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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 2768 — Judicial redistricting; revise provisions related to chancery courts, provide procedure for implementation. | Nay | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2243 — Private contractor for correctional services; rate shall be based on classification of inmate. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2446 — Public parking charges; prohibit certain municipalities from charging for attending county, city, state or federal bldg. business. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2849 — Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions. | Nay | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2829 — Qualified equity investment tax credits; renew and extend MDA's authority to allocate. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2412 — Insurance Holding Company Act; include NAIC Group Capital Calculation test requirements. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2860 — Construction contracts; modify "construction manager at risk" provisions. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2821 — Law Enforcement Anti-Doxxing Act of 2025; exempt certain private information from the MS Public Records Act. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2242 — Inmate work release program; authorize to perform services for MDOT. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2142 — Sales tax; extend repealer on exemption of certain sales to Toughest Kids Foundation for Camp Kamassa in Copiah County. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2562 — Circuit clerk fees; increase fee for each day's attendance of clerk and deputies upon court term. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2750 — DMH; require to promulgate performance standards and perform periodic audits to assess community mental health centers. | Nay | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2245 — 16th section land; remove board of supervisors from having to approve leases and substitute Secretary of State. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2238 — Probation and parole; provide that technical violation of shall not include commission of new criminal offense. | Nay | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2301 — DFA; authorize to acquire certain parcels on East Hamilton Street in Jackson, Mississippi. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2450 — County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2286 — Workforce Enhancement Training Fund contributions; provide for suspensions under certain circumstances. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2698 — MS Dementia Care Program; extend period of operation of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2452 — Child support; create presumption that support continues past the age of majority for a disabled child. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2334 — Camping, soliciting contributions, loitering; prohibit certain instances of and authorize removal of encampments. | Nay | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2285 — MDES background check requirements; amend to ensure compliance with certain Internal Revenue Service regulations. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2690 — Health Care Expendable Fund; delete repealer on. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2021 — Counties; shorten notice requirement for special meetings from five days to 3 days. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2850 — Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sales of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2075 — Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority. | Yea | Feb 7, 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
MS · —
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
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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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