2021 MS Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Mississippi Legislature in 2021 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Gun Owner Rights
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.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Statewide Elections Management System
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.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Creates Department of Tourism
Creates a government agency by establishing the Mississippi Department of Tourism.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Women's Sports
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.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Compact for a Balanced Budget
Pre-ratifies a "Balanced Budget Amendment" before a constitutional convention convenes.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Bonds & Government Spending
Authorizes mass amounts of spending on education, capital projects and much more.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 17.3% |
| Republican | 53.9% |
