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Republican
· State Representative
Brent Powell
Represents District 59 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 45 party-line votes · House Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 776 of 777 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
7 of 27
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 8.5
Roll calls on record
777
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 22, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Brent Powell votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Brent Powell sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Brent Powell is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 45 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB2 · "Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-01-15 · Failed 61–59
SB2436 · Black bear hunting season; require MDWFP to create and issue harvest tags for through a lottery system.
In plain English Requires the state wildlife department to create a black bear hunting season starting in 2027-2028, issue harvest tags through a lottery system, and reserve one tag annually for the governor.
House Failed · 2026-03-10 · Failed 50–60
HB362 · Money transmission fees; require money transmitters to collect on certain transfers.
House Failed · 2026-02-11 · Passed 64–51
HB672 · Alcoholic beverages; authorize governing authorities of wet jurisdictions to authorize package retail sales on Sunday.
In plain English Allows wet counties, cities, tribes and state agencies to permit package alcohol retailers to sell on Sunday during certain hours.
House Passed · 2026-02-10 · Passed 62–47
HB1361 · Game check program; establish for white-tailed deer.
In plain English Requires the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to develop an electronic system for checking harvested white-tailed deer.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-12 · Passed 62–44
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Karl GibbsDemocrat · District 36 · 84 shared contested votes
85%
Carl MickensDemocrat · District 42 · 75 shared contested votes
79%
Cedric BurnettDemocrat · District 9 · 78 shared contested votes
72%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (1 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brent Powell was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced27
Out of committee14
Passed one chamber14
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 8.5 bills that became law this session.
Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create.
In plain English Creates a Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund allowing the state development authority to provide grants, loans, or financial assistance to local entities for approved energy projects, excluding electric utilities, until July 1, 2029.
Official synopsis: An Act To Create The Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; To Define Terms; To Provide For Uses Of The Funds; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Make Grants, Loans Or Provide Any Other Financial Assistance; To Require Any Local Entity Desiring A Grant, Loan Or…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight.
In plain English Requires municipally owned or operated public utilities to undergo annual audits by third-party firms.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That Certain Municipally Owned Or Operated Public Utilities Shall Undergo Annual Audits Conducted By Third-party Firms; To Provide For Severability Of This Act; To Stipulate That This Act Shall Not Apply To Any…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of, revise certain provisions regarding delivery service permits.
In plain English Changes state policy to allow legal manufacture, sale, distribution and transportation of alcoholic beverages, except in counties that vote to prohibit them.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Renounce Prohibition As The Policy Of This State In Favor Of The Legal Manufacture, Sale, Distribution And Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages, Except In Counties That Vote To Institute Prohibition After Holding An Election On…
FailedDied On Calendar · 2026-04-01
Alcoholic beverages; authorize direct sales and shipments of distilled spirits to be made to residents in this state.
In plain English Allows distilled spirits to be sold and shipped directly to Mississippi residents under regulations similar to those for wine.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Sections 67-1-301, 67-1-303, 67-1-305, 67-1-307, 67-1-309, 67-1-311, 67-1-313 And 67-1-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law That Authorize And Regulate The Selling And Shipping Of Wine Directly To Residents Of This State, To Authorize The Selling And Shipping…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
Community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act; create.
In plain English Creates accountability systems for community public wastewater and drinking water systems with quality and performance letter grades published statewide.
Official synopsis: An Act To Create The "community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act"; To Provide A Statewide System Of Accountability For Community Public Wastewater Systems; To Provide For Rulemaking By The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality And The Mississippi Commission On Environmental Quality; To Provide For…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-19
Mississippi Video Service Act; create.
In plain English Creates a statewide video service franchising system requiring providers to obtain certificates from the Secretary of State and meet specified requirements.
Official synopsis: An Act To Create The Mississippi Video Service Act; To State The Intention Of The Legislature; To Provide Certain Definitions Relating To This Act; To Provide For Franchising Authority; To Require Providers To Obtain A Certificate Of Franchise Authority From The Secretary Of State Before…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-19
Consumer freedom of choice; protect in the purchase of farm equipment, vehicles and lawn tools.
In plain English Prohibits government entities from enforcing regulations that ban or restrict sales or use of farm equipment, vehicles and lawn tools based on fuel source.
Official synopsis: An Act To Protect Consumer Freedom Of Choice In The Purchase Of Farm Equipment, Motor Vehicles And Lawn Tools; To Amend Section 75-99-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Consumer Freedom Of Choice In Appliances Act To Reflect The Provisions Of This Act; To…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-17
Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund; authorize expenditures for shoreline maintenance and erosion prevention activites.
In plain English Renames the Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund and allows it to be spent on shoreline maintenance and erosion prevention.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 51-9-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Name Of The Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund And Authorize The Fund To Be Expended For Shoreline Maintenance And Erosion Prevention Activities; And For Related Purposes.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-17
Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry.
In plain English Designates a segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway.
Official synopsis: An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 537 Located In Yazoo County, Mississippi, As The "colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway"; And For Related Purposes.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-13
Hazardous waste management; revise provisions relating to.
In plain English Removes prohibitions on commercial hazardous waste and underground injection wells, and removes references to state capacity assurance plans.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 17-17-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition On Commercial Hazardous Waste And Underground Injection Wells; To Amend Section 17-17-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove References To The Mississippi Capacity Assurance Plan; To Amend Section 17-17-153, Mississippi Code…
FailedDied On Calendar · 2026-03-11
Public utility; include Hinshaw natural gas pipeline systems in the definition of.
In plain English Requires Hinshaw natural gas pipelines to obtain Public Service Commission approval before constructing or operating pipeline systems and to file contracts with the commission.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 77-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Hinshaw Natural Gas Pipelines Shall Be Subject To The Regulation And Jurisdiction Of The Public Service Commission With Regard To Rates, Services And Facilities; To Define The Term "hinshaw Natural Gas…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
Telephone solicitors; revise certain provisions regarding Medicare Advantage & Supplement plans.
In plain English Allows telephone solicitors to call people about Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans if they have an established business relationship or the person requested the call.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 77-3-707, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Telephone Solicitor To Make A Telephone Solicitation Regarding A Medicare Advantage Plan Or Medicare Supplement Plan To A Person Who Has An Established Business Relationship With The Solicitor Or Who Has Requested…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits a person may own.
In plain English Allows a person to own or control up to two package retailer permits instead of one, under certain conditions.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Package Retailer's Permits That May Be Owned By A Person Or In Which A Person May Have A Controlling Interest From One To Two Under Certain Conditions; And For Related…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
Alcoholic beverages; authorize governing authorities of wet jurisdictions to authorize package retail sales on Sunday.
In plain English Allows wet counties, cities, tribes and state agencies to permit package alcohol retailers to sell on Sunday during certain hours.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any County, Municipality, Tribe, Or Agency Of The State That Is Wet Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Authorize Permitted Package Retailers To Engage In Package Retail Sales During Certain…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
Sales tax; exempt admissions charged at athletic games or contests between universities or colleges.
* An Act To Amend Section 27-65-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Admissions Charged At Any Athletic Games Or Contests Between Universities Or Colleges; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
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HC65 · 2026-04-15
Suspend deadlines for the further consideration of HB 938; extend repealers on several youth court statutes. (House Adopted)
HB1924 · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Attorney General. (House Veto Overridden)
HB1648 · 2026-04-15
Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program; establish. (House Veto Overridden)
SB3410 · 2026-04-02
City of Brandon and West Rankin Utility Authority; authorize to enter agreements w/data center for water & wastewater infrastructure. (House Passed)
HB1648 · 2026-04-02
Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program; establish. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2474 · 2026-04-02
Rare Disease Task Force; establish within the Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2189 · 2026-04-02
Budget; direct disbursements from certain special funds. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1761 · 2026-04-02
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2917 · 2026-04-02
Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1772 · 2026-04-02
Mississippi Department of Human Services; extend repealers on. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2747 · 2026-04-01
Foreign Third-Party Litigation Funders; require disclosure to the Attorney General. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB4110 · 2026-04-01
Oktibbeha County; authorize the establishment of the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund for deposit of net proceeds from sale of certain medical center. (House Concurred in Amend From Senate)
SB2103 · 2026-04-01
Education; provide pay increases, revise counseling ethical requirements, and reform school attendance law. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1224 · 2026-04-01
MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act; (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2848 · 2026-04-01
Towing and sale of motor vehicles; revise records and notification requirements related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2828 · 2026-04-01
Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1330 · 2026-04-01
Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area". (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2409 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2294 · 2026-04-01
Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2314 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1142 · 2026-04-01
Bench warrant notices; revise the process. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1395 · 2026-04-01
School districts; revise certain provisions regarding sale or lease of unused property. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SC529 · 2026-04-01
Recognize Anniversary of "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act" and Prison Fellowship. (House Adopted)
SB2114 · 2026-03-31
Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1596 · 2026-03-31
Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1076 · 2026-03-31
Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2026 (PLUS Act); create. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2322 · 2026-03-31
Driver's license; amend provision related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2637 · 2026-03-31
Northeast District; allow greater flexibility regarding where the livestock show may be held. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1563 · 2026-03-31
Municipal utilities; revise composition of the commission to include one person who is a customer that receives service by such utility. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1393 · 2026-03-31
Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1752 · 2026-03-31
Judges' salaries; increase and delete provision setting at level recommended by State Personnel Board. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1142 · 2026-03-31
Bench warrant notices; revise the process. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB925 · 2026-03-31
Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act; create. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB538 · 2026-03-31
Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2834 · 2026-03-31
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1662 · 2026-03-31
Joint custody matters; create rebuttable presumption in favor of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1701 · 2026-03-31
Technical violations; clarify that certain sentencing limits shall not apply to intervention or drug court participants regarding. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB939 · 2026-03-31
MS Length-of-Service Award Program; extend repealer and create Fire Grant Fund and Fire Equipment Grant Fund. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB377 · 2026-03-31
The Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act; create to require input of missing persons in NamUs. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1305 · 2026-03-31
Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2110 · 2026-03-31
Child neglect; create crime related to the deprivation of necessary supervision. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2805 · 2026-03-31
MDCPS state central registry; revise provisions related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1637 · 2026-03-31
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2710 · 2026-03-31
Juvenile crime; revise provisions related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB562 · 2026-03-31
Upskill Mississippi Grant Program; establish to provide last-dollar tuition assistance at community colleges for certain programs. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1772 · 2026-03-31
Mississippi Department of Human Services; extend repealers on. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1613 · 2026-03-31
Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB525 · 2026-03-31
Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2821 · 2026-03-31
Capital sexual battery; create crime of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1612 · 2026-03-31
Department of Public Safety; consolidate offices and revise provisions related to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB3124 · 2026-03-30
Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HB1625 · 2026-03-30
Virtual currency kiosks; require licensure in accordance with Money Transmission Modernization Act. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB2825 · 2026-03-30
MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; revise certification requirements and extend repealer on act and related incentives. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB3406 · 2026-03-30
Jackson County; extend repealer on authority to contribute to Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.). (House Passed)
SB2262 · 2026-03-30
Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation. (House Passed)
HB1935 · 2026-03-30
Appropriation; Education, Department of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
HC64 · 2026-03-30
Legislature; extend 2026 Regular Session and set date of sine die adjournment. (House Adopted)
SB3051 · 2026-03-30
Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. (House Conference Report Adopted)
SB3328 · 2026-03-30
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax. (House Passed)
SB2898 · 2026-03-30
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. (House Conference Report Adopted)
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