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Rita Parks
MS Senate District 4
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 36Education 21Healthcare 9Agriculture 8Economy & Taxes 4Transportation & Infrastructure 4Banking & Finance 2Civil Rights & Liberties 2Criminal Justice & Policing 2Elections & Voting 2Environment & Energy 2Housing 2Labor & Employment 2Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Senate District 4 current
Mississippi |
Republican | Jan 3, 2012 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,070 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN 46 — Dr. Harvey Allen (Allen) Gersh, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Second Supreme Court… | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 924 — Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability (CLEAR) Act; create. | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1174 — Public adjusters licensure; revise provisions related to. | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 51 — Beverly Eaves Oliver, MBA, MSN, FNP, Clinton, Mississippi, MS Board of Nursing as the Registered Nurse Practitioner, four year term… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 83 — Henry Presley Posey, Flora, Mississippi, State Board of Rehabilitation Services as the vocational rehabilitation client or client's parent… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 49 — Andrew Christopher (Drew) Calhoun, RN, Meridian, Mississippi, MS Board of Nursing as the Registered Nurse at large, four year term… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 52 — Christopher Brian (Chris) Threadgill, Ackerman, Mississippi, MS State Board of Nursing Home Administrators as the Hospital Administrator… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 3 — Carrie K. Coggins, LMSW, Tupelo, Mississippi, MS State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, four year… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 90 — Dr. John (Johnny) Mitchell, Jr., Pontotoc, Mississippi, State Board of Mental Health, seven year term effective upon Senate confirmation… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 53 — Dr. Hilary Melby Parrish, Vicksburg, Mississippi, MS State Board of Optometry, five year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 99 — Dr. Thomas Edward (Tom) Joiner, Brandon, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the First Supreme Court District… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2741 — Professional music therapists; provide for licensure by State Department of Health. | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 47 — Dr. Kirk L. Kinard, Oxford, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Third Supreme Court District, six year term… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 44 — Elizabeth JeanMarie (Liz) McLain, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy as a Licensed Massage Therapist, four… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 97 — Dr. Lucius Marion (Luke) Lampton, Magnolia, Mississippi, State Board of Health as a Licensed Physician, six year term beginning July 1… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 76 — Courtney Phillips, Indianola, Mississippi, State Board of Mental Health, seven year term effective July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2032… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 6 — Eddie Eugene Turner, Brandon, Mississippi, BD of Directors for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind as a legally blind individual, term… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 81 — Billy Crisler (Cris) Bourn, PT, DPT, MHS, Flora, Mississippi, MS State Board of Physical Therapy as a physical therapist representing the… | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2489 — Appellate court expense allowance; authorize receipt for judicial duties performed in any area of the state. | Not voting | Mar 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (26 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2508
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Mortgage brokers and lenders; authorize to perform organization activities at a remote location.
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SB 2822
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Alcohol permits; limit disqualifying felony convictions to crimes of violence or violations of controlled substance laws.
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SR 85
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Commend Biggersville High School Lady Lions Girls Basketball Team for Class 1A State Title.
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SC 537
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Designate April 24, 2025, as "Reman Day" in Mississippi.
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SB 2495
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Mississippi Credit Availability Act; extend repealer, revise and create cap adjustment based on the CPI-U.
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SC 532
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Extend sympathy to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey.
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SR 51
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Recognize Caterpillar Inc., in Corinth, Mississippi, on company's 100th Anniversary celebration.
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SB 2918
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Suffrage; restore suffrage to Teddy Null.
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SB 2677
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Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; define requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy services administrative organizations.
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SB 2021
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Counties; shorten notice requirement for special meetings from five days to 3 days.
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