hillman frazier
Hillman Terome Frazier (born July 17, 1950 in Jackson) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate; he has represented the 27th District since 1993. A Protestant, he is married to the former Jean Clayton. From 1980 until 1993 he served in the Mississippi House of Representatives; he has also previously participated in Leadership Jackson. Eisenhower Fellowships selected Hillman Terome Frazier as a U.S.A. Eisenhower Fellow in 1998.
In 1995, he alerted the Mississippi legislature to the fact that the state had never ratified the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution outlawing slavery, after which the legislature voted to ratify the amendment
In 1995, he alerted the Mississippi legislature to the fact that the state had never ratified the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution outlawing slavery, after which the legislature voted to ratify the amendment
Dec 8, 2022: Jackson Advocate: Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus open to serve Black and other residents since 1976
In the MS State Senate the following are current members: JUAN BARNETT, representing Forrest, Jones, and Jasper counties; BARBARA BLACKMON, representing Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; ALBERT BUTLER, representing Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, and Jefferson counties; HILLMAN FRAZIER, representing Hinds County; ROBERT HICKMAN, representing Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee, and Winston counties; JOHN HORHN, representing Hinds and Madison counties; ROBERT JACKSON, representing Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, and Tunica counties; DAVID JORDAN, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but has long represented Leflore County; SOLLIE NORWOOD, representing Hinds County; DERRICK SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Coahoma, and Washington counties; SARITA SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; JOSEPH THOMAS, representing Sunflower, Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Washington, and Yazoo counties; and ANGELA TURNER FORD, representing Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, and Oktibbeha counties.
In the MS State Senate the following are current members: JUAN BARNETT, representing Forrest, Jones, and Jasper counties; BARBARA BLACKMON, representing Attala, Holmes, Leake, Madison, and Yazoo counties; ALBERT BUTLER, representing Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, and Jefferson counties; HILLMAN FRAZIER, representing Hinds County; ROBERT HICKMAN, representing Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee, and Winston counties; JOHN HORHN, representing Hinds and Madison counties; ROBERT JACKSON, representing Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, and Tunica counties; DAVID JORDAN, who is not listed on the caucus’ website, but has long represented Leflore County; SOLLIE NORWOOD, representing Hinds County; DERRICK SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Coahoma, and Washington counties; SARITA SIMMONS, representing Bolivar, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie counties; JOSEPH THOMAS, representing Sunflower, Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Washington, and Yazoo counties; and ANGELA TURNER FORD, representing Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, and Oktibbeha counties.
Mar 30, 2016: Huffington Post: Mississippi Bill Would Let Churches Create Armed Security Squads
“We don’t need to pimp out the church for political purposes,” said state senator Hillman Frazier, according to WDAM. “If you want to pass laws to liberalize gun laws, do that. But don’t use the church to do that.”
“We don’t need to pimp out the church for political purposes,” said state senator Hillman Frazier, according to WDAM. “If you want to pass laws to liberalize gun laws, do that. But don’t use the church to do that.”
Feb 18, 2016: Jackson Free Press: 'Separate-But-Equal' State Flags? Lawmaker Suggests Having Two Instead
Several African-American lawmakers, including Democratic Sen. Hillman Frazier of Jackson, propose replacing the current flag with the historical magnolia flag — the design Snowden proposes as a second flag. Although Mississippi used the magnolia flag during the Civil War, Frazier said he believes it would be widely accepted in the state with a nearly 38 percent black population.
Several African-American lawmakers, including Democratic Sen. Hillman Frazier of Jackson, propose replacing the current flag with the historical magnolia flag — the design Snowden proposes as a second flag. Although Mississippi used the magnolia flag during the Civil War, Frazier said he believes it would be widely accepted in the state with a nearly 38 percent black population.
Feb 9, 2016: WLBT: Bill filed in legislature to give women time to breastfeed at work
"Right now some people have the mindset," said State Senator Hillman Frazier. "This is not a natural thing to do and it is supposed to be. We are trying to encourage women to have this healthy option."
"Right now some people have the mindset," said State Senator Hillman Frazier. "This is not a natural thing to do and it is supposed to be. We are trying to encourage women to have this healthy option."
Jan 28, 2016: WLOX: Breastfeeding bill would provide education and protect mothers' rights
Senator Hillman Frazier filed a bill that would require employers to allow "reasonable break time" and a private location for moms to pump or breastfeed while at work.
Senator Hillman Frazier filed a bill that would require employers to allow "reasonable break time" and a private location for moms to pump or breastfeed while at work.
Jan 7, 2016: WLBT: Infrastructure tops the state chamber's legislative wish list
Senator Hillman Frasier-D added, "If we stop being political animals and put everything on the table, we can make a very sound decision in terms of what source to draw upon."
Senator Hillman Frasier-D added, "If we stop being political animals and put everything on the table, we can make a very sound decision in terms of what source to draw upon."
Jan 5, 2016: WTVA: Senate panel to to hear election challenge in District 37
The panel, named Tuesday, will be led by Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, R-Newton. Other senators will be Rita Potts Parks, R-Corinth; Hillman Frazier, D-Jackson; Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven and Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall.
The panel, named Tuesday, will be led by Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, R-Newton. Other senators will be Rita Potts Parks, R-Corinth; Hillman Frazier, D-Jackson; Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven and Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall.
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
Jan 22, 2015: Jackson Free Press: What Bryant Left Out of His SOTS
Meanwhile, immigrant-rights advocates are taking the fight to lawmakers. Hours before Bryant's speech, the Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance rallied in support of a bill that would grant in-state tuition to undocumented students. State Rep. Reecy Dixon, D-Macon, and state Sen. Hillman Frazier are the sponsors of the legislation.
Meanwhile, immigrant-rights advocates are taking the fight to lawmakers. Hours before Bryant's speech, the Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance rallied in support of a bill that would grant in-state tuition to undocumented students. State Rep. Reecy Dixon, D-Macon, and state Sen. Hillman Frazier are the sponsors of the legislation.
Jan 21, 2015: Chattanooga Times Free Press: Arkansas bill would remove Robert E. Lee from MLK Day
Mississippi's Legislature adjourned Monday with a commemoration of the joint holiday. One Democratic lawmaker, Sen. Hillman Frazier, called King and Lee "two fine gentlemen of the South."
Mississippi's Legislature adjourned Monday with a commemoration of the joint holiday. One Democratic lawmaker, Sen. Hillman Frazier, called King and Lee "two fine gentlemen of the South."
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Bold Requests from the ‘Bold New City’
State Sen. Hillman Frazier, a Jackson Democrat, could carry some of the city's bills this year. Frazier, who chairs the Senate Housing Committee, says he intends to sponsor a bill to create a public-housing trust fund for first-time home buyers and others. The funding mechanism Frazier proposes involves a so-called "pole tax," a per-patron assessment at gentlemen's clubs in the state.
State Sen. Hillman Frazier, a Jackson Democrat, could carry some of the city's bills this year. Frazier, who chairs the Senate Housing Committee, says he intends to sponsor a bill to create a public-housing trust fund for first-time home buyers and others. The funding mechanism Frazier proposes involves a so-called "pole tax," a per-patron assessment at gentlemen's clubs in the state.
Dec 6, 2014: Hillman Frazier: Clarion Ledger: Food deserts are all over Mississippi
Nov 20, 2014: Innovate Mississippi: 2014 World Trade Center Mississippi Annual Meeting and Global Business Awards Luncheon
Mississippi Senator Hillman Frazier will be presented the Global Understanding & Cultural Advocate Award for his immense contributions to the support of arts and cultural programs in the state.
Sept 15, 2014: Mississippi College: Lawmakers and Educators Attend Dyslexia Conference at Mississippi College
The sessions attracted lawmakers like Rep. Larry Byrd of Petal, Sen. Hillman Frazier of Jackson, whose Senate District includes Mississippi College and Rep. Sherra Hillman Lane of Waynesboro, a former dyslexia teacher. She favors legislative proposals stepping up training requirements for teachers of dyslexic students.
Sept 8, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi senator's daughter returns from teaching in Japan
Frazier said her parents, state Sen. Hillman Frazier and wife Jean, were very supported of her going on the exchange program.
Nov 20, 2014: Innovate Mississippi: 2014 World Trade Center Mississippi Annual Meeting and Global Business Awards Luncheon
Mississippi Senator Hillman Frazier will be presented the Global Understanding & Cultural Advocate Award for his immense contributions to the support of arts and cultural programs in the state.
Sept 15, 2014: Mississippi College: Lawmakers and Educators Attend Dyslexia Conference at Mississippi College
The sessions attracted lawmakers like Rep. Larry Byrd of Petal, Sen. Hillman Frazier of Jackson, whose Senate District includes Mississippi College and Rep. Sherra Hillman Lane of Waynesboro, a former dyslexia teacher. She favors legislative proposals stepping up training requirements for teachers of dyslexic students.
Sept 8, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi senator's daughter returns from teaching in Japan
Frazier said her parents, state Sen. Hillman Frazier and wife Jean, were very supported of her going on the exchange program.
Jan 6, 2012: Jackson Free Press: Reeves Bipartisan in Chair Assignments
Frazier will head up the Housing Committee; Republican Chris Massey will vice-chair the committee.
Frazier will head up the Housing Committee; Republican Chris Massey will vice-chair the committee.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-26 John Horhn (D-Jackson)
SD-27 Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson)
SD-28 Alice Harden (D-Jackson)
Now we get into the Jackson-area seats. I’ll make it simpler by doing a few at once. These 3 seats are AA-majority safe Dem seats in Jackson. They are 88%, 91%, and 75% Obama districts, respectively.
SD-26 John Horhn (D-Jackson)
SD-27 Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson)
SD-28 Alice Harden (D-Jackson)
Now we get into the Jackson-area seats. I’ll make it simpler by doing a few at once. These 3 seats are AA-majority safe Dem seats in Jackson. They are 88%, 91%, and 75% Obama districts, respectively.