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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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| SC 536 — Salute Holmes County Poll Worker Freddie Ann Byrd Farmer. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 79 — Commend distinguished public service of Fire Chief John Pope III for six terms of office with Mississippi Firefighter's Association. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 95 — Commend Bay High Girls Soccer Team for first 4A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 534 — Recognize outstanding Track and Field career of Gentry High School and Florida State All-American Janet Davis. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 85 — Commend Biggersville High School Lady Lions Girls Basketball Team for Class 1A State Title. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1752 — Appropriation; Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Certification Board. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 90 — Commend Pearl River Central High School Blue Devil Cheerleading Team for 2024-2025 National High School Cheerleading Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 93 — Extend commendation of Senate to DeSoto County Deputy Sheriff Brian Brock for preventing wrong-way vehicle interstate crash. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 75 — Commend Brandon Cheerleading Team for sixth NCA National Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 86 — Congratulate Pearl River Community College (PRCC) Cheer Team for third National Championship in four years. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 89 — Commend Pontotoc Girls Basketball Team for Class 5A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 81 — Commend Angela Sims as Instructor of the Year for the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1758 — Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 537 — Designate April 24, 2025, as "Reman Day" in Mississippi. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 91 — Commend Raymond High School Boys Basketball Team for back-to-back Class 4A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 77 — Commend Canton High School Tigers Boys Basketball Team for back-to-back Class 5A State Championships. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 96 — Recognize Senator Hillman T. Frazier for Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Thomas Murphy Legacy Award. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2771 — Youth court; revise timeline for permanency hearings. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 88 — Commend Daniel Calcote as Instructor of the Year at the Perkinston Campus at MGCCC. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 83 — Commend Germantown High School Mavericks Boys Basketball Team for first winning season first State Class 7A Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1747 — Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 82 — Observe March 20, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Mississippi State Capitol." | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 94 — Commend Tupelo High School Lady Wave Girls Basketball Team for second consecutive Class 7A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 87 — Commend Robin Hayes as Instructor of the Year for the MGCCC Harrison County Campus. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1736 — Appropriation; Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District. | Yea | Mar 13, 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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