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Jeffery Harness
MS House District 85
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 64Education 28Transportation & Infrastructure 20Economy & Taxes 13Criminal Justice & Policing 11Environment & Energy 11Agriculture 9Housing 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Other 3Veterans Affairs 3Elections & Voting 2Banking & Finance 1Defense & Military 1Healthcare 1Labor & Employment 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS House District 85 current
Mississippi |
Democratic | Dec 21, 2018 | — | 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 (59 as lead sponsor)
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HB 642
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Construction of prefabricated buildings; authorize procurement and construction of at Alcorn State University.
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HB 1842
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Appropriation; Town of Bude for purchasing public safety equipment for the town police department.
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HB 708
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Nuclear generating plants; repeal provisions of law that provides ad valorem tax exemption for.
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HB 1838
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Appropriation; Claiborne County for repairs and improvements to county's wastewater lagoon serving the Hermanville area.
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HB 1795
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Appropriation; Town of Fayette for various projects.
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HB 1223
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Statewide Utility Tax Reform Act; create.
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HB 1678
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Bonds; authorize issuance for preplanning improvements to Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University.
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HB 1674
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Bonds; authorize issuance for housing improvements at Alcorn State University.
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HB 1792
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Appropriation; MDA to provide funding to Alcorn State for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms.
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HB 1786
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Appropriation; IHL to strengthen poultry science research and programs at Alcorn State.
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