Sen. Theresa Gillespie Isom

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes and congratulates the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Women's Soccer Team for winning back-to-back national championships and achieving the highest team GPA in the nation. The resolution acknowledges the team's athletic success, including their 2025 season record of 21 wins, one loss, and one draw, as well as their academic excellence and consistent performance in regional and national competitions. It also honors the coaching staff and institutional support that contributed to these accomplishments. The document is presented to the college administration, the team, and the coaching staff as a gesture of appreciation for their achievements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team for winning the 2026 national championship in the Open Hip-Hop division at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of a three-peat title, their third-place finish in the Open Game Day Dance division, and the dedication of the student-athletes and coaching staff. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team's head coach and college president, forwarded to the college's Board of Trustees, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers football team and head coach Benjy Parker for winning the 2025 MACCC Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 10-2 season record, national rankings, and defensive achievements during the 2025 season. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment that does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the team's accomplishments. The resolution will be presented to Coach Parker and forwarded to the college's Board of Trustees.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery costs. It specifically covers expenses related to the severe weather event beginning January 24, 2026, and other state disaster obligations, effective from passage through June 30, 2027. The funds are intended to cover MEMA's costs for managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this period. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 2610 renames Alcorn State University's biotechnology building in Lorman, Mississippi, to the "Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building" upon the retirement of Willie L. Simmons from the Mississippi Transportation Commission. The bill requires the Department of Finance and Administration to install a plaque detailing Simmons' background and service, and to add official signage displaying the new name on the building's exterior. This renaming takes effect July 1, 2026, and is purely commemorative with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryMississippi's SB 2893 revises how local governments (counties and municipalities) must notify the public about proposed zoning changes. It requires posting notices 30 days and 15 days before hearings on Facebook, Instagram, and X, plus in local newspapers, government offices, libraries, and websites. The bill maintains existing rules that zoning changes requiring a supermajority vote (3/5) must have 20% of affected property owners' signatures opposing the change. This affects all Mississippi local governments handling zoning amendments, focusing on transparency and accessibility of notice procedures.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College women's basketball team for winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship during the 2025-2026 season. The bill recognizes the team's achievements, including their 23-8 overall record, strong defensive performance, and historic first national tournament appearance since 2005. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team, their coach, and the college administration, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or funding implications.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates former Mississippi State Senator Bobby Chamberlin on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his judicial career, including his service on the Mississippi Supreme Court and previous roles as a municipal judge and prosecutor. It also notes his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and includes a statement of support from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The resolution will be presented at Chamberlin's investiture ceremony and shared with the press.

Maddy summarySB 2578 creates a state fund to help small Mississippi municipalities (with under 10,000 residents) access federal grants by providing matching funds. It requires participating towns to contribute 20% of eligible project costs, with the state fund covering the remaining 80% to draw down federal money. The fund also allows reimbursement for up to 1.25% of its total amount for oversight costs by the Department of Finance and Administration. The department must annually report fund usage and costs to state officials, and the bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2369 allows Mississippi to withhold gaming winnings (from casinos, lotteries, and other licensed venues) from individuals who owe unpaid child support. The law requires the Mississippi Gaming Commission and Department of Human Services to create rules for this process and permits gaming businesses to charge a small administrative fee when withholding these winnings. This directly affects people with outstanding child support debt by using their gambling winnings as a new source to pay that debt. The bill provides a concrete enforcement tool for collecting child support payments through the gaming industry.