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Democratic
· State Representative
Jeffery Harness
Represents District 85 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 43 party-line votes · House Democrats median 88%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 746 of 777 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
7 of 68
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 7
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 Jeffery Harness 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 Jeffery Harness 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. Jeffery Harness is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 43 party-line votes.
HB1219 · Small Loan Regulatory Law; authorize licensee to charge fee for nonrecording insurance in lieu of recording cost.
In plain English Allows small loan licensees to charge a fee for nonfiling or nonrecording insurance instead of the actual cost of recording a loan security instrument.
House Passed · 2026-02-10 · Passed 90–23 · most Democrats voted the other way
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.
In plain English Requires licensed money transmitters to collect a fee per transaction, with exemptions for certain transfers and financial institutions, and creates a tax credit for fees paid.
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
Republicans 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.
Missy McGeeRepublican · District 102 · 67 shared contested votes
42%
Kent McCartyRepublican · District 101 · 66 shared contested votes
41%
Richard BennettRepublican · District 120 · 76 shared contested votes
41%
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 (31 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jeffery Harness 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.
Introduced68
Out of committee8
Passed one chamber8
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 7 bills that became law this session.
Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.
An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Meadville, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds From Room Rentals Of Hotels, Motels, And Bed And Breakfasts Within The Town, Excluding The Gross Proceeds Of Such Rentals Of 30 Days…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
B.B. King or Elvis Presley; request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of Jefferson Davis with either.
A Concurrent Resolution Formally Requesting The Joint Committee On The Library Of Congress To Approve The Replacement Of The Statue Of Jefferson Davis That Is Displayed In Statuary Hall In The United States Capitol With A Statue Of Either B.b. King Or Elvis Presley.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Former Representative Blaine H. "Bo" Eaton II; commend esteemed and laudable legislative career and public service of.
A Resolution Commending The Esteemed And Laudable Legislative Career And Public Service Of The Most Honorable, Distinguished Gentleman From Taylorsville, Former Representative Blaine H. "bo" Eaton Ii.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-03
MS Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team; commend for winning a second consecutive NJCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team For Winning A Second Consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Division Ii Men's Golf Championship.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 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
Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers.
In plain English Increases teacher and assistant teacher salaries by $5,000, provides additional supplements for special education teachers and certain school staff, and adjusts retirement benefits for public employees, among other changes.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Increase To The Teacher Salary Scale; To Provide An Additional $3,000 Annual Salary Supplement To Licensed Special Education Teachers Employed By A School District On A Full-time Basis To Provide Special…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
Port Gibson Middle School Basketball Team; commend upon winning the 2025-2026 state championship.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Port Gibson Middle School Basketball Team And Head Coach Terence Parker Upon Completing An Undefeated Season And Winning The 2025-2026 Championship Tournament Title.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-02-27
Appropriation; City of Vicksburg for Year 1 of the Vicksburg Blight Elimination Three-year Action Plan.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Year 1 Of The Vicksburg Blight Elimination Three-year Action Plan For The Fiscal Year 2027.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; Jefferson County for motor vehicles for sheriff's department and repairs to the county jail.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Jefferson County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Motor Vehicles For The Sheriff's Department And Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The County Jail For The Fiscal Year 2027.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; Jefferson County for repair and renovation of the Jefferson County Nursing Home.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Jefferson County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The Jefferson County Nursing Home And Making Upgrades And Improvements To Its Buildings And Related Facilities For The Fiscal Year…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Bonds; authorize for Jefferson County Sheriff's Department motor vehicles and repairs to county jail.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Jefferson County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Motor Vehicles For The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department And For Repairs And Upgrades And Improvements To The County…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For Capital Improvements, And Repair, Renovation And Upgrading Of And Improvements To Campus Buildings, Facilities And Infrastructure, At Jackson State University, Alcorn State University And Mississippi Valley State…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Jefferson County Nursing Home with repair of buildings.
An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Jefferson County Nursing Home In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Its Buildings And Related Facilities In Jefferson County, Mississippi; And For…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; IHL for growth of new regional health care and medical sciences facilities of Alcorn State.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Strengthening And Enhancing The Growth Of New Regional Health Care And Medical Sciences Facilities Of Alcorn State University In The Southwest Mississippi…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-02-25
Appropriation; MDA to provide funding to Alcorn State for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms.
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For The Mississippi Small Farm And Agribusiness Center For Expansion Of Research And Production Of Shiitake Mushrooms For The…
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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