Daniel H. Sparks
Born
1974
Contact
Email · DSparks@senate.ms.gov
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35
Bills sponsored
this session · 158 all-time
7
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 234 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6884
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 6884 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.2%
based on 952 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.8%
based on 952 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.4%
based on 952 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
158 billsCurrent session 35 bills
- SB 2483 J.P. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2623 State apprenticeship program advisory council; create. Passed
- SB 2672 Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward code sections. Passed
- SB 2336 Expungement and criminal liability; amend provisions related to human trafficking. Passed
- SB 2417 State employee telework policies; reenact and amend. Passed
- SB 2337 Technical violation hearing; exempt need for hearing for participant's of intervention courts upon judge's findings of violations. Passed
- SB 2911 PERS; provide alternative return to work provisions. Passed
- SB 2707 Administrative Office of Courts and intervention courts; bring forward sections related to. Passed
- SB 2912 MS Deferred Compensation; allow Roth and other after-tax accounts. Passed
- SB 2909 PERS Tier 5; reduce creditable service requirement for retirement regardless of age from 35 to 30 years. Passed
- SB 2771 Fresh Start Act; revise. In Committee
- SB 2734 Uniform Public Expression Protection Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2692 Real estate wholesale and industrial buying of residential real estate; bring forward code for possible revision. In Committee
- SB 2671 Maximum compensation for certain public officers and employees; bring forward code section concerning. Passed
- SB 2400 Tishomingo County Water District; amend provisions concerning compensation and reimbursement. In Committee
- SB 2412 Legal assistants; bring forward code section related to. In Committee
- SB 2334 Giglio letter; require prosecutors to give law enforcement officers an opportunity to be heard before sending. In Committee
- SB 2335 CDLs; treat certain moving violations as regular license holders. In Committee
- SB 2514 Mississippi Open to Religion Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 3388 Prentiss County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance and renovations of courthouse. In Committee
- SB 2765 Income verification system; bring forward code sections concerning. Passed
- SB 2374 Ending Agency Overreach Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2004 Mississippi PERS Stability Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2613 PERS Tier 5 Cola Account; create and direct transfers to. Passed
- SB 2630 MS Grant and Subgrant Administration Transparency and Accountability of Non- Governmental Organizations Act; create. Passed
Historical 123 bills
- SB 2717 Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation; clarify conflicts in laws concerning leadership. Signed
- SB 2799 Public official appointments; revise terms of office and appointment procedures on certain state boards, districts and agencies. Signed
- SR 133 Commend Booneville "Blue Devils" Boys Basketball Team for winning third consecutive Class 3A State Championship. Died
- SB 2570 Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption from PPRB provisions on rental/leasing of real property for agency business. Died
- SB 3105 Tobacco excise tax; provide rate for heated tobacco products. Signed
- SB 2788 Mississippi Real Estate Commission; remove Home Inspector Board. Signed
- SR 132 Commend Tishomingo County High School "Braves" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship. Died
- SR 131 Commend Belmont High School "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team for winning MHSAA 3A State Championship. Died
- SB 2644 Law enforcement officers; regulate payment for nonexempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Died
- SB 2248 Law enforcement officers; entitled to certain follow-up drug testing before loss of certification. Died
- SR 62 Commend New Site "Lady Royals" Girls Basketball Team for winning 2A State Championship. Died
- SB 2551 Wiretapping; authorize in investigations of child exploitation. Died
- SB 2246 Methamphetamine; revise penalty for simple possession of smaller amounts. Died
- SB 2552 Pretrial Intervention Program; prohibit eligibility for persons charged with public embezzlement over a certain amount. Signed
- SR 63 Commend Belmont "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team for Class 3A State Championship. Died
- SR 61 Commend Tishomingo County High School "Lady Braves" Cheerleading Squad for 2020 State Championship. Died
- SC 503 Commend Aysa Branch for winning Miss USA. Died
- SB 2560 DUI; allow expunction for first offense under certain circumstances. Died
- SB 2556 Habitual offenders; revise provisions for. Died
- SB 2561 "Empower Reentry Through Licensing Act"; authorize provisional driver's licenses for eligible inmates. Died
- SB 2553 State offenders in county jail; MDOC to pay increased rate to county to expedite removal of. Died
- SB 2529 High school graduation; end-of-course assessments required by federal law shall only be required. Died
- SC 541 Commend Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team for Class 3A State Championship. Died
- SC 540 Commend Booneville High School Boys Basketball Team for winning fourth State Championship in a row. Died
- SB 3256 Tishomingo County Water District; amend provisions concerning compensation and reimbursement. Died
Co-sponsored
234 billsCurrent session 7 bills
- SB 2190 Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund; increase minimum balance of. Passed
- SB 2046 Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2017 Various obsolete commissions; repeal. Passed
- SB 2668 "Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act"; provide restrictions on persons assisting with claims. 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 227 bills
- SB 2180 CCID inferior Court and DPS; revision provisions related to. Vetoed
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. Signed
- SB 2487 The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to. Signed
- SB 2689 State subject area tests and accountability standards; replace with college prep test and revise provisions. Died
- SR 107 Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of Lafayette County Justice Court Judge Johnny McLarty. Died
- SR 104 Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of Oxford Municipal Judge Philip Halbert "Hal" Neilson. Died
- SR 63 Commend Jeff Field for 2024 Automobile "Dealer of the Year" award. Died
- SR 64 Commend Ryan Miller for distinguished service as Executive Director of the Office of Workforce Development (AccelerateMS). 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
- 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 3230 Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo Counties; extend authority to contribute to NE MS Comm. Servs. Signed
- SR 49 Recognize six players and coaches with Mississippi ties at Super Bowl LVIII. Died
- SB 2311 Sheriffs; revise cap on annual salary supplement. Signed
- SR 83 Recognize Charlie Frugé of Oxford, Mississippi, as student nominee to the State Board of Education. Died
- SB 2417 Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation Act and the Mississippi Uniform Agents Act; revise provisions of. 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 2574 Reentry courts; create pilot reentry court, and establish rehab and workforce development program at MDOC. Died
- SR 15 Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly. Died
- SB 2678 Computer science curriculum; require State Department of Education to implement in K-12 public schools. Died
- SR 1 Commend Andy Ogletree for finishing his first Masters as Low Amateur. Died
- SC 510 Mourn the passing of former Senator Tommy Moffatt, Sr., of Gautier, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service. Died
- SR 46 Commend Ole Miss Womens Rifle Team for outstanding 2021 season. 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3007
Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |