Sen. Briggs Hopson

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 50) passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Dr. Phyllis Polk Johnson upon her appointment as President of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). It formally recognizes her leadership role in the NCSBN - a national organization representing nursing regulatory bodies across all 50 states - and acknowledges her service as Executive Director of the Mississippi Board of Nursing. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely symbolic, expressing the Senate’s congratulations and support for her appointment. It was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 51) is a ceremonial recognition by the Mississippi Senate of Caterpillar Inc. and its Corinth, Mississippi facility for celebrating its 100th anniversary. It formally acknowledges the company's history, innovation in construction and mining equipment, and its economic impact in Mississippi. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through a formal statement to be presented to Caterpillar and the Mississippi Manufacturers Association.

Maddy summarySR 49 is a ceremonial resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to the surviving family of retired Hinds County Circuit Court Judge William Swan Yerger. It commends his decades of community service, including founding the Mississippi Arts Festival, leadership in local organizations, and dedication to the legal profession. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it formally honors his legacy through a symbolic expression of respect.

Maddy summarySR 52 is a commemorative resolution by the Mississippi Senate to honor the 155th anniversary of Hiram Revels' historic election as the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate in 1870. It recognizes his broader legacy, including being the first African American elected to the Mississippi State Senate, the first African American Mississippi Secretary of State, and the first president of Alcorn State University (the nation's first land-grant institution for African Americans). The resolution formally acknowledges his lifetime of service to Mississippi and the nation without creating new laws or affecting any policies. It serves as a symbolic tribute to his pioneering role in American political history.

Maddy summarySB 3124 increases tobacco taxes in Mississippi, directly affecting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers of tobacco products. It imposes a new 10-cent tax per milliliter of nicotine on vaping products (ENDS), raises the cigarette tax from 3.4¢ to 4.4¢ per cigarette, and increases taxes on cigars, snuff, and other tobacco products from 15% to 25% of the manufacturer's price. The bill also raises the estimated business cost for tobacco wholesalers (from 2% to 4%) and retailers (from 6% to 9.5%) under the Unfair Cigarette Sales Law.

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 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 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Edwin Lloyd Pittman, a former Mississippi public servant. It honors his service as Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, Attorney General, Secretary of State, two-term State Senator, and Brigadier General in the Mississippi National Guard. The resolution recognizes his career spanning multiple branches of state government and his efforts to improve judicial transparency and access to justice. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SC 506) is a concurrent resolution expressing the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Reed Browning of Pontotoc, Mississippi, following his death on October 29, 2024. It commends his 24-year service in the Senate, his community leadership, and his role as a longtime coach for the Pontotoc Red Sox American Legion Baseball team. The resolution formally extends condolences and recognizes his contributions to Pontotoc and Union Counties. As a commemorative measure, it does not create any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryBill SC 504 is a commemorative resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's deepest sympathy to the family of Charles James Pittman, a former Mississippi State Senator and former staff member to Governor Haley Barbour. The resolution also commends his decades of public service, including founding the "MS Singing Senators" and his dedication to Mississippi communities. It honors his legacy of ethics, community involvement, and service to the state, as detailed in the resolution's preamble. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves as a formal tribute.