Rep. Cheikh Taylor

Maddy summarySB 2272 exempts specific agricultural and logging items from Mississippi's 1.5% state sales tax, including livestock fencing materials and agricultural lime purchased by commercial farmers for farming use. The bill amends tax code sections to remove the 1.5% tax rate for these items and requires the Department of Revenue to create a permit application process for commercial farmers seeking the exemption. This directly affects commercial farmers buying qualifying materials, reducing their tax burden on essential farming supplies. The policy change is a concrete tax adjustment, not a new fee or mandate beyond the sales tax exemption.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates former Mississippi State Senator Bobby Chamberlin on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his judicial career, including his service on the Mississippi Supreme Court and previous roles as a municipal judge and prosecutor. It also notes his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and includes a statement of support from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The resolution will be presented at Chamberlin's investiture ceremony and shared with the press.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends and congratulates the Starkville High School Lady Yellowjackets Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Wilbanks for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 7A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 31-3 season record, their victory over Harrison Central High School, and the individual achievements of players like Jada Gay and Jade Brown. It also acknowledges the coaching staff and extends best wishes for future success, serving as an official record of the accomplishment rather than creating new policy or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that officially commends and congratulates the Starkville High School Yellowjackets Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Anthony Carlyle for winning the 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's remarkable comeback victory over Germantown High School and highlights individual player achievements and the coaching staff's leadership throughout the season. This measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 2422 allows Mississippi's Adjutant General to transfer state-owned property to counties, cities, or other local governments for exclusive use by a nonprofit organization that benefits the Mississippi Military Department or veterans. This bill amends existing law to explicitly permit such property transfers when they serve the best interests of military or veteran programs. The key provision expands the Adjutant General's authority to convey real property to local entities for nonprofit use, rather than restricting transfers to government agencies or educational institutions. The change would directly affect local governments, nonprofits serving veterans, and the state's military operations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summarySB 2018 creates the Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program, which reimburses actively drilling Mississippi National Guard members for their Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The program applies to members eligible for Tricare Reserve Select coverage who are not covered by another employer, with reimbursements paid at the current "Tricare Reserve Select - Member only" rate. The Adjutant General administers the program, requiring legislative funding each year and annual reports starting in 2026 to assess its impact on medical readiness and participation. This policy directly affects National Guard members by reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aiming to support retention and readiness.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally commends JoHelen "Joey" Walker for her historic election as the first woman and African American to serve as Tax Assessor and Collector of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The resolution recognizes her achievements in breaking gender and racial barriers in county government and highlights her background in public service, including her experience as a deputy clerk. It does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to the community and her role in modernizing tax office operations. The resolution directs that copies be sent to Ms. Walker and the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summarySB 2436 requires Mississippi's wildlife agency (MDWFP) to manage black bear hunting through a formal season starting in 2027-2028. It mandates that all hunters - residents first (from 2027-2028) and nonresidents later (from 2032-2033) - must obtain a special "harvest tag" via a lottery system, based on population data. The bill limits nonresident tags to 10% of annual allocations and reserves one annual "Governor's Tag" for auction to fund bear habitat conservation. This directly affects hunters and establishes a structured, data-driven approach to bear population management.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 526 is a symbolic resolution congratulating the Ole Miss Rebels football team and head coach Pete Golding for winning the 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl championship and finishing No. 3 in national rankings - the highest finish for an SEC team since 1962. It recognizes their 13-2 season, historic College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, and significance as the highest-ranked Ole Miss team in over six decades. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, commending the team's achievements without altering laws or regulations.