Bart Williams
Born
1966
Contact
Email · bwilliams@senate.ms.gov
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25
Bills sponsored
this session · 103 all-time
39
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 281 all-time
7
Enacted into law
this session · 18 all-time
5468
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 5468 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
95.3%
based on 362 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
4.7%
based on 362 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.4%
based on 362 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
103 billsCurrent session 25 bills
- SB 2238 Mississippi State University; allow to partner with local school district for certain purposes. Passed
- SB 2267 Memorial highways; designate certain honoring Judge Lloyd Gilmer Spivey III and amend designation rules for. Passed
- HB 321 Appropriation; Coahoma County for making certain railroad track improvements. In Committee
- SB 2880 Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund; revise provisions related to increasing commercial air service. In Committee
- SB 2594 Mississippi Antiquities Law; amend to provide certain exemptions for universities and colleges. Passed
- SB 2437 Artificial intelligence; define. Passed
- SB 2410 Cybersecurity; limit liability for governmental and certain commercial entities that substantially comply with standards. In Committee
- SB 2388 Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2082 Misdemeanors; authorize alternate sentencing for recidivist misdemeanants. In Committee
- SB 2237 Student School Stewardship Pilot Program; establish. In Committee
- SB 2759 Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund; amend. In Committee
- SB 2321 Computer fraud; amend provision to mirror federal, criminal elements. In Committee
- SB 2693 Mississippi Social Media Fraud Accountability and Consumer Protection Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2059 Electric vehicle charging stations; provide for rates and charges. In Committee
- SB 2302 Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act; enact. In Committee
- SR 96 Commend Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders on winning 2025 MHSAA 2A State Championship. Introduced
- SR 65 Commend Starkville High School Boys Basketball Team for 2026 Boys Class 7A Basketball Championship. Introduced
- SR 64 Commend Starkville High School Girls Basketball Team for winning 2026 MHSAA Class 7A State Championship. Introduced
- SB 3401 Town of Ackerman; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation. Signed
- SB 2925 City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax. Signed
- SB 2654 State Security Operations Center; create within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services. Signed
- SB 2653 Mississippi IT Optimization Act; enact. Signed
- SB 2526 Rural Water Oversight Committee; create and prescribe duties of. Signed
- SB 2310 Inadequacy of water service; authorizing the PSC to cancel a municipality's certificate upon findings of. Signed
- SB 2096 MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS. Signed
Historical 78 bills
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SR 100 Congratulate Starkville for being named "Best Small Town in the South" by USA Today. Died
- SB 2698 Cyber Security Review Board; create. Signed
- SB 2355 Walker's Law; enact to criminalize sexual extortion. Died
- SB 2583 Excessive window tint; allow county law enforcement officers to issue tickets. Died
- SB 2704 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Mathiston in paying costs of replacement of two sewer lift pumps and housing. Died
- SB 2706 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Starkville in paying costs of extension of Hospital Road and Stark Road. Died
- SB 2707 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Starkville in paying costs of purchasing land for, and construction of, library. Died
- SB 2690 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Choctaw County in paying costs of repairs to bridge on Fentriss Panhandle Road. Died
- SB 2705 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Mathiston in paying costs of repairs to and resurfacing of town streets. Died
- SB 2890 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Webster County in paying costs of constructing new command center and jail facility. Died
- SB 2900 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Oktibbeha County in paying costs of road improvements. Died
- SB 2891 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Choctaw County in paying costs associated with repairs to Chester-Tomnolen Road. Died
- SB 2300 Construction contracts; amend certain provisions. Signed
- SB 2426 Artificial Intelligence Task Force; create and prescribe responsibilities of. Signed
- SR 62 Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., for Super Bowl Championship. Died
- SB 2443 Technology Innovation Fund; establish. Died
- SB 2221 Campus safety; require institutions of higher learning to review safety procedures concerning student living accommodations. Died
- SB 2471 Cyber breach; limit liability for certain entities. Died
- SR 142 Commend career of Jim Ellis upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer. Died
- SB 2810 Sales tax; exempt retail sales of groceries on Saturday or Sunday before Thanksgiving. Died
- SB 2796 Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act; enact. Died
- SB 2610 Mississippi Regional Early/Middle College High School Act of 2025; enact. Died
- SB 2632 Sheriff elections; make nonpartisan. Died
- SB 2634 Mississippi "I voted" sticker contest; create. Died
Co-sponsored
281 billsCurrent session 39 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 2243 Don Triplett Act; enact to create ombudsman office in State Department of Education. Passed
- SB 2483 J.P. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act; enact. Passed
- HB 924 Bonds; authorize issuance for preplanning improvements to Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 922 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 921 Bonds; authorize issuance for Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 919 Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math Center at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- SB 2242 Mississippi Math Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2418 Environmental protection; prohibit geoengineering. In Committee
- SB 2874 Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin Act; enact. Passed
- SB 2208 Mississippi Public University System Governance Study Committee; create. Passed
- SB 2636 The Department of Cybersecurity; create. In Committee
- SB 2344 Financial literacy; require as component of postsecondary education. Passed
- SB 2861 Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices. In Committee
- SB 2755 ITS; create additional powers and responsibilities. In Committee
- SB 2292 School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. Passed
- HB 1786 Appropriation; MS Delta Community College for addition to Allied Health/Nursing Building. In Committee
- HB 1766 Appropriation; MS Delta Community College for constructing a residence hall facility for training officers of the Law Enforcement Training Academy. In Committee
- HB 1783 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Sunflower with street improvements. In Committee
- HB 1767 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project. In Committee
- SB 2305 School classrooms; authorize Christian Bible to be kept in and enforce daily recitation of pledge. In Committee
- HB 917 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 905 Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 912 Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Hydroponics Research and Teaching Greenhouse at Alcorn State University. In Committee
- HB 906 Bonds; authorize issuance for housing improvements at Alcorn State University. In Committee
Historical 242 bills
- SB 2753 SAFER Act; enact. Signed
- SB 2697 Property exemption; revise provisions regarding property belonging to certain foundations. Signed
- 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 3042 Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Signed
- SB 3023 Appropriation; Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority. Died
- SB 3022 Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of. Signed
- SB 3041 Appropriation; Gaming Commission. Signed
- SB 3045 Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board. Signed
- SB 2311 Sheriffs; revise cap on annual salary supplement. 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
- SC 513 Recognize the Bicentennial Celebration of Franklin Academy in Columbus, the first public school in Mississippi. Died
- SB 2906 Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural Research, Extension and Land-Grant programs. Signed
- SB 2909 Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center. Signed
- SB 2952 Appropriation; Personnel Board. Signed
- SC 519 Commend Brookhaven High School "Panthers" Boys Cross-Country Team for second consecutive state championship. Died
- SB 2908 Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service. Signed
- SB 2949 Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion. Signed
- SB 2279 Parole and earned release; criminalize absconding. Died
- SR 1 Commend Andy Ogletree for finishing his first Masters as Low Amateur. Died
- SB 2951 Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi. Signed
- SC 502 Remember the legacy of former Governor William F. Winter and extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature on his passing. Died
- SB 2950 Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of. Signed
- SB 2946 Appropriation; Audit, Department of. 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 |
|
SB 2001
National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.
Passage |
Nay | 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 |