Mississippi · Current officeholder
Oscar Denton
Democratic Mississippi House, District 55
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Sponsored legislation
89 bills in the current data (39 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1402 | Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2026 |
| HB 788 | Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 1126 | Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 924 | Bonds; authorize issuance for preplanning improvements to Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 923 | Bonds; authorize issuance for agricultural facilities infrastructure upgrade at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 922 | Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 921 | Bonds; authorize issuance for Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 919 | Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math Center at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 917 | Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 916 | Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at all Alcorn State University campuses. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 912 | Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Hydroponics Research and Teaching Greenhouse at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 906 | Bonds; authorize issuance for housing improvements at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 905 | Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1869 | Appropriation; City of Vicksburg for Year 1 of the Vicksburg Blight Elimination Three-year Action Plan. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1834 | Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1805 | Appropriation; IHL for enhancing STEM-related facilities and prgrams at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1804 | Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to certain buildings at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1803 | Appropriation; MDA to provide funding to Alcorn State for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1802 | Appropriation; IHL for the support of Alcorn State University Land-Grant Research and Extension Programs. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1341 | Appropriation; DFA for United Way of the Capital Area to support the 211 Mississippi helpline. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1340 | Appropriation; VFW Post 2572 for operating expenses for the VFW Building and making various repairs and improvements to the building. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1339 | Appropriation; American Legion Allein Post #3 for providing various services and making repairs and upgrades to the American Legion Building. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1338 | Appropration; Catfish Row Musuem in Vicksburg for expansion, furnishing and equipping the museum. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1337 | Appropration; American Legion Tyner Ford Post 213 in Vicksburg for making upgrades and renovations to the American Legion Building. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HR 58 | Mark Anthony Smith, Sr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 23, 2026 |
| HC 19 | Warren Central High School Vikings Football Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 6A State Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 9, 2026 |
| HR 26 | Jamal Roberts; commend and congratulate upon winning the 23rd season of American Idol. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 5, 2026 |
| HB 920 | Alcorn State University; authorize reclassification of property used as the president's dwelling to residential property. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 918 | Nuclear generating plants; revise provisions related to distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 810 | Literacy-based Promotion Act; revise to expand intervention and strategies for literacy proficiency among students in Grades 4 through 8. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 809 | Elections; establish procedure for automatic registration of voters. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 808 | School teachers, assistant teachers and postsecondary professors and course instructors in full-time capacity; increase salary by $7,500.00. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 787 | Spouses and children of first responders killed in the line of duty; provide scholarship for attendance at postsecondary institutions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1344 | Automatic expungement; authorize for certain crimes. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1343 | Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1342 | Foster care decisions; authorize appeal of to the chancery court of residence. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HC 2 | Warren Central High School Vikings Swim Teams; commend upon capturing 2025 Class II State Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 1997 | City of Vicksburg; revise definition of restaurant under Vicksburg Economic Recreation and Tourism tax and extend repealer on tax. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HR 132 | Nicholas Anderson; commend upon being named 2024 Most Outstanding Rookie for the Canadian Football League. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 2, 2025 |
| HR 82 | Honorable Charles Lemuel Young, Jr.; commend life and distinguished public service upon his passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 21, 2025 |
| HB 642 | Construction of prefabricated buildings; authorize procurement and construction of at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| HB 1656 | Strengthening Troop Retention for our National Guard (STRONG) Act; create. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 28, 2025 |
| HB 688 | Appropriation; City of Holly Springs to restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1799 | Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations of facilities on campus of Alcorn State. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1798 | Appropriation; IHL to provide additional funding for Alcorn State to address funding disparity between land grant universities. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1797 | Appropriation; IHL to increase university faculty salaries closer to the SREB average. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1796 | Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to residence halls at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1795 | Appropriation; Town of Fayette for various projects. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1794 | Appropriation; IHL for growth of new regional health care and medical sciences facilities of Alcorn State. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1793 | Appropriation; IHL for enhancing STEM-related facilities and programs at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1792 | Appropriation; MDA to provide funding to Alcorn State for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1790 | Appropration; Catfish Row Musuem in Vicksburg for expansion, furnishing and equipping the museum. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1789 | Appropriation; American Legion Allein Post #3 for providing various services and making repairs and upgrades to the American Legion Building. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1788 | Appropriation; VFW Post 2572 for operating expenses for the VFW Building and making various repairs and improvements to the building. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1787 | Appropration; American Legion Tyner Ford Post 213 in Vicksburg for making upgrades and renovations to the American Legion Building. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1786 | Appropriation; IHL to strengthen poultry science research and programs at Alcorn State. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1780 | Appropriation; IHL for the support of Alcorn State University Land-Grant Research and Extension Programs. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1718 | Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1668 | Appropriation; DFA for United Way of the Capital Area to support the 211 Mississippi helpline. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1255 | Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 857 | Literacy-based Promotion Act; revise to expand intervention and strategies for literacy proficiency among students in Grade 4 through 8. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2025 |
| HR 11 | City of Vicksburg; commend upon the occasion of the Bicentennial Anniversary of its incorporation. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 6, 2025 |
| HC 16 | Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements from each congressional district to number of current congressional districts. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 887 | Habitual offender; revise penalties. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 886 | Foster care decisions; authorize appeal of to the chancery court of residence. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 885 | PERS; county and municipal election commissioners shall be members of. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 732 | Elections; establish procedure for automatic registration of voters. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 687 | Spouse and children of first responders killed in the line of duty; provide scholarship for attendance at postsecondary institutions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 590 | School resource officers; include in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for purposes of LEO and Firefighters Death Benefits Trust Fund benefits. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 498 | Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 497 | Automatic expungement; authorize for certain crimes. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 496 | Divorce; authorize where marriage is irretrievably broken. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 495 | Assault weapons; prohibit sale of to any person under age 21 years. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 494 | Crimes related to public funds; bring forward code sections related to. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 493 | Tax liens; provide for time within which the Department of Revenue may take action to collect against. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 492 | Domestic violence protection order; authorize chancery court to issue temporary. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 491 | Sales tax liability; revise method of collecting from public officers or employees. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 490 | Retirement; elected officials convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits withheld until full restitution has been paid. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 489 | Retirement; elected officials convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits suspended until full restitution has been made. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 488 | School prayer; require school boards to designate a period of reflection for students at the beginning of each school day. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 487 | Concealed firearm; clarify prohibition for those declared mentally incompetent by courts. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 486 | Statute of Limitations; remove for crimes against children. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 485 | Child support; revise factors for award of. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 484 | Home inspectors; authorize home inspections on new construction without having residential home builders license. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 483 | Residency requirements; revise for candidates for municipal, county or county district offices. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 404 | Elected officials; increase surety bond required for certain. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1568 | Taxation; bring forward section of law authorizing certain tax credits for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1224 | ST: Alcorn State University; authorize reclassification of property used as the president's dwelling from commercial to residential status. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1082 | Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board; revise per diem paid to board members. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |