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Joseph Thomas
MS Senate District 22
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SN 10 — Dr. Michael Andrew (Mike) Thompson, Holly Springs, Mississippi, State Board of Animal Health as the beef cattle breeder and producer… | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1880 — Income tax; authorize tax credit for companies engaged in television productions. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 45 — Cindy Hunter Bradshaw, Brandon, Mississippi, Executive Director of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, appointment is effective October… | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 68 — Max A. Phillips, Taylorsville, Mississippi, Board of Directors for MAGCOR, formerly known as Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation… | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1894 — Bonds; authorize issuance for various purposes. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1878 — Ad valorem tax; specify provisions for determining the true value of rural structures. | Yea | Mar 18, 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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