Sen. John Horhn

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 71) is a symbolic gesture by the Mississippi Senate to honor the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance (MSA) for 15 years of cultural work. It recognizes MSA's achievements, including hosting over 150 festivals, creating the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame, running education programs in schools, and providing songwriting therapy for veterans. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it solely serves as a formal acknowledgment of MSA's contributions to Mississippi's music heritage. The Senate will present this resolution to the Alliance and forward it to the Mississippi Arts Commission.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 60) is a symbolic gesture by the Mississippi Senate congratulating Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell on winning Super Bowl LIX. It specifically recognizes his high school achievements at Yazoo County High School in Mississippi and his professional success with the Eagles. The resolution does not create any new laws or obligations - it merely expresses congratulations and will be presented to Gainwell, the Eagles' leadership, and local officials. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct policy impact or effect on any group.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 70) commends Sam Kendricks, a former Ole Miss track-and-field athlete and Oxford native, for winning a silver medal in the men's pole vault at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It recognizes his broader career achievements, including six-time outdoor national championships and his role as a Mississippi athlete who brought honor to his hometown, university, and state. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi Senate, formally expresses support and congratulations but does not create any new laws or obligations. It will be presented to Kendricks, the University of Mississippi Athletic Director, and Oxford High School.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 64), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Dr. Byron D'Andra Orey, a tenured political science professor at Jackson State University (JSU), on his election as President of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA). The resolution expresses the Mississippi Senate's recognition of his achievement and honors his contribution to political science. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it does not change laws or affect any constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the life and service of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, a Mississippi native and Black Hawk helicopter pilot who died in a 2025 training mission crash near Washington, D.C. It expresses the Mississippi Legislature’s sympathy to his family and honors his memory as a fallen soldier. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact beyond ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summarySB 2308 increases penalties for illegally dumping solid waste in Mississippi. It raises fines for violations exceeding 15 pounds (littering) or 500 pounds (misdemeanor), with commercial dumping or large amounts (over 500 pounds) now classified as a felony punishable by up to $75,000 in fines or 5 years in prison. The bill requires violators to remove waste, repair damage, and pay cleanup costs, and mandates that commercial dumpers face felony charges. It directly affects individuals and businesses illegally discarding solid waste, particularly those engaging in large-scale or commercial dumping.

Maddy summarySB 2446 prohibits municipalities with populations over 145,000 (based on the 2020 census) from charging parking fees on public streets adjacent to county, city, state, or federal government buildings. It specifically bans fees for individuals who are required to appear at these buildings (e.g., for court, permits, or public services) or for the reasonable time needed to access those services. The law would take effect July 1, 2025, and applies only to large municipalities like Jackson. However, the bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, and is not currently law.

Maddy summarySB 2850 requires cigarette and vape (ENDS) manufacturers in Mississippi to submit annual certifications to the Commissioner of Revenue by September 1, 2025, for vapes, leading to a public directory of approved products starting October 1, 2025. Retailers must stop selling vape products not listed in the directory after that date, with a 60-day grace period to clear existing inventory. Sellers of non-compliant products face daily fines up to $1,500 per product, and the bill mandates unannounced compliance checks by the Department of Revenue. Manufacturers must also maintain a registered agent in Mississippi for legal service.

Maddy summarySR 65 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025. The resolution extends the Senate's "sincerest sympathy" to his surviving family - including his wife, daughter, and parents - and commends his law enforcement career. It has no policy provisions or financial impact; it is purely symbolic, expressing condolences and acknowledging his service. The Senate formally adopted the resolution on February 27, 2025, and will present it to his family and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office.

Maddy summarySB 2253, the Mississippi Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act, would create a state tax credit against Mississippi income, franchise, or insurance premium tax for investors in workforce housing projects meeting federal housing credit standards (Section 42 of the IRS Code). The credit would be administered by the Mississippi Home Corporation, capped at $4 million annually, and could not exceed federal housing tax credits for a project. Unused credits could be carried forward for five years, and projects must be completed after July 1, 2025. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.