Joseph Thomas
Born
1949
Contact
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46
Bills sponsored
this session · 199 all-time
15
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 389 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
7700
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 7700 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 955 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 955 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.9%
based on 955 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
199 billsCurrent session 46 bills
- SB 3021 Bonds; authorize to assist Town of Rolling Fork in paying costs of Muddy Waters memorial sculpture. In Committee
- SB 3028 Bonds; authorize to assist Town of Anguilla in paying costs of improvements projects. In Committee
- SB 2147 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for a drainage project. In Committee
- SB 3049 Bonds; authorize to assist Serenity on the Bayou in Anguilla renovate and equip building for Emmanuel Community Center. In Committee
- SB 3022 Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Yazoo County in paying costs of drainage project. In Committee
- SB 2153 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo City for improvements to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex. In Committee
- SB 3047 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program. In Committee
- SB 2143 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for improvements to port infrastructure. In Committee
- SB 2163 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for renovation of Jonestown Park. In Committee
- SB 3023 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City. In Committee
- SB 2158 Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Village of Eden for improvement of water and sewer system. In Committee
- SB 2150 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Humphreys County for additional pump and the construction of a new pump station. In Committee
- SB 2146 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives. In Committee
- SB 2942 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Anguilla for the renovation of its town hall and construction of a multipurpose facility. In Committee
- SB 2941 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau for the restoration of certain property. In Committee
- SB 3026 Bonds; authorize to assist Village of Cary in paying costs of construction of fire station. In Committee
- SB 3046 Bonds; authorize to assist Canton Housing Authority in paying costs of redeveloping 100 public housing units. In Committee
- SB 3027 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Oakes African American Cultural Center. In Committee
- SB 2034 Restoration of the Right to Vote Act; enact. In Committee
- SB 2167 Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Rolling Fork for improvement of water system. In Committee
- SB 2144 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Rolling Fork for certain infrastructure projects. In Committee
- SB 2152 Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Midway Community Water Association for improvements to its water system. In Committee
- SB 3050 Bonds; authorize issuance for Sharkey County and Town of Rolling Fork to assist in paying various disaster recovery costs. In Committee
- SB 3024 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to Rolling Fork Civic and Event Center. In Committee
- SB 2155 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for Lake George Bridge Replacement Project. In Committee
Historical 153 bills
- SB 2015 Suffrage; restore suffrage to Vedo Kyles. Failed
- SB 2050 Bonds; authorize issuance for demolition and cleanup of dilapidated structures in downtown Rolling Fork. Died
- SR 37 Commend Manchester Academy "Lady Mavericks" Girls Basketball Team for first State Championship. Died
- SB 2200 West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program; establish with county governments, DFA and local development districts. Died
- SB 2051 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Oakes African American Cultural Center. Died
- SB 2053 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program. Died
- SB 2329 Municipally owned utilities; authorize to accept electronic payments and to absorb transaction fees in its rate base. Died
- SB 2201 Appropriation FY2022; West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program. Died
- SB 2070 Suffrage; restore suffrage to Vedo Kyles. Died
- SB 2049 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City. Died
- SB 2132 Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds; FY2026 appropriation to City of Rolling Fork for improvement of water system. Died
- SB 2135 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives. Died
- SB 2120 Bonds; authorize to assist Serenity on the Bayou in Anguilla renovate and equip building for Emmanuel Community Center. Died
- SB 2136 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDA for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program. Died
- SB 2130 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Canton for redevelopment of public housing units. Died
- SB 2137 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Rolling Fork for certain infrastructure projects. Died
- SB 2122 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City. Died
- SB 3121 Capital Expense Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Midway Community Water Association for improvements to its water system. Died
- SB 2129 Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Oakes African American Cultural Center. Died
- SR 60 Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Running Back Kenneth Gainwell for Super Bowl Championship. Died
- SB 3164 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for implementation of a county-wide Emergency E911 System. Died
- SB 2910 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yazoo County for road repair and resurfacing. Died
- SB 2943 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yazoo County for construction of four-lane highway connecting Highway 16 to Interstate 55. Died
- SB 2944 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yazoo City for improvements to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex. Died
- SB 2942 General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yazoo County for Lake George Bridge Replacement Project. Died
Co-sponsored
389 billsCurrent session 15 bills
- SB 2003 Retired educators; revise provisions regarding return to work as teachers. Passed
- SB 3160 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Canton for the design, construction and equipping of a real-time crime center. In Committee
- SB 3159 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Canton for the revitalization of its multipurpose center and parks. In Committee
- SB 2861 Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices. In Committee
- SB 2582 Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; enact. In Committee
- SC 545 Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi. In Committee
- SB 2389 Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In Committee
- SB 2468 General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for widening Gluckstadt Road. In Committee
- SB 2479 "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact. Passed
- SB 2690 Property and casualty insurance; require blighted real property to be cleaned up before insurer pays insured certain damages. In Committee
- SB 2480 Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to. Passed
- SB 2694 Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Passed
- SB 2001 School teachers, assistant teachers, and college faculty; raise pay of. Passed
- SC 533 Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. Passed
- SB 2632 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. Vetoed
Historical 374 bills
- SB 2487 The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to. Signed
- SB 3165 Appropriation; additional to MDOT-Surface Transportation Projects, ARPA funds. Signed
- SR 116 Congratulate former JSU star running back Lewis Tillman upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Died
- SB 3091 General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to the Sunflower Humphreys Counties for Progress, Inc. for construction of an emergency storm shelter. Died
- SR 99 Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson. Died
- SR 117 Mourn the passing of Jackson State Football Star and Mississippi Valley State Football Coach Archie "The Gunslinger" Cooley. Died
- SB 2851 Nonprofit agricultural membership organization; authorize to issue health insurance and exempt from insurance regulation. Signed
- SB 2685 Retired teachers; authorize to receive PERS benefits and work full-time in certain critical shortage areas. Died
- SB 2693 Failing schools and districts of transformation; revise certain provisions related thereto. Died
- SR 49 Recognize six players and coaches with Mississippi ties at Super Bowl LVIII. Died
- SC 536 Extend congratulations of Legislature to Blues Legend Bobby Rush for winning 3rd Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Blues Album." Died
- SR 95 Remember the legacy of WWII, D-Day +3 Normandy Veteran KT Robbins of Olive Branch, MS and thanking him for his service. Died
- SC 524 Issue apology of the State of Mississippi to Curtis Flowers after six trials and 23 years in prison and dismissal of charges. Died
- SC 502 Remember the legacy of former Governor William F. Winter and extend deepest sympathy of the Legislature on his passing. Died
- SC 510 Mourn the passing of former Senator Tommy Moffatt, Sr., of Gautier, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service. Died
- SB 2654 Driver's license fees; waive for applicants in MDCPS custody. Died
- SR 40 Commend JSU "Tigers" Men's Basketball Team for winning the Co-SWAC 2021 Regular Season Championship. Died
- SB 2759 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; increase the monthly amount. Signed
- SR 41 Congratulate JSU "Lady Tigers" Women's Basketball Team and Coach Tomekia Reed for consecutive SWAC Regular Season Championship. Died
- SB 2746 Hudson's Law; require healthcare providers to provide information to parents who receive a postnatal diagnosis of a chromosomal disorder. Signed
- SB 2957 General Funds; FY 2022 appropriation to Department of Health for MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program. Died
- SB 2075 State parks; change name of Natchez State Park to "Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park." Signed
- SR 28 Commend JSU Lady Tigers Basketball Team for 2019-2020 SWAC Championship. Died
- SB 2655 Health insurance policies; require coverage for hearing aids and services for deaf and hearing impaired. Died
- SC 516 Pay tribute to the memory and career of pioneering country music superstar Charley Pride from Sledge, Mississippi. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 2
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez with Concord Avenue drainage improvement project.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | July 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1
"Build Up Mississippi Act"; create.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | July 16, 2026 |
|
SB 2001
National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.
Passage as Amended |
Not Voting | pass | July 15, 2026 |
|
SB 3228
Suffrage; restore Kenneth Edward Barnes.
Concurrence in Amendment From House |
Yea | pass | May 04, 2024 |
|
SB 3056
Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 3070
Income tax and insurance premium tax; authorize a credit for certain investments in qualified community development entities.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SR 133
Commend Booneville "Blue Devils" Boys Basketball Team for winning third consecutive Class 3A State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1826
Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1707
2023 Local Improvements Projects Fund; clarify and correct names and purposes of certain projects funded from.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SR 132
Commend Tishomingo County High School "Braves" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1983
Bonds; authorize issuance for various purposes.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4099
Suffrage; restore to Dustin Darell Mills of Rankin County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1830
Appropriation; additional appropriation FY24.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4124
Suffrage; restore to Tony Qualls of Humphreys County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 4053
Suffrage; restore to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1988
Children's Promise Act; increase amount of tax credits that may be allocated under, bring forward various tax credit sections of law.
Adopt Conference Report |
Nay | fail | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1854
Harrison County; authorize assessments on convictions for improvements to courthouses and pretrial dention facilities.
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
HB 1800
Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 03, 2024 |
|
SB 2753
SAFER Act; enact.
Adopt Conference Report |
Nay | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2285
Department of Public Safety; revise salary scale.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 1791
Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3016
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Support for community and junior colleges.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4056
Suffrage; restore to Agnes Standifer of Lee County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4095
Suffrage; restore to Joseph Armstrong of Sunflower County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4103
Suffrage; restore to Mary Smith Brandon of Lowndes County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2848
ARPA programs; revise related programs, provide procedure of unobligated funds, and transfer certain funds.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4080
Suffrage; restore to Evon Williams of Hinds County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4085
Suffrage; restore to Quintin Purnell of Grenada County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 2487
The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4089
Suffrage; restore to Walter Lewis of Hinds County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4057
Suffrage; restore to Mattie Hardiman of DeSoto County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3015
Appropriation; Community and Junior Colleges Board - Administrative expenses.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 130
Commend and congratulate South Panola High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders on winning MHSAA Game Day State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 127
Commend East Central High School "Lady Hornets" Golf Team for first-ever State 5A Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 129
Remember the legacy of legendary Mississippi football Coach Bob Tyler and extending sincerest sympathy on his passing.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4083
Suffrage; restore to Kelvin Winding of Hinds County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 1025
Department of Corrections; eliminate executive deputy commissioner from.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4118
Suffrage; restore to Ivory Moore of Washington County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4129
City of Bay St. Louis; authorize to administer and expend certain federal funds to assist in flood mitigation.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3012
Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3006
Appropriation; IHL - General support.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 131
Commend Belmont High School "Lady Cardinals" Girls Basketball Team for winning MHSAA 3A State Championship.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SR 128
Recognize Mississippi Children's Museum for USA Today National Award.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SC 549
Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session.
Passage |
Nay | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4100
Suffrage; restore to Clovis Dale McGhee of Lee County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4101
Suffrage; restore to Tony Lavell Smith of Noxubee County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4104
Suffrage; restore to Lawrence Daniels of Lowndes County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4098
Suffrage; restore to Jennifer Miles of Winston County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
HB 4111
Suffrage; restore to Leon Coleman of Jackson County.
Passage |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2024 |
|
SB 3007
Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.
Adopt Conference Report |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2024 |