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*Note: This page will be continuously updated as votes are taken and posted. By clicking on the bill number, you can view the full text of the bill, current status, and vote totals. Vote totals are preliminary and may differ from the final totals. To view the vote by party, copy and paste the names from the vote totals pdf here. You can view upcoming votes, along with my explanation, on my House Calendar page here.

 

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

 

• HB 878: The House moved to concur on this bill, which reenacts a section of law which allows the Department of Corrections to collect fees from individuals on parole. I voted Yes, the motion passed 119-0.

 

• HB 1350: The House moved to concur on this bill. This bill extends a law which reduces the tax rate for certain businesses. The state should always seek to lower the tax burden on all individuals. I voted Yes, the measure passed 117-0.

 

• HB 877: The House moved to concur on this bill. This bill reenacts a current law which allows the Department of Corrections to expand release options in the event of a prison overcrowding emergency. I voted Yes, the motion passed 119-0.

 

• HB 879: The House moved to concur on this bill. This bill reenacts a current law which allows the Department of Corrections to monitor individuals how have been released on parole or probation. I voted Yes, the motion passed 115-0.

 

• HB 883: The House moved to concur on this bill, which reenacts a current law which allows for an alcohol and drug treatment program at a state prison. I voted Yes, the motion passed 119-0.

 

• HB 892: The House moved to concur on this bill, which reenacts a law which allows the State Parole Board to operate. I voted Yes, the motion passed 119-0.

 

• HB 1288: The House moved to concur on this bill, which expands fees to require all individuals accused of misdemeanors to pay for the investigation of their own crimes. I voted No, the motion passed 114-2.

 

• HB 1618: This bill expands the scope of government by creating a local cemetery fund. This function is outside the proper role of government and could be better handled by the private sector. I voted No, the measure passed 118-1.

 

• HB 1628: This bill allows a local government to impose a new additional tax on its citizens. The state should seek to decrease the tax burden and protect the property of citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 101-8.

 

• HB 1629: This bill extends a local tax. The state should seek to decrease the tax burden and protect the property of citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 100-8.

 

• HB 1630: This bill allows a local government to receive funds from a defunct organization to make improvements to a local creek and bridges. I voted Yes, the measure passed 119-0.

 

• HB 1643: This bill grows the size of government by growing the size of local courts in Lee County. I voted No, the measure passed 118-1.

 

• HB 1653: This bill allows a city to authorize the use of golf carts on their streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 110-1.

 

• HB 1655: This bill allows a city to authorize the use of golf carts on their streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 114-1.

 

• HB 1657: This bill allows a local government to impose a new additional tax on its citizens. The state should seek to decrease the tax burden and protect the property of citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 102-7.

 

• HB 1535: This bill expands the scope of government by allowing a local government to send taxpayer dollars directly to a private entity. The state should seek to protect private property and reduce the use of taxpayer dollars at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 110-2.

 

• HB 1536: This bill expands the scope of government by allowing a local government to send taxpayer dollars directly to a private entity. The state should seek to protect private property and reduce the use of taxpayer dollars at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 114-2.

 

• HB 1620: This bill allows the City of Fulton to provide water services to individuals living outside the city limits. I voted Yes, the measure passed 112-0.

 

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

 

• HB 911: The House voted to concur on this bill, which expands the ability of the Department of Human Services to run background checks on individuals who work for the department. As amended, it’s narrowly limited to offenses related to the job in question. I voted Yes, the motion passed 111-0.

 

• HB 387: The House voted to concur on this bill, which implements recommendations of the re-entry council to help promote employment among those who have had an interaction with the criminal justice system. This bill will increase employment opportunities and provide significant cost savings to the state. I voted Yes, the motion passed 117-0.

 

• SB 2312: The House reconsidered this bill, which expands sales tax exemptions. It exempts nonprofit events held on public property that don’t benefit specific individuals. I voted Yes, the measure passed 116-0.

 

• HB 1625: This bill allows the city of Byhalia to provide natural gas services to individuals living outside the city limits. I voted Yes, the measure passed 117-0.

 

• HB 1662: This bill allows the city of Long Beach to authorize the use of golf carts on city streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 110-2.

 

• HB 1663: This bill allows a county to transfer taxpayer funds directly to a private entity at the discretion of the board of supervisors. The state should seek to protect taxpayer dollars at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 112-4.

 

• SB 3025: This bill allows two municipalities to cooperate for the purposes of water services. I voted Yes, the measure passed 116-0.

 

• SB 3026: This bill expands local freedom by allowing the City of Bay St. Louis to authorize the use of golf carts on their streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 113-2.

 

• SB 3034: This bill extends the size of government by extending a local tax on citizens. The state should seek to decrease the tax burden on citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 94-12.

 

• HB 1637: This bill extends a local tax. The state should seek to decrease the tax burdens on citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 91-11.

 

• HB 1664: This bill extends the size of government by authorizing a new local tax on citizens. The state should seek to decrease the tax burden on citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 93-11.

 

• HB 1667: This bill extends the size of government by authorizing a new local tax on citizens. The state should seek to decrease the tax burden on citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 89-13.

 

• HB 1668: This bill extends the size of government by authorizing a new local tax on citizens. The state should seek to decrease the tax burden on citizens at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 93-14.

 

• HB 1670: This bill expands local freedom by allowing the city of Waveland to authorize the use of golf carts on their streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 111-2.

 

• HB 1671: This bill allows the Warren County board of supervisors to send taxpayer dollars directly to private entities. The state should seek to protect the property of taxpayers at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 96-10.

 

 

Thursday, March 15, 2018

 

• HB 1359: This bill decreases the tax burden on individuals. It states that disaster assistance funds provided to farmers shall not be counted as income for tax purposes. I voted Yes, the measure passed 114-0.

 

• HCRs 75, 76, 77, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86: The House considered these ceremonial resolutions in a block vote. I voted Yes, the measures passed 116-0.

 

• HCR 78: The House considered this ceremonial resolution. I voted Yes, the measure passed 114-0.

 

• SCRs 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 618, 619, 625: The House considered these cermonial resolutions in a block vote. I voted Yes, the measures passed 114-0. 

 

• HCR 74: The House considered this ceremonial resolution. I voted Yes, the measure passed 116-0. 

 

• HCR 79: The House considered this ceremonial resolution. I voted Yes, the measure passed 114-0.

 

• SB 3036: This bill expands local freedom by allowing the Town of Sumrall to authorize the use of golf carts on their streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 113-1.

 

• HB 1673: This bill allows Panola County to hire an evaluator to assist with upgrades to their local sewer system. 116-0.

 

• HB 1676: This bill allows a local board to send taxpayer dollars directly to a private entity. The state should seek to protect tax dollars at all levels of government. I voted No, the measure passed 103-6.

 

• HB 1680: This bill allows the city of Meridian to relinquish ownership of an American Legion property. I voted Yes, the measure passed 115-0.

 

• HB 1681: This bill allows the city of Meridian to provide sewer services to facilities outside the city limits. I voted Yes, the measure passed 115-0.

 

• HB 1682: This bill expands freedom by allowing a local city to allow golf carts on their streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 111-2.

 

• HB 1686: This bill expands freedom by allowing a local city to allow golf carts on their streets. I voted Yes, the measure passed 111-2.

 

 

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