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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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| SB 3258 — Washington County; extend the repeal date on the Washington County Convention and Visitors Committee and tourism tax. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2271 — Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission; move to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2886 — Mississippi Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Law; enact. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 142 — Commend career of Jim Ellis upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2573 — Department of Tourism; create. | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3165 — Bonds; authorize issuance for various Mississippi Development Authority programs. | Nay | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1896 — Excise tax; impose on kratom products and revise provisions relating to purchase of tobacco products from outside MS. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 84 — Mitchell Todd (Todd) Hairston, Gulfport, Mississippi, Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, remainder of a five year term effective… | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1201 — Income tax and ad valorem tax; create incentives for developers to improve tax forfeited, blighted properties in MS. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 65 — Dason Colin Maloney, Tupelo, Mississippi, Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, five year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending… | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2357 — Delta Correctional Facility; authorize work release program for eligible inmates at. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2704 — Annual inspection of the infirmary at the State Penitentiary at Parchman; require State Department of Health to conduct. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 733 — "Property Cleanup Revolving Fund"; establish. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2854 — Tourism project sales tax incentive program; revise various provisions of. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 920 — Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of various organizations. | Yea | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 95 — Drew Thomas St. John, II, Madison, Mississippi, Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, five year term effective July 1, 2025 and… | Yea | Mar 31, 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 | Mar 31, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 46 — Dr. Harvey Allen (Allen) Gersh, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Second Supreme Court… | Yea | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 82 — Dr. Robert Carrington Dews, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, MS State Board of Physical Therapy as the representative of physicians, four year… | Yea | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 101 — Sue B. Gallaspy, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, State Board of Mental Health, remainder of a seven year term effective January 31, 2025 and… | Yea | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 100 — Randy C. Roth, MD, Pascagoula, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Second Supreme Court District, remainder… | Yea | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 924 — Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability (CLEAR) Act; create. | Yea | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 5 — Sabrina Marie Turner, Flowood, Mississippi, BD of Directors for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind as an individual who has at least… | Yea | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 26 — Sherry A. Bouldin, Madison, Mississippi, State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, remainder of a five year term… | Yea | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 57 — Courtney Denton Jones, Brandon, Mississippi, BD of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as a Licensed Marriage… | Yea | Mar 29, 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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