This House Concurrent Resolution (HC 45) formally honors Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia, for his community leadership and civic engagement. It recognizes his work in faith-based organizing, voter mobilization (including Project 5-5-5), economic justice advocacy, and community initiatives addressing homelessness and educational access. The resolution, to be presented at the 2026 Legacy and Leadership Gala, serves as a ceremonial expression of appreciation with no legal effect. It directly acknowledges Pastor Bryant’s contributions to uplifting communities through grassroots efforts.
Mississippi's Senate Concurrent Resolution 532 is a symbolic resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 *Obergefell v. Hodges* decision, which established same-sex marriage nationwide. The resolution argues that *Obergefell* conflicts with the Constitution and Mississippi’s 2004 voter-approved definition of marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman. It calls for the Court to restore state authority over marriage laws and return the issue to state legislatures and voters. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law or directly affect residents but expresses legislative opposition to the *Obergefell* ruling.
SB 3231 would allow Noxubee County to impose a 2% tax on short-term hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast room rentals (excluding stays of 30+ days) to fund tourism promotion and parks/recreation projects. The tax requires a public election where 60% of voters must approve it before implementation. Revenue must be dedicated solely to tourism and parks, tracked separately from general county funds, and audited annually. The tax would expire on July 1, 2030.
HB 4100 authorizes DeSoto County's Board of Supervisors to purchase radar speed detection equipment for the sheriff's department to enforce speed limits on county roads and state highways outside incorporated city limits. It requires that any fines collected from speeding violations detected by this radar must fund school resource officers in DeSoto County public schools. The bill directly affects drivers on these county roads, the sheriff's department (which gains enforcement tools), and the county's public schools (which receive dedicated funding). This is a concrete policy change redirecting traffic fine revenue to school safety resources within DeSoto County.
House Concurrent Resolution 50 is a symbolic condemnation of the January 10, 2026, arson attack on Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson. It expresses the Mississippi Legislature’s strong rejection of antisemitism and reaffirms support for the Jewish community, referencing the synagogue’s historical significance as Mississippi’s first and oldest religious structure in Jackson. The resolution has no binding policy changes - it solely serves as a formal statement of disapproval.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), expressing the Mississippi Legislature's condolences to Reverend Jesse Jackson's family following his death. It honors his legacy as a civil rights leader, including his work with the NAACP, voting rights advocacy, and mentorship of Black elected officials in Mississippi. The resolution contains no policy changes or mechanisms - it solely offers symbolic sympathy through formal language. It was introduced by multiple senators and references statements from figures like President Trump, Rep. Bennie Thompson, and Jackson Mayor John Horhn.
This resolution prohibits the display of the LGBTQ rainbow flag on any state or political subdivision building in Mississippi. It directs the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration to enforce this policy across all state-owned, leased, or used properties. The measure specifically targets the rainbow flag as a symbol of the LGBTQ Pride Movement, banning its use on public buildings. This is a procedural directive, not a new law, affecting only government property displays.
HB 4109 authorizes Jackson County's Board of Supervisors to contribute up to $5,000 annually from county funds to the nonprofit Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.). This funding supports F.A.C.E.'s work promoting arts and cultural programs for Jackson County residents. The authorization expires on July 1, 2030, and does not create a permanent obligation.
SR 4 amends Senate Rule 65 to establish a specific process for removing members of the Rules Committee. It requires a three-fourths (3/4) vote of all Senators from a member's congressional district to remove them from the committee. This change directly affects Senators serving on the Rules Committee and modifies the committee's internal procedures. The resolution is purely procedural and does not alter the committee's substantive duties or impact broader legislation.
This bill amends Mississippi Senate Rules 28 and 35C to regulate media access on the Senate floor and in the gallery. It requires the Sergeant-at-Arms to clear all non-essential visitors from the Senate floor 30 minutes before sessions begin and prohibit entry for 10 minutes after sessions end. News media must have credentials issued by the Rules Committee to photograph, take notes, or record debates in the Senate gallery, while banning food, banners, or signs in both the gallery and committee rooms during sessions. The changes directly affect accredited news media and visitors, not the public or legislators.
This bill amends Mississippi's legislative rules to allow members of one chamber (Senate or House) to cosponsor bills, joint resolutions, or concurrent resolutions introduced in the other chamber. It creates a new rule (9B) permitting any legislator from the non-originating house to be added as a cosponsor at any time, including before a bill is formally introduced. The primary author remains the first-named legislator from the originating house. This is a procedural change to legislative rules, not a policy shift affecting constituents or creating new laws.
This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to amend the Pittman-Robertson Act to include airguns and airbows as items subject to federal excise taxes. Currently, the act taxes firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment, directing revenue to wildlife conservation programs. The resolution states that airguns and airbows - increasingly used for hunting - are not covered under existing tax provisions, which have funded over $15 billion in conservation since 1937. The Mississippi Senate has referred this resolution to the Rules Committee and will send it to Congress and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
