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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1555 — MS Curriculum Alignment Task Force; create. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1126 — Gulf Coast Restoration Fund; provide for maximum match requirement for assistance provided to cities and counties from. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1094 — Department of Health; exempt certain contracts relating to the Public Health Lab from PPRB approval. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1349 — Gaming Commission; authorize to collaborate with DHS for collection of child support. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1428 — Money Transmission Modernization Act; create and repeal MS Money Transmitters Act. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 66 — George Mark Henry, Madison, Mississippi, Workers' Compensation Commission as the Commissioner representing an attorney at law of recognized… | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2690 — Health Care Expendable Fund; delete repealer on. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 807 — Mental health; establish Division of Autism Services within Department of Mental Health. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1284 — Mississippi Native Spirit Law; rename and revise various provisions. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1414 — Workforce Enhancement Training Fund; revise administration of and make technical changes to. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2239 — Authorization for incarceration of state offenders in county or regional correctional facilities; add Forrest and Wayne Counties. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1201 — Income tax and ad valorem tax; create incentives for developers to improve tax forfeited, blighted properties in MS. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1491 — Cloud Center of Excellence; establish for phased-in cloud computing and storage by state agencies and governing authorities. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 598 — Publishers' fees; revise those charged for publication of legal documents. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 924 — Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability (CLEAR) Act; create. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 958 — Department of Information Technology Services; revise certain provisions relating to acquisition of technology services. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1502 — MS Hemp Cultivation Act; revise provisions of and legalize manufacture and sale of hemp beverages. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1505 — Construction manager at risk law; revise provisions related to selection of contractors and vendors for IHL. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1063 — MS State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act; create. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 856 — Pharmacy Practice Act; extend repealer on and make various changes to. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1230 — MBI and local law enforcement; require certain notification upon the escape of inmate or detainee. | Nay | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1194 — Water authority; authorize conversion of for-profit entity formed solely to comply with federal or state order to. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2290 — One Door Policy; create study committee to evaluate reauthorization of WIOA policy. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2899 — Court reporters; increase authorized salary for. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2526 — Yellow Ribbon Program funds; allow nonresident veterans to fully participate and receive. | Yea | Mar 10, 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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