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Democratic
· State Senator
Sarita Simmons
Represents District 13 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
91%
on 44 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 93%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 940 of 945 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
36 of 147
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 21.5
Roll calls on record
945
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 Sarita Simmons 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 Sarita Simmons 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. Sarita Simmons is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
4 of 44 party-line votes.
HB1613 · Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs.
In plain English Increases the threshold for aggravated drug trafficking to 267 or more dosage units and restricts the sale of abortion-inducing drugs.
Senate Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-31 · Passed 37–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1613 · Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs.
In plain English Increases the threshold for aggravated drug trafficking to 267 or more dosage units and restricts the sale of abortion-inducing drugs.
Senate Passed As Amended · 2026-03-11 · Passed 36–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB547 · Check cashers and MS Credit Availability licensees; authorize to pass credit/debit card fees to customers.
Senate Passed · 2026-03-05 · Passed 34–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2613 · PERS Tier 5 Cola Account; create and direct transfers to.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-05 · Passed 37–11 · most Democrats 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
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.
Lydia ChassaniolRepublican · District 14 · 77 shared contested votes
55%
Joey FillinganeRepublican · District 41 · 79 shared contested votes
54%
Chris JohnsonRepublican · District 44 · 79 shared contested votes
54%
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 (5 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Sarita Simmons 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.
Introduced147
Out of committee68
Passed one chamber68
Passed both chambers38
Became law36
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 21.5 bills that became law this session.
Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi.
A Concurrent Resolution Honoring Honorable Carroll E. Rhodes For A Lifetime Of Service To Civil Rights, The Rule Of Law, And The People Of Mississippi.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.
In plain English Extends the Legislature's sympathy to the family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Official synopsis: A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sympathy Of The Legislature To The Family Of National Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., On His Passing.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.
In plain English Creates a loan program administered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to help local governments recover from federally declared disasters, with loans to be repaid within two years if federal reimbursement is denied.
Official synopsis: 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
Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association system.
An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County, Mississippi, To Establish A Utility District Within The Community Of Choctaw For The Purpose Of Owning, Controlling, Operating And Maintaining The Choctaw Sewer Association System Facilities; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of…
FailedDied On Calendar · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority.
In plain English Appropriates and reappropriates Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority for authorized projects in fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation And A Reappropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority To Authorize And Reauthorize The Expenditure Of Gulf Coast Restoration Funds Previously Appropriated For Projects For Fiscal Year 2027.
VetoedPartially Vetoed By Governor · 2026-04-13
Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.
In plain English Appropriates funds to cover expenses of the Mississippi Development Authority for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Development Authority For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-09
Income tax credits; increase aggregate amount for certain employers sponsoring employee skills training, and extend repealer.
In plain English Increases the maximum total income tax credit available to employers sponsoring employee skills training and extends when the credit expires.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Who Sponsor Skills Training For Employees, To Increase The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Claimed By All Taxpayers Claiming A Credit In A…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Bonds; authorize revenue bonds to be issued to pay for damage to electric utilities caused by the 2026 winter storm.
In plain English Allows the state to issue bonds to pay for electric utility damage from the 2026 winter storm, with utilities collecting charges from customers to repay the debt.
Official synopsis: An Act To Enact The Mississippi 2026 Severe Winter Storm Electric Utility Customer Relief And Electric Utility System Restoration Act; To Establish A Mechanism By Which The Mississippi Public Service Commission May Authorize And Certify An Electric Utility Financing Order And The State May Issue…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the State Veterans Affairs Board and Mississippi State Veterans Homes for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Veterans Affairs Board And The Mississippi State Veterans Homes For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Treasurer's Office.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the State Treasurer's Office expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The State Treasurer's Office For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Military Department.
In plain English Appropriates funds to cover Mississippi National Guard expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi National Guard For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Secretary of State.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the Secretary of State's office expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Office Of The Secretary Of State For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of.
In plain English Appropriates special funds to cover expenses of the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Pharmacy For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to.
In plain English Transfers $20 million to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund and $125 million to the 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund from the Capital Expense Fund.
Official synopsis: 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
“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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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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