J. Walter Michel
Born
1960
Contact
Email · wmichel@senate.ms.gov
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 224 all-time
3
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 377 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
8620
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 8620 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.2%
based on 908 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.8%
based on 908 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.8%
based on 908 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
224 billsCurrent session 33 bills
- SB 2806 Load carrying vehicles; increase penalties for violations of certain requirements. Passed
- SB 2659 Lifetime conservationist legacy license; create for residents who are age 65 or older. Passed
- SB 2701 Insurance Fraud Detection Act; establish trust fund to assist Mississippi Insurance Department in cyber fraud. In Committee
- SB 2611 Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2861 Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices. In Committee
- SB 2883 Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize for Wildlife Mississippi. In Committee
- SB 2468 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for widening Gluckstadt Road. In Committee
- SB 2367 Health insurance plans prohibited from certain conditions for metastatic cancer patients; delete repealer. Passed
- SB 2479 "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact. Passed
- SB 2698 CCID inferior court; authorize additional staff. In Committee
- SB 2203 State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies. Passed
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2702 State Insurance Innovation 1332 Waiver; authorize Commissioner of Insurance to apply. In Committee
- SB 2449 CON; authorize additional beds in a community living program for disabled adults in Madison County. In Committee
- SB 2700 Length of Service Award Program for recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters; extend repealer on. In Committee
- SB 2703 Eye care services and materials for patients; provide requirements for insurers and vision benefit managers. In Committee
- SB 2885 Mississippi Work and Save Program; create. Passed
- SB 2694 Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Passed
- SB 2784 Telephone solicitors; revise certain provisions regarding Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans. In Committee
- SR 128 Extend condolences of Mississippi Senate on the passing of former Ole Miss Athletic Director Warner Alford, Jr. Introduced
- SR 83 Recognize "Blood Cancer Awareness Day" in Mississippi. Introduced
- SR 51 Recognize tenure of Ole Miss Business Dean Ken Cyree on the occasion of his retirement. Introduced
- SR 36 Celebrate 85th Birthday of Junior League of Jackson. Introduced
- SC 531 Recognize retirement security concern facing American workers and urge improvement. Passed
- SC 526 Congratulate Ole Miss Rebels Football Team for outstanding 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl Season finishing No. 3 in Final Football Rankings. Passed
Historical 191 bills
- SB 2851 Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Signed
- SB 2917 Capitol Complex Improvement District; define authority. Died
- SB 3221 City of Ridgeland; authorize to levy tax on restaurants, hotels, and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation. Signed
- SC 539 Designate March 2024 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month in Mississippi." Died
- SB 2758 Insurance; prohibit roofing contractors from taking certain actions related to insureds. Died
- SR 44 Commend Jackson Academy "Raiders" Boys Basketball Team for 2024 MAIS Class 6A Championship & Overall Tournament Championship. Died
- SB 2740 Insurance; authorize counties, municipalities, school districts and other political subdivisions to pool risk. Signed
- SB 2776 Immediate possession; authorize for certain public agencies for roads & public utilities for an economic development project. Signed
- SB 2337 Surplus Lines Association; transfer fees collected by the association upon written request by certain officials. Died
- SB 2433 Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at grocery stores. Died
- SB 2452 Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission; reestablish as special fund agency. Died
- SB 2603 Salvage or abandoned vehicles; authorize disposition by auction firms on behalf of insurers. Signed
- SR 31 Congratulate Jackson Academy "Lady Raiders" Girls Basketball Team and Coach Jan Sojourner for MAIS Class 5A Championship. Died
- SB 2773 Mississippi Professional Employer Organization Recognition and Registration Act; create. Died
- SB 2449 Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of wine. Died
- SB 2780 Solid waste; prohibit new solid waste landfill if two existing landfills in the county. Died
- SB 2336 MS First Responders Health and Safety Act; delay effective date of. Signed
- SB 2774 Workers' Compensation Law; revise various provisions of. Died
- SB 2437 Distinctive motor vehicle license tags; authorize for Wildlife Mississippi. Died
- SB 2623 Motor vehicle insurance; extend repealer on Public Safety Verification and Enforcement Act. Signed
- 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 19 Recognize enduring influence of Mississippi businessman and civic leader Leland Rhymes Speed and extending sympathy of Senate. Died
- SB 2095 Hunting & fishing licenses; include manager or member of LLC owning land within exemption for resident landowners. Died
- SC 528 Commend golf icon Randy Watkins upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Died
- SC 527 Congratulate Coach Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss "Rebels" Football Team for impressive victory in Outback Bowl and for 2020 season. Died
Co-sponsored
377 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 374 bills
- SB 3052 Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli. Signed
- SR 129 Remember the legacy of legendary Mississippi football Coach Bob Tyler and extending sincerest sympathy on his passing. Died
- SC 549 Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session. Died
- SB 3050 Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission. Signed
- SB 3047 Appropriation; Revenue, Department of. Signed
- SR 104 Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of Oxford Municipal Judge Philip Halbert "Hal" Neilson. Died
- SR 115 Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator and District Attorney Joe Clay Hamilton of Meridian. Died
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SR 101 Recognize 90th Anniversary Celebration of Capital City Beverages. Died
- SR 102 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Senate to the surviving family of former Representative Bob Everett. Died
- SB 3035 Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of. Signed
- SR 128 Recognize Mississippi Children's Museum for USA Today National Award. Died
- SB 3034 Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of. Signed
- SR 98 Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC). Died
- SR 96 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Mississippi Economic Council, Leadership Mississippi. Died
- SB 3033 Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of. Signed
- SB 3042 Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Signed
- SR 51 Recognize outstanding Jackson Prep High School All-American Baseball Senior Star Konnor Griffin. Died
- SB 3048 Appropriation; Secretary of State. Signed
- SB 2681 Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools. Signed
- SB 3046 Appropriation; Audit, Department of. Signed
- SB 3041 Appropriation; Gaming Commission. Signed
- SB 3045 Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Signed
- SB 3043 Appropriation; Personnel Board. 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
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4053
Suffrage; restore to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County.
Passage |
Nay | 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 |