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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 |
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| SB 2883 — Welcome centers; authorize MDA to contract with and award grants to counties for staffing. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2863 — MS Deferred Comp; allow Roth and other after-tax accounts, and comply with qualified domestic relations orders. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2201 — Traffic laws; clarify definition regarding use of automated recording equipment. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2794 — PERS; require any terminated plan to pay net pension liability to board in a lump sum before termination. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2451 — Mississippi Principal and Income Act of 2013; revise provisions relating to partial liquidation. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2267 — Mississippi Statewide Data Exchange Act; establish. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2258 — All-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; allow tagging for operation on certain roads. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2381 — Authority of Secretary of State to approve leases on Public Trust Tidelands; clarify. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2439 — PERS; create a fifth tier, and terminate SLRP, for employees hired on or after March 1, 2026. | Nay | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2867 — Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2835 — Mississippi Emergency Communications Act; create. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2484 — Custody; create rebuttable presumption of joint custody with equal parenting time. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2233 — Study on Dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2527 — Mississippi Resident Promise Grant Program; create to provide financial assistance to community college students. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2523 — Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; update membership. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 21 — Congratulate the JSU "Sonic Boom of the South" marching band for electrifying performance at Tournament of Roses Parade. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2426 — Artificial Intelligence Task Force; create and prescribe responsibilities of. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2198 — Handle with Care; authorize implementation and administration of program by Department of Public Safety. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2748 — Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; revise provisions related to. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2302 — MDOT; authorize the transfer and conveyance of certain real property to the City of Gulfport. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2573 — Department of Tourism; create. | Nay | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2498 — Subscription services; enact notice and acknowledgment protections for consumers regarding automatic renewals. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2601 — Education Scholarship Account Program; make certain changes to. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2289 — State employee telework policies; amend. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2311 — Theft and fraud; criminalize activity related to the mail and credit cards. | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (21 as lead sponsor)
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SR 66
MS · —
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
MS · —
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
MS · —
Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University.
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