2025 MS Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Mississippi Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility
HB662 Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility (passed 115 to 3 on 1/23/2025). Removes the requirement that pregnant women provide proof of pregnancy and monthly family income prior to receiving Medicaid.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. "Tobacco 21" Ban
Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 years of age.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Eliminating Income Taxes
Cuts the state's personal income-tax rate from 4% to 3% between 2027 and 2030, as part of a process for reducing the income-tax rate to zero when specified revenue triggers are met.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
Benefit per household: +$2,295.00/year
4. Prohibiting DEI in Public Education
Prohibits "diversity, equity and inclusion" policies or activities at public K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Government-funded Food Pantries
Authorizes the Marshall County Board of Supervisors to provide annual financial contributions to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that operate food pantries.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$0.80/year
6. Creating the Department of Tourism
Would have created the Mississippi Department of Tourism as a new state agency.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 5.2% |
| Independent | 25% |
| Republican | 36.1% |
