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Derrick T. Simmons
Born
1976
Contact
Email · dsimmons@senate.ms.gov
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0
Bills sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
25
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 337 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
5223
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 5223 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.3%
based on 187 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.7%
based on 187 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.9%
based on 187 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Co-sponsored
337 billsCurrent session 25 bills
- SB 2732 Credit security freeze; create procedure for freeze of a child's consumer credit report within 10 days of the birth of the child. Passed
- SB 3206 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Coahoma County for improvements to railroad tracks to meet FRA standards. In Committee
- SB 3357 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to JSU for infrastructure within the CCID. In Committee
- SB 2886 Nursing homes & assisted living facilities; require rules & regulations regarding operation of during weather-related emergencies. Passed
- SB 2444 Diabetes and related complications; direct MSDH to conduct study on the prevention and reduction of amputations resulting from. Passed
- SB 2522 UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program; create. Passed
- SB 2023 County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes. Passed
- SB 2046 Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2050 Artificial intelligence; require disclosure when used in political advertisements. Passed
- SB 2344 Financial literacy; require as component of postsecondary education. Passed
- SB 2041 Study on Dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct. Passed
- SB 2582 Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; enact. In Committee
- SC 545 Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi. In Committee
- SB 3014 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Clarksdale, Mississippi, for maintenance vehicles and equipment. In Committee
- SB 2191 Use tax; amend purposes for which special fund monies to municipalities may be expended. Passed
- SB 2516 Winter-Reed Loan Repayment Program; provide awards for assistant teachers. In Committee
- SB 2684 Blight; provide procedure for marketable title for properties forfeited to the state. 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 2803 Nonviolent misdemeanors; require citations in lieu of arrest with limited exceptions. In Committee
- SB 2906 PERS; repeal Tier 5, but provide a different COLA for new hires. In Committee
- SB 2579 Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund; appropriation to DFA. In Committee
- SB 2687 Mississippi Rural Attorney Program Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2001 School teachers, assistant teachers, and college faculty; raise pay of. Passed
- SC 533 Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. Passed
- SB 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 312 bills
- SB 2695 Driver's education; revise certain provisions related thereto. Signed
- SB 2682 MS Critical Teacher Shortage Act of 1998; extend repealer on. Died
- SB 3165 Appropriation; additional to MDOT-Surface Transportation Projects, ARPA funds. Signed
- SR 116 Congratulate former JSU star running back Lewis Tillman upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. 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 2685 Retired teachers; authorize to receive PERS benefits and work full-time in certain critical shortage areas. Died
- SB 2681 Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools. Signed
- SR 50 Commend SWAC Championship tradition of JSU "Coach of the Year" Rose Washington. Died
- SR 49 Recognize six players and coaches with Mississippi ties at Super Bowl LVIII. Died
- SC 536 Extend congratulations of Legislature to Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning 3rd Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Blues Album." Died
- SB 2311 Sheriffs; revise cap on annual salary supplement. 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 2244 Foster care children; allow free access to museums and state parks, allow free transcripts from colleges and junior colleges. Signed
- SC 517 Extend sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of Margarett Allen-Bingham first female superintendent of correctional facility in MS. Died
- SB 2558 Mental Health Regional Commissions; authorize boards of supervisors to agree to board compositions. Died
- SB 2360 Law enforcement pursuits; require municipalities and counties to develop policies regarding. Died
- SC 513 Recognize the Bicentennial Celebration of Franklin Academy in Columbus, the first public school in Mississippi. Died
- SC 524 Issue apology of the State of Mississippi to Curtis Flowers after six trials and 23 years in prison and dismissal of charges. Died
- SB 2359 Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions. Died
- SB 2574 Reentry courts; create pilot reentry court, and establish rehab and workforce development program at MDOC. Died
- SC 519 Commend Brookhaven High School "Panthers" Boys Cross-Country Team for second consecutive state championship. Died
- SB 2438 Taxpayer Pay Raise Act; remove phase-out of income & franchise tax, and remove deduction of federal employment tax. Died
- SB 2527 Mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act; extend repealer on. Died
- SR 1 Commend Andy Ogletree for finishing his first Masters as Low Amateur. 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 |
Nay | 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 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 |
|
HB 1323
Statute of limitations; increase for sexual battery of a vulnerable person.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |