Sen. Lydia Chassaniol

Maddy summarySB 2907 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra for FY2026 (July 2025-June 2026) to expand statewide music education initiatives. The funds would directly support the orchestra's programs in schools and communities across Mississippi, aiming to increase access to music education. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further. This is a funding bill focused on arts education, not a policy change affecting voters or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 3225 appropriates $5,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Carroll County for road improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds directly support Carroll County's local road projects, covering costs associated with infrastructure upgrades. The State Treasurer will disburse the money upon proper requisitions, following standard state fiscal procedures. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy changes or eligibility requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2106 would exempt 501(c)(3) animal shelters from paying Mississippi's state sales tax on physical goods (like supplies and equipment) and veterinary services. This bill would add these shelters to Mississippi's existing list of tax-exempt organizations, aligning them with groups like hospitals and educational nonprofits already covered under state law. The exemption would directly lower operational costs for shelters by removing a tax burden on essential items and care. It applies only to shelters that are federally tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Maddy summarySB 3141 appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Ethel, Mississippi, to cover costs for repairing, improving, and resurfacing local roads during the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds would be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions from Ethel’s officials. This procedural bill, which died in committee on February 26, 2025, did not advance to become law. It directly affected Ethel’s road maintenance budget but had no broader policy impact.

Maddy summarySB 3142 proposed appropriating $1,125,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Grenada County for road improvements on Highland Hills Road during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have covered costs for physical upgrades to the road, directly affecting residents and users of that local infrastructure. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted into law. This was a straightforward funding request with no additional policy provisions beyond the allocation.

Maddy summarySB 3139 appropriated $5 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Leflore County for road repairs on specific county routes during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds cover base repairs, leveling, overlay, striping, and shoulder gravel for eight designated roads across five districts, with allocations ranging from $350,000 to $1,000,000 per road segment. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law, meaning the funding was not enacted. This was a straightforward funding allocation, not a policy change, directly affecting Leflore County's infrastructure maintenance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SC 502), not a policy bill. It formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of John J. Fraiser, Jr., a former state senator, presiding judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and WWII veteran who died in July 2024. The resolution commends his decades of public service, including establishing the Mississippi Court of Appeals and authoring education-related legislation. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.

Maddy summarySR 47 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to congratulate Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown on winning Super Bowl LVII. The resolution recognizes Brown as a former Starkville High School Yellow Jackets player and Ole Miss Rebel who led the Eagles to victory in the 2025 Super Bowl. It formally extends the Senate's congratulations to Brown, his family, and his alma maters (Starkville High School and Ole Miss), without creating any new laws or affecting policy. The resolution was adopted on February 20, 2025, following its referral to the Rules Committee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 45) formally recognizes three Mississippi Delta youth - Jeremy Jordan, Megan Goss, and LeDereck Norals - and their team captains for winning an official 2024 Olympic Torch through Coca-Cola's global contest. The Mississippi Senate will present the torch to Senator David Jordan during a ceremony on February 26, 2025, honoring their achievement and the state's connection to the Paris Olympics. The resolution does not create new policy or affect funding; it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the youths' accomplishment and their upcoming statewide Olympic Torch Tour.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Edwin Lloyd Pittman, a former Mississippi public servant. It honors his service as Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, Attorney General, Secretary of State, two-term State Senator, and Brigadier General in the Mississippi National Guard. The resolution recognizes his career spanning multiple branches of state government and his efforts to improve judicial transparency and access to justice. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a formal tribute.