Sen. David Jordan

Maddy summarySB 3226 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Charleston for purchasing city utility vehicles during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects Charleston by providing state funding to cover costs for acquiring these vehicles. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 2106 would exempt 501(c)(3) animal shelters from paying Mississippi's state sales tax on physical goods (like supplies and equipment) and veterinary services. This bill would add these shelters to Mississippi's existing list of tax-exempt organizations, aligning them with groups like hospitals and educational nonprofits already covered under state law. The exemption would directly lower operational costs for shelters by removing a tax burden on essential items and care. It applies only to shelters that are federally tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $850,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Webb, Mississippi, for building improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds cover specific projects including a firehouse, town hall, library, utility buildings, offices, and the town maintenance shop. The appropriation is a direct state funding mechanism to support local infrastructure upgrades in Webb. (Note: This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes beyond the specified allocation.)

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 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 33) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) for its 75th anniversary. It formally recognizes MVSU's historical role in Mississippi higher education, including its founding in 1946 as a vocational college and its evolution into a university offering diverse academic programs. The resolution commends MVSU's contributions to the state and nation and extends congratulations to its students, faculty, and administration. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or obligations but serves to publicly acknowledge the institution's legacy.

Maddy summarySB 2163 would have required Mississippi public schools to implement a mandatory K-12 character education program starting in the 2025-2026 school year, focusing on specific traits like courage, honesty, patriotism, and respect for law. The bill mandated that school districts design programs aligning with Mississippi's founding documents and state/federal law, while prohibiting assessments of students' personal demonstration of these traits. It also required the State Board of Education to review district programs within 60 days for compliance with these criteria. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.