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Democratic
· State Representative
Chris Bell
Represents District 65 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
80%
on 41 party-line votes · House Democrats median 88%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 760 of 777 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
11 of 30
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 Chris Bell 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 Chris Bell 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. Chris Bell is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
8 of 41 party-line votes.
SB3124 · Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations.
In plain English Allows individual taxpayers to claim state income tax credits for donations to pregnancy resource organizations and revises certification requirements for those organizations.
House Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-30 · Passed 89–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB3124 · Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations.
In plain English Allows individual taxpayers to claim state income tax credits for donations to pregnancy resource organizations and revises certification requirements for those organizations.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-03-17 · Passed 90–30 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2138 · Supreme Court districts; bring forward provisions related to.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-03-10 · Passed 91–25 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2310 · Inadequacy of water service; authorizing the PSC to cancel a municipality's certificate upon findings of.
House Passed · 2026-03-04 · Passed 94–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1165 · Youth court jurisdiction; exclude youth with certain firearms' charges.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-12 · Passed 92–22 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1263 · Banks; modernize approval process for certain requirement related to.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-10 · Passed 96–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1219 · Small Loan Regulatory Law; authorize licensee to charge fee for nonrecording insurance in lieu of recording cost.
House Passed · 2026-02-10 · Passed 90–23 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1581 · Mobile sports betting; include tidelands and child support.
House Passed As Amended · 2026-02-04 · Passed 85–31 · 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.
Kent McCartyRepublican · District 101 · 66 shared contested votes
59%
Missy McGeeRepublican · District 102 · 67 shared contested votes
57%
Richard BennettRepublican · District 120 · 76 shared contested votes
53%
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 (17 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Chris Bell 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.
Introduced30
Out of committee14
Passed one chamber14
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 7 bills that became law this session.
City of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of.
A Resolution Declaring That Certain Property Be Sold And/or Leased For The Benefit Of Creating Value While Also Preserving The Local Environment, Promoting Economic Growth In The Area, And Contributing To The Tax Base Of The City Of Jackson.
FailedDied On Calendar · 2026-04-15
Suffrage; restore to Omar Travis of Hinds County.
An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Omar Travis Of Hinds County, Mississippi.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax.
An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provisions Of Law That Create…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Dr. Sara Harper; commend upon winning the prestigious 2024 Dr. Ruthie Smith Stevenson Doctoral Award.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Sara Harper For Winning The Prestigious 2024 Dr. Ruthie Smith Stevenson Doctoral Award In Recognition Of Her Outstanding Contributions As Principal Of Mcwillie Elementary School.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-26
Dr. Lori Hill Marshall, MD, FASA; commend for contributions to healthcare and community.
A Resolution Commending And Expressing Gratitude To Dr. Lori Hill Marshall, Md, Fasa, For Her Outstanding Contributions In The Field Of Healthcare And To Her Community.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-26
Evan Carr; commend for outstanding efforts during the 2025-2026 basketball season.
A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Evan Carr, Of The Madison-ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team, For His Outstanding Efforts During The 2025-2026 Basketball Season.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-19
Shasta Averyhardt; commend success of as a professional golfer and media influencer.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ms. Shasta Averyhardt For Her Elite Athleticism, Professional Success And Enduring Influence As A Member Of The Ladies Professional Golf Association And As A Trailblazing Media Influencer And Advocate For Women In Sports.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-19
John E. Hardy; commend on his outstanding leadership and service to his community.
A Resolution Commending John E. Hardy On His Exceptional Leadership, Community Service And Contributions To The City Of Jackson And The Entire State Of Mississippi.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-17
Jimmy Carr; commend for outstanding commitment to community service, education and workforce development in the City of Jackson.
A Resolution Commending And Honoring Mr. Jimmy Carr Of Eaton Aerospace For His Outstanding Commitment To Community Service, Education And Workforce Development In The City Of Jackson And The State Of Mississippi.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-17
Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act; create to require annual reporting.
An Act To Be Known As The Creating Transparency And Accountability In Dental Services Act; To Require Dental Insurance Carriers To Perform Dental Loss Ratio Calculations And File A Dental Loss Ratio Annual Report With The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Require The Commissioner To Make…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-17
Health benefit plans and Medicaid; require to offer coverage for biomarker testing.
An Act To Be Known As The "jill Gary Eure Act" Or "jill's Law"; To Require Each Health Benefit Plan, Contract Or Agreement That Is Entered Into Or Renewed On Or After July 1, 2026, Including The Medicaid Program And The State And School Employees…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-16
Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry.
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
Seventh Circuit Court District; bring forward section providing for number of assistant public defenders.
An Act To Bring Forward Section 25-32-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Number Of Assistant Public Defenders And Staff For The Seventh Circuit Court District, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
MS Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel; clarify the practice limitations of.
An Act To Amend Section 99-39-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Practice Limitations Of The Office Of Capital Post-conviction; And For Related Purposes.
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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