Mississippi · Current officeholder
Johnny DuPree
Democratic Mississippi Senate, District 45
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Sponsored legislation
64 bills in the current data (18 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 58 | Urge U.S. Congress to pass the "Major Richard Star Act." | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| SC 545 | Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| SC 533 | Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 15, 2026 |
| SB 3391 | Forrest County; authorize sheriff to use radar speed detection equipment. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| SB 3387 | City of Hattiesburg; authorize to enter into a long-term lease agreement. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| SB 2632 | Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | April 15, 2026 |
| SB 3072 | Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 9, 2026 |
| SB 3064 | Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 9, 2026 |
| SB 3389 | City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on tourism commission and hotel/motel tax. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2026 |
| SB 3063 | Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board - Support for community and junior colleges. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2026 |
| SB 3062 | Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board - Administrative expenses. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2026 |
| SB 2898 | Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2026 |
| SC 540 | Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 6, 2026 |
| SC 539 | Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 6, 2026 |
| SC 538 | Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 6, 2026 |
| SC 537 | Commend Patrick Wilcher as "Instructor of the Year" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 6, 2026 |
| SR 99 | Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 125 | Commend Patrick Wilcher as "Instructor of the Year" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 124 | Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 123 | Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SR 122 | Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus. | Co-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 |
| 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 88 | Recognize 50th Anniversary of the founding of Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at USM. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2026 |
| SB 2850 | Mississippi Advantage Jobs Act; expand conditions for certain qualified businesses or industries receiving incentive payments. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 26, 2026 |
| SB 3074 | Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2026 |
| SB 3073 | Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2026 |
| SB 2369 | Child support; withhold gaming winnings of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 19, 2026 |
| SC 527 | Paying tribute to the legacy of Mississippi Civil Rights icon James Howard Meredith on occasion of Lifetime Achievement Distinction. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 18, 2026 |
| SC 524 | Remembering Willie Totten and Jerry Rice who were nicknamed the Mississippi Valley State "Satellite Express." | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 18, 2026 |
| SC 521 | Extend congratulations of Legislature to Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr., President Emeritus of JSU and oldest living HBCU President. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 18, 2026 |
| SC 509 | Extend sympathy on passing of Rod Paige. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 18, 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 |
| 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 2487 | Literacy in Grades 4 through 8; develop intervention strategies to support the promotion of. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2286 | Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law; revise provisions concerning. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2004 | Mississippi PERS Stability Act; enact. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2003 | Retired educators; revise provisions regarding return to work as teachers. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 2001 | School teachers, assistant teachers, and college faculty; raise pay of. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| SB 3171 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for infrastructure improvements in a certain area of the city. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3145 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for the installation of Wi-Fi hotspots. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 3144 | General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for improvements in its veteran district. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SB 2869 | Income tax; rescind reduction of. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| SC 506 | Recognize cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 17, 2026 |
| SR 26 | Commend Warren Central High School for 2025 6A State Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| SR 24 | Recognize contributions of "American Idol" Jamal Roberts. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| SR 19 | Congratulate Gulfport High School Admirals Football Team for first-ever State Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| SR 17 | Recognize Dorothy "Dottie" Armstrong as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| SR 16 | Recognize MS Symphony Orchestra (MSO) as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Performing Arts. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| SC 519 | Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2818 | Rehabilitation Incentive Program Act; enact. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2814 | Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Act; enact. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2680 | Cash purchases; require merchants to round to the nearest five-cent denomination for. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2663 | Veterans; allow free admission to state parks and museums. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2662 | Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; enact. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2617 | Radar speed detection units; authorize use by sheriff. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2598 | Public property; authorize DFA to defer to USM recommendation for terms of sale as approved by IHL for certain property. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SB 2582 | Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; enact. | 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 2389 | Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| SR 9 | Recognize lasting financial and athletic impact of highly regarded SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 20, 2026 |
| SR 8 | Arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson; express support for the congregation. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 20, 2026 |
| SR 11 | Recognize Ann Alexander and Friends of Mississippi Veterans for her tireless dedication and service to veterans. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 20, 2026 |