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Briggs Hopson
MS Senate District 23
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 115Education 25Healthcare 21Economy & Taxes 11Agriculture 10Transportation & Infrastructure 7Banking & Finance 5Criminal Justice & Policing 4Environment & Energy 4Labor & Employment 4Technology & Privacy 3Defense & Military 2Veterans Affairs 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Senate District 23 current
Mississippi |
Republican | Jan 8, 2008 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,070 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SN 60 — John M. Robinson, Tupelo, Mississippi, State Tax Appeals Board as an Associate Member, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 87 — Amy Bland Arrington, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Board of Trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning, remainder of a nine year term… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1777 — City of Ridgeland; authorize to levy tax on restaurants, hotels and motels to promote tourism, parks and recreation. | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 70 — Charles Tyler (Tyler) Norman, Meridian, Mississippi, Board of Directors of the College Savings Plans of Mississippi Trust Funds, five year… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 17 — John Raymond Pigott, Carriere, Mississippi, Mississippi Community College Board, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 13 — Leonard H. (Len) Blanton, Jr., Tupelo, Mississippi, Board of Directors of the College Savings Plans of Mississippi Trust Funds, five year… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 77 — Brandi Irvin Hough, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Finance Corporation as an individual associated with small business… | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 120 — Commemorate Clinton Massacre on 150th Anniversary of the tragedy and remember the lives lost. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 119 — Mourn the loss of Jackson Police Department Corporal Christopher Gallion, Sr. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 62 — Wiley Franklin Jones; commend for service of. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 121 — Recognize Myrtle Senior Second Baseman Emma Mayer as MHSAA Class 1A 2024 Miss Softball recipient. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 64 — MS Methodist Hospital & Rehabilitation Center; commend upon 50th anniversary. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 125 — Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 117 — Commend Ridgeland High School Boys Basketball Team for first 6A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 63 — Choctaw Central High School Lady Warriors Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 124 — Recognize Lafayette High School student Katie Riddle for her service as Student Representative to State Board of Education. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 122 — Commend service and economic development accomplishments of Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads on occasion of his retirement. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 118 — Extend condolences of Senate on passing of legendary Meridian broadcaster John Wesley Johnson. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HC 60 — Junior Auxillary; recognize April 6-12 as Junior Auxiliary Week in MS and commend Junior Auxiliary of Meridian on its success. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 123 — Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 42 — Jonathan Scott McLendon, Biloxi, Mississippi, MS Advisory Commission on Marine Resources as the Commercial Seafood Processor… | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2729 — "Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund"; establish to support public health programs funded from medical cannabis taxes. | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 88 — Dr. Cassie Pennington, Indianola, Mississippi, Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors, five year term effective February 4… | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2731 — Psychologists; extend repealer on licensure law related to. | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SN 35 — Joseph Read Hendon, Ph.D., Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Gulf States Marine Commission as the Mississippi citizen representative, three year… | Yea | Mar 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (116 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2840
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State Budget process; revise provisions related to and transfer certain funds.
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SB 3011
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Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
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SB 3037
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Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of.
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SB 3006
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Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.
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SB 3024
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Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional.
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SB 3054
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Appropriation; additional appropriations for various state agencies for FY2025 and FY2026.
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SB 2151
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Education; require public schools to adopt policies prohibiting or restricting cell phone possession or use by students in class.
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SB 2146
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State budget; bring forward code sections related to and provide for transfers.
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SB 3004
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Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs.
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SB 3041
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Appropriation; Revenue, Department of.
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