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43
Bills sponsored
this session · 97 all-time
9
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 67 all-time
6
Enacted into law
this session · 8 all-time
3108
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 3108 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.1%
based on 958 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.9%
based on 958 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 958 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
97 billsCurrent session 43 bills
- SB 3170 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Smith County for countywide infrastructure improvements. In Committee
- SB 3175 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Florence for a water well. In Committee
- SB 3173 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Pelahatchie for certain infrastructure projects. In Committee
- SB 3168 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage and infrastructure. In Committee
- SB 3174 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Puckett for the purpose of water and sewer infrastructure improvements. In Committee
- SB 3172 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for grants to provide teletherapy services to students in Grades 5-12. In Committee
- SB 3169 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Rankin County for improvements to a flyover bridge at the Highway 18 railroad crossing. In Committee
- SB 3180 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Star for startup expenses. In Committee
- SB 3166 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Sylvarena for improvements to its community center. In Committee
- SB 2761 Mississippi Lead-Based Paint Activity Accreditation and Certification Act; amend to conform with EPA. Passed
- SB 2756 Protecting Disabled Citizen Choice in Residential Access Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2356 Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider rate. In Committee
- SB 2509 "Mississippi School Resource Officers Safety Act"; fund school security officers. In Committee
- SB 3165 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Raleigh for improvements to its water and sewer systems. In Committee
- SB 2240 High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate. In Committee
- SB 2519 Mississippi Get to School and Stay Safe Act of 2026; enact. In Committee
- SB 3181 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Taylorsville for certain infrastructure projects. In Committee
- SB 2531 SNAP benefits; require the Department of Human Services to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks. In Committee
- SB 2508 Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project; establish within the State Department of Education. In Committee
- SB 2239 Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag. In Committee
- SB 2234 Mississippi Study Committee on Alternative Student Assessment Models; create. In Committee
- SB 3164 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system. In Committee
- SB 2235 Juvenile felony arrests; require notification to juvenile's school district by local law enforcement. In Committee
- SB 2802 School enrollment; criminalize enrollment without establishing domicile within the school district. In Committee
- SB 2859 Sales tax; exempt sales at auction by the National Wild Turkey Federation, a 501(c)(3) entity. In Committee
Historical 54 bills
- 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
- SB 3081 City of Florence; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tax. Signed
- SR 68 Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award. Died
- SB 3157 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system. Died
- SB 3146 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage. Died
- SB 3154 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Florence for a water well. Died
- SB 3161 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Polkville for renovations to its community center. Died
- SB 2832 County website; allow counties without local newspapers to publish certain notices on. Died
- SB 2210 Fireworks; revise dates of sale and reduce violation to misdemeanor. Signed
- SB 3000 Sales tax; exempt sales of water for agricultural purposes. Died
- SR 134 Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for winning 6th consecutive MSSP State Title. Died
- SR 136 Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Girls Basketball Team for winning the MAIS 5A State Championship. Died
- SB 2968 Ad valorem tax; specify provisions for determining the true value of rural structures. Died
- SB 2675 Pharmacists; authorize to test for and administer treatment for minor, nonchronic health conditions. Died
- SB 2711 Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; require to have emergency power sources. Died
- SB 2454 Jurors; increase range of per diem for. Died
- SB 2407 Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider status. Died
- SB 2337 Juvenile felony arrests; require notification to juvenile's school district by local law enforcement. Died
- SB 2168 High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate. Died
- SB 2227 Wind turbines study committee; study potential unintended impact of wind turbine usage in agriculture. Died
- SR 137 Commend 2024 East Rankin Academy Girls Cross Country Team for winning fourth consecutive MAIS 5A State Championship. Died
- SR 135 Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for first-ever MAIS Division II State Championship. Died
- SB 2167 Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag. Died
Co-sponsored
67 billsCurrent session 9 bills
- SB 2402 The Amy Act; remove grace period for lobbyist registering with the SOS office after lobbying. 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 2394 Cottage foods; further define and increase sellers allowed annual gross sales amount to $120,000.00. In Committee
- 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 2391 Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act; amend to include coverage for the public purchase of firetrucks. In Committee
- SB 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 58 bills
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. 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
- SB 2851 Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Signed
- SR 51 Recognize outstanding Jackson Prep High School All-American Baseball Senior Star Konnor Griffin. Died
- SR 49 Recognize six players and coaches with Mississippi ties at Super Bowl LVIII. Died
- SB 2740 Insurance; authorize counties, municipalities, school districts and other political subdivisions to pool risk. 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
- SB 3095 Tax; cut income and grocery taxes, increase fuel excise tax, and adjust distribution of certain fuel and sales taxes. Died
- SR 63 Commend the life of Black Hawk pilot U.S. Army Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves. 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 2266 Sales tax; require DOR to publish list of agricultural items eligible for exemption or reduced rate. Signed
- 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 524 Extending the sincerest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. Died
- SB 2677 Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; define requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy services administrative organizations. Died
- SB 2472 Pesticide seller or manufacturer; provide limited immunity for in certain actions. Died
- SR 150 Commend Rankin County Superintendent Dr. Scott Rimes as MASA 2024 Superintendent of the Year on the occasion of his retirement. Died
- SC 544 Extend condolences on the passing of talk radio icon Paul Gallo and paying tribute to his public contributions. Died
- SR 144 Commend Jackson Prep Lady Patriots for winning back-to-back MAIS 6A State Championships. Died
- SR 145 Commend Jackson Prep Boys Basketball team for winning MAIS Overall State Championship. Died
- SR 142 Commend career of Jim Ellis upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer. Died
- SB 2804 Sales tax; 1.5% rate for retail sales of livestock fencing and trailers to commercial farmers for agricultural purposes. Died
- SB 2605 School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. 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 |