Maddy summarySB 2264 modifies Mississippi's agritourism laws to clarify definitions, update safety warnings, and establish a registration system. It requires agritourism professionals (like farms or ranches offering public visits) to register annually with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture for a $50 fee and maintain a public list of registered activities. The bill mandates clear warning signs and written notices at locations, stating participants assume risks inherent to farm activities like land conditions, equipment, or animal behavior. It also strengthens liability protections for professionals, barring claims for injuries caused by inherent risks unless the professional acted with willful disregard for safety. This law directly affects farm-based tourism operations and their visitors by standardizing safety communications and registration.
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Maddy summarySB 2208 amends Mississippi's terroristic threats law to impose a stricter penalty for threats made against airports. It requires a minimum 5-year prison sentence in addition to the standard maximum 10-year penalty for anyone convicted of making a threat that causes reasonable fear of violence against an airport (as defined by state law). This law directly affects individuals who make such threats, whether intended to intimidate or influence government actions. The key change is the mandatory minimum sentence increase specifically for airport-related threats, without altering the definition of terroristic threats. The bill took effect on July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor in March 2025.
Maddy summarySB 2515, the "REFOCUS Act," creates a Mississippi University System Efficiency Task Force to evaluate public universities' enrollment, graduation, and retention rates - especially for Mississippi residents - as well as demographic trends and funding. It directly affects all public universities and community colleges in Mississippi by requiring them to stop establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and to report on student/faculty fairness. The task force, composed of legislative leaders and university representatives, must develop efficiency recommendations for the legislature by December 2025, focusing on enrollment declines and demographic shifts. The bill died on the calendar in March 2025 and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Senator Angela Turner Ford for receiving the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) 2024 Legislative Champion Award. It formally commends her advocacy for adult education in Mississippi, citing her support during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and her role as a keynote speaker for a High School Equivalency ceremony. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any programs or individuals beyond honoring the Senator. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 6, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences, not a policy bill. It formally extends the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to Jeanne Luckey's surviving family (including her husband, daughters, and grandchildren) and commends her community service and public roles. Specifically, it honors her work as Mississippi's Republican National Committee Woman, President of the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, and her advocacy for disability access during her service on the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a commemorative gesture.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SC 524), not a policy bill. It expresses the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to Jimmy Carter's family and commends his life, public service, and legacy following his passing. The resolution details his presidency (1977-1981), key achievements like the Camp David Accords, and post-presidency work through the Carter Center. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies - it is solely a symbolic gesture of remembrance. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Legislature on March 5, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 3028 appropriates $134,145 from the state treasury to fund the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2025 reporting standards and mandates that future budget requests follow similar formatting. It also directs the Board to prioritize purchases from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service. The bill is procedural and solely concerns funding allocation, not policy changes affecting chiropractors or the public.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the life and service of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, a Mississippi native and Black Hawk helicopter pilot who died in a 2025 training mission crash near Washington, D.C. It expresses the Mississippi Legislature’s sympathy to his family and honors his memory as a fallen soldier. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact beyond ceremonial recognition.
Maddy summarySB 2147 requires Mississippi public schools to integrate financial literacy into grades 6-8 curriculum by the 2026-2027 school year and mandates a personal finance course (either a half-credit or full course with at least half focused on finance) for high school graduation starting with the 2031 graduating class. The bill establishes a "Financial Literacy Trust Fund" within the state treasury to support this program, administered by the State Board of Education with annual audits and legislative reporting. It directly affects all public school students in Mississippi from middle school through high school, requiring new coursework to meet graduation standards. The fund must be managed responsibly, with unspent money lapsing to the general fund annually, and the State Board must develop specific curriculum standards for financial literacy.
Maddy summarySB 2198 directs Mississippi's Department of Public Safety (DPS) to oversee and administer the state's "Handle with Care" program, which focuses on sensitive handling of child-related incidents by law enforcement. The bill requires the DPS Commissioner to designate staff, coordinate with the Mississippi Commission on Children's Justice, establish training for law enforcement, and seek grant funding to support the program. It explicitly states the Legislature is not required to appropriate new funds for the program, relying instead on grants, donations, or existing resources. The bill aims to formalize DPS's role in managing this initiative without mandating new state spending.