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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 |
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| SB 2143 — Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area." | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 75 — Matthew Bowen Mayfield, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources, remainder of a four year term… | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 958 — Department of Information Technology Services; revise certain provisions relating to acquisition of technology services. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1077 — Kratom products; prohibit sale to persons under 21. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1131 — 2024 Local Improvements Project Fund; clarify and correct names and purposes of certain. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 861 — Sexual offense; provide immunity for reporting. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 145 — Commend Jackson Prep Boys Basketball team for winning MAIS Overall State Championship. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3258 — Washington County; extend the repeal date on the Washington County Convention and Visitors Committee and tourism tax. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2271 — Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission; move to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2886 — Mississippi Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Law; enact. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 142 — Commend career of Jim Ellis upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2573 — Department of Tourism; create. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3165 — Bonds; authorize issuance for various Mississippi Development Authority programs. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1896 — Excise tax; impose on kratom products and revise provisions relating to purchase of tobacco products from outside MS. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 84 — Mitchell Todd (Todd) Hairston, Gulfport, Mississippi, Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, remainder of a five year term effective… | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1201 — Income tax and ad valorem tax; create incentives for developers to improve tax forfeited, blighted properties in MS. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 65 — Dason Colin Maloney, Tupelo, Mississippi, Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, five year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending… | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2357 — Delta Correctional Facility; authorize work release program for eligible inmates at. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2704 — Annual inspection of the infirmary at the State Penitentiary at Parchman; require State Department of Health to conduct. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 733 — "Property Cleanup Revolving Fund"; establish. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2854 — Tourism project sales tax incentive program; revise various provisions of. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 920 — Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of various organizations. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 95 — Drew Thomas St. John, II, Madison, Mississippi, Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, five year term effective July 1, 2025 and… | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3126 — Income tax; authorize credit for added tax revenue from certain nongaming capital investment projects at casinos. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 46 — Dr. Harvey Allen (Allen) Gersh, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Second Supreme Court… | Yea | Mar 29, 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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