Increasing Funds for Public Schools  |  HB1613

HB1613, the Mississippi Department of Education appropriations bill, gives an additional $117 million in funding for K-12 public schools during Fiscal Year 2024.

The Senate passed HB1613 on March 31, 2023, by a vote of 50 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because education is not the role of government. A child’s education is the responsibility of—and a fundamental right of choice retained by—his or her parents. Forcing the citizens of Mississippi to furnish taxpayer money to expand a compulsory, failing, and government-run K-12 school system violates their individual liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. 

Increasing Funds for Public Schools  |  HB1613

HB1613, the Mississippi Department of Education appropriations bill, gives an additional $117 million in funding for K-12 public schools during Fiscal Year 2024.

The House passed HB1613 on March 31, 2023, by a vote of 115 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because education is not the role of government. A child’s education is the responsibility of—and a fundamental right of choice retained by—his or her parents. Forcing the citizens of Mississippi to furnish taxpayer money to expand a compulsory, failing, and government-run K-12 school system violates their individual liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. 

Election Integrity  |  HB1310

HB1310 strengthens several provisions of state law related to election integrity, including post-election audits, U.S. citizenship voting requirements, and voter-roll maintenance.  

The Senate passed HB1310 on March 28, 2023, by a vote of 36 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the States should exercise their authority, under Article 1, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, providing equal protection of the right of American citizens to vote.

Authorizing Firearm Suppressors  |  HB912

HB912 provides that firearms suppressors manufactured and possessed in Mississippi are not subject to federal laws and regulations governing firearm suppressors.

The Senate passed HB912 on March 28, 2023, by a vote of 38 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the right of the American people “to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Whenever the federal government assumes power to impose blatantly unconstitutional firearms restrictions, nullification of such acts, as reserved to the States under the 10th Amendment, is the proper remedy.

Authorizing Firearm Suppressors  |  HB912

HB912 provides that firearms suppressors manufactured and possessed in Mississippi are not subject to federal laws and regulations governing firearm suppressors.

The House passed HB912 on March 28, 2023, by a vote of 87 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the right of the American people “to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Whenever the federal government assumes power to impose blatantly unconstitutional firearms restrictions, nullification of such acts, as reserved to the States under the 10th Amendment, is the proper remedy.

Restoring Sound Money  |  SB2862

SB2862 exempts sales of coins, currency, and bullion from sales taxes.  

The House passed SB2862 on March 27, 2023, by a vote of 115 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill is a necessary step toward restoring sound money and enforcing the U.S. Constitution’s monetary provisions. According to Article 1, Section 10, of the Constitution, “No State shall…make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts.” The States can and must act now to protect Americans’ financial freedom and privacy by both ending the Federal Reserve’s unconstitutional monopoly on money and thwarting government plans to impose a Central Bank Digital Currency.

Continuing Government Health Care  |  HB1624

HB1624 makes an appropriation for the purpose of continuing to provide medical assistance under the Mississippi Medicaid Law.

The House passed HB1624 on March 27, 2023, by a vote of 106 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, like other so-called ‘entitlement programs,’ not only relies on the discriminatory and unjust use of other citizens’ taxpayer funds in violation of the Bill of Rights and 14^th Amendment, but continues to cause more debt, poverty, and government dependency in the United States.

Continuing Government Health Care  |  HB1624

HB1624 makes an appropriation for the purpose of continuing to provide medical assistance under the Mississippi Medicaid Law.

The Senate passed HB1624 on March 9, 2023, by a vote of 52 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, like other so-called ‘entitlement programs,’ not only relies on the discriminatory and unjust use of other citizens’ taxpayer funds in violation of the Bill of Rights and 14^th Amendment, but continues to cause more debt, poverty, and government dependency in the United States.

Prohibiting Ballot Harvesting  |  SB2358

SB2358 prohibits a person from knowingly collecting and transmitting a ballot that was mailed to another person, with certain exceptions.  

The House passed SB2358 on March 7, 2023, by a vote of 73 to 44. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because ballot harvesting—as with mass voting by mail in general—enables electoral fraud, disenfranchising eligible voters. The States should exercise their authority, under Article 1, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, providing equal protection of the right of American citizens to vote.

Ban on Sex Mutilation Against Minors  |  HB1125

HB1125, the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures (REAP) Act, bans “gender transition” surgeries and drugs for minor children.

The Senate passed HB1125 on February 21, 2023, by a vote of 33 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because sex mutilation violates the unalienable right to life and limb of minor children, while absurdly attempting to erase biological sex with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

Extending Medicaid Coverage  |  SB2212

SB2212 extends postpartum coverage for Medicaid recipients from two months to 12 months.

The Senate passed SB2212 on February 7, 2023, by a vote of 41 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill further contributes to the profligate amounts of unconstitutional federal and state-level taxation and spending. Individual liberty, state sovereignty, and national fiscal responsibility demand that Mississippians ought to oppose the use of federal taxpayer dollars for ever-expanding programs such as Medicaid that are not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Ban on Sex Mutilation Against Minors  |  HB1125

HB1125, the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures (REAP) Act, bans “gender transition” surgeries and drugs for minor children.

The House passed HB1125 on January 19, 2023, by a vote of 78 to 29. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because sex mutilation violates the unalienable right to life and limb of minor children, while absurdly attempting to erase biological sex with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

Healthy Food & Families Program  |  SB2077

SB2077 permits the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to increase the purchasing power of Mississippi residents with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables and support local farmers by providing matching dollar incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits redeemed at farmers markets and retailers.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed SB2077 on March 26, 2022 by a vote of 114 to 8. We have assigned the pluses to the nays because government subsidies are a way government interferes in the free market economy. Subsidies make individuals more reliable on government assistance and when the government has their hand in things they shouldn’t, the people lose more control and freedom.

ARPA Funds  |  SB3062

SB3062 administers $217,250,000 coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds to the Department of Finance and Administration Bureau of Building, Grounds, and Real Property Management.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed SB3062 on March 15, 2022 by a vote of 118 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution.

Vaccine Mandate  |  HB1509

HB1509 prohibits any state or local official, school or university from refusing services, health care access or employment opportunities to a person based on their Covid-19 vaccination status.

The Mississippi State Senate passed HB1509 on March 9, 2022 by a vote of 36 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Equal Pay for Equal Work  |  HB770

HB770 requires that no employer shall pay an employee a wage at a rate less than the rate of an employee of the opposite sex.

The Mississippi State Senate passed HB770 on March 9, 2022 by a vote of 42 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because equal pay for equal work is a liberal talking point and businesses should be paying their employees based on experience and performance or however they see fit. The government should not be telling businesses how they should be compensating their employees. That is done naturally by the free market.

Tech Tax  |  SB2831

SB2831 creates the taxation of remote and internet-based computer software products and creates a service study commission to recommend how products should be taxed.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed SB2831 on March 8, 2022 by a vote of 108 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the government should be looking for ways to ease tax burdens and not find ways to increase taxes.

Establishes Grant  |  SB2822

SB2822 administers Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds under the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the Department of Environemtal Quality to create a grant to help government comply with regulations and environmental policy.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed SB2822 on March 8, 2022 by a vote of 120 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, this distributes federal taxpayer dollars into a department that follows unconstitutional federal environmental policy.

ARPA Funds  |  SB3062

SB3062 administers $217,250,000 coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds to the Department of Finance and Administration Bureau of Building, Grounds, and Real Property Management.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB3062 on February 17, 2022 by a vote of 51 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution.

Tech Tax  |  SB2831

SB2831 creates the taxation of remote and internet-based computer software products and creates a service study commission to recommend how products should be taxed.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2831 on February 9, 2022 by a vote of 52 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the government should be looking for ways to ease tax burdens and not find ways to increase taxes.

Healthy Food & Families Program  |  SB2077

SB2077 permits the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to increase the purchasing power of Mississippi residents with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables and support local farmers by providing matching dollar incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits redeemed at farmers markets and retailers.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2077 on February 9, 2022 by a vote of 47 to 5. We have assigned the pluses to the nays because government subsidies are a way government interferes in the free market economy. Subsidies make individuals more reliable on government assistance and when the government has their hand in things they shouldn’t, the people lose more control and freedom.

Establishes Grant  |  SB2822

SB2822 administers Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds under the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the Department of Environemtal Quality to create a grant to help government comply with regulations and environmental policy.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2822 on February 8, 2022 by a vote of 52 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, this distributes federal taxpayer dollars into a department that follows unconstitutional federal environmental policy.

Vaccine Mandate  |  HB1509

HB1509 prohibits any state or local official, school or university from refusing services, health care access or employment opportunities to a person based on their Covid-19 vaccination status.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB1509 on January 27, 2022 by a vote of 75 to 41. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Equal Pay for Equal Work  |  HB770

HB770 requires that no employer shall pay an employee a wage at a rate less than the rate of an employee of the opposite sex.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB770 on January 20, 2022 by a vote of 114 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because equal pay for equal work is a liberal talking point and businesses should be paying their employees based on experience and performance or however they see fit. The government should not be telling businesses how they should be compensating their employees. That is done naturally by the free market.

Bonds & Government Spending  |  SB2971

SB2971 is an act to authorize mass amounts of spending on education, capital projects and much more.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2971 on March 29, 2021 by a vote of 49 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this government spending expands government and funds projects and programs that are not authorized in the constitution.

Bonds & Government Spending  |  SB2971

SB2971 is an act to authorize mass amounts of spending on education, capital projects and much more.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed SB2971 on March 29, 2021 by a vote of 109 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this government spending expands government and funds projects and programs that are not authorized in the constitution.

Out-of-State Occupational Licensing  |  HB1263

HB1263 requires the Mississippi Occupational Licensing Board to issue a license to an applicant who establishes residence in the state if the applicant holds a current license in good standing from another state.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB1263 on March 16, 2021 by a vote of 115 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because there is no reason the state should require someone who is a trained professional in their field should to go through the same training in another state if they have the right credentials. Licensure deters entrepreneurship and allows the government to pick winners and losers, which is unconstitutional.

Compact for a Balanced Budget  |  HB1326

HB1326 pre-ratifies a “Balanced Budget Amendment” before a constitutional convention convenes.

The Mississippi State Senate passed HB1326 on March 10, 2021 by a vote of 35 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation unconstitutionally pre-ratifies a Balanced Budget Amendment before a constitutional convention convenes. An Article V Constitutional Convention proposal could cause serious damage to our constitution and there is no evidence that such amendment would fix our financial problems. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials.

Gun Owner Rights  |  SB2107

SB2107 prohibits state and local government entities from entering in any contract or rental agreement that restricts the possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer, or ownership of guns and firearms.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed SB2107 on March 8, 2021 by a vote of 81 to 34.  We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed in any situation.

Creates Department of Tourism  |  SB2820

SB2820 creates a government agency by establishing the Mississippi Department of Tourism.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2820 on February 11, 2021 by a vote of 43 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is just another government agency not permitted by the constitution. This expands the size of government and allow the state of Mississippi to interfere in the free market by propping up some businesses, while potentially excluding many.

Women’s Sports  |  SB2536

SB2536 requires any public institution of learning that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, MHSAA or NJCCA require its athletic or sports teams according to biological sex.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2536 on February 11, 2021 by a vote of 34 to 9.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years. This indoctrination is letting people believe that they can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders. Taxpayers fund sports programs in schools, so this legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars will not be going to athletic programs that embrace the woke culture.

Compact for a Balanced Budget  |  HB1326

HB1326 pre-ratifies a “Balanced Budget Amendment” before a constitutional convention convenes.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB1326 on February 11, 2021 by a vote of 75 to 44. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation unconstitutionally pre-ratifies a Balanced Budget Amendment before a constitutional convention convenes. An Article V Constitutional Convention proposal could cause serious damage to our constitution and there is no evidence that such amendment would fix our financial problems. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials.

Statewide Elections Management System  |  SB2588

SB2588 makes it easier to purge invalid names from the voter rolls. Requires county election officials to remove names of people who do not to vote at least once during a four-year period.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2588 on February 10, 2021 by a vote of 36 to 16. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because strengthening election laws are crucial in the preservation of our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. It would be an infringement on our rights to allow any ineligible elector to vote.

Creates Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund  |  HB1231

HB1231 creates a state fund where a portion of the state sales tax revenue derived from certain industries will be deposited into the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB1231 on February 10, 2021 by a vote of 117 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is another government fund that is not permitted in the constitution and is something that should be managed by the free market in the private sector.

Gun Owner Rights  |  SB2107

SB2107 prohibits state and local government entities from entering in any contract or rental agreement that restricts the possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer, or ownership of guns and firearms.

The Mississippi State Senate passed SB2107 on February 9, 2021 by a vote of 35 to 16.  We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed in any situation.

Occupational Licenses  |  HB1315

HB1315 repeals occupational license requirements those for art therapists, auctioneers, interior designers, wigologists and massage therapists.

The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB1315 on February 3, 2021 by a vote of 74 to 36. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the government has for far too long interfered with commerce and entrepreneurship by creating unnecessary licensure. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.