Sen. Angela Turner-Ford

Maddy summarySB 3179 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 to fund wastewater and sewer system upgrades specifically in Lowndes County's Supervisor District 4 (within Senate District 16). The bill directly affects residents and infrastructure in that district by providing state funding for necessary system improvements. It is a straightforward funding authorization with no new policy provisions, solely allocating existing state funds for a defined local project.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to Clay County for road repairs on Waverly Road during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Clay County by funding the repair, paving, and improvements to Waverly Road. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon requisitions from Clay County officials, as specified in the appropriation. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 3187 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the City of West Point to cover renovation costs for its Water and Light Department administrative building. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be sold to raise money that West Point would directly use for the building project. The state would guarantee repayment of the bonds using state funds if needed, ensuring the city's renovation is financially supported. This bill directly assists West Point's municipal infrastructure by creating a dedicated funding mechanism for a specific building upgrade.

Maddy summarySB 3178 appropriates $2 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of West Point for renovations to its city hall during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects the City of West Point by providing funding to cover costs associated with updating its municipal building. The key mechanism is a straightforward state funding allocation, to be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition. This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes beyond the specified financial support.

Maddy summarySB 3043 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund the repair and resurfacing of Good Road and Pruitt Road in Clay County's Supervisor District 3. The bill directly affects Clay County's Board of Supervisors by providing state financial assistance for these specific road projects. Key mechanisms include the state issuing general obligation bonds (backed by Mississippi's full credit) and transferring the bond proceeds to a dedicated fund for Clay County's roadwork. This is a targeted infrastructure funding measure with no broader policy changes beyond these two roads.

Maddy summarySB 2187 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the repair, renovation, or construction of the Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point. The funding is specifically designated for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027) to cover associated costs. This procedural bill directly affects the museum’s physical infrastructure by providing state funding for its maintenance or development. The appropriation is limited to the specified amount and timeframe, with no additional policy changes beyond the funding allocation.

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 summarySB 2015, the Mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act, would grant Mississippi consumers new rights over personal data collected by businesses. It would allow consumers to request businesses to disclose what data they collect, delete that data, and opt out of data sales. Businesses meeting specific size thresholds (e.g., $10 million annual revenue or handling data of 50,000+ consumers) would be required to comply with these requests. Violations could lead to civil lawsuits by consumers or enforcement actions by the Attorney General. The bill died in committee in 2026 and did not become law.

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 summaryMississippi's SB 2423, the "Mississippi Sick and Safe Leave Act," would require most employers to provide employees with earned paid sick leave. Specifically, employees would accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 40 hours per year, usable for personal health needs, caring for family members (as broadly defined), or addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and mandates employers to notify new hires about their rights under the law. Administered by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the act establishes a baseline standard but allows employers to offer more generous policies.