Mar 23, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Lawmakers filibuster over airport, gay marriage bills
The filibuster in the Senate, led by Sens. Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton, and Debbie Dawkins, D-Pass Christian, is reportedly over House Bill 1523 passing in a Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday's deadline. The bill states that government officials and private business owners couldn't be punished for acting on religious beliefs that marriage should be only between a man and a woman.
The filibuster in the Senate, led by Sens. Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton, and Debbie Dawkins, D-Pass Christian, is reportedly over House Bill 1523 passing in a Senate judiciary committee on Tuesday's deadline. The bill states that government officials and private business owners couldn't be punished for acting on religious beliefs that marriage should be only between a man and a woman.
Jan 29, 2016: NewsMs: Speaker Gunn appoints committee chairs
Only two democrats will chair committees, down from six during Gunns first term. Democrat Deborah Bulter Dixon is the new head of Youth and Family Affairs while Democrat Angela Cockerham of Magnolia will remain Energy Chairwoman.
Only two democrats will chair committees, down from six during Gunns first term. Democrat Deborah Bulter Dixon is the new head of Youth and Family Affairs while Democrat Angela Cockerham of Magnolia will remain Energy Chairwoman.
Jan 25, 2016: Gulf Live: Local state senators appointed to committee chairman posts
Sen. Debbie Dawkins, D-Harrison County, was reappointed chair of the Libraries Committee, which reviews state library issues.
Sen. Debbie Dawkins, D-Harrison County, was reappointed chair of the Libraries Committee, which reviews state library issues.
Aug 4, 2015: Sun Herald: South Mississippi appears ready to return its legislators
Deborah Dawkins won the Democratic Party and will face Republican Walter Crapps in the general.
Deborah Dawkins won the Democratic Party and will face Republican Walter Crapps in the general.
June 5, 2015: WDAM: Mississippi Legislature approves new scenic byways
Senate Bill 2570, sponsored by Sens. Sean J. Tindell (District 49), Tommy A. Gollott (District 50), Philip Moran (District 46), Brice Wiggins (District 52) and Deborah Jeanne Dawkins (District 48), designates routes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as the “Gulf Coast Scenic Byway.” It will begin at the intersection of Hwy. 90 and Beach Boulevard in Bay St. Louis and continue for 19 miles ending at the intersection of DeBuys Road and Hwy. 90. At its end point, the Gulf Coast Scenic Byway will connect to the existing Beach Boulevard Scenic Byway.
Senate Bill 2570, sponsored by Sens. Sean J. Tindell (District 49), Tommy A. Gollott (District 50), Philip Moran (District 46), Brice Wiggins (District 52) and Deborah Jeanne Dawkins (District 48), designates routes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as the “Gulf Coast Scenic Byway.” It will begin at the intersection of Hwy. 90 and Beach Boulevard in Bay St. Louis and continue for 19 miles ending at the intersection of DeBuys Road and Hwy. 90. At its end point, the Gulf Coast Scenic Byway will connect to the existing Beach Boulevard Scenic Byway.
Apr 7, 2015: Seacoast Echo: Mayors ‘disappointed’ by Tidelands Fund allocations
Pass Christian is represented by two Republicans, Dist. 120 Rep. Richard Bennett, and District 121 Rep. Carolyn Crawford; and Democratic state Sen. Deborah Dawkins.
Pass Christian is represented by two Republicans, Dist. 120 Rep. Richard Bennett, and District 121 Rep. Carolyn Crawford; and Democratic state Sen. Deborah Dawkins.
Mar 6, 2015: Sea Coast Echo: List of candidates for state-wide offices finalized
In District 48, which covers Pass Christian, incumbent Deborah Dawkins will face off against Joseph Piernas in the Democratic primary. The winner will take on Walter Crapps (R) in the general election.
In District 48, which covers Pass Christian, incumbent Deborah Dawkins will face off against Joseph Piernas in the Democratic primary. The winner will take on Walter Crapps (R) in the general election.
Feb 11, 2015: Special Needs Bill: Senate Passes Special Needs ESA Bill
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Oct 27, 2014: Biloxi Sun Herald: Mississippi Coast lawmakers will reveal plans for next year's legislative session
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce will hold its briefing Dec. 2 at the Golden Nugget Biloxi. State Reps. Patricia Willis and Hank Zuber and State Sen. Deborah Dawkins are the invited speakers
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce will hold its briefing Dec. 2 at the Golden Nugget Biloxi. State Reps. Patricia Willis and Hank Zuber and State Sen. Deborah Dawkins are the invited speakers
Feb 7, 2012: WLOX: Mississippi Senator pushing to legalize medical marijuana
For the fourth year in a row, Senator Deborah Dawkins of Pass Christian is submitting another proposal in an effort to legalize the use of medical marijuana in Mississippi.
For the fourth year in a row, Senator Deborah Dawkins of Pass Christian is submitting another proposal in an effort to legalize the use of medical marijuana in Mississippi.
June 3, 2002: MBJ: New alliance wants ‘to galvanize South Mississippi’
“About 13% of committee chair are people from South Mississippi, which proportionally is about right,” said Sen. Deborah Dawkins, Pass Christian. “But when it comes to chairs of big committees—appropriations, finance, public health and welfare, judiciary, rules and education, South Mississippi is excluded from chairmanships. We get shortchanged in South Mississippi on a daily basis. In fact, for the most part we are excluded from the decision-making process.”
“About 13% of committee chair are people from South Mississippi, which proportionally is about right,” said Sen. Deborah Dawkins, Pass Christian. “But when it comes to chairs of big committees—appropriations, finance, public health and welfare, judiciary, rules and education, South Mississippi is excluded from chairmanships. We get shortchanged in South Mississippi on a daily basis. In fact, for the most part we are excluded from the decision-making process.”
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Deborah Jeanne Dawkins is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 48th District since 1999.
Deborah Jeanne Dawkins is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, representing the 48th District since 1999.