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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2649 — Elections; penalty for individuals who assist electors with ballot, but willfully fail to turn in ballot. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2386 — Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2854 — Tourism project sales tax incentive program; revise various provisions of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2681 — Medicaid reimbursements and CON; revise provisions regarding facilities in DeSoto, Harrison and Madison Counties. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2857 — Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; increase grant amount that may be awarded by MDA. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2298 — Construction bids; amend prequalified construction provisions. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2479 — Criminal investigators; increase salaries and salary supplements of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2444 — Tuition for certain veterans to attend universities or community colleges; establish program for combat veterans. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2256 — Concrete and solid waste trucks; increase maximum gross weight of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2480 — Youth Court Intake Officers; prohibit certain state agency personnel from performing functions of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2483 — Youth court records; authorize disclosure to Commission on Judicial Performance. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2856 — Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program; include any project MDA deems a capital improvement. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2771 — Youth court; revise timeline for permanency hearings. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2413 — The "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program"; designate and prescribe mitigation requirements. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2679 — Department of Human Services; allow agency discretion for establishing or using certain federal reporting systems. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2489 — Appellate court expense allowance; authorize receipt for judicial duties performed in any area of the state. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2315 — Bail; make certain amendments to provisions related to, provide when bond discharged. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2043 — Gaming winnings to be applied to past-due child support payments; DHS and Gaming Commission issue regulations for withholding. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2606 — Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Program; provide for DFA to receive payments on approved loans from. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2211 — Sexual assault kits; require right of information to victim and regulate rights of victims to care and exams by hospitals. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2360 — Escapes; require notification to MDI and local law enforcement. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2598 — Public schools; allow retired administrators to return to work as teachers. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2861 — Mississippi Work and Save Program; create. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2495 — Mississippi Credit Availability Act; extend repealer, revise and create cap adjustment based on the CPI-U. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2418 — Home inspectors; allow to inspect new residential construction up to 14 days prior to close of sale. | Yea | Feb 6, 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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