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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2075 — Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2753 — MDH; direct to incorporate brain health, Alzheimer's disease and dementia education into existing public health programs. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2190 — Driver's license; amend provisions related to. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2649 — Elections; penalty for individuals who assist electors with ballot, but willfully fail to turn in ballot. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2386 — Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2854 — Tourism project sales tax incentive program; revise various provisions of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2681 — Medicaid reimbursements and CON; revise provisions regarding facilities in DeSoto, Harrison and Madison Counties. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2857 — Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Fund; increase grant amount that may be awarded by MDA. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2298 — Construction bids; amend prequalified construction provisions. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2479 — Criminal investigators; increase salaries and salary supplements of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2444 — Tuition for certain veterans to attend universities or community colleges; establish program for combat veterans. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2256 — Concrete and solid waste trucks; increase maximum gross weight of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2480 — Youth Court Intake Officers; prohibit certain state agency personnel from performing functions of. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2483 — Youth court records; authorize disclosure to Commission on Judicial Performance. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2856 — Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program; include any project MDA deems a capital improvement. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2771 — Youth court; revise timeline for permanency hearings. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2413 — The "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program"; designate and prescribe mitigation requirements. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2679 — Department of Human Services; allow agency discretion for establishing or using certain federal reporting systems. | Yea | Feb 7, 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. | Yea | Feb 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2315 — Bail; make certain amendments to provisions related to, provide when bond discharged. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2043 — Gaming winnings to be applied to past-due child support payments; DHS and Gaming Commission issue regulations for withholding. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2606 — Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Fund Program; provide for DFA to receive payments on approved loans from. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2211 — Sexual assault kits; require right of information to victim and regulate rights of victims to care and exams by hospitals. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2360 — Escapes; require notification to MDI and local law enforcement. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2598 — Public schools; allow retired administrators to return to work as teachers. | Yea | Feb 6, 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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