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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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| 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 |
| SN 34 — Dayton Allen Greenhaw, Columbus, Mississippi, Mississippi Forestry Commission, six year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30… | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2699 — Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act & prohibitions against deceptive advertising by providers; delete repealers on. | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 73 — Kenneth Diggs (Kent) Parrish, Jr., Clinton, Mississippi, Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality as the representative from the 4th… | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 33 — Jerome Marvin (Jerry) Foxworth, III, Picayune, Mississippi, State Board of Registration for Foresters, five year term effective July 1… | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2727 — Social Work Licensure Compact; enact. | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 539 — Encouraging further economic relations with Taiwan. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 102 — Commend Ingomar High School Lady Falcons Girls Basketball Team for third straight State Championship. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 71 — Olivia Marie (Marie) Clanton, McCall Creek, Mississippi, Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, remainder of a two year term effective July 12… | Yea | Mar 19, 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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