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Joseph Thomas
MS Senate District 22
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 49Transportation & Infrastructure 29Economy & Taxes 6Healthcare 6Civil Rights & Liberties 4Housing 4Social Services & Welfare 4Banking & Finance 3Education 3Criminal Justice & Policing 2Elections & Voting 2Other 2Environment & Energy 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Labor & Employment 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Senate District 22 current
Mississippi |
Democratic | Jan 7, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,062 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1965 — Lee County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance to historic county courthouse. | Yea | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3257 — Marshall County; authorize contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations operating food pantries. | Yea | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1961 — City of Verona; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation. | Yea | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1988 — Coahoma County; authorize contribution to Clarksdale-Coahoma County Ministries, Inc. | Yea | Mar 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 4 — Chief Cyrus L. Ben, Philadelphia, Mississippi, MS Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees, six year term beginning July 12… | Yea | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 55 — William Alonzo (Billy) Morehead, Madison, Mississippi, Public Procurement Review Board, four year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending… | Yea | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 2 — David Banister Russell, Jackson, Mississippi, Public Procurement Review Board, term effective July 1, 2024 and will end June 30, 2028. | Yea | Mar 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 16 — Fredie Videt Carmichael, Sr., Meridian, Mississippi, Mississippi Community College Board, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3265 — City of Water Valley; authorize to enact a tax on restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation. | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3275 — Madison County; increase the amount of bonds that may be issued for the Madison County Economic Development Authority. | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3269 — Chickasaw County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3056 — Calhoun County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3061 — Lincoln County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 7 — Anna Sue (Sue) Stedman, Natchez, Mississippi, Mississippi Home Corporation as a resident of the Second Supreme Court District, term… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 41 — David Allen Williams, Pearl, Mississippi, MS Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority as the certified public accountant experienced in… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 18 — Cheryl Jean Thurmond, Ripley, 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 78 — John Alan (Alan) Lange, Ridgeland, 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 |
| 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 |
Sponsored legislation (43 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2132
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Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds; FY2026 appropriation to City of Rolling Fork for improvement of water system.
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SB 2135
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.
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SB 2120
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Bonds; authorize to assist Serenity on the Bayou in Anguilla renovate and equip building for Emmanuel Community Center.
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SB 2136
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDA for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program.
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SB 2130
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Canton for redevelopment of public housing units.
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SB 2137
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General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Rolling Fork for certain infrastructure projects.
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SB 2122
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Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City.
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SB 3121
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Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Midway Community Water Association for improvements to its water system.
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SB 2129
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Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Oakes African American Cultural Center.
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SR 60
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Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Running Back Kenneth Gainwell for Super Bowl Championship.
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