Mississippi · Current officeholder
Brian Rhodes
Republican Mississippi Senate, District 36
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Sponsored legislation
125 bills in the current data (74 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2632 | Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | April 15, 2026 |
| SB 2927 | City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2026 |
| SB 2926 | City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2026 |
| SB 2898 | Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2026 |
| SR 129 | Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 116 | Commend Raleigh High School Football Team upon winning the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 115 | Commend East Rankin Academy Girls Cross Country Team for 5th Consecutive MAIS 4A State Championship. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 114 | Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for back-to-back State Championships. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 113 | Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for 6th consecutive State Championship. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SB 2924 | Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 30, 2026 |
| SB 2272 | Sales tax; exempt certain agricultural and logging items. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 28, 2026 |
| SR 90 | Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2026 |
| SR 85 | Commend Florence High School Girls Soccer Team upon winning the MHSAA Class 5A State Champioinship. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2026 |
| SC 528 | Honor the Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl LX Champions. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 24, 2026 |
| SB 2648 | Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; authorize MSU Extension Service and Alcorn State to assist poultry farmers with. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 19, 2026 |
| SR 57 | Commend MBI Special Agent Milton Williams, Jr., for his receipt of the Northern Region Special Agent citation. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 13, 2026 |
| SR 49 | Congratulate 17-year-old Rachel McAlpin from Brandon for winning gold medal at swimming championship in Romania. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 13, 2026 |
| SB 2809 | MS Ag and Livestock Theft Officers; authorize to retain their personal firearm upon retirement. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2026 |
| SB 2760 | Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; remove the state geologist from certain surface mining provisions. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2026 |
| SB 2415 | Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; amend certain sections concerning. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2026 |
| SB 2414 | Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Advisory Council; expand membership. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2026 |
| SB 2018 | The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program; create. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2026 |
| SC 526 | Congratulate Ole Miss Rebels Football Team for outstanding 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl Season finishing No. 3 in Final Football Rankings. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 4, 2026 |
| SB 2761 | Mississippi Lead-Based Paint Activity Accreditation and Certification Act; amend to conform with EPA. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2480 | Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2479 | "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2402 | The Amy Act; remove grace period for lobbyist registering with the SOS office after lobbying. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2292 | School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 3189 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Polkville for renovations to its multipurpose center. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3181 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Taylorsville for certain infrastructure projects. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3180 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Star for startup expenses. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3175 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Florence for a water well. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3174 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Puckett for the purpose of water and sewer infrastructure improvements. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3173 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Pelahatchie for certain infrastructure projects. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3172 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for grants to provide teletherapy services to students in Grades 5-12. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3170 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Smith County for countywide infrastructure improvements. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3169 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Rankin County for improvements to a flyover bridge at the Highway 18 railroad crossing. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3168 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage and infrastructure. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3167 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Brandon for improvements to the municipal complex. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3166 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Sylvarena for improvements to its community center. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3165 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Raleigh for improvements to its water and sewer systems. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3164 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 2861 | Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 2859 | Sales tax; exempt sales at auction by the National Wild Turkey Federation, a 501(c)(3) entity. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 2802 | School enrollment; criminalize enrollment without establishing domicile within the school district. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SB 2235 | Juvenile felony arrests; require notification to juvenile's school district by local law enforcement. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| SR 33 | Commend Mississippi Forestry Commission on 100th Anniversary. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| SB 2756 | Protecting Disabled Citizen Choice in Residential Access Act; enact. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2620 | Abortion providers; prohibit public business with. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2531 | SNAP benefits; require the Department of Human Services to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2519 | Mississippi Get to School and Stay Safe Act of 2026; enact. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2518 | Mississippi Safe Schools Information-Sharing Act of 2026; enact. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2509 | "Mississippi School Resource Officers Safety Act"; fund school security officers. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2508 | Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project; establish within the State Department of Education. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2394 | Cottage foods; further define and increase sellers allowed annual gross sales amount to $120,000.00. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2391 | Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act; amend to include coverage for the public purchase of firetrucks. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2356 | Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider rate. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2305 | School classrooms; authorize Christian Bible to be kept in and enforce daily recitation of pledge. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2251 | County website; allow counties without local newspapers to publish certain notices on. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2240 | High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2239 | Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2234 | Mississippi Study Committee on Alternative Student Assessment Models; create. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2142 | Motor vehicle accident; prohibit recovery of damages by person who operated vehicle without liability insurance. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SC 544 | Extend condolences on the passing of talk radio icon Paul Gallo and paying tribute to his public contributions. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 7, 2025 |
| SC 515 | United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 3, 2025 |
| SR 150 | Commend Rankin County Superintendent Dr. Scott Rimes as MASA 2024 Superintendent of the Year on the occasion of his retirement. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 2, 2025 |
| SR 145 | Commend Jackson Prep Boys Basketball team for winning MAIS Overall State Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| SR 144 | Commend Jackson Prep Lady Patriots for winning back-to-back MAIS 6A State Championships. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| SR 142 | Commend career of Jim Ellis upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| SR 137 | Commend 2024 East Rankin Academy Girls Cross Country Team for winning fourth consecutive MAIS 5A State Championship. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| SR 136 | Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Girls Basketball Team for winning the MAIS 5A State Championship. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| SR 135 | Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for first-ever MAIS Division II State Championship. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| SR 134 | Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for winning 6th consecutive MSSP State Title. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2025 |
| SB 2257 | Harvest permits; delete repealer on provisions establishing maximum weight and approved routes of vehicles. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 31, 2025 |
| SB 3095 | Tax; cut income and grocery taxes, increase fuel excise tax, and adjust distribution of certain fuel and sales taxes. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 29, 2025 |
| SB 2968 | Ad valorem tax; specify provisions for determining the true value of rural structures. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 29, 2025 |
| SR 125 | Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| SR 123 | Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| SR 122 | Commend service and economic development accomplishments of Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads on occasion of his retirement. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| SB 2210 | Fireworks; revise dates of sale and reduce violation to misdemeanor. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 21, 2025 |
| SC 535 | Extend the deepest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 19, 2025 |
| SB 2832 | County website; allow counties without local newspapers to publish certain notices on. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2025 |
| SB 2266 | Sales tax; require DOR to publish list of agricultural items eligible for exemption or reduced rate. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 12, 2025 |
| SR 68 | Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| SR 63 | Commend the life of Black Hawk pilot U.S. Army Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| SR 62 | Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., for Super Bowl Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| SC 532 | Extend sympathy to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 6, 2025 |
| SC 524 | Extending the sincerest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 6, 2025 |
| SB 2677 | Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; define requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy services administrative organizations. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| SB 2605 | School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| SB 2227 | Wind turbines study committee; study potential unintended impact of wind turbine usage in agriculture. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| SR 65 | Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 27, 2025 |
| SB 3162 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDOT for State Aid Road Projects within Smith County. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3161 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Polkville for renovations to its community center. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3160 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County Sheriff's Department for the acquisition of a vehicle. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3159 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Village of Sylvarena for improvements to its community center. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3158 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County Economic Development Center for sewer and drainage improvements and upgrades. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3157 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3156 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County School District for expansion of its Career and Technical Education Center. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3155 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Pelahatchie for improvements & repairs to its water & wastewater infrastructure. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3154 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Florence for a water well. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3146 | General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 3000 | Sales tax; exempt sales of water for agricultural purposes. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 2804 | Sales tax; 1.5% rate for retail sales of livestock fencing and trailers to commercial farmers for agricultural purposes. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SB 2084 | Sales tax; exempt sales at auction by the National Wild Turkey Federation, a 501(c)(3) entity. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| SC 502 | Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 20, 2025 |
| SC 503 | Extend sincerest sympathy of MS Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 18, 2025 |
| SR 27 | Extend sympathy of the Senate to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 17, 2025 |
| SR 11 | Commend Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team for second-straight MAIS 6A State Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 17, 2025 |
| SC 506 | Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 17, 2025 |
| SC 504 | Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Charles Pittman. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 17, 2025 |
| SB 2472 | Pesticide seller or manufacturer; provide limited immunity for in certain actions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 13, 2025 |
| SB 2801 | Public purchases; raise bidding requirement threshold from $5,000 to $25,000. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2758 | Cultivated food products; criminalize the manufacture, sale or distribution of. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2711 | Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; require to have emergency power sources. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2675 | Pharmacists; authorize to test for and administer treatment for minor, nonchronic health conditions. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2531 | Public schools; require to display Ten Commandments in classrooms. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2454 | Jurors; increase range of per diem for. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2407 | Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider status. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2405 | Mississippi Windstorm Mitigation Association; establish under Commissioner of Insurance. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2337 | Juvenile felony arrests; require notification to juvenile's school district by local law enforcement. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2172 | Ten Commandments and historical documents; require display in public schools and postsecondary educational institutions. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2168 | High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2167 | Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| SB 2026 | Plant and soil amendments; provide additional label requirements for. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |