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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 2821 — Law Enforcement Anti-Doxxing Act of 2025; exempt certain private information from the MS Public Records Act. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2242 — Inmate work release program; authorize to perform services for MDOT. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2142 — Sales tax; extend repealer on exemption of certain sales to Toughest Kids Foundation for Camp Kamassa in Copiah County. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2562 — Circuit clerk fees; increase fee for each day's attendance of clerk and deputies upon court term. | Yea | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2750 — DMH; require to promulgate performance standards and perform periodic audits to assess community mental health centers. | Nay | Feb 10, 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 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2238 — Probation and parole; provide that technical violation of shall not include commission of new criminal offense. | Nay | Feb 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2301 — DFA; authorize to acquire certain parcels on East Hamilton Street in Jackson, Mississippi. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2450 — County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2286 — Workforce Enhancement Training Fund contributions; provide for suspensions under certain circumstances. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2698 — MS Dementia Care Program; extend period of operation of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2452 — Child support; create presumption that support continues past the age of majority for a disabled child. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2334 — Camping, soliciting contributions, loitering; prohibit certain instances of and authorize removal of encampments. | Nay | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2285 — MDES background check requirements; amend to ensure compliance with certain Internal Revenue Service regulations. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2690 — Health Care Expendable Fund; delete repealer on. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2021 — Counties; shorten notice requirement for special meetings from five days to 3 days. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2850 — Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sales of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2075 — Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2753 — MDH; direct to incorporate brain health, Alzheimer's disease and dementia education into existing public health programs. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2190 — Driver's license; amend provisions related to. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2649 — Elections; penalty for individuals who assist electors with ballot, but willfully fail to turn in ballot. | Nay | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2386 — Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2854 — Tourism project sales tax incentive program; revise various provisions of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2681 — Medicaid reimbursements and CON; revise provisions regarding facilities in DeSoto, Harrison and Madison Counties. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2857 — Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; increase grant amount that may be awarded by MDA. | Yea | Feb 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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