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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 2, 2024 | MS | SB 2753 | Requires Individuals Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - House (85 - 29) |
May 2, 2024 | MS | SB 2753 | Requires Individuals Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 8) |
April 26, 2024 | MS | SB 3231 | Repeals and Restricts State Retirement Board Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14) |
March 13, 2024 | MS | HB 1607 | Establishes the Mississippi Women's Bill of Rights and Defines Terms Relating to Sex and Gender | Bill Passed - House (82 - 30) |
March 13, 2024 | MS | HB 1590 | Amends Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Membership Board Oversight | Bill Passed - House (85 - 34) |
Jan. 31, 2024 | MS | HB 539 | Expands Eligibility for Ambulatory Prenatal Care | Bill Passed - House (117 - 5) |
Jan. 31, 2024 | MS | HB 539 | Expands Eligibility for Ambulatory Prenatal Care | Bill Passed - House (117 - 5) |
March 27, 2023 | MS | HB 1671 | Expands State Tax Credits from $3.5 to $10 Million a Year for Businesses who Provide Assistance for Pregnant Women | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 12) |
March 7, 2023 | MS | HB 1020 | Establishes a Court System of Unelected Judges and Prosecutors for the City of Jackson, Mississippi | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
Feb. 21, 2023 | MS | HB 1125 | Prohibits Hormone Therapy and Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15) |
Feb. 7, 2023 | MS | HB 1020 | Establishes a Court System of Unelected Judges and Prosecutors for the City of Jackson, Mississippi | Bill Passed - House (76 - 38) |
Jan. 19, 2023 | MS | HB 1125 | Prohibits Hormone Therapy and Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Minors | Bill Passed - House (78 - 30) |
Nov. 2, 2022 | MS | SB 2001 | Establishes the Triple Crown Project Fund | Bill Passed - House (104 - 5) |
April 4, 2022 | MS | HB 1426 | Increases Salaries of Certain Government Officials | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (46 - 3) |
April 4, 2022 | MS | HB 1426 | Increases Salaries of Certain Government Officials | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 34) |
March 25, 2022 | MS | SB 2273 | Authorizes Employers to Sponsor Parolees and Offenders on Probation | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (51 - 0) |
Feb. 8, 2022 | MS | HCR 39 | Amends Constitution to Expand Citizen Involvement in Lawmaking | Bill Passed - House |
Feb. 3, 2022 | MS | HB 1099 | Prohibits Prisoners from Changing Name or Gender | (84 - 30) |
Feb. 11, 2021 | MS | SB 2536 | Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
Feb. 3, 2021 | MS | HB 1303 | Authorizes Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to Provide Independent Care | Bill Passed - House (78 - 38) |
June 26, 2020 | MS | SB 3051 | Establishes Special Provisions for Unemployment Compensation Due to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 3) |
March 12, 2020 | MS | SB 2522 | Requires Employers to Pay Employees the Same Wage Regardless of Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11) |
March 21, 2017 | MS | SB 2710 | Prohibits Local Sanctuary Policies | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 11) |
March 30, 2016 | MS | HB 1523 | Establishes Protections for Religious Beliefs or Moral Convictions | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
March 3, 2016 | MS | SB 2306 | Prohibits Establishment of Sanctuary Cities | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 14) |
Feb. 19, 2016 | MS | HB 1523 | Establishes Protections for Religious Beliefs or Moral Convictions | Bill Passed - House (80 - 39) |
Feb. 11, 2015 | MS | SB 2695 | Establishes Education Scholarship Accounts for Special Needs Students | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
May 3, 2012 | MS | JR 201 | State Senate Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (70 - 50) |
May 2, 2012 | MS | HB 211 | Authorizes Certian Officials to Hire Their Own Lawyers | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 18) |
May 2, 2012 | MS | JR 1 | State House Redistricting | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (38 - 14) |
May 2, 2012 | MS | JR 201 | State Senate Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5) |
May 1, 2012 | MS | HB 211 | Authorizes Certian Officials to Hire Their Own Lawyers | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 56) |
April 26, 2012 | MS | JR 1 | State House Redistricting | Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 50) |
March 14, 2012 | MS | HB 488 | Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (70 - 47) |
Feb. 15, 2012 | MS | HB 211 | Amends the Rules Regarding Hiring Outside Counsel | Bill Passed - House (59 - 56) |
April 6, 2011 | MS | SCR 692 | Redistricting the State House and Senate | Bill Passed - House (63 - 53) |
March 4, 2011 | MS | JR 1 | Redistricting for House of Representatives | Bill Passed - House (66 - 56) |
Jan. 27, 2011 | MS | SB 2179 | Restrictions on Employers of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
Jan. 18, 2011 | MS | SB 2179 | Restrictions on Employers of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
March 27, 2010 | MS | SB 2293 | Allowing "Under-Performing" Schools to Become Charter Schools | Conference Report Adopted - House (85 - 31) |
March 27, 2010 | MS | SB 2293 | Allowing "Under-Performing" Schools to Become Charter Schools | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 11) |
Feb. 10, 2010 | MS | HB 232 | Novelty Lighter Ban | Bill Passed - House (94 - 25) |
Feb. 3, 2010 | MS | HB 959 | Sale of State Plane | Bill Passed - House (65 - 55) |
Jan. 19, 2010 | MS | HB 392 | Limiting Gubernatorial Budget Reductions | Bill Passed - House (70 - 49) |
Jan. 22, 2009 | MS | HB 1090 | Increasing Public Utilities Staff Oversight | Bill Passed - House (64 - 53) |
June 27, 2008 | MS | HB 17 | Medicaid Funds Bill | Bill Passed - House (68 - 44) |
June 27, 2008 | MS | HB 17 | Medicaid Funds Bill | Bill Passed - House (68 - 44) |
May 29, 2008 | MS | HB 17 | Medicaid Funds Bill | Bill Failed - House (55 - 53) |
May 28, 2008 | MS | SB 2013 | Hospital Tax for Medicaid Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7) |
May 28, 2008 | MS | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (87 - 33) |
May 28, 2008 | MS | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (87 - 33) |
May 22, 2008 | MS | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3) |
May 22, 2008 | MS | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3) |
April 15, 2008 | MS | SB 2497 | Increasing Unemployment Compensation | Conference Report Adopted - House (112 - 10) |
March 27, 2008 | MS | HB 520 | Reporting Sexual Activity of Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 41) |
March 27, 2008 | MS | HB 520 | Reporting Sexual Activity of Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 41) |
March 26, 2008 | MS | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (95 - 25) |
March 26, 2008 | MS | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (95 - 25) |
March 24, 2008 | MS | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 3) |
March 24, 2008 | MS | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 3) |
March 19, 2008 | MS | SB 2264 | Authorizing Wire-tapping Out of State | Bill Passed - House (97 - 21) |
March 18, 2008 | MS | SB 2497 | Increasing Unemployment Compensation | Bill Passed - House (71 - 48) |
March 6, 2008 | MS | HB 1601 | Medicaid Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (74 - 41) |
March 5, 2008 | MS | SB 2988 | Prohibiting Employment of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (112 - 8) |
March 5, 2008 | MS | SB 2988 | Prohibiting Employment of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (112 - 8) |
Feb. 27, 2008 | MS | SB 2998 | Immunity for Physicians Treating Medicaid Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
Feb. 27, 2008 | MS | SB 2998 | Immunity for Physicians Treating Medicaid Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
Feb. 26, 2008 | MS | SB 2550 | Covenant Marriage Act | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 13) |
Feb. 26, 2008 | MS | SB 2550 | Covenant Marriage Act | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 13) |
Feb. 14, 2008 | MS | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - House (61 - 60) |
Feb. 14, 2008 | MS | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - House (61 - 60) |
Feb. 1, 2008 | MS | SB 2037 | Requirements for Public Works Laborers | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5) |
Feb. 1, 2008 | MS | SB 2037 | Requirements for Public Works Laborers | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5) |
Jan. 25, 2008 | MS | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
Jan. 25, 2008 | MS | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
March 8, 2007 | MS | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 2) |
March 8, 2007 | MS | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 2) |
Feb. 22, 2007 | MS | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Bill Passed - House (97 - 16) |
Feb. 22, 2007 | MS | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Bill Passed - House (97 - 16) |
Feb. 8, 2007 | MS | HB 1144 | Out-of-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (84 - 33) |
Feb. 7, 2007 | MS | SB 2391 | Parental Consent Waiver for Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0) |
Feb. 7, 2007 | MS | SB 2391 | Parental Consent Waiver for Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0) |
Jan. 9, 2007 | MS | HB 237 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (68 - 50) |
March 8, 2006 | MS | SB 2400 | Salary Fixes for Certain Elected State and District Officials | Bill Passed - House (78 - 40) |
Feb. 9, 2006 | MS | HB 199 | Juvenile Delinquent Program Changes | Bill Passed - House (74 - 47) |
Feb. 9, 2006 | MS | HB 199 | Juvenile Delinquent Program Changes | Bill Passed - House (74 - 47) |
Feb. 9, 2006 | MS | HB 638 | Executive Branch Salaries | Bill Passed - House (64 - 55) |
Feb. 7, 2006 | MS | HB 300 - Amendment 1 | Marriage Counseling Requirement | Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 74) |
Feb. 7, 2006 | MS | HB 300 - Amendment 1 | Marriage Counseling Requirement | Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 74) |
Feb. 7, 2006 | MS | HB 300 | Revised Marriage License Requirements | Bill Passed - House (66 - 55) |
Feb. 7, 2006 | MS | HB 300 | Revised Marriage License Requirements | Bill Passed - House (66 - 55) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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5/02 | SB 2753 | Requires Individuals Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - House (85 - 29) |
5/02 | SB 2753 | Requires Individuals Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (33 - 8) |
4/26 | SB 3231 | Repeals and Restricts State Retirement Board Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14) |
3/13 | HB 1607 | Establishes the Mississippi Women's Bill of Rights and Defines Terms Relating to Sex and Gender | Bill Passed - House (82 - 30) |
3/13 | HB 1590 | Amends Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Membership Board Oversight | Bill Passed - House (85 - 34) |
1/31 | HB 539 | Expands Eligibility for Ambulatory Prenatal Care | Bill Passed - House (117 - 5) |
1/31 | HB 539 | Expands Eligibility for Ambulatory Prenatal Care | Bill Passed - House (117 - 5) |
3/27 | HB 1671 | Expands State Tax Credits from $3.5 to $10 Million a Year for Businesses who Provide Assistance for Pregnant Women | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 12) |
3/07 | HB 1020 | Establishes a Court System of Unelected Judges and Prosecutors for the City of Jackson, Mississippi | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
2/21 | HB 1125 | Prohibits Hormone Therapy and Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15) |
2/07 | HB 1020 | Establishes a Court System of Unelected Judges and Prosecutors for the City of Jackson, Mississippi | Bill Passed - House (76 - 38) |
1/19 | HB 1125 | Prohibits Hormone Therapy and Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Minors | Bill Passed - House (78 - 30) |
11/02 | SB 2001 | Establishes the Triple Crown Project Fund | Bill Passed - House (104 - 5) |
4/04 | HB 1426 | Increases Salaries of Certain Government Officials | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (46 - 3) |
4/04 | HB 1426 | Increases Salaries of Certain Government Officials | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 34) |
3/25 | SB 2273 | Authorizes Employers to Sponsor Parolees and Offenders on Probation | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (51 - 0) |
2/08 | HCR 39 | Amends Constitution to Expand Citizen Involvement in Lawmaking | Bill Passed - House |
2/03 | HB 1099 | Prohibits Prisoners from Changing Name or Gender | (84 - 30) |
2/11 | SB 2536 | Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
2/03 | HB 1303 | Authorizes Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to Provide Independent Care | Bill Passed - House (78 - 38) |
6/26 | SB 3051 | Establishes Special Provisions for Unemployment Compensation Due to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 3) |
3/12 | SB 2522 | Requires Employers to Pay Employees the Same Wage Regardless of Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11) |
3/21 | SB 2710 | Prohibits Local Sanctuary Policies | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 11) |
3/30 | HB 1523 | Establishes Protections for Religious Beliefs or Moral Convictions | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
3/03 | SB 2306 | Prohibits Establishment of Sanctuary Cities | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 14) |
2/19 | HB 1523 | Establishes Protections for Religious Beliefs or Moral Convictions | Bill Passed - House (80 - 39) |
2/11 | SB 2695 | Establishes Education Scholarship Accounts for Special Needs Students | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21) |
5/03 | JR 201 | State Senate Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (70 - 50) |
5/02 | HB 211 | Authorizes Certian Officials to Hire Their Own Lawyers | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 18) |
5/02 | JR 1 | State House Redistricting | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (38 - 14) |
5/02 | JR 201 | State Senate Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5) |
5/01 | HB 211 | Authorizes Certian Officials to Hire Their Own Lawyers | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 56) |
4/26 | JR 1 | State House Redistricting | Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 50) |
3/14 | HB 488 | Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (70 - 47) |
2/15 | HB 211 | Amends the Rules Regarding Hiring Outside Counsel | Bill Passed - House (59 - 56) |
4/06 | SCR 692 | Redistricting the State House and Senate | Bill Passed - House (63 - 53) |
3/04 | JR 1 | Redistricting for House of Representatives | Bill Passed - House (66 - 56) |
1/27 | SB 2179 | Restrictions on Employers of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
1/18 | SB 2179 | Restrictions on Employers of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
3/27 | SB 2293 | Allowing "Under-Performing" Schools to Become Charter Schools | Conference Report Adopted - House (85 - 31) |
3/27 | SB 2293 | Allowing "Under-Performing" Schools to Become Charter Schools | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 11) |
2/10 | HB 232 | Novelty Lighter Ban | Bill Passed - House (94 - 25) |
2/03 | HB 959 | Sale of State Plane | Bill Passed - House (65 - 55) |
1/19 | HB 392 | Limiting Gubernatorial Budget Reductions | Bill Passed - House (70 - 49) |
1/22 | HB 1090 | Increasing Public Utilities Staff Oversight | Bill Passed - House (64 - 53) |
6/27 | HB 17 | Medicaid Funds Bill | Bill Passed - House (68 - 44) |
6/27 | HB 17 | Medicaid Funds Bill | Bill Passed - House (68 - 44) |
5/29 | HB 17 | Medicaid Funds Bill | Bill Failed - House (55 - 53) |
5/28 | SB 2013 | Hospital Tax for Medicaid Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7) |
5/28 | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (87 - 33) |
5/28 | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - House (87 - 33) |
5/22 | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3) |
5/22 | SB 2011 | Increasing Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3) |
4/15 | SB 2497 | Increasing Unemployment Compensation | Conference Report Adopted - House (112 - 10) |
3/27 | HB 520 | Reporting Sexual Activity of Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 41) |
3/27 | HB 520 | Reporting Sexual Activity of Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 41) |
3/26 | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (95 - 25) |
3/26 | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (95 - 25) |
3/24 | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 3) |
3/24 | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 3) |
3/19 | SB 2264 | Authorizing Wire-tapping Out of State | Bill Passed - House (97 - 21) |
3/18 | SB 2497 | Increasing Unemployment Compensation | Bill Passed - House (71 - 48) |
3/06 | HB 1601 | Medicaid Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (74 - 41) |
3/05 | SB 2988 | Prohibiting Employment of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (112 - 8) |
3/05 | SB 2988 | Prohibiting Employment of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (112 - 8) |
2/27 | SB 2998 | Immunity for Physicians Treating Medicaid Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
2/27 | SB 2998 | Immunity for Physicians Treating Medicaid Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
2/26 | SB 2550 | Covenant Marriage Act | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 13) |
2/26 | SB 2550 | Covenant Marriage Act | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 13) |
2/14 | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - House (61 - 60) |
2/14 | HB 859 | Salary Adjustments for State Officials | Bill Passed - House (61 - 60) |
2/01 | SB 2037 | Requirements for Public Works Laborers | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5) |
2/01 | SB 2037 | Requirements for Public Works Laborers | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5) |
1/25 | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
1/25 | SB 2188 | Attorney General-Private Attorney Contract Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18) |
3/08 | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 2) |
3/08 | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 2) |
2/22 | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Bill Passed - House (97 - 16) |
2/22 | SB 2391 | Abortion Law Reform | Bill Passed - House (97 - 16) |
2/08 | HB 1144 | Out-of-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (84 - 33) |
2/07 | SB 2391 | Parental Consent Waiver for Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0) |
2/07 | SB 2391 | Parental Consent Waiver for Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 0) |
1/09 | HB 237 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (68 - 50) |
3/08 | SB 2400 | Salary Fixes for Certain Elected State and District Officials | Bill Passed - House (78 - 40) |
2/09 | HB 199 | Juvenile Delinquent Program Changes | Bill Passed - House (74 - 47) |
2/09 | HB 199 | Juvenile Delinquent Program Changes | Bill Passed - House (74 - 47) |
2/09 | HB 638 | Executive Branch Salaries | Bill Passed - House (64 - 55) |
2/07 | HB 300 - Amendment 1 | Marriage Counseling Requirement | Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 74) |
2/07 | HB 300 - Amendment 1 | Marriage Counseling Requirement | Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 74) |
2/07 | HB 300 | Revised Marriage License Requirements | Bill Passed - House (66 - 55) |
2/07 | HB 300 | Revised Marriage License Requirements | Bill Passed - House (66 - 55) |