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Republican
· State Senator
Jason Barrett
Represents District 39 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
87%
on 47 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 91%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 943 of 947 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
10 of 40
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 25
Roll calls on record
947
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 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 Jason Barrett 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 Jason Barrett sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Jason Barrett is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 47 party-line votes.
HB1924 · Appropriation; Attorney General.
Senate Veto Sustained · 2026-04-15 · Failed 19–31 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1944 · Taxation; revise credits authorized for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations.
Senate Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-29 · Passed 31–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1944 · Taxation; revise credits authorized for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations.
Senate Passed As Amended · 2026-03-17 · Passed 30–17 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4033 · Agricultural land; impose tax on sale of certain foreign owned.
Senate Failed · 2026-03-17 · Passed 30–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB895 · Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.
In plain English Eliminates mandatory six-month follow-up visits for medical cannabis patients, allows practitioners to request follow-ups, extends caregiver ID validity to two years, and removes THC potency limits for certain cannabis products.
Senate Passed As Amended · 2026-03-10 · Passed 33–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2202 · Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-05 · Passed 27–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB2232 · Vehicle safety equipment; increase sanctions for failure to use and divert funds to driver safety programs.
Senate Failed · 2026-02-05 · Failed 26–26
SB2587 · In-person absentee voting; to amend the process of.
Senate Failed · 2026-02-12 · Failed 24–25
SB2202 · Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-05 · Passed 27–25
SB2118 · Jail docket; require sheriff to include certain information about incarcerated persons awaiting trial in.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-12 · Passed 28–24
HB4033 · Agricultural land; impose tax on sale of certain foreign owned.
Senate Failed · 2026-03-17 · Passed 30–21
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.
Juan BarnettDemocrat · District 34 · 65 shared contested votes
58%
Hob BryanDemocrat · District 7 · 79 shared contested votes
49%
Rod HickmanDemocrat · District 32 · 76 shared contested votes
45%
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 (4 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jason Barrett 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.
Introduced40
Out of committee18
Passed one chamber18
Passed both chambers11
Became law10
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 25 bills that became law this session.
Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.
An Act To Enact The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purpose Of Assisting Local Governments In Recovering From…
VetoedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to.
An Act To Direct The Transfer Of $20 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The Disaster Assistance Trust Fund; To Direct The Transfer Of $125 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund; And…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Commend Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars MAIS 4A-D3 Fast-Pitch Softball State Championship.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars Girls Fast-pitch Softball Team And Coach Lisa Covington For Sweeping Rival Silliman For The 2026 Mais 4a-d3 Girls Fast-pitch Softball Title.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-31
Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund.
An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Disaster Assistance Trust Funds To The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purposes Of Defraying Expenses Related To The State Obligations For Disaster Response And Recovery, Including The Severe Weather Event Beginning On January 24, 2026, For The…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area."
An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "qualified Resort Area" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
DFA; authorize the transfer and conveyance of ABC Warehouse to Madison County Economic Development Authority.
An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer And Convey Real Property And Improvements Thereon In Madison, Mississippi, Commonly Known As The Abc Warehouse, To The Madison County Economic Development Authority; To Require The Department To Obtain A Legal Description…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
State inmate housing rate; allow counties to contract services.
An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Allows Counties To Charge Political Subdivisions A Certain Amount For Housing, Feeding And Otherwise Caring For Certain Prisoners; To Remove The Provision Concerning Payments By The Department Of Corrections Set…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.
A Resolution Congratulating Former State Senator Robert (bobby) Chamberlin Upon The Occasion Of His Investiture As Judge Of The United States District Court For The Northern District Of Mississippi.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-26
Public lands; extend date of repeal on section prescribing who may purchase.
An Act To Amend Section 29-1-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Restrictions Imposed On The Purchase Of Public Lands By Certain Corporations And Nonresident Aliens; And For Related Purposes.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-19
Association Self-Funded Health Benefit Plan Act; enact.
An Act To Enact The Association Self-funded Health Benefit Plan Coverage Act; To Provide Additional Group Health Benefit Plan Coverage Options To Professional Associations And Trade Associations Located In The State Of Mississippi By Allowing Their Members To Purchase Coverage From Self-funded Association Plans That…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-16
Commend Loyd Star High School Girls and Boys Golf Teams for 2025 Class 2A State Golf Championships.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Loyd Star High School Girls And Boys Golf Teams And Coach Jonathan Breakfield For Winning Both The Girls And Boys 2025 Class 2a State Golf Championships.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-13
The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program; create.
An Act To Enact The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program To Reimburse Members Of The Mississippi National Guard For The Cost Of Premiums For Tricare Reserve Select Health Care Plans; To State The Purpose Of The Program; To Provide Eligibility Criteria; To Provide…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-13
Sheriffs; increase process, bond approval and notice fees.
An Act To Amend Section 25-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Processing Fee For Sheriffs From $45.00 To $55.00; To Raise The Bond Approval Fee For Sheriffs From $25.00 To $40.00; To Amend Section 27-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Tax…
FailedDied On Calendar · 2026-03-11
Congratulate Ole Miss Rebels Football Team for outstanding 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl Season finishing No. 3 in Final Football Rankings.
A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The University Of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Football Team And Head Coach Pete Golding For Their Outstanding 2025-2026 Football Season Finishing With A Sugar Bowl Championship, No. 3 National Ranking, The Highest Ranked Sec Team In The Final Polls…
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-04
Uniform Athlete Agents Law; penalize persons providing services without registering under.
An Act To Amend Section 73-42-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Penalize Persons Or Entities That Engage In The Business Of An Athlete Agent Without Complying With The Uniform Athlete Agent Law And Being Issued A Certificate Of Registration; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
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HB1924 · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Attorney General. (Senate Veto Sustained)
HC65 · 2026-04-15
Suspend deadlines for the further consideration of HB 938; extend repealers on several youth court statutes. (Senate Failed)
HB1648 · 2026-04-02
Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program; establish. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2474 · 2026-04-02
Rare Disease Task Force; establish within the Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2189 · 2026-04-02
Budget; direct disbursements from certain special funds. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1761 · 2026-04-02
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2917 · 2026-04-02
Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1772 · 2026-04-02
Mississippi Department of Human Services; extend repealers on. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR130 · 2026-04-02
Commend Javarius Smith of Madison S. Palmer High School for winning consecutive MHSAA 2A Weightlifting Championships. (Senate Adopted)
SR131 · 2026-04-02
Declaring April 2, 2026, as "Drive to Arrive Day" in Mississippi to commit to distraction-free driving. (Senate Adopted)
HB1330 · 2026-04-01
Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area". (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2409 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2294 · 2026-04-01
Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2314 · 2026-04-01
Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1142 · 2026-04-01
Bench warrant notices; revise the process. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1662 · 2026-04-01
Joint custody matters; create rebuttable presumption in favor of. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB925 · 2026-04-01
Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act; create. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2747 · 2026-04-01
Foreign Third-Party Litigation Funders; require disclosure to the Attorney General. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2103 · 2026-04-01
Education; provide pay increases, revise counseling ethical requirements, and reform school attendance law. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1224 · 2026-04-01
MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act; (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2805 · 2026-04-01
MDCPS state central registry; revise provisions related to. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB4118 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Mary Wayne Prater of Oktibbeha County. (Senate Passed)
HB4126 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County. (Senate Passed)
HB525 · 2026-04-01
Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2848 · 2026-04-01
Towing and sale of motor vehicles; revise records and notification requirements related to. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB4164 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Krisi M. Weining-Cox of Marshall County. (Senate Passed)
SB2828 · 2026-04-01
Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit. (Senate Tabled Failed)
HB4173 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Jeremy Hodges of Leflore County. (Senate Passed)
HB4123 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Jose Williams of Hinds County. (Senate Passed)
HB4120 · 2026-04-01
Suffrage; restore to Charles Kenneth Landrum of Jones County. (Senate Passed)
SR123 · 2026-03-31
Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. (Senate Adopted)
SR129 · 2026-03-31
Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. (Senate Adopted)
SR111 · 2026-03-31
Commend Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team for 2025 Championship season. (Senate Adopted)
HC60 · 2026-03-31
Willie W. Moses, Jr.; commend for many years of service to Alcorn and State of Mississippi. (Senate Adopted)
SR114 · 2026-03-31
Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for back-to-back State Championships. (Senate Adopted)
SR110 · 2026-03-31
Commend 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team for first-ever Class 1A State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SC546 · 2026-03-31
Recognize City of Greenville as a National Model for innovative coordinated public safety strategies. (Senate Adopted)
HB538 · 2026-03-31
Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HC64 · 2026-03-31
Legislature; extend 2026 Regular Session and set date of sine die adjournment. (Senate Adopted)
SR99 · 2026-03-31
Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory. (Senate Adopted)
SR108 · 2026-03-31
Commend Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars MAIS 4A-D3 Fast-Pitch Softball State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SR107 · 2026-03-31
Commend Simpson County Academy's Lilly Overby as three-time State Cross-Country Champion and Gatorade Girls Player of the Year. (Senate Adopted)
HC62 · 2026-03-31
Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SB2643 · 2026-03-31
Memorial bridge, highway or road; designate various segments on the state highway system as. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SB2834 · 2026-03-31
Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR82 · 2026-03-31
Recognize Mrs. Zell Long upon the occasion of her retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi. (Senate Adopted)
SB2898 · 2026-03-31
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB1701 · 2026-03-31
Technical violations; clarify that certain sentencing limits shall not apply to intervention or drug court participants regarding. (Senate 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. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HB377 · 2026-03-31
The Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act; create to require input of missing persons in NamUs. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
HC61 · 2026-03-31
Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team; commend on winning NJCAA Region 23 Championship. (Senate Adopted)
HB1305 · 2026-03-31
Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR96 · 2026-03-31
Commend Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders on winning 2025 MHSAA 2A State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
HC63 · 2026-03-31
Charles Cross; commend on being member of 2026 Super Bowl Championship Seattle Seahawks Team. (Senate Adopted)
HC58 · 2026-03-31
Ship Island Excursions; commend on 100th anniversary. (Senate Adopted)
SB2110 · 2026-03-31
Child neglect; create crime related to the deprivation of necessary supervision. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
SR102 · 2026-03-31
Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team for winning the 2025 MACCC Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SR98 · 2026-03-31
Commend Bolivar Northside High School Boys Basketball Team for first 2A State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
SR113 · 2026-03-31
Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for 6th consecutive State Championship. (Senate Adopted)
HB1637 · 2026-03-31
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health. (Senate Conference Report Adopted)
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