Sen. Michael McLendon

Maddy summarySR 65 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025. The resolution extends the Senate's "sincerest sympathy" to his surviving family - including his wife, daughter, and parents - and commends his law enforcement career. It has no policy provisions or financial impact; it is purely symbolic, expressing condolences and acknowledging his service. The Senate formally adopted the resolution on February 27, 2025, and will present it to his family and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 55) honors James Henry Taylor, a Mississippi native and U.S. Army soldier lost when Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 disappeared during a secret Vietnam War mission on March 16, 1962. It commemorates his service and sacrifice, noting he was among 93 soldiers and 11 crew members whose names were not added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Mississippi Senate adopted the resolution on February 27, 2025, to extend recognition to Taylor and his surviving family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any laws.

Maddy summarySB 3129 appropriated $10,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to DeSoto County for repairs, renovation, and improvements to the American Legion Post 1990 building during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affected DeSoto County and the American Legion Post 1990 by providing state funds to cover associated costs for the building. It included standard procedural language for fund disbursement through the State Treasurer and Fiscal Officer. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 3228 appropriates $10,000 from the Mississippi General Fund to the City of Hernando for the Hernando Meals on Wheels program, covering fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). This bill directly provides funding for a local nonprofit meal delivery service supporting seniors and vulnerable residents in Hernando. The legislation died in committee on February 26, 2025, and does not establish new policies or alter existing laws.

Maddy summarySB 3143 proposed a $10,000 appropriation from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Southaven for repairs, renovation, and improvements to the VFW Post 10567 building during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affected the City of Southaven and VFW Post 10567 by providing state funding for facility upkeep. It contained no policy changes, only a specific funding allocation with standard payment procedures. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was not enacted.

Maddy summarySB 3133 allocates $19 million from the State General Fund to the City of Hernando for road improvements at the Commerce Street and I-55 interchange overpass during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directs state funds to cover construction costs for this specific infrastructure project, directly affecting Hernando's transportation infrastructure and local road maintenance. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further.

Maddy summarySB 3132 appropriates $10,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Horn Lake for repairs, renovations, and improvements to the American Legion Post 134 building during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects Horn Lake's local government and the American Legion Post 134 facility. It died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law. This is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing state money for a specific building project.

Maddy summarySB 3130 is a procedural bill that would have allocated $10,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Hernando, Mississippi, for the repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 7531 building during fiscal year 2026. The bill specified the funds would cover costs associated with maintaining the veterans' facility. It died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law. This was a one-time appropriation for a specific local project, not a broader policy change.

Maddy summarySB 2809 would have exempted real property and motor vehicles in areas newly annexed by a Mississippi municipality from all municipal ad valorem taxes (property taxes) for 12 months after annexation. This directly affected property owners and vehicle registrants whose addresses fell within a newly annexed area. The bill amended existing Mississippi tax code sections to add this 12-month tax holiday for both residential/commercial property and registered vehicles in annexed zones. The bill was referred to committee but died there on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 3144 appropriates $2.1 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Olive Branch for airport facility upgrades, specifically for improvements to its aircraft technical facility. The funds are intended to cover costs associated with these improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). This is a straightforward funding bill with no new policy provisions, directly affecting the Olive Branch Airport and its operations. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further.