Sen. Neil Whaley

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends the Ole Miss Women's Rifle Team and Coach Will Shaner for winning the program's first-ever NCAA team title in the smallbore event. It also recognizes team member Audrey Gogniat for defending her individual air rifle national championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's historic achievements at the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including multiple podium finishes and individual high scores. This document serves as an official gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi State Legislature to the athletes and coaching staff for their accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team for winning the 2026 national championship in the Open Hip-Hop division at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of a three-peat title, their third-place finish in the Open Game Day Dance division, and the dedication of the student-athletes and coaching staff. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team's head coach and college president, forwarded to the college's Board of Trustees, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates the 2025 West Union Eagles baseball team and their coach Ashley Russell for winning their first-ever Mississippi High School Athletic Association Class 1A state championship. The document recognizes the team's performance during the May 2025 season, including their victory over Taylorsville and individual achievements like Grant Martin being named series MVP. The resolution directs that this commendation be presented to the coach and school principal, forwarded to the local school board, and shared with the press corps. It serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends the 2026 Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons basketball team and Head Coach Trent Adair for winning their fourth consecutive Mississippi High School Class 1A State Championship. The bill recognizes the team's historic achievement of securing 15 state titles, the most in Mississippi high school girls' basketball history, and lists the roster members and coaching staff who contributed to the victory. The resolution directs that the document be presented to the head coach and school principal, then forwarded to the Union County Board of Education and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments rather than a policy change or funding request.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team and Head Coach Andy Wilbanks for winning the 2025 Class 1A state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's undefeated regular season performance and their playoff victory over Ethel, noting their 16-match winning streak. It formally acknowledges the student-athletes and coaching staff for bringing honor to their school and community. The resolution will be presented to the head coach, school principal, and local education board, with a copy made available to the press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers football team and head coach Benjy Parker for winning the 2025 MACCC Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 10-2 season record, national rankings, and defensive achievements during the 2025 season. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment that does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the team's accomplishments. The resolution will be presented to Coach Parker and forwarded to the college's Board of Trustees.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery costs. It specifically covers expenses related to the severe weather event beginning January 24, 2026, and other state disaster obligations, effective from passage through June 30, 2027. The funds are intended to cover MEMA's costs for managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this period. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 2641 establishes the Wind-Tower Agricultural and Environmental Impact Study Committee to examine how wind-tower development affects aviation safety, wildlife mortality, and farmland use. The committee, composed of agriculture, wildlife, energy, and industry representatives, must develop statewide placement standards and a wildlife-buffer map by January 2027, modeling Arkansas’s framework. The bill also imposes a one-year moratorium on new wind-tower permits and Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (effective upon enactment), applying only to projects not already underway. This procedural measure delays new wind energy projects while the committee studies impacts and creates regulatory guidelines.

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 commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College women's basketball team for winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship during the 2025-2026 season. The bill recognizes the team's achievements, including their 23-8 overall record, strong defensive performance, and historic first national tournament appearance since 2005. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team, their coach, and the college administration, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or funding implications.