Sen. David Jordan

Co-sponsor SB 2394

died · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands Medicaid eligibility to low-income adults under ACA, adding coverage for thousands and requiring essential health benefits per amended statutes.95% confidence

died Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2356

died · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Suffrage; restore to Edward Carter, Sr.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to restore the right to vote to Edward Carter, Sr., a resident of Claiborne County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to a 1998 embezzlement conviction. The legislation states that Carter has served his sentence and has behaved as a law-abiding citizen since his release in 1999. If passed, the act would officially reinstate his eligibility to participate in elections. The bill has not yet become law as it died in committee in May 2024.

died May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 3162

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; additional to DMH-Children & Youth PRTF, ARPA funds.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill appropriates $20 million from the state's Capital Expense Fund to support the construction and renovation of the CARES Center, a facility for children and youth psychiatric treatment. The funds are designated for a subgrant to Canopy Children's Solutions, which must agree to reserve at least 33 beds for patients under state care and meet specific health regulatory standards. To protect state investment, the legislation requires Canopy to provide a financial security interest in the facility and allows the state to recoup the funds if the facility fails to meet standards for three consecutive months or ceases operations. Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits using these funds to pay employee premium payments and releases the state from any future obligation to maintain the center if the agreement is breached.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2487

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new trust fund to provide death benefits to Mississippi law enforcement officers and firefighters who die or suffer fatal injuries while performing official duties. It increases the base death benefit payment to $150,000 and allows for an additional $25,000 per child, with a maximum total payout of $250,000, while also authorizing up to $15,000 for funeral expenses. The legislation creates a separate fund for training and equipment grants, directing any money remaining in the death benefits trust after maintaining a $4 million minimum balance to support enhanced training or safety gear for covered individuals.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2696

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Mississippi Main Street Grant Program; amend administration of and qualifications for.

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SC 540

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognize legacy of Rosie S. Simmons as the first African American since Reconstruction to serve as Bolivar County Circuit Clerk.

Passed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 124

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulate Viking Range for receiving the 2024 "Best of KBIS Style Statement Silver Award" in Las Vegas.

Passed Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 2441

died · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Alternative nicotine products; prohibit distribution or sale of certain products.

died Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 117

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Mourn the passing of Jackson State Football Star and Mississippi Valley State Football Coach Archie "The Gunslinger" Cooley.

Passed Apr 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 95

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Remember the legacy of WWII, D-Day +3 Normandy Veteran KT Robbins of Olive Branch, MS and thanking him for his service.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track