Maddy summarySB 2700 extends the expiration date of Mississippi's Length-of-Service Award Program (LOSAP), which provides $500 annual awards to eligible volunteer firefighters to support recruitment and retention. The program directly affects registered part-time or on-call volunteer firefighters who meet activity requirements (like responding to calls and completing training) and are not full-time career firefighters. Administered by a board including the Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Coordinator, LOSAP funds are deposited into individual accounts, with the program funded through a special state treasury fund. This bill does not change the $500 annual limit or core eligibility rules but delays the program's automatic termination date beyond its current 2030 deadline.
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Maddy summarySB 2701 creates the "Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund" to help Mississippi's Insurance Department combat rising cyber fraud, including deepfakes and synthetic identity scams. It requires property/casualty insurers and life/health insurers to pay annual contributions (with a $100 minimum per company) totaling up to $1 million yearly - increasing the previous cap from $750,000. Funds will directly support fraud detection tools, cybersecurity reviews, arson investigations, and other fraud-related duties of the Insurance Commissioner. The bill revises existing funding rules to allow unrestricted use of the trust fund (no deposit into the general fund) and ensures unspent balances carry forward annually.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 38 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Brinkley Boswell of Star, Mississippi, as "Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026" for her role in promoting rodeo, agriculture, and western culture. It formally honors her during the Dixie National Livestock and Rodeo Show and will be presented to her, shared with the Commissioner of Agriculture, and distributed to the press. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 36 commends the Junior League of Jackson for its 85th anniversary, recognizing its decades of volunteer work in healthcare, education, and community service across Mississippi. It highlights the organization's historical projects, including founding the Children's Cancer Clinic, supporting schools, and aiding disaster recovery after events like Hurricane Katrina. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or obligations but formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's gratitude for the Junior League's contributions to Jackson and the state.
Maddy summarySB 2611 creates the Metro Jackson Water Authority to manage Jackson's water and wastewater systems after federal court-appointed third-party managers end their oversight. The authority would lease the city's water infrastructure through a negotiated agreement, with the goal of ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable service for Jackson residents. Key provisions include establishing a governing board, requiring competitive procurement for major contracts, granting tax-exempt status for authority property, and allowing the authority to borrow funds via bonds to cover operations and capital needs. The bill directly affects Jackson residents, the City of Jackson (as the current system owner), and the new authority, aiming to transition management from temporary federal oversight to a permanent local structure.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 13), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes Master Chairmaker Greg Harkins of Thomastown, Mississippi, as the recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Craft. The resolution celebrates his 50-year career creating heirloom furniture, his national/international recognition (including chairs gifted to six U.S. Presidents and Pope John Paul II), and his role as a cultural ambassador for Mississippi. As a purely symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 33), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends the Mississippi Forestry Commission for its 100th anniversary, recognizing its century of service in wildfire protection, forest management, and supporting Mississippi's forest-based economy. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on any individuals, landowners, or policies - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The Senate will present it to the Commission and share it with state officials.
Maddy summarySB 2449 requires a Health Care Certificate of Need (CON) from Mississippi's State Department of Health before adding beds to a community living program for developmentally disabled adults in Madison County. This bill specifically targets expansions of existing programs serving this population, mandating approval before increasing bed capacity. The key mechanism is adding this program type to Mississippi’s existing Certificate of Need system, which regulates healthcare facility expansions to prevent oversupply. It directly affects community living programs operating in Madison County that serve developmentally disabled adults seeking additional beds.
Maddy summarySB 2698 would authorize additional staff for Mississippi's Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) inferior court. Specifically, it would allow the appointment of one additional prosecuting attorney, one full-time criminal investigator, and two additional assistant public defenders to handle criminal cases within the CCID jurisdiction. The bill also includes provisions for support staff for the new public defenders and sets their compensation to match rates in the Seventh Circuit Court District. These changes aim to increase staffing resources for criminal proceedings in the CCID court without altering the court's jurisdiction or case types.
Maddy summarySB 2702 authorizes Mississippi's Commissioner of Insurance to apply for a federal 1332 Innovation Waiver under the Affordable Care Act. This bill amends state law to explicitly grant the Commissioner the authority to seek this waiver, which would allow Mississippi to modify certain Affordable Care Act requirements for its health insurance market. The key mechanism is adding a specific provision (Section 83-9-253(f)) to the insurance code, enabling the Commissioner to pursue the waiver with federal approval. The bill died in committee in 2026 and was never enacted.