Maddy summarySB 2420 allows current occupants of a residence listed as a business's registered office address to request its removal from public records if the business no longer uses it as the agent's residence or if the occupant didn't consent to its use. To initiate removal, the occupant must submit a signed, sworn form to the Secretary of State confirming they live at the address, the business isn't associated with it, and the address is being used without permission. The Secretary must then contact the business to update its registered agent and remove the residence address from public records. The bill also extends the time the Secretary of State has to return rejected business filings from 10 to 30 days. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
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Maddy summarySB 2546 extends the expiration date for Mississippi's economic development bond program from its previous deadline to October 1, 2029. This bill specifically maintains the authority of the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation to issue bonds financing business projects (like manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse facilities) and provides tax credits for companies using these bonds. It affects businesses seeking state financing for new or expanded operations in Mississippi, as the program allows them to access low-cost capital through state bonds. The bill does not change the program's rules - it only delays the automatic repeal of the existing bond authority.
Maddy summarySB 2540 extends tax incentives for health care businesses under Mississippi's Health Care Industry Zone Act by delaying the expiration of key provisions until July 1, 2026. It directly affects qualified health care facilities that meet job creation or capital investment thresholds (e.g., 25 new jobs or $10 million in investment after 2012). The bill removes automatic expiration clauses ("reverters") from tax exemptions, including sales tax breaks on construction materials, property tax abatements, and fee-in-lieu payments. These changes ensure existing incentives remain available for facilities already certified under the program.
Maddy summarySB 2850 requires cigarette and vape (ENDS) manufacturers in Mississippi to submit annual certifications to the Commissioner of Revenue by September 1, 2025, for vapes, leading to a public directory of approved products starting October 1, 2025. Retailers must stop selling vape products not listed in the directory after that date, with a 60-day grace period to clear existing inventory. Sellers of non-compliant products face daily fines up to $1,500 per product, and the bill mandates unannounced compliance checks by the Department of Revenue. Manufacturers must also maintain a registered agent in Mississippi for legal service.
Maddy summarySB 2855 transfers management of the Mississippi Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund from the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to the Department of Archives and History (MDAH). This change directs DFA to move all existing funds in the grant account to MDAH, which will now oversee the fund's allocation. The fund supports historic preservation projects, including courthouse restorations, museum improvements, and heritage site maintenance across Mississippi, primarily benefiting local governments, museums, and nonprofit organizations. The bill does not create new funding but shifts administrative responsibility for existing grant programs.
Maddy summarySR 65 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025. The resolution extends the Senate's "sincerest sympathy" to his surviving family - including his wife, daughter, and parents - and commends his law enforcement career. It has no policy provisions or financial impact; it is purely symbolic, expressing condolences and acknowledging his service. The Senate formally adopted the resolution on February 27, 2025, and will present it to his family and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SC 502), not a policy bill. It formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of John J. Fraiser, Jr., a former state senator, presiding judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and WWII veteran who died in July 2024. The resolution commends his decades of public service, including establishing the Mississippi Court of Appeals and authoring education-related legislation. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.
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.