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Billy Hudson
Billy Hudson (b. June 16, 1938) is a former Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 45. He was first elected to the chamber in 2007.
Hudson served as a Magee city alderman. He has also been a member/chair of the Forrest County Supervisors.
Biography
Hudson attended the University of Southern Mississippi; he also attended the University of Arizona and Perkinston Junior College in 1957. His professional experience includes working as a rancher, and previously serving as the CEO of Hudson Salvage.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Hudson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Chairman
- Senate County Affairs Committee, Vice-Chairman
- Senate Education Committee
- Environmental Protection, Conservation and Water Resources Committee
- Labor Committee
- Finance Committee
- Highways and Transportation Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hudson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • County Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Environmental Protection, Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Universities and Colleges |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Hudson served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • County Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res |
| • Finance |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Universities and Colleges |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Hudson served on these committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • County Affairs |
| • Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res |
| • Highways and Transportation |
| • Labor |
| • Universities and Colleges |
| • Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2019
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2019
Billy Hudson did not file to run for re-election.
2015
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Mississippi State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015, and the general election was held on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[1] No Democratic candidates filed for election. Incumbent Billy Hudson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Eli Jackson (Reform) ran as a third party candidate. Hudson defeated Jackson in the general election.
| Mississippi State Senate, District 45 General Election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Billy Hudson Incumbent |
86.8% | 11,753 | |
| Reform | Eli Jackson | 13.2% | 1,784 | |
| Total Votes | 13,537 | |||
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Hudson won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 45. He ran unopposed in the primary on August 2, 2011. No candidates ran in the Democratic primary. Reform Party candidate Yasming Johnson was running against Hudson but was removed from the ballot in September.[2] Hudson won the general election unopposed on November 8, 2011.[3]
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Billy Hudson ran unopposed for District 45 of the Mississippi State Senate.[4]
Billy Hudson raised $120,000 for his campaign.[5]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Billy Hudson (R) | 12,474 | 100% | ||
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 to October 10. The session was suspended effective July 1, 2020. It had been previously suspended from March 18 to May 7. The session reconvened from August 10 to October 2.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 3 through March 29. There was also a special session June 5.
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2016
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In 2016, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 5 through April 21.
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2015
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In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2.
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Personal
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Hudson and his wife, Barbara, have three children.
See also
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Mississippi State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Mississippi state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ WTOK, "Two Reform Party Candidates Removed From Ballot," September 14, 2011
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hudson's 2007 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 45 2008–2020 |
Succeeded by Chris Johnson (R) |
