Sen. Reginald Jackson

Maddy summarySB 3333 appropriates $400,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Quitman County for the purchase of a 56.4-acre landfill at 4680 Hood Road in Marks, Mississippi, for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Quitman County by providing state funding to cover the landfill purchase costs. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes or new requirements beyond the specified financial transfer. The appropriation will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 47) commending South Panola High School's Air Force JROTC Drone Team for winning its third consecutive Grand Championship in a single season. The resolution recognizes their historic achievement of securing three major titles - becoming the first team in school history to do so - along with ranking among the top 4 in the nation and top 50 globally for drone competitions. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it formally honors the team's discipline, teamwork, and leadership as expressed through a symbolic resolution presented to the students, coaches, and school administration.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 46) honoring the South Panola High School Junior Varsity Cheer Team for winning their first UCA National Cheer Championship at the 2026 competition in Orlando. It specifically recognizes their achievement as the first UCA National title in the school's history and lists the team members and coaches. The resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it serves only to formally commend the team, coaches, and school community. It will be presented to the team and school officials but does not alter any laws or impact any stakeholders beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 41 recognizes Commander Desmond Walker, a native of Hollandale, Mississippi, and former Commanding Officer of the USS Stout, for receiving the 45th Annual Vice Admiral Stockdale Leadership Award from the U.S. Navy. The resolution, passed by the Mississippi Senate, formally commends Walker's leadership, service, and contributions to the Navy, highlighting his career achievements and Mississippi roots. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for his dedication and extends best wishes to him and his family. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) passed by the Mississippi Senate. It formally extends congratulations to Alice Marie Johnson of Olive Branch, Mississippi, for her appointment as the first-ever White House "Pardon Czar" by President Donald Trump. The resolution acknowledges her role in reviewing clemency cases and supporting individuals transitioning from prison, highlighting her personal history as a formerly incarcerated person whose sentence was commuted in 2018. The resolution has no legal effect or policy provisions; it is solely an expression of commendation.

Maddy summarySB 2389 would expand Mississippi Medicaid eligibility to include low-income adults who qualify under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically those with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level who are currently excluded from Mississippi Medicaid. The bill amends state law to automatically include these individuals in Medicaid coverage and requires that they receive essential health benefits. This change would allow eligible adults to enroll directly in Medicaid instead of navigating the ACA marketplace. The bill died in committee in 2026 and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2502 requires Mississippi public school districts to establish school-based clinics with at least one on-site nurse for every 750 students, beginning July 2026. It directs the State Department of Education to create minimum salary guidelines for school nurses based on their education and experience, which all districts must use when hiring. The bill also transfers administration of the school nurse program from the Department of Health to the Department of Education’s Office of Healthy Schools, standardizing clinic operations and nurse responsibilities. This directly affects school districts, nurses, and students by mandating consistent health services and compensation structures.

Maddy summarySB 2493 requires every Mississippi public school to employ a licensed mental health counselor starting in the 2026-2027 school year, and mandates that all students meet with this counselor at least once annually. The bill directly affects all K-12 public school students and districts across Mississippi by adding this new mental health support requirement to existing school counseling services. If enacted, the law would create a new position for licensed mental health counselors in every school building, distinct from current school counselors, with the annual student meeting requirement taking effect in 2026. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2582, the "Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi," would establish statewide protections against voter suppression and vote dilution for Mississippi voters, particularly affecting protected classes defined as racial, ethnic, or language minority groups. Key provisions include creating the Mississippi Voting Rights Commission to review election changes (like district maps or voting locations) before implementation, requiring public notice of voting-related changes, and mandating accommodations for limited English proficient and disabled voters. The bill prohibits election policies that disproportionately harm protected class members or dilute their voting power, with enforcement through legal actions. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not advance to the full legislature.

Maddy summarySB 2677, the Mississippi Land Bank Act, would allow cities and counties to create land banks to acquire and redevelop vacant and abandoned properties forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes. Land banks could clean, demolish, or rehabilitate these properties, then sell or lease them for productive use like housing or business, using tools such as bonds and tax credits. The bill grants land banks broad authority to manage property without being restricted by typical local government rules on transactions. This aims to reduce blight, generate revenue for communities, and return underused properties to economic activity.