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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2049 — Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; extend repealer on. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2080 — Telework policies of state agencies; extend the repealer of. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2840 — State Budget process; revise provisions related to and transfer certain funds. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2434 — Local governments; authorize to enter into intergovernmental support agreements with military branches. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2833 — PEER; enact provisions for enforcement of subpoenas from. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2388 — Medicaid; create provisions effecting parity in the prescription of pain medication. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2767 — The Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council; create. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2874 — Postpartum depression; create new laws and revise existing provisions related to. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2146 — State budget; bring forward code sections related to and provide for transfers. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2262 — Public Trust Tidelands Assessments Fund; provide for authorized expenditures. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2008 — Carbon credits or sequestration; require recorded instrument to convey. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2446 — Public parking charges; prohibit certain municipalities from charging for attending county, city, state or federal bldg. business. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2308 — Illegal dumping; increase penalties for. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2050 — Corrections; extend repealer on intensive supervision program and electronic home detention. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2019 — Forestry Facility Grant Program; amend the fund amount and expand potential recipients of. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2025 — Plant and soil amendments; provide additional label requirements for. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2264 — Agritourism activity; amend provisions pertaining to. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2886 — Mississippi Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Law; enact. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2266 — Sales tax; require DOR to publish list of agricultural items eligible for exemption or reduced rate. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2003 — Boats and other vessels; update numbering requirements for compliance with federal regulations. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2415 — Health insurance and employee benefit plans; extend repealer on mandated coverage for telemedicine services. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2079 — Public contracts for energy efficiency services; extend the repealer of. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2852 — Income tax; extend repealer on job tax credit for certain water transportation enterprises. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2276 — Open seasons; extend those ending on a Friday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday. | Yea | Feb 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2855 — Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund; transfer funds and authority from DFA to MDAH. | Yea | Feb 5, 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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