Maddy summarySB 2414, a proposed Mississippi bill, would have required health insurance plans (including individual, group, and managed care plans) delivered or renewed after July 1, 2025, to cover nonstatin medications specifically approved for reducing heart attack risk in both primary prevention (preventing first events) and secondary prevention (preventing recurrence) patients. It would have mandated this coverage at the same cost-sharing level (deductibles/coinsurance) as other covered benefits, enforced by the Mississippi Insurance Commissioner. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law, so this requirement has not been implemented. It directly affected insurers operating in Mississippi and patients relying on these nonstatin medications for cardiovascular prevention.
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Maddy summarySB 2380 is a Mississippi state bill that primarily establishes a development fund for the City of Jackson and modifies gaming-related laws. The bill creates the City of Jackson Development Fund, which will receive additional fees from gaming licenses and provide loans and grants to support new and expanding businesses in the city. It also amends several sections of the Mississippi Gaming Control Act to define terms like "project" and "gaming device" more clearly, and allows legal gaming in establishments that are part of approved projects. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that if gaming revenue distributed to certain cities or counties falls below historical averages, the state will make up the shortfall. The bill was referred to a committee but ultimately died in committee without further action.
Maddy summarySB 2068, the "Restoration of the Right to Vote Act," automatically restores voting rights for Mississippi residents convicted of specific disenfranchising crimes once they complete all sentencing requirements. It directly affects individuals convicted of vote fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of Mississippi's 1890 Constitution, or crimes later interpreted as disenfranchising under attorney general or judicial opinions, provided they otherwise qualify as voters. The bill amends election code sections to require automatic restoration of voting rights after sentencing is fully satisfied, removing the need for additional applications or court orders. This changes current practice where voting rights remained suspended until a separate process was completed. The law applies to all such convictions, with automatic restoration triggered upon full compliance with sentencing terms.
Maddy summarySB 2394 would expand Mississippi's Medicaid program to include low-income adults who qualify for coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically those meeting income criteria typically set at 138% of the federal poverty level. The bill amends Mississippi Code sections 43-13-115 (eligibility) and 43-13-117 (benefits) to add this new category and require essential health benefits for these individuals. This change would directly affect thousands of low-income adults in Mississippi currently uninsured due to the state's lack of Medicaid expansion under the ACA.
Maddy summarySB 2070 allows Mississippi municipalities to authorize their publicly owned utilities (such as water, electricity, or gas systems) to accept electronic payments like credit or debit cards. The bill requires utilities to absorb any transaction fees from these payments by including them in their rate base, meaning customers won’t pay extra fees for using electronic methods - instead, the cost is covered through standard utility rates. This change directly affects municipal utilities and their customers by simplifying payment options without adding separate charges. It does not alter existing service rates or require new customer fees.
Maddy summaryThe Mississippi Senate passed Resolution SR 17 to formally recognize Jane Crater Hiatt as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's "Stephen C. Edds" Patron of the Arts Award. This resolution honors her decades-long contributions to Mississippi's arts community through leadership roles, including directing the Mississippi Arts Commission and establishing the Jane Crater Hiatt Artist Fellowship, which provides $20,000 grants to support Mississippi artists' career development. The resolution highlights her advocacy for arts education, diversity in arts programming, and ongoing philanthropy that has strengthened cultural opportunities statewide.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band from Coldwater, Mississippi, as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Arts. It honors their 90-year preservation of Mississippi's fife and drum musical tradition - rooted in African American cultural history - and their community work educating youth through performances and recordings like their 2023 album *Evolution of Fife and Drum*. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents or government operations. It serves as a symbolic tribute to the band's cultural contributions, as adopted by the Mississippi Senate on January 30, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 15) formally recognizes Jackson, Mississippi musician Eddie Cotton, Jr., as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music. It acknowledges his career as a Gospel-blues artist, his Mississippi roots, and his national and international performances. The resolution serves solely as a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate, with no new policies or funding attached. It honors Cotton's contributions to music and Mississippi's cultural heritage through official Senate recognition.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 16) formally recognizes Robert Poore, a Mississippi landscape architect with a 36-year career, as the recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Arts and Landscape Architecture. It honors his work designing notable projects like the Crosby Arboretum and Mississippi Art Garden, as well as his contributions to landscape architecture in Mississippi. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate to Poore's professional achievements and community impact.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 18), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes filmmaker Tate Taylor of Natchez, Mississippi, as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Motion Picture. The resolution commends Taylor for his film work (including *The Help* and *Get On Up*), his economic impact on Mississippi through filming locations and job creation, and his community contributions like restoring historic sites and supporting local businesses. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers official Senate recognition.