Sen. David Parker

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 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 2578 would exempt text messages (including SMS, MMS, and RCS) sent or received on personal phones from Mississippi's public records requirements, unless the messages relate to public business. It specifically applies to messages prepared for, used by, received by, or controlled by public officials or government agencies. The exemption would cover personal device communications about non-government matters, but messages concerning official duties would still be subject to public disclosure. This bill, if enacted, would change how government communications on personal devices are handled under Mississippi's transparency laws.

Maddy summarySB 2837 requires brewers in Mississippi to file the dock price of their alcoholic beverages (by brand and container size) with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division before selling to distributors or wholesalers. It prohibits brewers from offering better pricing, rebates, or discounts to some distributors without extending the same terms to others in similar situations, preventing discrimination against distributors and wholesalers. Price increases must be filed 14 days in advance and decreases 2 days in advance, with violations potentially leading to license suspension for the brewer. The law directly affects brewers, distributors, and wholesalers in Mississippi's alcohol industry by mandating transparent pricing practices and fair treatment.

Maddy summarySB 2847 requires Mississippi state agencies to provide written notice to the Governor and Legislature before entering any settlement exceeding $5 million in cost or affecting elections. Settlements subject to this rule would not take effect for 30 days after notice, unless waived. The bill also amends audit rules to mandate annual financial audits for nonprofits/profit organizations receiving $10 million or more in state funds, while removing the State Auditor’s authority to sue non-payers. This bill died on calendar in February 2025 and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2576 would amend Mississippi's Public Records Act to require that when a public body is a party in litigation (criminal, civil, employee appeals, or arbitration), records requested by the opposing party must be directed to the public body's attorney - not processed through standard public records channels. It allows public bodies to deny such requests if the records are privileged under discovery rules, treating them as subject to court discovery procedures instead. The bill, which died in committee on February 4, 2025, directly affects public agencies, opposing parties in legal cases, and the handling of records during court proceedings.

Maddy summarySB 2873 clarifies rules for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services in Mississippi. It removes the requirement for most NEMT providers to obtain a Department of Health permit after July 1, 2024 (effective July 1, 2025), while requiring the Department to set vehicle safety and operator standards for nonambulatory services (for people who cannot walk without assistance). The bill also clarifies that ambulatory services (for people needing minimal help but unable to drive) do not require special permits and allows Medicaid and other entities to use ride-sharing services or contract carriers for such trips. This bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.