Sen. Joseph Thomas

Maddy summarySB 3226 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Charleston for purchasing city utility vehicles during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects Charleston by providing state funding to cover costs for acquiring these vehicles. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 2136 would have allocated $500,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill provided specific funding to support business incubator services in West Central Mississippi, directly affecting the MDA and local entrepreneurs participating in the grant program. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted into law. This was a procedural funding measure, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

Maddy summarySB 2120 proposed authorizing the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for renovating and equipping a building for the Emmanuel Community Center in Anguilla, Mississippi, specifically to assist the organization Serenity on the Bayou. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would have been sold to raise money for the project, with proceeds used solely for renovation and equipment costs. The bill included details on bond issuance, repayment, and restrictions to ensure funds were spent only on the specified project. The bill died in committee and was not enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2135 appropriates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Sharkey County for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds cover specific costs for emergency management improvements, housing/health/transportation infrastructure, the Sharkey County Industrial Park development, and workforce initiatives. The bill directed state funds to be paid to the county via state treasurer warrants upon proper requisitions. It died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2093 proposed a $3 million appropriation from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo County for Dream Innovations, Incorporated's programs during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill allocated $2 million to cover program costs like training, staffing, equipment, and transportation, and $1 million for facility renovations to create a dormitory and education resource center. It did not become law, as it died in committee on February 26, 2025, after being referred to the Appropriations Committee. The bill directly affected Yazoo County and Dream Innovations, Inc., by funding specific operational and infrastructure needs. No further legislative action was taken.

Maddy summarySB 2941 is a funding bill that would have allocated $126,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo County for two patrol cars and specific firearms for the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill, which died in committee on February 26, 2025, provided no policy changes but authorized a one-time state appropriation for equipment purchases. It directly affected Yazoo County Sheriff's Department operations by funding vehicle and firearm acquisitions. This was a procedural appropriations measure with no legislative policy impact.

Maddy summarySB 2944 would have allocated $195,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo City for park improvements at the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex during fiscal year 2026. The funds would specifically cover a swimming pool installation ($50,000), building repairs ($60,000), batting cages ($20,000), playground equipment ($50,000), and security systems ($15,000). This bill directly affected Yazoo City residents by funding upgrades to public recreational facilities. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee in February 2025 but died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2127 authorized Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the Village of Cary's fire station construction costs. The bill would have allowed the State Bond Commission to sell bonds, with the state pledging its full credit for repayment, and required proceeds to be paid directly to Cary for fire station expenses. This procedural bill, intended to assist a specific local government project, did not advance beyond the Finance Committee, dying in committee on February 26, 2025. It contained standard bond issuance mechanisms but did not create new policy beyond the financial arrangement for this single project.

Maddy summarySB 2123 authorized the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for Yazoo County's drainage project costs. The bill would have allowed the state to borrow money through these bonds, with repayment backed by Mississippi's full credit, and directed the proceeds solely to cover Yazoo County's drainage expenses. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, without further action. This was a funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting broader public programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $850,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Webb, Mississippi, for building improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds cover specific projects including a firehouse, town hall, library, utility buildings, offices, and the town maintenance shop. The appropriation is a direct state funding mechanism to support local infrastructure upgrades in Webb. (Note: This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes beyond the specified allocation.)