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Walter Michel
MS Senate District 25
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 37Economy & Taxes 11Banking & Finance 7Healthcare 7Housing 5Social Services & Welfare 4Transportation & Infrastructure 4Environment & Energy 3Agriculture 2Labor & Employment 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2Civil Rights & Liberties 1Defense & Military 1Education 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Senate District 25 current
Mississippi |
Republican | Mar 21, 2016 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MS Senate District 25
Mississippi |
Republican | Jan 4, 2000 | Jan 3, 2012 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,070 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SN 60 — John M. Robinson, Tupelo, Mississippi, State Tax Appeals Board as an Associate Member, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| 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 |
Sponsored legislation (35 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2328
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Real property; clarify eviction procedures, provide procedure for removal from RV parks.
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SB 2143
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Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area."
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SC 536
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Salute Holmes County Poll Worker Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer.
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SB 2861
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Mississippi Work and Save Program; create.
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SB 2276
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Open seasons; extend those ending on a Friday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday.
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SC 529
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Congratulate Ole Miss 2024 Football Team for winning Gator Bowl and for back-to-back 10-win seasons.
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SC 528
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Remembering the influential life and career of Mississippi political pioneer Clarke Reed and extending condolences on his passing.
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SR 49
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Extend sympathy of Senate to surviving family of Hinds County Senior Circuit Court Judge William Swan Yerger.
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SB 2145
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Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of wine.
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SB 2412
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Insurance Holding Company Act; include NAIC Group Capital Calculation test requirements.
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