Jeff Tate
Born
1988
Contact
Email · JTate@senate.ms.gov
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32
Bills sponsored
this session · 173 all-time
5
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 199 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
6856
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 6856 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.3%
based on 876 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.7%
based on 876 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
91.4%
based on 876 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
173 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- SB 2386 Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms. Passed
- SB 2766 "Buddy Poppy Day" in Mississippi; designate Friday before Memorial Day as. Passed
- SB 2512 Public school districts; require implementation of a success sequence and character education curriculum in. In Committee
- SB 2430 Resident lifetime sportsman hunting and fishing license; issue at no charge to full-time members of the MS National Guard. In Committee
- SB 2424 Military leave; increase authorized days of paid military leave for public employees who are members of National Guard. In Committee
- SB 2562 Mississippi Veterans PTSD Ibogaine Research Pilot Program; create. In Committee
- SB 2742 Custody; create rebuttable presumption of joint custody with equal parenting time. In Committee
- SB 2800 Mississippi Immigration Enforcement Act of 2026; enact. In Committee
- SB 2405 Registered lobbyists; require disclosure of representation of foreign adversary client. In Committee
- SB 2658 Pat Harrison Waterway District; allow to offer discounts for members of U.S. Armed Forces. In Committee
- SB 2608 Charlie Kirk Campus Free Speech and Safety Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2387 Notaries; authorize commissions for persons residing within 15 miles of the border of Mississippi. In Committee
- SB 2591 Party primaries; close to only registered voters affiliated with a political party. In Committee
- SB 2669 Veterans assistance; prohibit unethical collection of fees in veterans benefits matters. In Committee
- SB 2433 TANF funds; DHS shall use a portion of each year to fund grants for marriage counseling to military and first responders. In Committee
- SB 2431 Waive tuition for certain veterans to attend universities or community colleges; establish program for combat veterans. In Committee
- SB 2501 Public schools; allow to employ or accept the service of chaplains. In Committee
- SB 2668 "Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act"; provide restrictions on persons assisting with claims. Passed
- SB 2667 "Mississippi Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act of 2026"; enact. In Committee
- SB 2670 "Veterans' Assistance Lottery"; establish under Mississippi Lottery Corporation. In Committee
- SB 2426 Mississippi Veterans Suicide Prevention Lifeline program; create. In Committee
- SB 2413 "Disabled Veteran and Dependents Patriot Scholarship Program"; establish under IHL Board. In Committee
- SR 42 Extend condolences of Senate to family of Mrs. Donna Jill Johnson of Meridian the first Republican Circuit Clerk. Introduced
- SR 35 Extend recognition and thanks of the Senate to Veterans OutReach of Mississippi. Introduced
- SR 31 Commend Kaytelyn Harris as State Games of Mississippi 2025 Female Athlete of the Year. Introduced
Historical 141 bills
- SB 2801 Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of various organizations. Signed
- SB 2424 Absentee ballots; voters can cure ballots declared defective due to signature issues. Died
- SC 547 Extend the condolences of the Legislature on the passing of the first female Mayor of Meridian Cheryl "Cheri" Merritt Barry. 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 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 2514 State Veterans Affairs Board; revise composition of. Signed
- SB 3086 Lauderdale County; extend repeal date on the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission. Signed
- SB 2352 Liquefied petroleum gas providers; provide affirmative defense in civil actions for damage or injury caused by certain circumstances. Died
- SB 2590 Political parties; require interim officers for registration purposes. Died
- SB 2593 Electioneering; prohibit in any public area within a set distance of polling place. Died
- SB 2592 Absentee ballot; revise application form. Died
- SB 2796 Absentee voting; authorize the registrar to notify voter of provisional rejection. Died
- SB 2588 Statewide Elections Management System; remove electors who fail to respond to notice. Died
- SB 2589 Municipal executive committees; require county executive committee to appoint. Died
- SB 2587 Absentee ballots; authorize registrar to alphabetize and sort by precinct. Died
- SB 3051 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Quitman with Quitman Village project. Died
- SB 2113 Voting equipment; require certification by the United States Election Assistance Commission. Died
- SB 2591 Election Commissioners; revise to be a nonpartisan office. Died
- SB 3085 City of Meridian; authorize occupancy assessment for the benefit of the Meridian-Lauderdale Sports Commission and complex. Died
- SB 2110 Kratom; include in Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Died
- SB 2356 Absentee ballots; authorize electronic in-person voting. Died
- SB 2353 Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms. Died
- SB 3272 Lauderdale County; extend hotel/motel tax repealer and revise tourism director pay. Signed
- SR 71 Recognize outstanding cultural accomplishments of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance. Died
- SB 3128 "Strengthening Troop Retention for Our National Guard (STRONG) Act"; enact. Died
Co-sponsored
199 billsCurrent session 5 bills
- SB 2483 J.P. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act; enact. Passed
- SB 3190 Sales tax; exempt retail sales of firearm safes. In Committee
- SB 2292 School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. Passed
- SB 2891 Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory. In Committee
- SB 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 194 bills
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. Signed
- SB 2695 Driver's education; revise certain provisions related thereto. Signed
- SB 2682 MS Critical Teacher Shortage Act of 1998; extend repealer on. 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 3028 Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission. Signed
- SB 3024 Appropriation; Architecture, Board of. Signed
- SB 3025 Appropriation; Funeral Services Board. Signed
- SB 3042 Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Signed
- SB 3032 Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of. Signed
- SB 3029 Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional. Signed
- SB 3041 Appropriation; Gaming Commission. Signed
- SB 3045 Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Signed
- SR 47 Commend Meridian High School "Wildcats" Boys Basketball Team for first 7A State Championship. Died
- SB 3043 Appropriation; Personnel Board. Signed
- SB 2579 Absentee ballots; change receipt deadline. Died
- SB 2825 Transportation; revise provisions relating to motor carrier enforcement, harvest permits, and funding. Signed
- SR 15 Commend the life of Pontotoc native and Hall of Fame Songwriter Jim Weatherly. Died
- SB 2283 Freedom of Roadway Act; increase penalties for the obstruction of public passageways. Died
- SB 2500 Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on. Died
- SB 2270 Autopsies; provide for confidentiality of photographs and recordings of. Died
- SB 2107 Firearms; prohibit local governments and state agencies from restricting possession. Died
- SB 2915 Appropriation; Corrections, Department of. Signed
- SB 2916 Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of. Signed
- SB 2746 Hudson's Law; require healthcare providers to provide information to parents who receive a postnatal diagnosis of a chromosomal disorder. Signed
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |