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Democratic
· State Representative
Zakiya Summers
Represents District 68 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
90%
on 41 party-line votes · House Democrats median 88%
Cast a vote
78%
Yea or Nay on 605 of 777 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
12 of 60
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 7
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 Zakiya Summers 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 Zakiya Summers 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. Zakiya Summers is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
4 of 41 party-line votes.
HB1224 · MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act;
House Conference Report Adopted · 2026-04-01 · Passed 95–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2369 · Child support; withhold gaming winnings of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages.
House Passed · 2026-03-10 · Passed 92–22 · most Democrats voted the other way
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
HB1723 · Artificial intelligence; define.
House Passed · 2026-02-04 · Passed 87–22 · 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
HB362 · Money transmission fees; require money transmitters to collect on certain transfers.
House Failed · 2026-02-11 · Passed 64–51
HB965 · Hazardous waste management; revise provisions relating to.
House Passed · 2026-02-11 · Passed 72–48
HB547 · Check cashers and MS Credit Availability licensees; authorize to pass credit/debit card fees to customers.
House Passed · 2026-02-10 · Passed 71–44
SB2114 · Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities.
House Conference Report Adopted · 2026-03-31 · Passed 76–39
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 · 52 shared contested votes
31%
Missy McGeeRepublican · District 102 · 53 shared contested votes
28%
Stacey Hobgood-WilkesRepublican · District 108 · 56 shared contested votes
27%
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 (172 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Zakiya Summers 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.
Introduced60
Out of committee16
Passed one chamber16
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 7 bills that became law this session.
Suffrage; restore to Leporion Versell of Hinds County.
An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Leporion Versell Of Hinds County, Mississippi.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Suffrage; restore to Kenneth Almons of Hinds County.
An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Kenneth Almons Of Hinds County, Mississippi.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Suffrage; restore to Larry Mangum of Hinds County.
An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Larry Mangum 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
Suffrage; restore to Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County.
An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Debra Denise Thomas Of Hinds County, Mississippi.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Suffrage; restore to Jose Williams of Hinds County.
An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jose Williams Of Hinds County, Mississippi.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.
An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Composed Of Such…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
DOC; require to provide inmates with protective equipment when using raw cleaning chemicals.
An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Maintain Written Policies And Procedures For Providing Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment To Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals And Supplies; And For Related Purposes.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-06
Tatyana Ali; commend upon being featured in the Women's Foundation of Mississippi's Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi.
A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Tatyana Ali Upon Being Featured By The Women's Foundation Of Mississippi For Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi In Honor Of Her Outstanding Advocacy Work In Maternal Health.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-26
Pamela Moody; commend for being named 2025-2026 Outstanding Music Educator for Mississippi by the NFHS.
A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Pamela Moody For Being Named The 2025–2026 Outstanding Music Educator For Mississippi By The National Federation Of State High School Associations.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-26
JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School Mock Trial Team; commend on excellent performance in Mississippi Bar Mock Trial Competition.
A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Jps-tougaloo Early College High School Mock Trial Team Upon Their Championship Sweep In The Magnolia Bar Association Mock Trial Competition And For Receiving Third Place At The Mississippi Bar High School Mock Trial Competition.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-17
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
Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony; mourn loss and commemorate life, service and legacy upon her passing.
A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Esteemed Service, And Remarkable Legacy Of Trailblazing Journalist, Educator And Public Servant, Dr. Elayne Hayes-anthony, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family, Colleagues, Community Of Alumni Mentees And Friends Upon Her Passing.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-12
Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers.
An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Increase To The Teacher Salary Scale; To Provide An Additional $3,000 Annual Salary Supplement To Licensed Special Education Teachers Employed By A School District On A Full-time Basis To Provide Special…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations.
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Voter Was Not A Registered Voter In The Jurisdiction In Which He Or She Tried To Vote But Was Otherwise Eligible To Vote In The Jurisdiction Where He Or She…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-03-03
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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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