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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 1341 — MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; extend repealer on act and related tax incentives. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1630 — "Mississippi Student Funding Formula"; revise to clarify certain provisions related to. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1402 — Vital records; fees for certain may be used by Board of Health for public health programs. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2469 — Tax sales; create study committee to study solutions related to unmerchantable and uninsurable titles. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 970 — Sales tax; extend repealer on exemption of certain sales to Toughest Kids Foundation for Camp Kamassa in Copiah County. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1193 — Public K-12 and Postsecondary schools; prohibit DEI statements and practices. | Nay | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1451 — Clerks in youth court; remove prohibition against receiving compensation for attending youth court. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1459 — CCID; authorize Supreme Court Justice to appoint full-time and part-time judges. | Nay | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1567 — Fire trucks and fire funds; bring forward code sections related to. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 972 — Income tax; extend repealer on jobs tax credit for certain water transportation enterprises. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 961 — Income tax; codify and extend repealers on tax credits for certain charges for using certain port and airport facilities. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1509 — District Attorneys; revise salaries to certain amount below chancery and circuit courts. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2280 — Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp; establish. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 17 — Protecting Patient Access to Physician-Administered Drugs Act; create. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 64 — Dan Henry (Hank) Singley, Jr., DMD, Meridian, Mississippi, Veterans Home Purchase Board to represent the Third Congressional District as it… | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 964 — MS Business Finance Corporation; extend repealer on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1268 — MS Save Our Service Member Task Force; create to study and make recommendations concerning mental health needs of military members. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 62 — Maj Gen (Ret.) William J. (Cris) Crisler, Clinton, Mississippi, State Veterans Affairs Board to represent the state at large, five year… | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1245 — Memorial highways; designate various segments of public roadway as upon certain conditions. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1611 — Property and casualty insurance coverage; require 45-day notice before change in coverage of. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation; revise composition of to ensure adequate representation. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 61 — Maj Gen (Ret.) William J. (Cris) Crisler, Clinton, Mississippi, State Veterans Affairs Board to represent the state at large, unexpired… | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 188 — "Dignity and Safety for Incarcerated Women Act"; enact. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 63 — Rodney Harris, Clinton, Mississippi, Veterans Home Purchase Board to represent the Fourth Congressional District as it existed on May 1… | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1306 — Preneed establishments; reduce amount of fine that Secretary of State may impose upon for late filing of their reports. | Yea | Mar 7, 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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