Sen. Lydia Chassaniol

Maddy summarySB 3151 appropriates $3,396,250 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Winona for the rehabilitation of its water treatment plant during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This bill directly provides funding to the City of Winona to cover costs associated with upgrading its water treatment infrastructure. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the bill's text. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader implications.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3,396,250 from the State General Fund to the City of Winona for water treatment plant rehabilitation during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Winona’s municipal infrastructure by funding repairs to its water treatment facility. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with no new policy or regulatory changes. As a procedural appropriation bill, it focuses solely on authorizing state funding for a specific local project.

Maddy summarySB 3153 appropriates $282,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of North Carrollton for the construction and equipping of the Carroll County Multipurpose Complex. This funding is specifically designated for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) to cover associated costs. The bill directly affects the Town of North Carrollton by providing state funding for a local infrastructure project, with no policy changes beyond the allocation of funds. The state treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, as outlined in the bill.

Maddy summarySB 3126 appropriates $1,723,165 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Leflore County for resurfacing and improving County Road 527 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports Leflore County's road maintenance project on County Road 527, covering associated costs for resurfacing and upgrades. The bill specifies payment through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the designated road project.

Maddy summarySB 3154 appropriates $1,100,988 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Kosciusko for infrastructure projects and purchases during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically allocated: $778,200 for street paving, stormwater management, sewer upgrades, and park improvements; and $322,788 for purchasing and equipping law enforcement vehicles. This bill directly affects Kosciusko's municipal budget by funding concrete physical improvements and equipment. It is a procedural appropriation with no policy changes, solely providing state funds for designated local projects.

Maddy summarySB 3123 appropriates $1,272,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for the 2027 fiscal year to implement wearable panic alert systems at all Mississippi school facilities. The system must integrate with local 911 emergency infrastructure to transmit alerts and mobile activations during emergencies. This funding directly affects all public school facilities capable of connecting to emergency response systems, covering implementation costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Maddy summarySB 2579 appropriates $5 million from Mississippi's Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It enables small municipalities receiving discretionary federal funds to access matching state funds by requiring them to contribute 20% of project costs locally while federal funds cover 80%. The bill directs the Department of Finance and Administration to disburse these matching funds to qualifying small municipalities, aiming to help them leverage additional federal resources for local projects. The funds are specifically intended for municipalities that qualify under the state's matching program.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 44 is a symbolic resolution expressing Mississippi's support for strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It does not create new laws or programs but formally encourages the state to support U.S.-Taiwan trade (noting $201.1 billion in 2025 trade), advocate for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO, and establish a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan. The resolution also supports a U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement and counters efforts by China to limit Taiwan's global engagement. As a non-binding expression of support, it directly affects Mississippi's diplomatic posture but does not impose new obligations or changes to existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) recognizing blues musician Jesse Robinson as the 2026 recipient of Mississippi's Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. It formally extends the Mississippi Senate's recognition to Robinson, honoring his decades-long contributions to Mississippi's blues music heritage. The resolution describes his career milestones, including his role in Jackson's blues scene, collaborations with artists like Bobby Rush, and work promoting blues education. It will be presented to Robinson personally and shared with the press. (Note: This resolution has no legal effect - it is purely symbolic recognition.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 13), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes Master Chairmaker Greg Harkins of Thomastown, Mississippi, as the recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Craft. The resolution celebrates his 50-year career creating heirloom furniture, his national/international recognition (including chairs gifted to six U.S. Presidents and Pope John Paul II), and his role as a cultural ambassador for Mississippi. As a purely symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.