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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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