Maddy summarySB 2654 establishes a standardized 15-day in-person early voting period for all Mississippi elections (primaries, general, runoff, special, and municipal), beginning 15 days before the election and ending at noon on the Saturday before election day. Voters must cast ballots at their county registrar's office during set hours (regular business hours plus extended hours the last full week before elections), presenting photo ID and following standard election procedures. The bill requires posting early voting locations in three public places 8 days in advance and prohibits ballot harvesting, drop boxes, or mail-in voting during early voting - except as permitted under existing Mississippi Election Code. It applies directly to all registered voters in Mississippi participating in in-person early voting.
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Maddy summarySB 2452 amends Mississippi's child support law (Section 93-11-65) to require that support payments continue past the age of majority (currently 18-21) for children with disabilities. It directly affects disabled children who would otherwise lose support at age 18 or 21, and their noncustodial parents who would continue paying support. The key provision changes the emancipation rules to specify that support obligations don't end if a child is disabled, overriding the standard age-based termination. This creates a legal presumption that support continues for disabled children, aligning with existing exceptions for full-time students. The bill does not alter other child support requirements like payment amounts or enforcement procedures.
Maddy summarySB 3268 authorizes Bolivar County to create a new utility district specifically for the Choctaw Sewer Association system in the community of Choctaw. This district would become the sole owner and operator of the sewer system, replacing the existing association, and would be governed by a board of 3-5 commissioners appointed by the county board of supervisors. Key provisions include transferring county-owned sewer assets to the district, exempting it from certain regulatory approvals, and allowing the district to partner with local water associations to disconnect water service for customers with 60+ days of unpaid sewer fees. The bill directly affects Choctaw residents who use the sewer system, aiming to address its "continual disrepair" through dedicated management.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Madalyn Oliphant of Hickory, Mississippi, for being crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025. It recognizes her as the first African American contestant to represent Mississippi in the Teen USA National Competition and notes her upcoming participation in the national event. The resolution extends congratulations to Oliphant, acknowledges her academic pursuits as a pre-nursing student at East Central Community College, and directs that it be presented to her, her family, and the Miss Mississippi Teen USA organization. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact beyond public recognition.
Maddy summarySB 2869 amends Mississippi's "Native Spirit Law" to formally include "craft spirits" as a distinct category, directly affecting small distilleries operating within the state. The bill defines "craft spirit" as any alcoholic beverage produced by a Mississippi distillery (regardless of ingredient sourcing), while "native spirit" still requires 51% Mississippi-grown ingredients. Key provisions update permit requirements, allow distilleries to sell directly at tasting rooms within 5 miles or one permanent satellite location, and clarify tax rules (e.g., $300 annual tax per 1,000 gallons produced, with no excise tax on samples under 2 ounces). These changes standardize regulations for craft distilleries under the existing framework without altering tax rates or sales restrictions for native spirits.
Maddy summarySB 3052 reassigns $70.6 million in leftover Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to specific projects across Mississippi's coastal communities for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects local governments (like Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula), ports, universities, and nonprofits by funding concrete projects including harbor restorations ($3.5M for Long Beach Harbor), road improvements ($4.6M for Gulfport's Daniel Boulevard), cultural center renovations ($700,000 for Ocean Springs), and economic development initiatives (e.g., $2M for Pearl River County's industrial park). The bill authorizes spending only from unexpended balances of prior-year funds, ensuring projects align with original purposes without creating new spending. This is a funding allocation bill, not a policy change, with no new rules or regulations.
Maddy summarySB 3049 is a budget appropriation bill that allocates $37.3 million from the General Fund and $49.1 million from the State Treasury to fund the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It also allocates $6.3 million for the Tort Claims Board and $44,125 for the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women. The bill authorizes 298 permanent positions for the Finance Department and includes strict rules: funds must cover headcount increases (not salary raises), require matching payroll projections, and prohibit using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds. This bill directly affects state employees and agencies by setting their operational funding limits for the upcoming fiscal year.
Maddy summarySB 3047 allocates $8.9 million from the General Fund and $5.2 million from special funds to cover the State Department of Audit's operations for fiscal year 2026. This funding supports audits of state and county offices as required by law, authorizes 147 staff positions, and mandates specific performance targets like auditing 60% of counties through CPA firms. The bill includes $30,000 for employee CPA certification training and $1 million for federal law enforcement sharing programs, while prohibiting funds from replacing federal sources or violating IRS reporting rules. It does not change existing laws but specifies how audit funding must be used to meet defined outcomes.
Maddy summarySB 3050 appropriates $3,205,828 from the General Fund and $637,204 from Special Funds to cover the Governor's Office, staff, and Mansion operations for Mississippi's fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 39 permanent and 7 time-limited staff positions for these operations. The bill also requires the Governor's Office to prioritize purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal and mandates detailed financial records matching fiscal year 2025 standards. This is a funding bill with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the Governor's administrative budget and staff.
Maddy summarySB 3051 allocates $320.46 million in state funds to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill provides $20.9 million for general expenses and $299.56 million for operations, including funding for 190 authorized positions (154 permanent, 36 time-limited) and specific programs like tourism advertising ($4.88 million) and welcome center operations ($800,000). It requires the MDA to meet defined performance targets, such as generating 1,500 international investment contracts, creating 3,000 new jobs, and achieving $7.5 billion in travel revenue. The funding directly affects the MDA’s operations, its ability to support economic development initiatives, and businesses engaging with its tourism and incentive programs.