Sen. Joseph Thomas

Maddy summarySB 2909 proposed appropriating $550,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo County for port infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have covered costs related to upgrading port facilities but did not become law, as it died in committee on February 26, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2095 would have appropriated $1.4 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Dream Innovations, Inc., for matching funds to support a program called "Dream WORC." The funds would cover specific expenses like purchasing equipment and transportation, renovating facilities, upgrading electrical/network systems, and training/hiring staff for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). This bill directly affected Dream Innovations, Inc., by providing state funding to supplement external grants. The bill was referred to committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2121 authorized the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund renovations at the Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc. facility in Isola. The bill would have provided state-backed financing for the health center's facility repairs and upgrades, directly benefiting this specific nonprofit healthcare provider. The key mechanism was the state pledging its full credit to guarantee bond repayment, with proceeds restricted solely to the Isola facility project. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2124 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the Town of Rolling Fork to cover costs of acquiring and placing a "Muddy Waters memorial sculpture." The bill outlines bond details (e.g., 25-year maturity, interest rates, payment from state funds) but does not create new policy or affect broader populations. It is a procedural funding mechanism solely for this specific memorial project in Rolling Fork. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summarySB 2094 proposed a $1,000,000 appropriation from Mississippi’s General Fund to Humphreys County for courthouse repairs, renovations, and improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have directly affected Humphreys County by funding physical upgrades to its courthouse facility. It included standard mechanisms for payment via state warrants, requiring approval from county officials and state fiscal officers. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2128 would have authorized Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund specific local improvements in Anguilla: new street lights and signs on Main Street, renovation of the town basketball court, and installation of an outdoor flagpole with a U.S. flag. The bill proposed using state bond proceeds (backed by the state's full credit) to cover these costs, with funds disbursed directly to Anguilla. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law. This was a procedural bond authorization bill directly affecting only the Town of Anguilla, Mississippi.

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 Senate Resolution (SR 41) honoring The Williams Brothers, a Mississippi gospel group, for their musical and cultural contributions. The resolution formally recognizes their decades-long legacy, including over 42 albums, performances at major venues like Carnegie Hall and the White House, and their 2022 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is purely an official expression of appreciation from the Mississippi Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 20, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 47 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to congratulate Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown on winning Super Bowl LVII. The resolution recognizes Brown as a former Starkville High School Yellow Jackets player and Ole Miss Rebel who led the Eagles to victory in the 2025 Super Bowl. It formally extends the Senate's congratulations to Brown, his family, and his alma maters (Starkville High School and Ole Miss), without creating any new laws or affecting policy. The resolution was adopted on February 20, 2025, following its referral to the Rules Committee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 45) formally recognizes three Mississippi Delta youth - Jeremy Jordan, Megan Goss, and LeDereck Norals - and their team captains for winning an official 2024 Olympic Torch through Coca-Cola's global contest. The Mississippi Senate will present the torch to Senator David Jordan during a ceremony on February 26, 2025, honoring their achievement and the state's connection to the Paris Olympics. The resolution does not create new policy or affect funding; it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the youths' accomplishment and their upcoming statewide Olympic Torch Tour.