Bill Tracker

The Mississippi state legislature meets in Jackson in the first three months of the year. Our legislative tracker allows you to keep an eye on what they are up to.

Bill Ratings:

Have a look below to see how we have rated the various bills each week:

Green

for bills that extended freedom

Red

for bills that erode liberty, and

Yellow

for bills we are ambivalent about

We also show which of the bills being considered we specifically approve, giving them the "MCPP APPROVED" stamp.

Politician Ratings:

We also show which of the bills being considered we specifically approve, giving them the "MCPP APPROVED" stamp.

Freedom Agenda for Mississippi:

As the leading free market think tank of Mississippi, we have created a Conservative Platform for Mississippi, which outlines policies we would like to see discusses during the legislative session:

1	Cut Taxes With a massive state budget surplus, we propose an authentically conservative budget that would cut personal income tax and corporation tax responsibly.
2	Anti-ESG The ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) agenda promoted by big money managers is forcing publicly listed corporations to promote a “woke” agenda. An anti-ESG bill that we are behind will help restore the voices of everyday citizens in the economy.
3	Recall We need to give local residents the power to recall ineffective and incompetent mayors.
4	Mississippi REINS Act Bureaucrats like to make decisions and spend taxpayers’ money without accountability. To combat this, conservatives in our state should support a “Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny” (REINS) bill.
5	Education Legislation is needed to break the monopoly of the Charter School Authorizer Board, which acts as a roadblock to reform. At the same time, we need a bill to ensure transparency in education, so that moms and dads can see what their child is being taught.
6	Parents' Bill of Rights Young people have been subjected to irreversible gender reassignment procedures that they have subsequently come to regret. Our proposal would stop this in our state.
7	Women's Bill of Rights Our Women’s Bill of Rights would codify, for purposes of law and regulations, the common sense—and previously self-evident—definition of “woman.”
8	Cut the Cost of Healthcare Too many people in our state are unable to afford healthcare. The answer is not to hose more federal dollars at local healthcare, which would simply inflate costs. Instead, we need a concerted effort to eliminate the restrictive practices that make health care more expensive by preventing new providers from operating.
9	Right of Initiative It is time to fix the right of initiative so that the public is able to vote to change state law.

Our legislative tracker will enable us to keep you updated on our progress as we help drive through this ambitious agenda.

2023 Regular Session

Rating	Bill Number	Description	Stage	Principal Sponsor
	HB 1	Campaign finance reports; require candidates for county, county district and municipal offices to file with Secretary of State.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Henry Zuber III
Analysis: Campaign finance reform bill requiring local and municipal candidates to file directly to the Secretary of State.
	HB 2	Campaign finance reports; shall be available on county and municipal websites.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Henry Zuber III
Analysis: This bill allows for citizens to easily view campaign finance reports on local county and municipality websites to be more informed and to promote accountability and transparency.
	HB 3	Third-party delivery service; prohibit from using name, likeness, trademark or intellectual property of merchant without agreement.	03/08 (S) Died On Calendar	Henry Zuber III
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	HB 4	Tianeptine; include in Schedule I controlled substance list.	03/23 Approved by Governor	Lee Yancey
Analysis: This bill completely bans the drug Tianeptine which is used by many people. This is a major overreach of government.
	HB 5	Kratom; include in Schedule I controlled substances list.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
Analysis: Kratom is a herbal substance and opiate alternative and is used to help those with opiate withdrawals and cravings.
	HB 6	Casino winnings; provide procedures for intercept of child support arrearages.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
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	HB 7	Fentanyl testing strips; exclude from definition of paraphernalia.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
Analysis: This bill removes testing strips for fentanyl from paraphernalia definition.
	HB 8	Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions made to certain hospitals.	02/22 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
Analysis: This bill allows for taxpayers to receive a tax credit for donating money to rural hospitals.
	HB 9	Pharmacists; authorize to test for and treat certain minor, nonchronic health conditions subject to certain requirements.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
Analysis: This bill removes regulations and allows pharmacists to treat minor illnesses such as the flu and strep.
	HB 10	CON; remove chemical dependency services and facilities from requirements of the CON law.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
Analysis: This bill removes regulations and certificate of need requirements for certain medical facilities. This gives people more choice and opens up the free market.
	HB 11	Birth parents; release identifying information upon agreement by.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
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	HB 12	Mississippi Code; modernize terminology by replacing "mentally retarded" with "intellectual disability".	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
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	HB 13	Water safety; require public schools to provide parents and student information on importance of and availability of local courses.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Lee Yancey
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	HB 14	Appropriation; MS Department of Transportation for the Statewide Litter Prevention Program.	02/22 (H) Died In Committee	Steve Massengill
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	HB 15	Regional food banks; DHS establish grant program to provide annual grant funding to.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Steve Massengill
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	HB 16	Election commissioner; revise office of to be nonpartisan.	02/28 (S) Died In Committee	Steve Massengill
Analysis: This bill makes the election for Election Commissioners a non-partisan race, where candidates do not declare any party affiliation.
	HB 17	Universities and colleges; require to allow MS residents to register for classes before nonresident students.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Steve Massengill
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	HB 18	Alternative-fuel fueling station; impose tax on motor vehicles charged at.	02/22 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
Analysis: This bill is an increase in taxation.
	HB 19	Supreme Court districts; bring forward.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
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	HB 20	Shoplifting; revise penalties for crime of.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
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	HB 21	PERS; law enforcement officers and firefighters will vest after 4 years of membership regardless of the date they became members.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
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	HB 22	Driver's license; restore ability to suspend for certain traffic violations.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
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	HB 23	Sales tax; exempt sales of platinum, gold, silver bullion and numismatic coins.	02/22 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
Analysis: This bill exempts certain sales of precious metals from sales tax, as well as numismatic coins that are sold for no more than 1,000 dollars. Eliminating sales tax from these certain sales promotes economic liberty.
	HB 24	Justice and municipal courts; require to file all legal documents by electronic form using MEC.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
Analysis: Currently in Mississippi, Justice and Municipal courts are not required to file their legal documents on MEC. This bill would require them to abide by the same standards as County, Chancery, and Circuit courts, promoting efficiency and transparency within the court system.
	HB 25	Prostitution; penalize procurement of as a felony.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
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	HB 26	Elected official; prohibit from holding more than one elected office at the same time.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
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	HB 27	"Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act"; revise definition of "eligible student" and "eligible school" to.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Larry Byrd
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	HB 28	Appropriations; DFA to acquire new facility for MS Federation of Women's Clubs in exchange for lease of current headquarters building.	02/22 (H) Died In Committee	Tom Weathersby
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	HB 29	Income tax; exclude active duty military compensation received by a resident while stationed out of state.	02/22 (H) Died In Committee	Tom Weathersby
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	HB 30	Public Service Commission; require to mandate annual filings by rural water associations.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Timmy Ladner
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	HB 31	False allegations of hate crime; provide penalties for.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Timmy Ladner
Analysis: This bill provides penalties for knowingly making false accusations of a person committing a crime.
	HB 32	State parks; exempt veterans and active duty from paying entry fee and provide discount for campsite rental.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Timmy Ladner
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	HB 33	The Ashley Henley Investigative Authority Act; create.	02/28 (S) Died In Committee	Timmy Ladner
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	HB 34	The Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act of Mississippi; create.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Timmy Ladner
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	HB 35	Appointed state officers; provide for the removal of for certain forms of willful neglect.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Timmy Ladner
Analysis: This bill provides for the removal of a state officer from their office for neglecting their duties. This protects Mississippians from officers not performing and wasting taxpayer money.
	HB 36	Campaign finance reports; require those filed by all candidates to be available online.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Timmy Ladner
Analysis: This bill promotes transparency and accountability in campaign finance and helps voters be more informed.
	HB 37	Standard Dedeaux Water District; delete provision on compensation of commissioners.	02/27 Approved by Governor	Timmy Ladner
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	HB 38	Administrative Procedures Act; amend to require proposed agency rules to be approved by the state auditor.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Henry Zuber III
Analysis: This bill allows the State Auditor to examine all new regulations by state agencies to determine if they help the public or are unnecessary and further government overreach.
	HB 39	Lobbying; prohibit legislator from engaging in for one year after leaving office.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Henry Zuber III
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	HB 40	MS Accountability and Transparency Act; revise to include certain counties and municipalities.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Henry Zuber III
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	HB 41	Radar; authorize use in Rankin County subject to approval of voters within the county.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Gene Newman
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	HB 42	Radar; authorize sheriff and deputies to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.	01/31 (H) Died In Committee	Tom Weathersby
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	HC 1	Joint Rules; amend to limit introduction of general bills requiring majority vote to sessions in even-numbered years.	01/03 (H) Referred To Rules	Henry Zuber III
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	HC 2	National Therapy Animal Day; celebrate in Mississippi on April 30, 2023.	02/27 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed	Henry Zuber III
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	HR 1	Jackson Prep "Patriots" Baseball Team; commend and congratulate for winning the MAIS 6A State Baseball Championship for the 5th consecutive year.	01/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed	Brent Powell
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	HR 2	Chapel Hart; commend successes in their career as well as during America's Got Talent.	01/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed	Jansen T. Owen
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	HR 3	Reverend Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin; commend upon her appointment as music scholar-in-residence and interim choral director at the American Church in Paris, France.	01/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed	Alyce G. Clarke
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	SC 501	Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of David R. Huggins.	02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed	Rita Potts Parks
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	SC 502	Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former MDOT Commissioner and Legislator Dick Hall.	02/07 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed	Josh Harkins
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	SC 503	Mourn the passing of former Senator Steve Seale of Hattiesburg, and commend his public and charitable service.	02/03 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed	Joey Fillingane
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Bill Tracker

2023 Regular Session

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