This Senate resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, which would allow veterans with disabilities to receive both their full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation without any reduction. Currently, federal law reduces one benefit dollar-for-dollar against the other for veterans medically retired with fewer than 20 years of service, affecting approximately 50,000 veterans. The proposed legislation would eliminate this offset, enabling eligible veterans to collect both types of benefits simultaneously. The resolution directs this request to federal leaders and the Mississippi congressional delegation for consideration.
This bill extends the expiration date of a local hotel and motel tax in Jackson County, Mississippi, allowing the county Board of Supervisors to continue collecting a 2% tax on overnight room rentals to fund tourism promotion. The tax applies only to hotels and motels, excluding medical facilities and non-overnight day-use rooms, and must be approved by voters through a referendum requiring at least 60% support before implementation. Revenue collected from the tax must be used exclusively for tourism-related activities in Jackson County, with separate accounting and annual audits if funds are directed to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau.
This bill restores the right to vote to Kenneth Almons of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to past criminal convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from a 1993 armed robbery conviction and a 2004 burglary and firearm possession conviction, noting that his sentence had fully expired by March 28, 2006. The measure declares that Almons has since lived as a law-abiding citizen and formally reinstates his eligibility to participate in elections. Once passed, the act takes effect immediately, allowing Almons to register and vote without further legal barriers.
This bill restores the right to vote to Robert L. Adams of Washington County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to two manslaughter convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification resulting from crimes committed in 2002 and 2010, noting that he has since been discharged from correctional supervision and conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature formally reinstates Adams' eligibility to participate in elections without requiring any additional legal procedures. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this individual rather than changing broader voting laws.
This Mississippi bill restores the right to vote to Kynoa Trotter of Pike County, who had lost his voting rights due to prior felony convictions for burglary and firearm possession. The legislation formally removes the legal barriers preventing Trotter from participating in elections, acknowledging his completed sentences and post-release conduct as a law-abiding citizen. Once enacted, Trotter will regain full eligibility to register and vote in Mississippi elections without further legislative action.
This bill restores the right to vote to Leporion Versell, a resident of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to past felony convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification resulting from a 1999 robbery conviction and subsequent probation violations, noting that he has since lived as a law-abiding citizen. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature formally reinstates his eligibility to participate in elections without requiring additional legal proceedings. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this individual rather than establishing a broader policy change.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally honors Carroll E. Rhodes for his lifetime of service to civil rights and constitutional principles in Mississippi. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official legislative commendation recognizing Rhodes' career in legal advocacy and his contributions to voting rights and democratic participation. The resolution expresses the Mississippi Legislature's gratitude and admiration for Rhodes' work and intends to present the document to him as a symbol of respect.
This bill authorizes the Marshall County Board of Supervisors to provide annual funding of up to $7,500 to the Byhalia Area Arts Council, a local nonprofit organization. The funding can be given each year starting in fiscal year 2026/2027 and must end no later than the conclusion of fiscal year 2027/2028. The decision to contribute and the specific amount remain at the discretion of the county board within the authorized limit. This legislation enables the county to support arts programming and activities in the Byhalia community through direct financial contributions.
This bill restores the right to vote to John Neskoroscheny of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had been disqualified from voting due to a past felony conviction for strong-armed robbery. The legislation formally recognizes that Neskoroscheny has served his sentence and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen, allowing him to regain his eligibility as an elector. Once enacted, the law takes effect immediately upon passage, removing the voting restriction that was applied following his 2008 conviction and 2012 release from prison.
This bill restores the right to vote to Brandon Shelton of Lee County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to a criminal conviction and subsequent prison sentence. The legislation specifically addresses his eligibility by acknowledging his release from custody on February 6, 2025, and noting his conduct as a law-abiding citizen since then. Once enacted, the act takes effect immediately, allowing Shelton to participate in elections without further legal barriers. The measure does not change general voting laws but applies a specific restoration of rights to one individual based on his completed sentence and behavior.
This bill restores the right to vote to Peter Fulton of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to criminal convictions for perjury and burglary. The legislation states that Fulton has since served his sentence and conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen, meeting the state's requirements for restoring voting rights to individuals with past felony convictions. Once enacted, Fulton would immediately regain his eligibility to vote in Mississippi elections. The measure is a specific restoration of civil rights for one individual rather than a change to the state's general voting laws.
This bill restores the right to vote to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to criminal convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from a 1978 grand larceny conviction and subsequent sentences for burglary and drug delivery offenses, noting that he completed all terms and conditions of his sentences. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature formally reinstates Magee's eligibility to participate in elections, recognizing his conduct as a law-abiding citizen since his release in 2008. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter any broader voting laws or affect other individuals.
