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Brent Powell
MS House District 59
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 22Economy & Taxes 13Environment & Energy 8Transportation & Infrastructure 7Other 6Healthcare 5Housing 4Education 3Civil Rights & Liberties 2Technology & Privacy 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Criminal Justice & Policing 1Defense & Military 1Labor & Employment 1Social Services & Welfare 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS House District 59 current
Mississippi |
Republican | Jan 9, 2013 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (734 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2276 — Open seasons; extend those ending on a Friday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2438 — Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act; enact. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2857 — Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; increase grant amount that may be awarded by MDA. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2315 — Bail; make certain amendments to provisions related to, provide when bond discharged. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2019 — Forestry Facility Grant Program; amend the fund amount and expand potential recipients of. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2451 — Mississippi Principal and Income Act of 2013; revise provisions relating to partial liquidation. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2289 — State employee telework policies; amend. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2386 — Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2285 — MDES background check requirements; amend to ensure compliance with certain Internal Revenue Service regulations. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2698 — MS Dementia Care Program; extend period of operation of. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2482 — Mississippi Electronic Court system; provide free access to public defenders and county prosecutors in certain matters. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2303 — Building at 152 Watford Parkway, Canton; transfer to Mississippi Department of Public Safety. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2508 — Mortgage brokers and lenders; authorize to perform organization activities at a remote location. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2691 — MS Juvenile Tobacco Access Prevention Act; amend to prohibit the sale of tobacco or tobacco products to those under age 21. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2297 — Concurrent jurisdiction; provide for between federal and state governments over certain lands. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2368 — Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Standard; amend penalties. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2208 — Mississippi Terroristic Threats Law; provide enhanced penalty for threat against airport. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2025 — Plant and soil amendments; provide additional label requirements for. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2357 — Delta Correctional Facility; authorize work release program for eligible inmates at. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2250 — Asbestos Abatement Accreditation and Certification Act; recognize additional training and align with federal standards. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2204 — Law enforcement; require centralized registry for all reports of stolen agriculture-related items. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2695 — Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act; extend repealer on. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2216 — IHL; remove date of repeal. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2311 — Theft and fraud; criminalize activity related to the mail and credit cards. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2423 — Real estate licenses; revise regulations, including written notification before suspension. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1191
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Underground and submerged utility lines and facilities; revise requirements for excavators and utility operators.
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HB 1200
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"Real Property Owners Protection Act"; create.
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HB 1211
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Municipal ordinance for granting of utility franchises or use of streets; remove municipal approval of.
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HB 91
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Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of, revise certain provisions regarding delivery service permits.
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HB 558
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Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits a person may own.
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HB 1177
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Telephone solicitors; revise certain provisions regarding Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans.
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HB 1186
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Natural gas piping systems; require testing in school facilities.
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HB 1545
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Mississippi Broadband Technology Development Act; revise equipment definition and speed requirements for certain tax credits and exemptions.
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HB 92
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Alcoholic beverages; authorize governing authorities of wet jurisdictions to authorize package retail sales on Sunday.
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HB 1175
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Alcoholic beverages; authorize direct sales and shipments of wine.
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