2025 Legislator Business & Jobs Report Card
voted for business/jobs position
voted against business/jobs position
NV = Not Voting
EA = Excused Absence
P = Present
= High Priority Vote
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 1123This was a high priority vote House Bill 1123, as amended by the Senate, was promoted by proponents who said they wanted to make PBMs operate in better faith, but nothing in the amendment would have affected how PBMs operate. The amendment language would, however, increase insurance premium costs that Mississippi employers pay and drive-up prescription drug costs for most hard-working Mississippians. After passing the Senate, the House decided not to agree to the Senate changes. Therefore, the legislation ultimately failed. The pro-jobs & business vote was AGAINST the amendment. | 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 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 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. | SB 2995Senate Bill 2995 would have offered eligible businesses a potential reduction in property taxes on their raw materials and work-in-progress inventory, directly lowering operating costs. Authorizing this local option exemption could have provided tax relief and greater certainty for manufacturers, distributors, and other listed enterprises. The legislation died in a House committee after passing the Senate. 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. |
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| Grade | Office Holder | Party | District | HB 1123This was a high priority vote House Bill 1123, as amended by the Senate, was promoted by proponents who said they wanted to make PBMs operate in better faith, but nothing in the amendment would have affected how PBMs operate. The amendment language would, however, increase insurance premium costs that Mississippi employers pay and drive-up prescription drug costs for most hard-working Mississippians. After passing the Senate, the House decided not to agree to the Senate changes. Therefore, the legislation ultimately failed. The pro-jobs & business vote was AGAINST the amendment. | 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 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 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. | SB 2995Senate Bill 2995 would have offered eligible businesses a potential reduction in property taxes on their raw materials and work-in-progress inventory, directly lowering operating costs. Authorizing this local option exemption could have provided tax relief and greater certainty for manufacturers, distributors, and other listed enterprises. The legislation died in a House committee after passing the Senate. 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. |
| Jeremy England | Rep | 51 | |||||||||||||
| Josh Harkins | Rep | 20 | |||||||||||||
| Chad McMahan | Rep | 6 | |||||||||||||
| Robin Robinson | Rep | 42 | |||||||||||||
| Brice Wiggins | Rep | 52 | |||||||||||||
| Andy Berry | Rep | 35 | |||||||||||||
| Kevin Blackwell | Rep | 19 | |||||||||||||
| Nicole Boyd | Rep | 9 | |||||||||||||
| Joel R. Carter | Rep | 49 | |||||||||||||
| Dennis DeBar | Rep | 43 | |||||||||||||
| Scott DeLano | Rep | 50 | |||||||||||||
| Joey Fillingane | Rep | 41 | |||||||||||||
| W. Briggs Hopson | Rep | 23 | |||||||||||||
| Chris Johnson | Rep | 45 | |||||||||||||
| Dean Kirby | Rep | 30 | |||||||||||||
| Philman Ladner | Rep | 46 | |||||||||||||
| Tyler McCaughn | Rep | 31 | |||||||||||||
| J. Walter Michel | Rep | 25 | |||||||||||||
| Brian Rhodes | Rep | 36 | |||||||||||||
| Daniel H. Sparks | Rep | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Benjamin Suber | Rep | 8 | |||||||||||||
| Jeff Tate | Rep | 33 | |||||||||||||
| Neil S. Whaley | Rep | 10 | |||||||||||||
| Bart Williams | Rep | 15 | |||||||||||||
| Charles Younger | Rep | 17 | |||||||||||||
| Juan Barnett | Dem | 34 | |||||||||||||
| Gary Brumfield | Dem | 38 | |||||||||||||
| Lydia Graves Chassaniol | Rep | 14 | |||||||||||||
| Michael McLendon | Rep | 1 | |||||||||||||
| David Parker | Rep | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Rita Potts Parks | Rep | 4 | |||||||||||||
| John A. Polk | Rep | 44 | |||||||||||||
| Joseph M. Seymour | Rep | 47 | |||||||||||||
| Sarita Simmons | Dem | 13 | |||||||||||||
| Mike Thompson | Rep | 48 | |||||||||||||
| Jason Barrett | Rep | 39 | |||||||||||||
| Hob Bryan | Dem | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Albert Butler | Dem | 37 | |||||||||||||
| John Horhn | Dem | 26 | |||||||||||||
| Reginald Jackson | Dem | 11 | |||||||||||||
| Sollie B. Norwood | Dem | 28 | |||||||||||||
| Joseph Thomas | Dem | 22 | |||||||||||||
| Angela Turner-Ford | Dem | 16 | |||||||||||||
| Bradford Blackmon | Dem | 21 | |||||||||||||
| David Blount | Dem | 29 | |||||||||||||
| Kathy L. Chism | Rep | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Hillman Terome Frazier | Dem | 27 | |||||||||||||
| Rod Hickman | Dem | 32 | |||||||||||||
| Angela Burks Hill | Rep | 40 | |||||||||||||
| David Jordan | Dem | 24 | |||||||||||||
| Derrick T. Simmons | Dem | 12 |