2025 Regular Session Senator Juan Barnett Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Juan Barnett District 34 ../../../members/senate/barnett.xml ../senate_p_authors/barnett.xml Principal Author Only 05/06/26 at 05:28 SB2011 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2011IN.pdf Days of commemoration; designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day. Barnett 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2011.xml SB2047 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2047IN.pdf State Penitentiary at Parchman; phasedown operation over four-year period. Barnett 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2047.xml SB2049 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2049SG.pdf Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; extend repealer on. Barnett 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2049.xml SB2050 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2050SG.pdf Corrections; extend repealer on intensive supervision program and electronic home detention. Barnett 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2050.xml % SB2051 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2051SG.pdf Department of Corrections; extend repealer on drug and alcohol program at Bolivar County Regional Facility. Barnett 03/18 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2051.xml * SB2235 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2235PS.pdf Probation and parole officers under MS Department of Corrections; transfer to MS Department of Public Safety. Barnett 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2235.xml *% SB2240 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2240IN.pdf MS Department of Corrections; prescribe specific data to be collected by the department relative to inmates and facilities. Barnett 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2240.xml SB2241 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2241IN.pdf Convicted offender earned-time allowance; may be used by State Parole Board in setting parole eligibility. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2241.xml SB2242 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2242SG.pdf Inmate work release program; authorize to perform services for MDOT. Barnett 04/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2242.xml * SB2243 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2243SG.pdf Private contractor for correctional services; rate shall be based on classification of inmate. Barnett 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2243.xml SB2358 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2358PS.pdf Parole eligibility date; nonviolent inmate may be released in discretion of State Parole Board. Barnett 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2358.xml SB2360 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2360SG.pdf Escapes; require notification to MDI and local law enforcement. Barnett 03/06 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2360.xml * SB2379 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2379IN.pdf Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; enact and dedicate proceeds to HOPE Scholarship Program. Barnett 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2379.xml % SB2394 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2394IN.pdf Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2394.xml SB2395 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2395IN.pdf Reimbursement of medical expenses provided to inmates; claims shall be submitted in amount equal to Medicaid reimbursement rate. Barnett 02/13 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2395.xml SB2413 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2413PS.pdf The "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program"; designate and prescribe mitigation requirements. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2413.xml * SB2630 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2630IN.pdf State general elections; require candidates to obtain majority of votes to secure office. Barnett 02/13 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2630.xml SB2631 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2631IN.pdf Suffrage; restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes. Barnett 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2631.xml SB2704 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2704SG.pdf Annual inspection of the infirmary at the State Penitentiary at Parchman; require State Department of Health to conduct. Barnett 04/10 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2704.xml * SB3001 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3001IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt retail sales of groceries, and adjust distribution to avoid impact on municipalities. Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3001.xml %$ SB3031 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3031PS.pdf Appropriation; Corrections, Department of. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB3031.xml * SB3032 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3032PS.pdf Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB3032.xml * SC 502 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of MS Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Charles Pittman. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 505 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0505SG.pdf Thanking Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as Capitol Correspondent with The Associated Press. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0505.xml * SC 506 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.xml SC 509 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0509IN.pdf County elections; require all candidates to obtain the majority vote to be elected in. Barnett 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0509.xml SC 510 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0510SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of first-year Representative Andy Stepp. Suber ../Senate_authors/Suber.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0510.xml SC 511 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0511IN.pdf Constitution; amend to restore suffrage to nonviolent felons upon completion of certain conditions. Barnett 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0511.xml SC 514 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0514SG.pdf Commend the life and mourn the passing of Mississippi native James Earl Jones. Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0514.xml SC 524 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0524SG.pdf Extending the sincerest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SC 535 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0535SG.pdf Extend the deepest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0535.xml SC 538 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0538PS.pdf Recognize outstanding basketball career of Gentry High School and DSU star Sarita Cooper-White. Simmons (13th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(13th).xml 04/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0538.xml SC 544 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0544PS.pdf Extend condolences on the passing of talk radio icon Paul Gallo and paying tribute to his public contributions. Sparks ../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml 04/07 Died by Other Means ../history/SC/SC0544.xml SR 8 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0008PS.pdf Commend Heidelberg High School Oilers Football Team for winning first-ever MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. Barnett 01/30 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0008.xml SR 9 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0009PS.pdf Congratulate Stone County High School Senior Golfer Carissa Hester for winning regional and state titles. Seymour ../Senate_authors/Seymour.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0009.xml SR 10 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0010PS.pdf Congratulate Baldwyn High School Bearcats Football Team for first Class 1A State Championship since 2008. Chism ../Senate_authors/Chism.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0010.xml SR 11 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0011PS.pdf Commend Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team for second-straight MAIS 6A State Championship. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0011.xml SR 12 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0012PS.pdf Congratulate "Visit Mississippi's" Rose Parade float for winning 2025 "Past Presidents Award". Jackson ../Senate_authors/Jackson.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0012.xml SR 23 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0023PS.pdf Commend career and public service of Law Research Senior Counsel and Vietnam Veteran Honorable Cotton Ruthven. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0023.xml SR 25 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0025PS.pdf Commend and thank Mississippi Genealogist/Philanthropist Carla Davis for extensive work in solving "cold murder cases." Johnson ../Senate_authors/Johnson.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0025.xml SR 26 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0026PS.pdf Congratulate Our Lady Academy Volleyball Team for third-consecutive Class 3A State Championship. Ladner ../Senate_authors/Ladner.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0026.xml SR 27 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0027PS.pdf Extend sympathy of the Senate to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0027.xml SR 28 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0028PS.pdf Congratulate Tupelo Golden Wave Football Team for 7A State Championship. McMahan ../Senate_authors/McMahan.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0028.xml SR 29 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0029PS.pdf Honor Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones for 25 years of law enforcement leadership. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0029.xml SR 30 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0030PS.pdf Extend condolences on the passing of MS Representative Charles L. Young, Jr. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0030.xml SR 31 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0031PS.pdf Commend Hancock High Lady Hawks Girls Golf Team for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 6A Girls Golf State Championships. Ladner ../Senate_authors/Ladner.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0031.xml SR 33 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0033PS.pdf Commend Mississippi Valley State University on commemoration of its 75th Anniversary. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 02/11 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0033.xml SR 41 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0041PS.pdf Recognize the iconic gospel group The Williams Brothers for their musical and cultural contributions. Brumfield ../Senate_authors/Brumfield.xml 02/20 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0041.xml SR 42 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0042PS.pdf Commend Stringer Attendance Center Red Devils Girls Volleyball Team for first 1A State Championship. Barnett 02/20 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0042.xml SR 57 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0057PS.pdf Salute Mississippi Poll Workers who have served over 50 consecutive years as the "Frontline of Democracy." Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0057.xml SR 58 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0058PS.pdf Commend Mississippi Loggers Association "2024 National Champion Volunteer of the Year" Roy Holder. McCaughn ../Senate_authors/McCaughn.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0058.xml SR 59 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0059PS.pdf Commend Kirk Academy Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams for historic sweep of 4A State Championships. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0059.xml SR 60 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0060PS.pdf Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Running Back Kenneth Gainwell for Super Bowl Championship. Thomas ../Senate_authors/Thomas.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0060.xml SR 61 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0061PS.pdf Commend West Jones High School Seastangs Swim Team for second consecutive State Championship. Robinson ../Senate_authors/Robinson.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0061.xml SR 62 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., for Super Bowl Championship. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0062.xml SR 63 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0063PS.pdf Commend the life of Black Hawk pilot U.S. Army Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0063.xml SR 64 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0064PS.pdf Congratulate JSU Dr. Byron D'Andra Orey upon his election as President of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSAA). Simmons (12th) ../Senate_authors/Simmons_(12th).xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0064.xml SR 65 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0065PS.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0065.xml SR 66 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0066PS.pdf Extend condolences of Senate on the passing of legendary Alcorn State University Tennis Coach Anthony Bruce Dodgen. Butler ../Senate_authors/Butler.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0066.xml SR 67 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0067PS.pdf Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Mississippi Dental Association. Parker ../Senate_authors/Parker.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0067.xml SR 68 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0068PS.pdf Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award. Rhodes ../Senate_authors/Rhodes.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0068.xml SR 69 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0069PS.pdf Commend Shelby McEwen from Abbeville, Mississippi, for epic high jump final in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0069.xml SR 70 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0070PS.pdf Commend former Ole Miss Track-and-Field Star Sam Kendricks for earning Silver Medal in men's pole vault at 2024 Olympics. Boyd ../Senate_authors/Boyd.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0070.xml SR 71 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0071PS.pdf Recognize outstanding cultural accomplishments of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0071.xml SR 72 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0072PS.pdf Commend Northwest Rankin High School Girls Soccer Team for winning consecutive Class 7A State Championships. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0072.xml SR 73 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0073PS.pdf Recognize Presbyterian Christian School Blue Blaze Drill Team for 2025 National Dance Team Championship placement. Johnson ../Senate_authors/Johnson.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0073.xml SR 74 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0074PS.pdf Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC). Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0074.xml SR 76 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0076PS.pdf Commend Bay Springs Boys Basketball Team for 2025 MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. Barnett 03/13 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0076.xml SR 125 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0125PS.pdf Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. McLendon ../Senate_authors/McLendon.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0125.xml