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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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| SB 2844 — TVA Service Area Utilities Grant Fund; establish, and fund with g.o. bonds and diversion of TVA payments in lieu of taxes. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2995 — Ad valorem taxes; authorize local governments to grant exemptions for raw materials and work in progress inventory. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3126 — Income tax; authorize credit for added tax revenue from certain nongaming capital investment projects at casinos. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3128 — "Strengthening Troop Retention for Our National Guard (STRONG) Act"; enact. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2968 — Ad valorem tax; specify provisions for determining the true value of rural structures. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3062 — Broadband Technology Development Act; revise equipment definition, and increase speed requirement for AV tax exemption. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3168 — Data center enterprises; revise certain definitions and other provisions relating to tax exemptions. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3166 — Ad valorem tax assessment; direct DOR to assign separate industrial multiplier for commercial solar and wind facilities. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3055 — Appropriation; Tourism, Department of. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| JR 202 — Mississippi State Senate; revise composition of Districts 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 34, 41, 42, 44 and 45. | Nay | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3165 — Bonds; authorize issuance for various Mississippi Development Authority programs. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3169 — Economic development incentives; repeal/remove certain credits, exemptions and payments overlapping with mFlex. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2805 — Hotels; revise definition for purposes of local and private sales taxes, and conform for health regulations. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3167 — Income tax; authorize credits for certain in-state television productions, or alternative rebate for 75% of credit amount. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 505 — Thanking Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as Capitol Correspondent with The Associated Press. | Yea | Feb 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3095 — Tax; cut income and grocery taxes, increase fuel excise tax, and adjust distribution of certain fuel and sales taxes. | Nay | Feb 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 41 — Rowdy Briscoe; commend upon being named The 2024 State Games of Mississippi Youth Athlete of the Year. | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 45 — Recognize Mississippi Delta members of the "Coca Cola 2024 Olympic Torch Tour Team." | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 43 — Congratulate Co-Lin Coach Glenn Davis on his retirement as longest-serving Co-Lin football coach. | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 38 — Patrick "Pete" Johnson; commend the life and legacy of former MS State Auditor. | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 40 — West Lauderdale H.S. Lady Knights Fast-Pitch Softball Team; commend on winning back-to-back MHSAA 4A State Championships. | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 41 — Recognize the iconic gospel group The Williams Brothers for their musical and cultural contributions. | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 15 — Patricia Pittman Lee; commend life and legacy of former First Lady of MS State University and extend sympathy upon passing. | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 9 — Hubert Creekmore; commend legacy as American author and poet in honor of Hubert Creekmore Day in Water Valley, MS. | Yea | Feb 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 42 — Jacelyn "Jaycie" Collins; commend upon being the 2024 State Games of MS Female Athlete of the Year. | Yea | Feb 20, 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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