Sen. Chuck Younger

Co-sponsor SR 3

died · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Senate Rules; amend Rules 28 and 35C to provide floor restrictions for members of the news media.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Senate rules to restrict access to the floor and gallery for news media members during legislative sessions. It requires journalists to have proper credentials issued by the Rules Committee to take photographs or transcribe debates, while also banning food consumption and the display of banners or signs in these areas. Additionally, the bill tightens general visitor restrictions by clarifying who is allowed on the Senate floor and mandating that the Sergeant-at-Arms clear the chamber thirty minutes before sessions begin. Although the measure was referred to the Rules Committee in January 2024, it did not advance and died in committee in May 2024.

died May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2487

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new trust fund to provide death benefits to Mississippi law enforcement officers and firefighters who die or suffer fatal injuries while performing official duties. It increases the base death benefit payment to $150,000 and allows for an additional $25,000 per child, with a maximum total payout of $250,000, while also authorizing up to $15,000 for funeral expenses. The legislation creates a separate fund for training and equipment grants, directing any money remaining in the death benefits trust after maintaining a $4 million minimum balance to support enhanced training or safety gear for covered individuals.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2753

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

SAFER Act; enact.

Maddy summaryThe SAFER Act establishes new state laws in Mississippi that require public schools and universities to maintain separate restrooms, changing facilities, and student housing spaces for males and females. Under this legislation, these areas must be designated exclusively for one sex or configured as single-occupant or family-use rooms with secure locks to ensure privacy. The law also restricts entry into these spaces, allowing access only for specific reasons such as assisting young children, responding to emergencies, or performing official government duties. Additionally, the bill defines terms like "female" and "male" based solely on biological sex determined at birth and mandates that social fraternities and sororities on public land adhere to these single-sex housing definitions.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SC 549

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Legislature; suspend deadlines for Senate Bill No. 2753, 2024 Regular Session.

Passed May 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3105

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Tobacco excise tax; provide rate for heated tobacco products.

Signed into law May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SC 540

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognize legacy of Rosie S. Simmons as the first African American since Reconstruction to serve as Bolivar County Circuit Clerk.

Passed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 3082

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Lowndes County; increase amount that may be contributed annually to the United Way.

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SR 95

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Remember the legacy of WWII, D-Day +3 Normandy Veteran KT Robbins of Olive Branch, MS and thanking him for his service.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 99

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2142

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Designate American Quarter Horse as the Official State Horse and Kemp's Ridley sea turtle as Official Sea Turtle of Mississippi.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor