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Republican
· State Representative
Jerry Turner
Represents District 18 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 45 party-line votes · House Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 770 of 777 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
26 of 44
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 8.5
Roll calls on record
777
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 Jerry Turner 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 Jerry Turner 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. Jerry Turner is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 45 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.
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
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.
Karl GibbsDemocrat · District 36 · 82 shared contested votes
82%
Carl MickensDemocrat · District 42 · 73 shared contested votes
75%
Cedric BurnettDemocrat · District 9 · 76 shared contested votes
68%
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 (7 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jerry Turner 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.
Introduced44
Out of committee29
Passed one chamber29
Passed both chambers26
Became law26
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 8.5 bills that became law this session.
Lee County; authorize board of supervisors to approve and govern sheriff department's use of radar in school zones in county.
An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Approve And Govern The Use Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In School Zones In The County; And For Related Purposes.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Health, Department of.
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
Appropriation; Insurance, Department of.
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
City of Tupelo; restore certain funding to be used by Northeast MS Regional Water Supply District for district operations.
An Act To Amend Chapter 920, Local And Private Laws Of 1988, As Amended By Chapter 967, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Amended By Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, To Restore Certain Funding To Be Utilized By The Northeast Mississippi…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Appropriation; Human Services, Department of.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Prentiss County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance and renovations of courthouse.
An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Prentiss County, Mississippi, To Levy An Assessment, In Addition To Any Other Assessments And Court Costs, For Convictions Obtained In Its Justice, County And Circuit Courts, To Be Used To Fund Repairs, Maintenance And Renovations Of…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-01
Tupelo High School Golden Wave; commend on winning MHSAA Class 7A All-Sports Award.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tupelo High School Golden Wave And Athletics Director Jason Miller On Winning The 2024-2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a All-sports Award.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-26
Appropriation; Physical Therapy Board.
An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Physical Therapy For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-25
Appropriation; Psychology, Board of.
An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Psychology For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-25
Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of.
An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Nursing Home Administrators For The Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-03-25
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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