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David Blount
MS Senate District 29
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 13 — Recognize broadcaster/storyteller Walt Grayson as recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. | Yea | Jan 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 8 — Commend Heidelberg High School Oilers Football Team for winning first-ever MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. | Yea | Jan 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 17 — Recognize Jane Crater Hiatt as recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for "Stephen C. Edds" Patron of the Arts. | Yea | Jan 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 14 — Recognize Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band for 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Arts. | Yea | Jan 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 24 — Congratulate Dr. Steven Reed as first Mississippian elected to lead the American Optometric Association. | Yea | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 31 — State of the State address of Governor Tate Reeves; call joint session. | Yea | Jan 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 7 — Urge WTVA television station in Tupelo, Mississippi, to retain its meteorology operation. | Yea | Jan 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 1 — Celebrate 50th anniversary of Callaway Chargers State Championship team. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 506 — Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 504 — Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Charles Pittman. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 503 — Extend sincerest sympathy of MS Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 3 — Commend Poplarville High School Hornets Football Team for first 4A State Championship. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 4 — Congratulate Choctaw High School Chargers Football Team for first AAA State Championship. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 502 — Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 507 — Congratulate Jackson State University Tigers Football Team and Coach TC Taylor for first Celebration Bowl Championship. | Yea | Jan 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 508 — Legacy of MS Blues Musician "B.B." King and Civil Rights Pioneer Medgar Evers on 100th birthday celebrations; honor memory. | Yea | Jan 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 501 — Honor the 30-year Anniversary of the establishment of the Mississippi Court of Appeals and commend its accomplishments. | Yea | Jan 9, 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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