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Albert Butler
MS Senate District 37
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 50Education 33Healthcare 11Agriculture 10Transportation & Infrastructure 9Criminal Justice & Policing 4Social Services & Welfare 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Economy & Taxes 3Environment & Energy 3Other 2Banking & Finance 1Housing 1Labor & Employment 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Senate District 37 current
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 2, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MS Senate District 37
Mississippi |
Democratic | Mar 16, 2010 | Jan 1, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MS Senate District 36
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 2, 2010 | Jan 1, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,069 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN 27 — Dr. Shelbi R. Bradley, Gulfport, Mississippi, State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, remainder of five year term… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 50 — Dr. Lacey Thompson Gentry, DNP, RN, CNE, Courtland, Mississippi, MS Board of Nursing as an Educator, four year term effective July 1, 2024… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2242 — Inmate work release program; authorize to perform services for MDOT. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1959 — Wayne County; reenact and extend repealer on assessments on misdemeanor convictions to fund Wayne County Justice Complex. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1986 — Lee County; authorize to enter 30-year lease and finance 30-year certificates of participation for public safety facility. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1963 — Panola County; authorize to construct or acquire jail anywhere in county and authorize certain lease-purchase agreement. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1995 — Tunica County; authorize contributions to the Tunica County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1965 — Lee County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance to historic county courthouse. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3257 — Marshall County; authorize contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations operating food pantries. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1961 — City of Verona; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1988 — Coahoma County; authorize contribution to Clarksdale-Coahoma County Ministries, Inc. | Not voting | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 4 — Chief Cyrus L. Ben, Philadelphia, Mississippi, MS Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees, six year term beginning July 12… | Not voting | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 55 — William Alonzo (Billy) Morehead, Madison, Mississippi, Public Procurement Review Board, four year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending… | Not voting | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 2 — David Banister Russell, Jackson, Mississippi, Public Procurement Review Board, term effective July 1, 2024 and will end June 30, 2028. | Not voting | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 16 — Fredie Videt Carmichael, Sr., Meridian, Mississippi, Mississippi Community College Board, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending… | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3265 — City of Water Valley; authorize to enact a tax on restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation. | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3275 — Madison County; increase the amount of bonds that may be issued for the Madison County Economic Development Authority. | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3269 — Chickasaw County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3056 — Calhoun County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3061 — Lincoln County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 7 — Anna Sue (Sue) Stedman, Natchez, Mississippi, Mississippi Home Corporation as a resident of the Second Supreme Court District, term… | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 41 — David Allen Williams, Pearl, Mississippi, MS Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority as the certified public accountant experienced in… | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 18 — Cheryl Jean Thurmond, Ripley, Mississippi, Mississippi Community College Board, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30… | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 78 — John Alan (Alan) Lange, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Finance Corporation as an individual associated with small business… | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 60 — John M. Robinson, Tupelo, Mississippi, State Tax Appeals Board as an Associate Member, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June… | Not voting | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (21 as lead sponsor)
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SR 66
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Extend condolences of Senate on the passing of legendary Alcorn State University Tennis Coach Anthony Bruce Dodgen.
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SR 52
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Commemorate 155th Anniversary of the first African American Mississippi U.S. Senator Hiram Revels.
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SC 525
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Commemorate 40-year Anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.
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SB 2913
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn State University for STEM-related programs.
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SB 2906
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Franklin County for road and bridge repair and construction.
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SB 2904
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Claiborne County for enhancing education and infrastructure projects.
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SB 2933
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn Agriculture Research and Extension for certain capital projects.
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SB 2932
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Alcorn State University to strengthen support of poultry science programs.
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SB 2877
MS · —
Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Hydroponics Research and Teaching Greenhouse at Alcorn State University.
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SB 2876
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Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University.
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