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David Blount
MS Senate District 29
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 25Economy & Taxes 6Elections & Voting 5Social Services & Welfare 5Criminal Justice & Policing 4Labor & Employment 4Transportation & Infrastructure 4Healthcare 3Other 3Civil Rights & Liberties 2Environment & Energy 2Banking & Finance 1Education 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Senate District 29 current
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 8, 2008 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,067 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN 87 — Amy Bland Arrington, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Board of Trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning, remainder of a nine year term… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1777 — City of Ridgeland; authorize to levy tax on restaurants, hotels and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation. | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 70 — Charles Tyler (Tyler) Norman, Meridian, Mississippi, Board of Directors of the College Savings Plans of Mississippi Trust Funds, five year… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 17 — John Raymond Pigott, Carriere, Mississippi, Mississippi Community College Board, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 13 — Leonard H. (Len) Blanton, Jr., Tupelo, Mississippi, Board of Directors of the College Savings Plans of Mississippi Trust Funds, five year… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 77 — Brandi Irvin Hough, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Finance Corporation as an individual associated with small business… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 120 — Commemorate Clinton Massacre on 150th Anniversary of the tragedy and remember the lives lost. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 119 — Mourn the loss of Jackson Police Department Corporal Christopher Gallion, Sr. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 62 — Wiley Franklin Jones; commend for service of. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 121 — Recognize Myrtle Senior Second Baseman Emma Mayer as MHSAA Class 1A 2024 Miss Softball recipient. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 64 — MS Methodist Hospital & Rehabilitation Center; commend upon 50th anniversary. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 125 — Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 117 — Commend Ridgeland High School Boys Basketball Team for first 6A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 63 — Choctaw Central High School Lady Warriors Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 124 — Recognize Lafayette High School student Katie Riddle for her service as Student Representative to State Board of Education. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 122 — Commend service and economic development accomplishments of Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads on occasion of his retirement. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 118 — Extend condolences of Senate on passing of legendary Meridian broadcaster John Wesley Johnson. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 60 — Junior Auxillary; recognize April 6-12 as Junior Auxiliary Week in MS and commend Junior Auxiliary of Meridian on its success. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 123 — Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 42 — Jonathan Scott McLendon, Biloxi, Mississippi, MS Advisory Commission on Marine Resources as the Commercial Seafood Processor… | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2729 — "Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund"; establish to support public health programs funded from medical cannabis taxes. | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 88 — Dr. Cassie Pennington, Indianola, Mississippi, Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors, five year term effective February 4… | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2731 — Psychologists; extend repealer on licensure law related to. | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 35 — Joseph Read Hendon, Ph.D., Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Gulf States Marine Commission as the Mississippi citizen representative, three year… | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 34 — Dayton Allen Greenhaw, Columbus, Mississippi, Mississippi Forestry Commission, six year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30… | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (23 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2381
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Authority of Secretary of State to approve leases on Public Trust Tidelands; clarify.
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SB 3064
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City of Byram; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.
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SB 2679
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Department of Human Services; allow agency discretion for establishing or using certain federal reporting systems.
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SB 2291
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State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.
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SB 2938
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to DFA to the Jackson Fire Department for fire protection services.
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SB 3096
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Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Hinds County to make the county whole where it would have received ARPA funds.
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SB 2901
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Greenwood Cemetery Association for renovation and repair.
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SB 2935
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Byram for drainage projects.
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SC 523
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Constitution; amend Section 33 to authorize initiative procedure for new law.
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SB 2567
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Tax-forfeited land certified to state; authorize Secretary of State to withhold 10% for the cost of tree removal.
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