Sen. Joseph Thomas

Maddy summarySB 2131 appropriates $2,879,155 from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Village of Eden in Yazoo County for water and sewer system improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds would cover direct costs for upgrading the village's infrastructure, specifically targeting water and sewer system infrastructure. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 3164 would provide $383,000 in state funding to Humphreys County for implementing a county-wide emergency E911 system, including purchasing additional sirens. The funds, to be used during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), cover costs associated with this public safety infrastructure. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 3001 would remove the 7% sales tax on grocery purchases in Mississippi and adjust how sales tax revenue is distributed to cities and towns. This ensures municipalities continue receiving the same level of funding they would have if groceries remained taxable. The bill amends Mississippi tax code sections to implement this exemption and revenue adjustment. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2122 would have authorized Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs and renovations at the Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City. The state would repay these bonds using general tax revenue, as they are backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee but died in committee in February 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2137 would have allocated $3 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Rolling Fork for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds were intended to cover improvements to emergency services (including 911/E911 systems), road/stormwater/sewage infrastructure, and public facilities like a police station. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted. This was a direct funding appropriation targeting specific local infrastructure needs in Rolling Fork, not a procedural measure.

Maddy summarySB 2812 would create a $10 million loan program to help Mississippi's rural counties (population ≤30,000) and municipalities (population ≤10,000) cover costs for emergency infrastructure repairs, maintenance, construction, and upgrades. The Mississippi Development Authority would administer the program, offering loans up to $250,000 for up to five years, with repayments replenishing the fund to avoid needing new state funding. The state would issue $10 million in general obligation bonds to establish the "Rural Counties and Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund," which would not expire and would use loan repayments to sustain future support. The bill, which died in committee in February 2025, aimed to provide a sustainable funding solution for small communities facing urgent infrastructure needs.

Maddy summarySB 2130 was a procedural bill appropriating $1,000,000 from Mississippi’s General Fund to the City of Canton for public housing redevelopment costs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly affected the City of Canton by providing state funds to cover expenses related to redeveloping public housing units. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law. This was a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes or new requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2942 allocated $6 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Yazoo County for the Lake George Bridge Replacement Project during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). The bill provided direct funding to cover construction costs for replacing the bridge, which serves local residents and traffic in the Yazoo County area. It was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This was a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the specified appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 2126 would have authorized Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the Town of Anguilla’s construction costs for a museum and visitor center. The bonds, backed by Mississippi’s full credit, would have been paid from state treasury funds if needed, with proceeds restricted solely to the project. The bill directly affected the Town of Anguilla (the recipient) and Mississippi taxpayers (who would bear bond costs if state funds were insufficient). The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2097 appropriates $550,000 from the state General Fund to Madison County for the repair and replacement of water lines in the West Madison Utility District during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). This funding directly supports the West Madison Utility District, which serves residents in that area by maintaining critical water infrastructure. The bill specifies that the state treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions from county officials. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation.