of Public Safety. Died
- SB 3131 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Olive Branch for the American Legion Post 2022 building. Died
- SB 3129 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to DeSoto County for the American Legion Post 1990 building. Died
- SB 3144 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Olive Branch for the airport for improvements to its aircraft technical facility. Died
- SR 141 Commend Hernando High School Junior Guard Fran Kelly as Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Died
- SR 126 Commend Lake Cormorant High School Lady Gators Volleyball Team for 3-Peat Class 6A State Championship. Died
- SB 2890 Registered lobbyists; require disclosure of representation of foreign adversary client. Died
- SB 2827 Local governments; disallow processing fee for ad valorem tax when paying with a debit card. Died
- SB 2783 Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms. Died
- SB 2809 Municipal ad valorem taxes; exempt real property and motor vehicles in an annexed area for 12 months after annexation. Died
- SC 515 United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits. Died
- SB 2429 Local Planning Commission members; authorize increase in monthly compensation. Died
- SB 2207 Failure to register; enable revocation of bond by increasing criminal penalty. Died
- SB 2029 Radar; authorize use by sheriffs and deputies. Died
- SR 125 Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. Died
- SB 2038 School enrollment; criminalize enrollment without establishing domicile within the school district. Died
- SB 2041 School enrollment; criminalize the enrollment without establishing domicile. Died
Co-sponsored
350 billsCurrent session 16 bills
- SB 2243 Don Triplett Act; enact to create ombudsman office in State Department of Education. Passed
- SB 2003 Retired educators; revise provisions regarding return to work as teachers. Passed
- SB 2483 J.P. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act; enact. Passed
- SB 3190 Sales tax; exempt retail sales of firearm safes. In Committee
- SB 3102 Appropriation; Tourism, Department of. Passed
- SB 2242 Mississippi Math Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2861 Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices. In Committee
- SB 2292 School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. Passed
- SB 2305 School classrooms; authorize Christian Bible to be kept in and enforce daily recitation of pledge. In Committee
- SB 2479 "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact. Passed
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2113 Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2293 Total funding formula; increase gifted education weight and multiplier, and include 7th- and 8th-grade students in CTE weight. Passed
- SB 2694 Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence. 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 334 bills
- SB 3037 Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows. Signed
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. Signed
- SB 2175 Receiving stolen property; revise the crime of. Died
- SB 3054 Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. Signed
- SB 2332 MAEP; revise funding formula. Died
- SR 63 Commend Jeff Field for 2024 Automobile "Dealer of the Year" award. Died
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SB 2851 Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Signed
- SB 2858 Health benefit plans; set provisions related to diagnostic breast exams and individualized investigational drugs. Signed
- SB 2174 Motor vehicle theft; revise penalty for. Signed
- SB 2685 Retired teachers; authorize to receive PERS benefits and work full-time in certain critical shortage areas. 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 3033 Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of. Signed
- SB 3040 Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency. Signed
- SB 3055 Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion. Signed
- SB 3056 Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi. Signed
- SB 3053 Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of. Signed
- SB 3036 Appropriation; Agriculture and Commerce, Department of. Signed
- SB 2740 Insurance; authorize counties, municipalities, school districts and other political subdivisions to pool risk. Signed
- SB 2725 University System Efficiency Task Force; create to examine the efficiency of the state public university system. 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 2318 Ad valorem taxes; authorize local governments to grant exemptions for raw materials and work in progress inventory. Died
- SB 2825 Transportation; revise provisions relating to motor carrier enforcement, harvest permits, and funding. Signed
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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Nay | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3007
Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |