2023 MS Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Mississippi Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Extending Medicaid Coverage
Extends postpartum coverage for Medicaid recipients from two months to 12 months.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Ban on Sex Mutilation Against Minors
Bans, through the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures (REAP) Act, "gender transition" surgeries and drugs for minor children.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Continuing Government Health Care
Makes an appropriation for the purpose of continuing to provide medical assistance under the Mississippi Medicaid Law.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Authorizing Firearm Suppressors
Provides that firearms suppressors manufactured and possessed in Mississippi are not subject to federal laws and regulations governing firearm suppressors.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Election Integrity
Strengthens several provisions of state law related to election integrity, including post-election audits, U.S. citizenship voting requirements, and voter-roll maintenance.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Increasing Funds for Public Schools
Gives, as part of the Mississippi Department of Education appropriations bill, an additional $117 million in funding for K-12 public schools during Fiscal Year 2024.
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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 | 2.3% |
| Republican | 54.7% |
