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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 |
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| SR 12 — Congratulate "Visit Mississippi's" Rose Parade float for winning 2025 "Past Presidents Award". | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 9 — Congratulate Stone County High School Senior Golfer Carissa Hester for winning regional and state titles. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 11 — Commend Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team for second-straight MAIS 6A State Championship. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 29 — Honor Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones for 25 years of law enforcement leadership. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 30 — Extend condolences on the passing of MS Representative Charles L. Young, Jr. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 510 — Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of first-year Representative Andy Stepp. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 23 — Commend career and public service of Law Research Senior Counsel and Vietnam Veteran Honorable Cotton Ruthven. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 524 — Extending the sincerest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 27 — Extend sympathy of the Senate to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 28 — Congratulate Tupelo Golden Wave Football Team for 7A State Championship. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 25 — Commend and thank Mississippi Genealogist/Philanthropist Carla Davis for extensive work in solving "cold murder cases." | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 31 — Commend Hancock High Lady Hawks Girls Golf Team for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 6A Girls Golf State Championships. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 10 — Congratulate Baldwyn High School Bearcats Football Team for first Class 1A State Championship since 2008. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 26 — Congratulate Our Lady Academy Volleyball Team for third-consecutive Class 3A State Championship. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SC 514 — Commend the life and mourn the passing of Mississippi native James Earl Jones. | Yea | Feb 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2499 — Justice court; increase limit of jurisdiction. | Nay | Feb 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2449 — ORP; revise for existing participants, and terminate for employees hired on or after March 1, 2026. | Nay | Feb 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2499 — Justice court; increase limit of jurisdiction. | Nay | Feb 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2145 — Alcoholic beverages; authorize the direct shipment of wine. | Nay | Feb 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2438 — Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act; enact. | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2449 — ORP; revise for existing participants, and terminate for employees hired on or after March 1, 2026. | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2731 — Psychologists; extend repealer on licensure law related to. | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2769 — Mississippi Youth Court Chancellor Act of 2025; enact recommendation of Commission on a Uniform Youth Court System and Procedures. | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2846 — Economic development projects; expand local government authority to enter certain agreements in support of. | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2245 — 16th section land; remove board of supervisors from having to approve leases and substitute Secretary of State. | Yea | Feb 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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