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Sarita Simmons
MS Senate District 13
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 52Education 15Agriculture 9Social Services & Welfare 8Healthcare 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Economy & Taxes 5Banking & Finance 4Criminal Justice & Policing 4Environment & Energy 3Other 3Technology & Privacy 3Housing 2Labor & Employment 2Civil Rights & Liberties 1Defense & Military 1Elections & Voting 1Gun Policy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Senate District 13 current
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 7, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,068 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1295 — Agritourism activity; revise definition of and clarify posting of signage for liability purposes. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 638 — MS Transportation Commission; authorize to delegate authority to enter into supplemental agreements for expenditures not exceeding $250,000. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1306 — Preneed establishments; reduce amount of fine that Secretary of State may impose upon for late filing of their reports. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 150 — Concrete and solid waste vehicles; increase maximum gross vehicle weight of. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 61 — Commend West Jones High School Seastangs Swim Team for second consecutive State Championship. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 68 — Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 45 — Gracelynn Batte; commend for representing the United States in Taekwondo at UTA Competition. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1066 — Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; correct reference to statutory provision for the U.S. Code. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 48 — Gold Star Father's Day; observe and recognize November 9, 2025 as. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 64 — Congratulate JSU Dr. Byron D'Andra Orey upon his election as President of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSAA). | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 67 — Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Mississippi Dental Association. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 51 — Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team; commend upon winning back-to-back national championships in Open Hip-Hop Division. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 53 — Jerry Sims; commend for exceptional success in business and outstanding legacy in track and field at Alcorn State University. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 46 — Charlie Kemp; commend distinguished career as a Mississippi and American race car driving legend. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2415 — Health insurance and employee benefit plans; extend repealer on mandated coverage for telemedicine services. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1366 — Judicial office allowance and court fees; revise. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 63 — Commend the life of Black Hawk pilot U.S. Army Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 62 — Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., for Super Bowl Championship. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 767 — Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission; revise composition of. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 556 — DFA; authorize to purchase certain real property known as the "East Hamilton Street Properties" in the City of Jackson, Mississippi. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 916 — Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sale of. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 52 — Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team; commend upon winning multiple national championships at UCA Nationals. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1085 — Mississippi Main Street; authorize counties to donate to and make MDAH administrator of Main Street Revitalization Grant. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 66 — Extend condolences of Senate on the passing of legendary Alcorn State University Tennis Coach Anthony Bruce Dodgen. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 58 — Commend Mississippi Loggers Association "2024 National Champion Volunteer of the Year" Roy Holder. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |