Rita Parks

MS Senate District 4

Republican Mississippi since Jan 3, 2012

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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 36 Education 21 Healthcare 9 Agriculture 8 Economy & Taxes 4 Transportation & Infrastructure 4 Banking & Finance 2 Civil Rights & Liberties 2 Criminal Justice & Policing 2 Elections & Voting 2 Environment & Energy 2 Housing 2 Labor & Employment 2 Veterans Affairs 2 Defense & Military 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Other 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
SR 45 — Recognize Mississippi Delta members of the "Coca Cola 2024 Olympic Torch Tour Team."	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 43 — Congratulate Co-Lin Coach Glenn Davis on his retirement as longest-serving Co-Lin football coach.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 38 — Patrick "Pete" Johnson; commend the life and legacy of former MS State Auditor.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 40 — West Lauderdale H.S. Lady Knights Fast-Pitch Softball Team; commend on winning back-to-back MHSAA 4A State Championships.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 41 — Recognize the iconic gospel group The Williams Brothers for their musical and cultural contributions.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 15 — Patricia Pittman Lee; commend life and legacy of former First Lady of MS State University and extend sympathy upon passing.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 9 — Hubert Creekmore; commend legacy as American author and poet in honor of Hubert Creekmore Day in Water Valley, MS.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 42 — Jacelyn "Jaycie" Collins; commend upon being the 2024 State Games of MS Female Athlete of the Year.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 48 — Mourn the loss of respected Summit Police Officer Troy Floyd in the line of duty and commemorate his service.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SC 505 — Thanking Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as Capitol Correspondent with The Associated Press.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 34 — Jim Ellis; commend career upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 43 — Charles F. McClelland, Sr.; commend distinguished career and esteemed public service.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 44 — Charles R. Guy; commend distinguished career and esteemed public service.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 44 — Commend Brookhaven Academy Cougars Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Team for 2024 MAIS 5A Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Title.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 8 — Ralph Null; commend the exceptional accomplishments and life time achievements of world-renown floral designer.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 47 — Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver A.J. Brown for Super Bowl Championship.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 46 — Commend Hancock High School Boys and Girls Golf Teams for historic sweep of 6A State.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 32 — James Henry Taylor; honor service and sacrifice of during Vietnam War.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 35 — The Peoples Bank of Ripley; commend on 100th anniversary.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 39 — Scott Gray; commend and congratulate on being named 2024 State Games of Mississippi Male Athlete of the Year.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 7 — Officer Troy Floyd; commend life and legacy upon his passing.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 37 — Mississippi Valley State University; commend on commemoration of its 75th anniversary.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 40 — Congratulate Brookhaven High School Girls Cross-Country Team for winning first 5A State Title.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HC 28 — George County High School Rebels Baseball Team; commend upon capturing the 2024 Class 6A State Championship.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 42 — Commend Stringer Attendance Center Red Devils Girls Volleyball Team for first 1A State Championship.	Yea	Feb 20, 2025	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,070 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (26 as lead sponsor)