Sen. Walter Michel

Maddy summarySB 2141 appropriates $5.5 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Gluckstadt for road widening. It specifically funds the project to widen Gluckstadt Road from Bozeman Road to Interstate 55 during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directs state funds to cover construction costs for this infrastructure improvement. The appropriation would be paid via state treasurer warrants upon city requisitions. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change affecting broader public rules.

Maddy summarySB 2816 would increase the income tax credit amount for private landowners who plant pine or hardwood trees on their nonindustrial lands for forest products. The bill raises the credit for approved practices like planting seedlings, direct seeding, or site preparation, with a yearly cap of $20,000 and a lifetime limit of $125,000. Landowners must have a certified forester verify their reforestation plan, and the credit is unavailable if they received cost-share funds for the same reforestation unless their income is below federal poverty levels. This bill, which died in committee in February 2025, does not apply to corporations that manufacture products or provide utility services.

Maddy summarySB 3096 would appropriate $7.07 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to Hinds County for upgrading the water system at its criminal justice facility. The bill aims to compensate the county for pandemic relief funds (ARPA) it would have received but did not, making it "whole" for this specific project. This funding would cover costs associated with the facility's water system improvements during fiscal year 2026. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but died in committee without further action.

Maddy summarySB 2104 proposed appropriating $750,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for repairs, renovations, and upgrades at the Bill Waller Craft Center during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affected the Bill Waller Craft Center by funding physical improvements to its facilities. As a procedural funding measure, it did not create new laws but allocated specific state funds for infrastructure work. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but ultimately died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2145 allows wine manufacturers (with a valid permit) in Mississippi or other states to ship wine directly to Mississippi residents and wine fulfillment providers. It requires shippers to obtain a permit, report sales quarterly, limit shipments to 12 nine-liter cases per address annually, and ensure recipients are 21+ for delivery. The bill prohibits direct shipments of beer, non-wine alcohol, or distributor-contracted wines (except "highly allocated" items), and bans resale of directly shipped wine. It also creates a new tax on direct wine sales, with 12% of the tax funding Mississippi’s mental health programs. This law applies only to wine, not other alcoholic beverages, and modifies existing liquor code sections.

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.