2025 Legislator Business & Jobs Report Card

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voted for business/jobs position
voted against business/jobs position
NV = Not Voting
EA = Excused Absence
P = Present
= High Priority Vote

* Points were not deducted for those voting Present (P) or for those with a Excused Absence (EA). Points were deducted for those Not Voting.


Senators / Representatives

Grade Office Holder Party District
HB 1This was a high priority vote
House Bill 1 focuses on significant tax law changes. Most important to the business community is that HB 1 provides a recurring revenue stream for roads and bridges by gradually increasing the gasoline excise tax over three years. The bill also reduces the state's individual income tax rate from 4% to 3% by 2030, with the potential for further reductions based on specific revenue triggers. It also decreases the sales tax on groceries from 7% to 5% starting July 1, 2025. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1380This was a high priority vote
House Bill 1380, regarding cybersecurity, aimed to provide liability protection for state and local governmental entities and certain commercial entities that adopt specific cybersecurity standards. The bill proposed that if such entities adhered to nationally recognized standards and requirements of specified federal laws, they would not be liable for cybersecurity incidents. It also included a rebuttable presumption of non-liability for commercial entities that substantially aligned with these standards. The bill, however, did not pass and died in conference committee. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 19This was a high priority vote
House Bill 19 would have revised the process for reverse auctions in state procurement contracts. A concern with reverse auctions is the potential focus on price over quality. Buyers might prioritize the lowest bid, potentially overlooking essential factors like product quality or vendor reliability. Unsustainably low bids can affect their ability to deliver on the contract requirements. The bill ultimately died when the Senate did not take it up. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1878House Bill 1878 primarily benefits agricultural businesses, particularly poultry farmers, by reducing their property tax burden through favorable depreciation rules and a substantial economic obsolescence adjustment for poultry houses. It also clarifies valuation methods for affordable housing and Port ground leases, potentially impacting taxes for related businesses. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1123House Bill 1123, as passed by the House, would have added transparency and oversight to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The goal of HB 1123 was to reduce prescription drug costs. This version of HB 1123 passed the House with business support. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 953House Bill 953 extends the harvest permit provisions benefiting industries transporting timber, agriculture, and construction materials by maintaining higher weight tolerances, reducing transport costs. The requirement for local route approval is also extended. This bill prevents a significant increase in transportation costs for key Mississippi industries. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
SB 2849Senate Bill 2849 would have required companies that accept taxpayer economic incentives to uphold their employees’ right to a private union ballot. The legislation would have ensured that companies only receive public incentives if their employees can vote on unionization elections without intimidation. The legislation also would have applied only to future economic incentives and union organizing efforts. It did not impact existing unions, current economic incentive agreements, or subcontractors. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
SB 2573Senate Bill 2573, also known as the "Mississippi Tourism Reorganization Act," proposed to create a separate Department of Tourism in Mississippi. This new department would have been responsible for all state tourism functions currently managed by the Mississippi Development Authority. The bill outlined the department's creation and the appointment of an Executive Director and granted the department authority to establish a grant program and sell advertising. The bill was ultimately vetoed by the Governor because, at the time, there was a budget impasse between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Therefore, no appropriations bills existed for either MDA or the newly created Mississippi Department of Tourism. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1200House Bill 1200 significantly benefits Mississippi businesses that own real estate by providing a faster, clearer, and less costly method to remove unauthorized occupants compared to traditional eviction processes. It reduces regulatory burdens, lowers potential property damage costs, and offers substantial protection against civil litigation from squatters, thereby lowering overall operating risk. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1644House Bill 1644 provides tax relief and incentives for telecommunications companies investing in broadband, which can lower costs and improve infrastructure for businesses statewide. It also extends other key sales tax exemptions. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 150House Bill 150 could reduce transportation costs for concrete and solid waste businesses by allowing heavier loads per trip. HB 150 focuses on increasing the maximum gross vehicle weight allowing three-axle vehicles transporting these materials to weigh up to 64,000 pounds and four-axle vehicles up to 72,000 pounds. The bill also establishes specific axle weight limits. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1203House Bill 1203 prohibits camping on specific public property, including sidewalks, streets, and alleys, unless specifically designated for camping. This legislation aims to reduce blight and improve public spaces by addressing unauthorized camping. HB 1203 could positively impact the business environment, benefiting tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors by making locations more attractive. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
Grade Office Holder Party District
HB 1This was a high priority vote
House Bill 1 focuses on significant tax law changes. Most important to the business community is that HB 1 provides a recurring revenue stream for roads and bridges by gradually increasing the gasoline excise tax over three years. The bill also reduces the state's individual income tax rate from 4% to 3% by 2030, with the potential for further reductions based on specific revenue triggers. It also decreases the sales tax on groceries from 7% to 5% starting July 1, 2025. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1380This was a high priority vote
House Bill 1380, regarding cybersecurity, aimed to provide liability protection for state and local governmental entities and certain commercial entities that adopt specific cybersecurity standards. The bill proposed that if such entities adhered to nationally recognized standards and requirements of specified federal laws, they would not be liable for cybersecurity incidents. It also included a rebuttable presumption of non-liability for commercial entities that substantially aligned with these standards. The bill, however, did not pass and died in conference committee. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 19This was a high priority vote
House Bill 19 would have revised the process for reverse auctions in state procurement contracts. A concern with reverse auctions is the potential focus on price over quality. Buyers might prioritize the lowest bid, potentially overlooking essential factors like product quality or vendor reliability. Unsustainably low bids can affect their ability to deliver on the contract requirements. The bill ultimately died when the Senate did not take it up. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1878House Bill 1878 primarily benefits agricultural businesses, particularly poultry farmers, by reducing their property tax burden through favorable depreciation rules and a substantial economic obsolescence adjustment for poultry houses. It also clarifies valuation methods for affordable housing and Port ground leases, potentially impacting taxes for related businesses. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1123House Bill 1123, as passed by the House, would have added transparency and oversight to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The goal of HB 1123 was to reduce prescription drug costs. This version of HB 1123 passed the House with business support. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 953House Bill 953 extends the harvest permit provisions benefiting industries transporting timber, agriculture, and construction materials by maintaining higher weight tolerances, reducing transport costs. The requirement for local route approval is also extended. This bill prevents a significant increase in transportation costs for key Mississippi industries. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
SB 2849Senate Bill 2849 would have required companies that accept taxpayer economic incentives to uphold their employees’ right to a private union ballot. The legislation would have ensured that companies only receive public incentives if their employees can vote on unionization elections without intimidation. The legislation also would have applied only to future economic incentives and union organizing efforts. It did not impact existing unions, current economic incentive agreements, or subcontractors. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
SB 2573Senate Bill 2573, also known as the "Mississippi Tourism Reorganization Act," proposed to create a separate Department of Tourism in Mississippi. This new department would have been responsible for all state tourism functions currently managed by the Mississippi Development Authority. The bill outlined the department's creation and the appointment of an Executive Director and granted the department authority to establish a grant program and sell advertising. The bill was ultimately vetoed by the Governor because, at the time, there was a budget impasse between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Therefore, no appropriations bills existed for either MDA or the newly created Mississippi Department of Tourism. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1200House Bill 1200 significantly benefits Mississippi businesses that own real estate by providing a faster, clearer, and less costly method to remove unauthorized occupants compared to traditional eviction processes. It reduces regulatory burdens, lowers potential property damage costs, and offers substantial protection against civil litigation from squatters, thereby lowering overall operating risk. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1644House Bill 1644 provides tax relief and incentives for telecommunications companies investing in broadband, which can lower costs and improve infrastructure for businesses statewide. It also extends other key sales tax exemptions. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 150House Bill 150 could reduce transportation costs for concrete and solid waste businesses by allowing heavier loads per trip. HB 150 focuses on increasing the maximum gross vehicle weight allowing three-axle vehicles transporting these materials to weigh up to 64,000 pounds and four-axle vehicles up to 72,000 pounds. The bill also establishes specific axle weight limits. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
HB 1203House Bill 1203 prohibits camping on specific public property, including sidewalks, streets, and alleys, unless specifically designated for camping. This legislation aims to reduce blight and improve public spaces by addressing unauthorized camping. HB 1203 could positively impact the business environment, benefiting tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors by making locations more attractive. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation.
A
 Shane Aguirre Rep 17
A
 Brent Anderson Rep 122
NV
A
 Manly Barton Rep 109
A
 Donnie Bell Rep 21
A
 Richard Bennett Rep 120
A
 Charles Blackwell Rep 88
EA
EA
EA
EA
A
 C. Scott Bounds Rep 44
A
 Randy P. Boyd Rep 19
EA
A
 Andy Boyd Rep 37
A
 Elliot Burch Rep 105
A
 Cedric Burnett Dem 9
A
 Larry Byrd Rep 104
A
 Billy Adam Calvert Rep 83
A
 Lester Carpenter Rep 1
A
 Angela Cockerham Ind 96
NV
A
 Samuel Creekmore Rep 14
A
 Clay Deweese Rep 12
A
 Jim Estrada Rep 33
A
 Casey Eure Rep 116
NV
A
 Kevin Felsher Rep 117
A
 Jimmy Fondren Rep 111
A
 Jill Ford Rep 73
NV
A
 Kevin Ford Rep 54
A
 Zachary Grady Rep 115
EA
EA
A
 Jeffrey S. Guice Rep 114
A
 Jeff Hale Rep 24
A
 Rodney Hall Rep 20
A
 W.I. Doc Harris Rep 28
A
 Josh Hawkins Rep 10
A
 Joey Hood Rep 35
NV
A
 Kevin Horan Rep 34
A
 Stephen A. Horne Rep 81
A
 Celeste Hurst Rep 75
A
 Justin Keen Rep 6
A
 Bill Kinkade Rep 52
A
 Trey Lamar Rep 8
EA
A
 Jonathan Ray Lancaster Rep 22
A
 Steve Lott Rep 107
A
 Vince Mangold Rep 53
A
 Clay Mansell Rep 56
A
 Steve Massengill Rep 13
A
 Brad Mattox Rep 2
A
 Kent McCarty Rep 101
NV
NV
A
 Missy McGee Rep 102
NV
A
 Jay McKnight Rep 95
A
 Dana McLean Rep 39
A
 Jonathan McMillan Rep 58
A
 Sam C. Mims Rep 97
A
 Ken Morgan Rep 100
A
 Gene Newman Rep 61
A
 Karl Oliver Rep 46
A
 Jansen Owen Rep 106
A
 Bill Pigott Rep 99
A
 Brent Powell Rep 59
NV
A
 John Read Rep 112
A
 Kimberly Remak Rep 7
A
 Rob Roberson Rep 43
A
 Randy Rushing Rep 78
A
 Noah Sanford Rep 90
A
 Donnie Scoggin Rep 89
A
 Fred Shanks Rep 60
EA
EA
A
 Jody Steverson Rep 4
A
 Joseph Tubb Rep 87
A
 Mark Tullos Rep 79
A
 Lance Varner Rep 62
A
 Beth Luther Waldo Rep 15
A
 Price Wallace Rep 77
P
A
 Jason White Rep 48
A
 Lee Yancey Rep 74
A
 Shanda Yates Ind 64
NV
NV
A
 Henry Zuber Rep 113
B
 Otis Anthony Dem 31
B
 Shane Barnett Rep 86
NV
B
 Christopher Bell Dem 65
P
B
 Lawrence Blackmon Dem 57
B
 Carolyn Crawford Rep 121
NV
P
NV
B
 Becky Currie Rep 92
NV
NV
B
 Dan Eubanks Rep 25
NV
B
 Stephanie Foster Dem 63
NV
B
 Karl Gibbs Dem 36
B
 Greg Haney Rep 118
NV
B
 Gregory Holloway Dem 76
P
P
B
 Kenji Holloway Dem 27
B
 Lataisha Jackson Dem 11
NV
P
P
B
 Timmy Ladner Rep 93
NV
B
 Carl Mickens Dem 42
B
 Fabian Nelson Dem 66
B
 Tracey T. Rosebud Dem 30
P
NV
P
B
 Jerry R. Turner Rep 18
NV
B
 Stacey Wilkes Rep 108
P
C
 William Tracy Arnold Rep 3
NV
C
 Tamarra Butler-Washington Dem 69
C
 Justis Gibbs Dem 72
NV
C
 Jeffrey Hulum Dem 119
P
C
 Keith Jackson Dem 45
P
C
 Hester Jackson McCray Dem 40
NV
NV
C
 Robert Sanders Dem 29
C
 Troy Smith Rep 84
NV
D
 Willie Bailey Dem 49
D
 Earle S. Banks Dem 67
NV
P
D
 Bo Brown Dem 70
NV
P
P
D
 Ronnie C. Crudup Dem 71
P
P
P
NV
D
 Oscar Denton Dem 55
P
NV
D
 John G. Faulkner Dem 5
P
D
 Timaka James-Jones Dem 51
P
NV
D
 Orlando Paden Dem 26
NV
NV
D
 Daryl Porter Dem 98
NV
P
D
 Cheikh Taylor Dem 38
D
 Rickey Thompson Dem 16
P
D
 Percy W. Watson Dem 103
NV
NV
F
 Jeramey D. Anderson Dem 110
P
F
 Bryant W. Clark Dem 47
NV
P
F
 Bob Evans Dem 91
P
P
F
 Jeffery Harness Dem 85
F
 John W. Hines Dem 50
P
F
 Robert L. Johnson III Dem 94
P
F
 Kabir Karriem Dem 41
F
 Solomon C. Osborne Dem 32
F
 Omeria Scott Dem 80
NV
F
 Zakiya Summers Dem 68
NV
P
NV
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