Joseph M. Seymour
Born
1959
Contact
Email · mseymour@senate.ms.gov
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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 220 all-time
16
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 433 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
8615
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 8615 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.2%
based on 907 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.8%
based on 907 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.7%
based on 907 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
220 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- SB 2945 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Wiggins for sewer infrastructure improvements. In Committee
- SB 2944 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Harrison County for U.S.ighway 49 corridor improvements. In Committee
- SB 3113 Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to Beauvoir. In Committee
- SC 515 Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements. In Committee
- SB 2379 Youth records; authorize member of Legislature to inspect upon written release. In Committee
- SB 2380 Automobile insurance; require reinstatement of policy where insurer fails to provide proper notice and insured pays premiums. In Committee
- SB 2394 Cottage foods; further define and increase sellers allowed annual gross sales amount to $120,000.00. In Committee
- SB 2427 Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on for compliance with United States and Mississippi Constitutions. In Committee
- SB 2330 Counties and municipalities; prohibit use of automated recording equipment to track motor vehicle liability insurance. In Committee
- SB 2976 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Stone County for the purchase and installation of fire hydrants in certain communities. In Committee
- SB 2889 MS Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council; prohibit members from influencing the allocation of funds to affiliated organizations. In Committee
- SB 2646 Administrative rules; require agencies to send notice of proposed rule adoption to all members of the Legislature. In Committee
- SB 2349 Voter fraud; increase penalties for. In Committee
- SB 2856 Motor vehicles; prevent perfection of security interest in when subject to statutory possessory lien. In Committee
- SB 2457 Sudden death; require medical examiners to report vaccinations and emergency countermeasures within 90 days prior to. In Committee
- SB 2619 MS Democratic Accountability in Board Appointments Act; allow appointing authority greater discretion regarding appointments. In Committee
- SB 2665 Wildlife; provide that a conservation officer needs probable cause and a warrant to search except on state WMAs or wildlife refuges. In Committee
- SB 2741 Firearms; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating. In Committee
- SB 2342 Safe Dormitories Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2382 Knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating. In Committee
- SB 2422 Mississippi Adjutant General; authorize to convey real property to political subdivision for exclusive use of nonprofit entity. Signed
Historical 199 bills
- SR 127 Commend East Central High School "Lady Hornets" Golf Team for first-ever State 5A Championship. Died
- SB 2269 Firearms, firearm entities and knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding. Died
- SB 2293 Claims by veterans under consumer protection law; Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board offers service free of charge. Signed
- SB 2731 Counties and municipalities; encourage to exchange information with military installations relating to land use and development. Died
- SB 2194 State flag; require governmental entities, public colleges, universities and school districts to display or be subject to penalty. Died
- SC 531 Encourage counties and municipalities to exchange land use and development information with military installations. Died
- SB 2074 Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; require additional regulation of freshwater fishing guides. Died
- SB 2500 Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on. Died
- SC 533 Recommend that the United States Forest Service reconsider certain restrictive action on National Forest Lands in Mississippi. Died
- SB 2501 Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; convert into advisory commission. Died
- SB 2073 Wild hogs; require metallic tags to be affixed to the ear of one that is being transported. Died
- SB 2294 Veteran Driver's License Designation; allow proof of military service in person. Signed
- SB 2165 Veterans Service Officers; revise certain qualifications and requirements. Signed
- SC 515 Extending condolences of Mississippi Legislature on the passing of Wiggins Mayor Joel Travis Miles and remembering his legacy. Died
- SB 2499 Fishing and hunting licenses; free license for veterans who are 50% disabled or more. Died
- SB 2502 Live bait dealers; delete restriction that only licensed commercial shrimpers may cross state lines. Died
- SB 2730 Homestead exemption; veterans exemption is based on 100% service-connected disability. Died
- SB 2072 Pecan Harvesting Law; revise penalties for violating. Died
- SB 2386 Historical monuments and memorials; delete authority to move. Died
- SB 2130 Scrap metal; exclude nonfunctioning window units and stainless steel sinks. Died
- SB 2285 Wildlife; clarify that a conservation officer must have probable cause to conduct a search without a warrant. Died
- SB 2156 Shoplifting; revise penalties. Died
- SB 2129 Organized retail theft; revise. Died
- SB 2128 Vote fraud; increase penalties. Died
- SB 2191 Alteration or renaming of historical monuments, memorials and streets; prohibit and provide sanctions. Died
Co-sponsored
433 billsCurrent session 16 bills
- SB 2436 Black bear hunting season; require MDWFP to create and issue harvest tags for through a lottery system. Passed
- SB 2659 Lifetime conservationist legacy license; create for residents who are age 65 or older. Passed
- SB 2484 Building Regional Infrastructure for Diverse Growth in Education (BRIDGE) Act; enact. Passed
- SB 3190 Sales tax; exempt retail sales of firearm safes. In Committee
- SB 3112 Income tax; authorize credit for fuel tax paid by commercial and charter boaters for fuel used on water rather than roads. 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 2861 Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices. In Committee
- SB 2716 Domestic abuse protection orders; revise provision to streamline emergency relief. In Committee
- SB 2292 School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. Passed
- SB 2536 CON; require issuance of to establish home health agency or agencies in Copiah and Stone Counties. In Committee
- SB 2305 School classrooms; authorize Christian Bible to be kept in and enforce daily recitation of pledge. In Committee
- SB 2062 Consumer Freedom of Choice Act; amend to include motor vehicles, tools and farm equipment. Passed
- SB 2913 Native wineries and native distilleries; update tax and permit provisions, and allow in state direct shipment. In Committee
- SB 2891 Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory. 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 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 417 bills
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. Signed
- SR 129 Remember the legacy of legendary Mississippi football Coach Bob Tyler and extending sincerest sympathy on his passing. Died
- SR 113 Recognize Kaylee Brooke McCollum of Amory, Mississippi, for representing the USA at the 2024 Miss Universe Pageant in Mexico. Died
- SR 114 Commend Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2024 Addie Carver of Brookhaven, Mississippi. 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
- SR 128 Recognize Mississippi Children's Museum for USA Today National Award. Died
- SB 3042 Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Signed
- SC 538 Request the Governor to Declare a State of Emergency in areas impacted by the ongoing drought and pine beetle outbreak. Died
- SC 537 Recognize outstanding accomplishments of Athletic Program at William Carey University. Died
- SB 2681 Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools. 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
- SR 27 Recognize Biloxi native and Nashville Predators Mathieu Olivier for first NHL goal by player born in Mississippi. 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
- SC 536 State Taxation Study Committee; establish. Died
- SR 38 Commend Amanda Sharrow as "Instructor of the Year" at the Harrison County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Died
- SB 2270 Autopsies; provide for confidentiality of photographs and recordings of. Died
- SB 2921 Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission. Signed
- SB 2107 Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession. Died
- SB 2918 Appropriation; Military Department. Signed
- SR 33 Commend Willy Showah as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. 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 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
SN 48
Dr. John Daniel Davis, IV, Flowood, Mississippi, State Board of Health as a Licensed Physician, six year term effective July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2029.
Appointment Confirmation |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |