Sen. Joseph Thomas

Maddy summarySB 2091 would authorize Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the redevelopment of 100 public housing units in Canton. The Canton Housing Authority would receive the bond proceeds to cover costs like renovation and construction of these units. The bonds would be backed by the state's full faith and credit, meaning Mississippi would repay them using general state funds if needed. All money raised would be used exclusively for this housing project, with no other purposes allowed.

Maddy summarySB 2117 would have provided $108,160.06 in state funds from the General Fund to the Village of Cary, Mississippi, to cover construction costs for a new fire station during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directed the State Treasurer to pay this amount upon proper requisitions from the village. This was a direct funding measure for a specific local infrastructure project, not a broader policy change. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2116 is a funding bill appropriating $1.6 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Belzoni for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds are specifically allocated to repair the police department ($300,000), renovate City Hall ($300,000), and improve city roads/streets ($1,000,000). This procedural bill, which died in committee on February 26, 2025, provides direct financial support for Belzoni's local infrastructure without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summarySB 2144 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to cover disaster recovery costs for Sharkey County and the Town of Rolling Fork. The bill provides state funds to help these local entities pay for rebuilding infrastructure and other projects following disasters. The bonds would be backed by the full credit of the Mississippi state government, with proceeds disbursed directly to the counties for approved recovery efforts. This is a funding mechanism, not a new policy, and would require legislative approval for bond issuance.

Maddy summarySB 2133 proposed a $1,097,200 state funding allocation from Mississippi's General Fund to Humphreys County for specific roadway, curb, and gutter improvements in the Westgate Subdivision during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill would have covered the costs of these infrastructure projects directly affecting residents and properties within the Westgate Subdivision. Funds would have been disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper county requests, as outlined in the bill's provisions. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2132 allocated $1.4 million from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the City of Rolling Fork for water system improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directed the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions to cover the city's water system expenses. It was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and never became law. This was a straightforward funding appropriation, not a policy change affecting broader populations.

Maddy summarySB 2090 authorized Mississippi to issue state bonds to help Humphreys County pay for roadway, curb, and gutter improvements in the Westgate Subdivision. The bill would have provided state funds directly to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors for these specific infrastructure upgrades. Key mechanisms included the state guaranteeing bond repayment using its full credit, with proceeds exclusively funding the Westgate Subdivision project. This bill directly affected residents of Westgate Subdivision by enabling road improvements funded through state bonds. The legislation died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 3163 allocates $1,810,918 from the State General Fund to Humphreys County for specific water infrastructure upgrades during fiscal year 2026. The funding covers acquiring an additional pump for the county's southern pump station and constructing/equipping a new pump station. This bill directly affects Humphreys County residents by supporting critical water system maintenance and expansion. The appropriation is limited to these defined infrastructure projects for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with no additional policy changes beyond the funding allocation.

Maddy summarySB 2118 would have authorized the state to issue general obligation bonds to fund the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program, targeting businesses and startups in Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington, and Yazoo counties. The bill's key mechanism involves the State Bond Commission issuing bonds backed by Mississippi's full credit, with proceeds exclusively used for this economic development program's costs. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law and no funding was approved.

Maddy summarySB 2096 proposed appropriating $200,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Yazoo County for the renovation and repair of Jonestown Park during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have provided direct funding for park improvements, affecting local county operations and community access to the park. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law. This was a procedural funding measure, not a policy change.