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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1896 — Excise tax; impose on kratom products and revise provisions relating to purchase of tobacco products from outside MS. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1901 — Qualified equity investment tax credits; increase maximum allowed and extend date after which MDA will not allocate. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1751 — Appropriation; Psychology, Board of. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 56 — Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Soccer Team; commend on outstanding season. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 84 — Commend legendary USM Lady Eagles Women's Basketball Head Coach upon the occasion of her retirement and induction into Legends Club. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 533 — Recognize Mississippi Methodist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center on occasion of its 50th Anniversary. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 55 — Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team; commend on winning MACCC Championship and successful season. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 536 — Salute Holmes County Poll Worker Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 79 — Commend distinguished public service of Fire Chief John Pope III for six terms of office with Mississippi Firefighter's Association. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 95 — Commend Bay High Girls Soccer Team for first 4A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 534 — Recognize outstanding Track and Field career of Gentry High School and Florida State All-American Janet Davis. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 85 — Commend Biggersville High School Lady Lions Girls Basketball Team for Class 1A State Title. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1752 — Appropriation; Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Certification Board. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 90 — Commend Pearl River Central High School Blue Devil Cheerleading Team for 2024-2025 National High School Cheerleading Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 93 — Extend commendation of Senate to DeSoto County Deputy Sheriff Brian Brock for preventing wrong-way vehicle interstate crash. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 75 — Commend Brandon Cheerleading Team for sixth NCA National Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 86 — Congratulate Pearl River Community College (PRCC) Cheer Team for third National Championship in four years. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 89 — Commend Pontotoc Girls Basketball Team for Class 5A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 81 — Commend Angela Sims as Instructor of the Year for the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1758 — Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 537 — Designate April 24, 2025, as "Reman Day" in Mississippi. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 91 — Commend Raymond High School Boys Basketball Team for back-to-back Class 4A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 77 — Commend Canton High School Tigers Boys Basketball Team for back-to-back Class 5A State Championships. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 96 — Recognize Senator Hillman T. Frazier for Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Thomas Murphy Legacy Award. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2771 — Youth court; revise timeline for permanency hearings. | Yea | Mar 13, 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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