Joel Carter

MS Senate District 49

Republican Mississippi since Jan 10, 2018

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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

Environment & Energy 10 Government Operations & Budget 8 Economy & Taxes 3 Transportation & Infrastructure 3 Criminal Justice & Policing 2 Education 2 Civil Rights & Liberties 1 Elections & Voting 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Gun Policy 1 Healthcare 1 Housing 1 Labor & Employment 1 Technology & Privacy 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
MS Senate District 49 current Mississippi	Republican	Jan 10, 2018	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,066 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 1717 — Town of Mize; extend date of repeal on restaurant tax.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 99 — Commemorate the legacy of Mississippi Representative Icey Day the "Father of Mississippi Industries for the Blind."	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1809 — City of Senatobia; extend repeal date on hotel/motel and restaurant tourism tax.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 104 — Commend Ole Miss Cheer Team for winning first National Championship in UCA competition.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 98 — Commemorate 125th Anniversary Celebration of First-Trinity Presbyterian Church of Laurel.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1936 — Town of Como; extend date of repeal to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 109 — Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team for winning back-to-back National Championships in Open Hip-Hop Division.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 111 — Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Lady Rangers Volleyball Team upon capturing the MACCC Championship.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SN 29 — Lori Massey, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, two year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 107 — Commend Northwest Rankin High School Lady Cougars Softball Team for back-to-back State Championships.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1891 — Hancock County; extend the date of repeal on the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau and hotel/motel tax.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 113 — Commend South Panola High School Senior Gabriella Russo for receiving "Mississippi High School Journalist of the Year" Award.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 115 — Recognize legendary legacy of Ingomar High School award-winning sports star Macie Phifer.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3256 — Tishomingo County Water District; amend provisions concerning compensation and reimbursement.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SN 30 — Myrtis S. (Leisa) McElreath, Oxford, Mississippi, Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, two year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30…	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SN 72 — Olivia Marie (Marie) Clanton, McCall Creek, Mississippi, Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, two year term effective July 1, 2025 and ending…	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 105 — Commend career and public service of Roger Barlow, longtime President of The Catfish Institute (TCI).	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 103 — Commend Coffeeville High School Boys Basketball Team for Class 1A State Championship.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 97 — Commend Major General John Trent Kelly for distinguished military service and congratulate on retirement.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SC 538 — Recognize outstanding basketball career of Gentry High School and DSU star Sarita Cooper-White.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 112 — Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team on winning MACCC Championship and successful season.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SC 541 — Commend Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team for Class 3A State Championship.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 108 — Commend Marshall Academy Fast-Pitch Softball Team for MAIS State Championship.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 101 — Commend Ingomar High School Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team for 2024-2025 Championship season.	Yea	Mar 19, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SN 85 — Dr. Michael Andrew (Mike) Thompson, Holly Springs, Mississippi, MS BD of Animal Health as the beef cattle breeder and producer…	Yea	Mar 18, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,066 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (16 as lead sponsor)