Sen. Chuck Younger

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 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SC 506) is a concurrent resolution expressing the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Reed Browning of Pontotoc, Mississippi, following his death on October 29, 2024. It commends his 24-year service in the Senate, his community leadership, and his role as a longtime coach for the Pontotoc Red Sox American Legion Baseball team. The resolution formally extends condolences and recognizes his contributions to Pontotoc and Union Counties. As a commemorative measure, it does not create any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryBill SC 504 is a commemorative resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's deepest sympathy to the family of Charles James Pittman, a former Mississippi State Senator and former staff member to Governor Haley Barbour. The resolution also commends his decades of public service, including founding the "MS Singing Senators" and his dedication to Mississippi communities. It honors his legacy of ethics, community involvement, and service to the state, as detailed in the resolution's preamble. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 30) expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Representative Charles L. Young, Jr., following his passing on December 19, 2024. It formally extends sympathy to his surviving family members, recognizing his service as a Democrat representing Mississippi's 82nd District since 2012. The resolution does not create any new policies or affect any specific laws, as it is a ceremonial expression of respect for a deceased legislator.

Maddy summarySR 27 is a ceremonial resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to the family of Jeanne Carter Luckey, a National Republican Committee Woman and community leader from Louisville, Mississippi, following her death on November 7, 2024. The resolution commends her service, including her work as Mississippi Federation of Republican Women President, her advocacy for disability access on the Institutions of Higher Learning board, and her decades of community involvement. This resolution has no policy effect - it solely expresses the Senate’s condolences and acknowledges her life’s contributions. It was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2472 would shield pesticide manufacturers and sellers from civil lawsuits related to product labeling, including failure-to-warn claims, if the pesticide had an EPA-approved label under federal law (FIFRA) at the time of sale. It specifically applies to pesticides registered both with Mississippi’s commissioner and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The bill provides limited immunity only for labeling issues, not other product defects or safety concerns. This change would directly affect manufacturers, sellers, and potentially consumers who might otherwise file lawsuits over labeling. The bill died in committee and was not enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2666 would have allowed Mississippi to join the Dietitian Licensure Compact, enabling licensed dietitians to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The compact would have created a "Compact Privilege" for qualifying dietitians, reducing administrative burdens and improving access to nutrition services, while preserving each state's authority to regulate practice. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law. This would have directly affected licensed dietitians seeking to practice in multiple states, including those relocating or serving active military members.

Maddy summarySB 2599 modifies Mississippi's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program by requiring parents or guardians to request reimbursement for qualifying education expenses (like tuition, textbooks, or therapies) after a student returns to their home public school district. Any remaining ESA funds after reimbursements must go to the student's home school district, and unused funds from closed accounts after June 30 go to the state general fund. The bill standardizes ESA funding to match the state's base per-pupil amount, mandates schools to inform families about alternative scholarship programs first, and requires participating students to take standardized assessments at the start and end of the school year. It also adds reporting requirements for special education services provided through ESAs.

Maddy summarySB 2758 would ban the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products made from cultured animal cells (lab-grown meat) in Mississippi. It prohibits these activities for all businesses, with violations classified as misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $500 or up to three months in jail. Retail food establishments violating the ban could face license suspension or revocation under existing health and agriculture laws. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law, so it has no current effect. The proposed law directly affects food businesses and manufacturers of cultivated meat products in Mississippi.