Sen. Walter Michel

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution honoring Senator Hillman T. Frazier for receiving the Southern Legislative Conference's Thomas B. Murphy Legacy Award, recognizing his over 40 years of service in the Mississippi Legislature (1980-2025). It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect any constituents or programs. The resolution formally acknowledges his "distinguished legislative service" and is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi Senate. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summarySB 2415 extends the existing requirement that health insurance plans and employer-sponsored health benefit plans in Mississippi must cover telemedicine services "to the same extent" as in-person care. This applies to all insurers and employee benefit plans, directly affecting patients seeking remote healthcare and providers offering telemedicine services. The bill maintains current rules requiring equal coverage, reimbursement, and cost-sharing for telemedicine compared to in-person visits, without creating new care standards. It delays the automatic repeal of this requirement, which was originally set for July 1, 2028, extending the policy’s duration beyond that date. The law is now effective as of June 30, 2025, following gubernatorial approval.

Maddy summarySB 2894 adds cybersecurity insurance to Mississippi's Insurance Guaranty Association (MIGA) coverage by defining it to include first- and third-party claims for data breaches, ransomware, and similar cyber incidents. The bill sets a $300,000 maximum payout per policy for all cyber claims arising from a single event, regardless of how many claims or claimants are involved. This affects Mississippi insurers offering cybersecurity coverage, policyholders with such policies, and the MIGA, which will handle claims if an insurer becomes insolvent. The law applies to claims filed under MIGA’s existing framework for insolvent insurers.

Maddy summarySB 2086 maintains existing fee structures for Mississippi real estate brokers and salespeople by deleting language that would have repealed these fees. It preserves current application fees ($100 for brokers, $100 for salespersons), renewal fees ($75 annually for brokers, $60 for salespersons), and other specific charges like office changes ($50) or license duplicates ($50). The bill directly affects licensed real estate professionals who pay these recurring fees to the Mississippi Real Estate Commission. This is a procedural adjustment to the licensing code, not a policy change altering fee amounts or requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2276 extends hunting seasons for deer, bobwhite quail, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbits, and fur-bearing animals (including raccoon) that end on a Friday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday. This change directly affects hunters participating in these seasonal activities, providing a short extension when their designated season concludes on a Friday. The bill modifies existing Mississippi Code sections to add this specific end-date extension without altering other season dates or regulations. It applies uniformly to all affected game species and does not change bag limits or other management rules.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution celebrates the University of Mississippi Ole Miss football team for winning the 2024 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl (52-20 vs. Duke) and achieving back-to-back 10-win seasons - the first since 1959-60. It specifically honors the team, head coach Lane Kiffin, and supporting staff for their on-field performance, including historic wins like the 28-10 victory over then-No. 3 Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative recognition of athletic achievements. It was formally adopted by Mississippi's Senate and House on March 5, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 505 is a ceremonial tribute honoring Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as a Capitol correspondent for The Associated Press in Mississippi. The resolution formally thanks her for covering legislative sessions, state government, and major events like Hurricane Katrina and civil rights trials. It recognizes her role in providing fair coverage, mentoring new reporters, and her service to Mississippi citizens. This resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Senator Angela Turner Ford for receiving the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) 2024 Legislative Champion Award. It formally commends her advocacy for adult education in Mississippi, citing her support during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and her role as a keynote speaker for a High School Equivalency ceremony. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any programs or individuals beyond honoring the Senator. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Clarke Thomas Reed, a longtime Mississippi Republican Party chairman and influential figure in Southern politics. It memorializes his life and career, extending the Legislature's condolences on his passing. The resolution recognizes his role in building the Republican Party in Mississippi and his national political impact, including advising presidents and shaping the party's growth in the South. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy effect and serves solely to commemorate his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences, not a policy bill. It formally extends the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to Jeanne Luckey's surviving family (including her husband, daughters, and grandchildren) and commends her community service and public roles. Specifically, it honors her work as Mississippi's Republican National Committee Woman, President of the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, and her advocacy for disability access during her service on the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a commemorative gesture.