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Democratic
· State Representative
Omeria Scott
Represents District 80 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 45 party-line votes · House Democrats median 88%
Cast a vote
92%
Yea or Nay on 715 of 777 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
34 of 182
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 7
Roll calls on record
777
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 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 Omeria Scott 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 Omeria Scott 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. Omeria Scott is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 45 party-line votes.
HB1404 · Fraudulent Utility Conversion; create crime when landlord fails to pay utilities and tenants' utilities are interrupted.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-05 · Passed 85–28 · 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.
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.
House Passed · 2026-02-10 · Passed 62–47
HB1361 · Game check program; establish for 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.
Stacey Hobgood-WilkesRepublican · District 108 · 72 shared contested votes
29%
Tracy ArnoldRepublican · District 3 · 79 shared contested votes
28%
Larry ByrdRepublican · District 104 · 79 shared contested votes
25%
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 (62 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Omeria Scott 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.
Introduced182
Out of committee59
Passed one chamber59
Passed both chambers34
Became law34
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 7 bills that became law this session.
City of Laurel; revise use of the proceeds from recreation and public improvement promotion tax.
An Act To Amend Chapter 983, Local And Private Laws Of 1996, As Amended By Chapter 957, Local And Private Laws Of 1998, To Provide That The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, Shall Cease The Use Of A Certain Portion Of The…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Suffrage; restore to Jerome Wyatt of Jones County.
An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jerome Wyatt Of Jones County, Mississippi.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Health, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the State Department of Health's operating expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Health For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Upskill Mississippi Grant Program; establish to provide last-dollar tuition assistance at community colleges for certain programs.
In plain English Creates the Upskill Mississippi Grant Program to provide tuition-free community college education for workforce-aligned programs in priority sectors.
Official synopsis: An Act To Create The Upskill Mississippi Grant Program To Support Upgrading Priority Skills For Key Industry Learning And Labor Through Tuition-free Access To Workforce-aligned Community And Junior College Programs; To State Legislative Findings; To Provide For Funding Of The Program; To Define Terms; To…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Insurance, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the Mississippi Department of Insurance to cover expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Insurance For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-07
Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A Championship.
In plain English Commends the Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes basketball team for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 5A state championship.
Official synopsis: A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team On Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
Charles Cross; commend on being member of 2026 Super Bowl Championship Seattle Seahawks Team.
A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Nfl Professional Charles Cross Of Laurel, Mississippi, On Being A Member Of The Super Bowl Lx Championship Seattle Seahawks Team.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
Appropriation; Human Services, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates money to cover the Department of Human Services' expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Human Services For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the Department of Rehabilitation Services' operating expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Department Of Rehabilitation Services For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of.
In plain English Appropriates funds to Mississippi's Medicaid division for medical assistance and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governor's Office-division Of Medicaid For The Purpose Of Providing Medical Assistance Under The Mississippi Medicaid Law And Defraying The Expenses Of The Administration Of That Law For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Appropriation; Child Protection Services, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the Department of Child Protection Services for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Child Protection Services For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of.
In plain English Appropriates state funds to cover expenses of the State Board of Medical Licensure for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Medical Licensure For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act; revise certain provisions.
An Act To Amend Section 57-78-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise And To Provide Certain Definitions Of Terms Under The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act; To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program; And…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
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
Coach Sherri Cooley; recognize and commend outstanding coaching career upon the occasion of her retirement.
A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Coach Sherri Cooley For Her Outstanding Coaching Career Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement As Head Coach Of The Laurel High School Lady Tornadoes Girls Basketball Team.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-03
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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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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