Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Delta Regional Health Authority (DRHA) to address health care access challenges in Mississippi's central and eastern Delta region, which faces significant health disparities and high rates of uninsured residents and Medicaid patients. It allows community hospitals in the area to join the DRHA, where they would be governed by the authority's board instead of existing community hospital laws, and directs Medicaid to create a supplemental payment program to support the DRHA's operations. The bill also temporarily prohibits Medicaid from collecting overpayments from a Greenwood hospital until after May 1, 2026, to prevent disruptions in critical health services. The DRHA will operate as a public entity with authority to collaborate with other health providers without antitrust liability.
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Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (SR 26), not a law. It formally commends Warren Central High School's football team and head coach Josh Morgan for winning the 2025 Class 6A State Championship. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of the team's victory and will be presented to the coach, school principal, and district board. It has no legal effect or policy changes.
Maddy summarySB 2511 would have required Mississippi public schools to establish threat assessment teams composed of mental health professionals, staff, and school resource officers to identify and address students exhibiting concerning behavior. The program, based on evidence-based models like CSTAG and DHS guidelines, would mandate standardized screening, risk assessment, and intervention strategies for potential threats while coordinating with mental health services and law enforcement. It would also require parental notification policies, staff training via the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, and annual reporting to the legislature. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted into law.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Mississippi state agencies that miss the budget filing deadline to hire a third-party contractor to prepare a revised budget request 3% lower than their current state general fund budget. The contractor must submit the request to the Legislative Budget Office within 30 days, and the agency must pay the contractor within 45 days to avoid losing access to its current fiscal year funds. If the agency fails to pay, the official responsible for the budget must cover the cost personally. The Legislative Budget Committee must then recommend a budget no higher than this reduced amount.
Maddy summarySB 2789, the "DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act," requires Mississippi's Department of Public Safety to create a statewide electronic tracking system for DNA matches from forensic labs. It mandates that labs notify law enforcement within 10 business days of a match, and receiving agencies must review notifications within 5 days and document actions within 60 days. The system will track deadlines, flag delays, generate annual reports on response times and unresolved matches, and ensure data security per privacy laws. This applies directly to accredited crime labs, law enforcement, and prosecutors who submit DNA evidence in Mississippi.
Maddy summarySB 2877 redirects specific portions of motor vehicle registration fees from the State General Fund to the Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund. This includes the standard license tag fee, additional fees from university-themed tags (e.g., out-of-state universities), Ducks Unlimited tags, and Rebuild the Coast.org tags. It also changes where unexpended funds from the License Tag Acquisition Fund are deposited, moving them from the State General Fund to the new tax reduction fund. The bill does not change fee amounts but alters fund allocation to support potential future reductions in vehicle property taxes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Mississippi Senate's support for the Beth Israel Congregation following an arson attack on their Jackson building on January 10, 2026. It condemns attacks on houses of worship as violations of religious freedom and references statements from Governor Reeves and Jackson Mayor Horhn condemning antisemitism and hate crimes. The resolution formally offers sympathy to the congregation and directs the Senate to transmit its support to the congregation's board and Mississippi's Public Safety Commissioner. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or allocate funding.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 9) is a ceremonial recognition of Dr. Charles McClelland, Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), for his leadership and contributions to the conference and HBCU athletics. It specifically commends him for elevating the SWAC's national image and acknowledges his appointment to the NCAA Board of Governors. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any laws; it is purely a formal statement of appreciation. It highlights his role in expanding the SWAC to 12 member institutions and launching SWAC TV, but these are background details supporting the recognition, not policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative impact beyond expressing official commendation.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 10) formally commemorates Mississippi College's bicentennial in 2026, marking 200 years since its founding on January 24, 1826. It honors the institution's history as Mississippi's oldest college and the second oldest Baptist college in the U.S., highlighting its contributions to education, its Christian mission, and its role in developing leaders across Mississippi. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial, extending recognition to the college's students, faculty, and administration. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate in early 2026 with no reported opposition.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 11) honors Ann Alexander, a board member of Friends of Mississippi Veterans, for her dedicated service to Mississippi veterans. It formally recognizes her role in founding and supporting the organization, which helped establish the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery and assisted the Veterans Home System. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi Senate in January 2026, extends official thanks to her and the group for their lasting impact on veterans in the state. It does not create new laws or alter policies - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no direct effect on legislation or beneficiaries.