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Republican
· State Senator
Kathy Chism
Represents District 3 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
90%
on 48 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 91%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 913 of 948 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
8 of 38
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 25
Roll calls on record
948
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 Kathy Chism 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 Kathy Chism 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. Kathy Chism is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 48 party-line votes.
HB1924 · Appropriation; Attorney General.
In plain English Appropriates funds to cover expenses for the Attorney General's office for fiscal year 2027.
Senate Veto Sustained · 2026-04-15 · Failed 19–31 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1305 · Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight.
In plain English Requires municipally owned or operated public utilities to undergo annual audits by third-party firms.
Senate Passed As Amended · 2026-03-10 · Passed 38–11 · most Republicans 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 Republicans voted the other way
SB2202 · Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-05 · Passed 27–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2071 · School boards; authorize to vote on providing members and their dependents with health insurance paid for by local funds.
Senate Passed · 2026-02-04 · Passed 34–18 · most Republicans 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
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.
Juan BarnettDemocrat · District 34 · 68 shared contested votes
29%
Hob BryanDemocrat · District 7 · 82 shared contested votes
29%
Hillman FrazierDemocrat · District 27 · 83 shared contested votes
24%
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 (35 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kathy Chism 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.
Introduced38
Out of committee14
Passed one chamber14
Passed both chambers9
Became law8
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 25 bills that became law this session.
Condemn the assassination of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk and all forms of political violence.
A Resolution Condemning The Assassination Of Charles "charlie" James Kirk And All Forms Of Political Violence And Honoring His Legacy.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Commemorating lives and sacrifices by Mississippians who served during War Between the States.
A Resolution Honoring Confederate Memorial Day And Commemorating The Lives And Sacrifices Of Mississippians Who Served During The War Between The States Or The American Civil War, And Encouraging The Citizens Of This State To Reflect Upon The History And Lessons Of That Era.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
LGBTQ Rainbow Flag; prohibit Department of Finance and Administration from allowing display on state or political subdivision buildings.
A Concurrent Resolution Directing The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration To Prohibit The Display Of The Lgbtq Pride Movement (rainbow) Flag On Any State Or Political Subdivision Building.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Urge United States Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell decision and restore marriage rights to states.
A Concurrent Resolution Calling Upon The Supreme Court Of The United States To Overturn The Obergefell V. Hodges Decision, And To Restore The Rights Of The State To Prescribe The Conditions For Marriage And The Dissolution Of Marriage.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Urge Congress to enact the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE).
A Resolution Calling Upon The United States Congress To Pass House Bill H.r. 589 And Senate Bill S. 223 Repealing The "face" Act And Commending President Trump For Issuing, On January 23, 2025, Presidential Pardons To 23 Pro-life Americans Unjustly Convicted Thereunder.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
LGBTQ Rainbow flag; prohibit Department of Finance and Administration from allowing display on state buildings.
A Concurrent Resolution Directing The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration To Prohibit The Display Of The Lgbtq Pride Movement (rainbow) Flag On Any State Building.
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
Urge local law enforcement to enter into immigration enforcement agreements.
A Resolution Calling Upon Mississippi Local Law Enforcement Entities To Enter Into 287(g) Agreements Relating To Immigration Enforcement.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
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
Commend Ingomar Lady Falcons Basketball Team for fourth consecutive Class 1A State Championship.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2026 Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Basketball Team And Head Coach Trent Adair For Winning Their Fourth Consecutive Mississippi High School Class 1a State Championship.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-31
Commend Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team for 2025 Championship season.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team And Head Coach Andy Wilbanks For Their Class 1a 2025 Championship Season.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-31
Commend 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team for first-ever Class 1A State Championship.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team And Coach Ashley Russell For Winning Their First-ever Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-31
Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund.
An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Disaster Assistance Trust Funds To The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purposes Of Defraying Expenses Related To The State Obligations For Disaster Response And Recovery, Including The Severe Weather Event Beginning On January 24, 2026, For The…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.
A Resolution Congratulating Former State Senator Robert (bobby) Chamberlin Upon The Occasion Of His Investiture As Judge Of The United States District Court For The Northern District Of Mississippi.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-26
Designate official "Rockabilly Districts" in certain Northeast Mississippi communities.
A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Establishment Of "the Mississippi Hills Rockabilly Music Historical Trail" And Designating Official "rockabilly Districts" In Certain Northeast Mississippi Communities.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-19
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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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