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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 1239 — Data center enterprises; revise certain definitions and other provisions relating to tax exemptions. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 100 — Commend State Department of Health Melissa White Parker on her retirement. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 1 — William Orton (Bill) Jacobs, Brookhaven, Mississippi, State Board of Education, term effective July 1, 2024 and will end June 30, 2033. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1650 — Coahoma County; provide trustees of county reserve and trust fund may use portion of fund to repair county owned "Federal Building". | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 96 — Erin Michelle Meyer, Madison, Mississippi, Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board, term effective March 1, 2025 for the balance of a… | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 28 — Dennis J. Erby, Columbus, Mississippi, Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, two year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, vice… | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 540 — Commend Booneville High School Boys Basketball Team for winning fourth State Championship in a row. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3272 — Lauderdale County; extend hotel/motel tax repealer and revise tourism director pay. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1708 — Kemper County; authorize contributions to Philadelphia Transit. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3273 — Sebastapol Natural Gas; authorize to expand territory. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1801 — Sunflower County; increase contributions made to the Sunflower County Ministerial Alliance Counseling Service, Inc. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 114 — Commend the pilot and crew of the medical helicopter who were lost in the line of duty after transporting a patient. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1827 — City of Oxford; clarify earnings component definition and authorized contributions under municipal reserve and trust fund. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 106 — Commend Mississippi coaches selected for "Tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship." | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1645 — City of Philadelphia; authorize a contribution to Philadelphia Transit. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1658 — City of Indianola; revise repeal date on tourism commission and hotel, motel and restaurant tax. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 110 — Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Soccer Team on outstanding season. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1654 — City of Pascagoula; extend tourism tax levied on prepared food sold at restaurants. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 116 — Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team upon winning multiple National Championships at UCA Nationals. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| 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 |
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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