Sen. Reginald Jackson

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 summaryThis Senate Resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at the University of Southern Mississippi. The bill formally acknowledges the chapter's history, which began in 1976 when 16 undergraduate students were initiated as charter members. It highlights the fraternity's broader legacy as a service organization founded by African American men and its contributions to the community. The resolution is presented to the fraternity chapter and the Capitol Press Corps for distribution, serving as an official commemorative gesture rather than establishing new policy requirements.

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 summarySB 3076 appropriates $367,353,926 for Mississippi's Office of State Aid Road Construction within the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates $5,351,418 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 54 authorized staff positions, with strict rules preventing transfers to other budget categories or using funds for promotions/salary increases for current employees. The bill also authorizes up to $500,000 in reimbursements from the Mississippi Development Authority for engineering services provided to local governments. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, focused solely on budget allocation for road construction office operations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 75 formally recognizes Commander Desmond Walker of Hollandale, Mississippi, for receiving the 45th Annual Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award from the U.S. Navy. The resolution commends Walker on his service as Commanding Officer of the USS Stout, highlighting his receipt of military honors including the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Ribbon during his tour. This legislative document serves as an official state acknowledgment of Walker's leadership achievements and does not create new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life and legacy of Robert H. 'Bob' Dunlap, a Mississippi businessman and philanthropist who passed away on January 11, 2026. The resolution formally recognizes Dunlap's contributions as the former CEO of Dunlap & Kyle Co., a major tire distributor, and acknowledges his extensive charitable work including scholarships, community support, and conservation efforts. It extends the Senate's sympathy to Dunlap's family and directs the resolution to be presented to his surviving family, the city of Batesville, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution (SC 524) honoring Willie Totten and Jerry Rice, whose 1981-1985 partnership at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) revolutionized small-college football as the "Satellite Express." It recognizes Totten's record-setting passing (12,711 yards, 141 TDs) and Rice's historic receiving (4,693 yards, 50 TDs), which propelled Rice to NFL stardom and influenced modern offensive strategies. The resolution specifically commemorates their legacy at MVSU, an HBCU that overcame decades of struggles under Coach Archie Cooley's innovative no-huddle offense. As a symbolic gesture, it does not enact new policy or affect any current laws.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Milton Williams, Jr. for receiving the Northern Region Special Agent Citation. It recognizes his law enforcement career and community leadership, including founding the nonprofit organizations Men United and Women United to support youth in the Mississippi Delta. The resolution also highlights his family legacy in law enforcement and his service as a mentor and public servant. This is a ceremonial document that does not create new laws or change policy.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 50 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman, a McComb, Mississippi-based gospel and blues artist, for his musical contributions. It formally honors his career as a Grammy-winning guitarist with the Williams Brothers, his 2025 Blues Music Awards B.B. King Entertainer of the Year win, and his role as a Mississippi music ambassador. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding - it solely offers symbolic recognition of his achievements in blues and gospel music. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only to celebrate his cultural impact.