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Oscar Denton
MS House District 55
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 32Education 16Criminal Justice & Policing 11Economy & Taxes 5Housing 5Social Services & Welfare 5Elections & Voting 4Other 4Agriculture 3Civil Rights & Liberties 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Veterans Affairs 3Gun Policy 2Defense & Military 1Healthcare 1Labor & Employment 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS House District 55 current
Mississippi |
Democratic | Nov 29, 2013 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (734 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 50 — Special funds; transfer certain sum from Capital Expense Fund to the Human Trafficking Fund. | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 11 — Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2018 — Appropriation; Funeral Services Board. | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2020 — Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional. | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2009 — Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 37 — Appropriation; State Public Defender, Office of. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 17 — Appropriation; Child Protection Services, Department of. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2040 — Appropriation; Treasurer's Office. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 14 — Appropriation; Soil and Water Conservation Commission. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — Appropriation; Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 32 — Appropriation; Attorney General. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2001 — Appropriation; IHL - General support. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2037 — Appropriation; Secretary of State. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — Appropriation; Environmental Quality, Department of. | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 26 — Appropriation; Optometry, Board of. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 35 — Appropriation; Legislative expenses. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 13 — Appropriation; Public Utilities Staff. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4 — Appropriation; Foresters, Board of Registration for. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2046 — Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 24 — Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 34 — Appropriation; District attorneys and staff. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 6 — Appropriation; Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission. | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 40 — Appropriation; reappropriation, DFA - Bureau of Building - FY 2025. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 19 — Appropriation; Health, Department of. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2019 — Appropriation; Geologists, Board of Registered Professional. | Not voting | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (29 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1997
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City of Vicksburg; revise definition of restaurant under Vicksburg Economic Recreation and Tourism tax and extend repealer on tax.
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HB 1787
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Appropration; American Legion Tyner Ford Post 213 in Vicksburg for making upgrades and renovations to the American Legion Building.
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HR 132
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Nicholas Anderson; commend upon being named 2024 Most Outstanding Rookie for the Canadian Football League.
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HB 1568
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Taxation; bring forward section of law authorizing certain tax credits for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations.
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HB 493
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Tax liens; provide for time within which the Department of Revenue may take action to collect against.
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HB 404
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Elected officials; increase surety bond required for certain.
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HB 496
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Divorce; authorize where marriage is irretrievably broken.
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HB 886
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Foster care decisions; authorize appeal of to the chancery court of residence.
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HC 16
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Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements from each congressional district to number of current congressional districts.
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HB 492
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Domestic violence protection order; authorize chancery court to issue temporary.
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