Maddy summarySB 2046, the "Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act," grants every individual in Mississippi a legal right to control how their name, likeness, and voice are used, including by digital tools like AI-generated images or voice replicas. It requires written agreements with legal counsel for commercial use of these elements by individuals 18 or older, or court approval for minors, and allows rights to be inherited by family members for up to 10 years after death (with termination if unused for two years). The law explicitly states these rights are transferable and protects free speech in related lawsuits through a First Amendment defense. It directly affects all Mississippi residents and businesses using personal identifiers commercially, especially in digital contexts.
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Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum salary for Mississippi public school teachers and assistant teachers starting in the 2026-2027 school year, establishing specific pay scales based on experience and license type (e.g., $43,500 for entry-level teachers with certain licenses). It requires school districts to maintain or increase local supplements and not pay assistant teachers below the state minimum salary, with potential funding reductions for violations. Additionally, the bill mandates a $2,000 annual salary increase for all full-time faculty at Mississippi's state colleges and universities.
Maddy summarySB 2886 requires licensed nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and correctional facilities in Mississippi to maintain a fully operational emergency power source with enough fuel to run for at least five days. This power must support medical devices like oxygen machines and maintain comfortable temperatures for residents during outages. The State Department of Health will create these rules and conduct unannounced inspections to ensure compliance, giving facilities 60 days to meet the new standards after rules are finalized. The bill directly affects all such facilities operating under Mississippi's licensing system.
Maddy summarySB 3132 appropriates $1,337,086 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Charleston for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds specifically cover $537,086 for replacing wells and water lines, and $800,000 for repairing and resurfacing city roads. This is a direct funding allocation with no policy changes, solely providing state resources to support the city's local infrastructure maintenance.
Maddy summarySB 3133 appropriates $259,940 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Itta Bena for its citywide water main repair project during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs directly associated with repairing the city's aging water infrastructure. The appropriation is funded through the State General Fund, with payment processed via state fiscal procedures upon proper requisition. This bill affects Itta Bena residents by enabling critical upgrades to their public water system.
Maddy summarySB 3207 appropriates $350,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pope for sewer infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds the town's costs for upgrading its sewer system, with funds to be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader regulatory changes. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.6 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Webb for demolishing an existing building and constructing a new town hall during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover construction and demolition costs directly for Webb's municipal infrastructure project. The appropriation is a one-time payment, issued by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition, and takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 3323 appropriates $3,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for Mississippi Valley State University (MSU) to cover infrastructure improvements to its campus and facilities during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding is specifically for campus and facility upgrades, with payment directed through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This bill directly affects MSU by providing dedicated state funding for physical infrastructure projects without altering existing laws or creating new obligations.
Maddy summarySB 3126 appropriates $1,723,165 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Leflore County for resurfacing and improving County Road 527 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports Leflore County's road maintenance project on County Road 527, covering associated costs for resurfacing and upgrades. The bill specifies payment through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the designated road project.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 47) commending South Panola High School's Air Force JROTC Drone Team for winning its third consecutive Grand Championship in a single season. The resolution recognizes their historic achievement of securing three major titles - becoming the first team in school history to do so - along with ranking among the top 4 in the nation and top 50 globally for drone competitions. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it formally honors the team's discipline, teamwork, and leadership as expressed through a symbolic resolution presented to the students, coaches, and school administration.