Sen. John Horhn

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 16) formally recognizes Robert Poore, a Mississippi landscape architect with a 36-year career, as the recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Arts and Landscape Architecture. It honors his work designing notable projects like the Crosby Arboretum and Mississippi Art Garden, as well as his contributions to landscape architecture in Mississippi. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate to Poore's professional achievements and community impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 18), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes filmmaker Tate Taylor of Natchez, Mississippi, as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Motion Picture. The resolution commends Taylor for his film work (including *The Help* and *Get On Up*), his economic impact on Mississippi through filming locations and job creation, and his community contributions like restoring historic sites and supporting local businesses. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers official Senate recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 1) is a ceremonial tribute to honor the 1975 Callaway High School football team's 50th anniversary of their state championship victory. It commends the team for their perfect 12-0 season, integration efforts, and community impact, specifically recognizing their role in racial reconciliation. The resolution directs the Senate to present this recognition to Callaway High School's current head coach and principal, as well as the Jackson Public School District. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally celebrates historical achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a concurrent resolution (not a bill with policy changes), adopted by the Mississippi legislature to honor the centennial birthdays of two Mississippi icons. It formally recognizes the legacies of blues musician B.B. King and civil rights leader Medgar Evers on what would have been their 100th birthdays. The resolution directs that it be presented to their surviving descendants, museums, and historical institutions, including the B.B. King Museum and Medgar Evers Home National Monument. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or direct impact on any laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to restore the right to vote to Edward Carter, Sr., a resident of Claiborne County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to a 1998 embezzlement conviction. The legislation states that Carter has served his sentence and has behaved as a law-abiding citizen since his release in 1999. If passed, the act would officially reinstate his eligibility to participate in elections. The bill has not yet become law as it died in committee in May 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to restore the right to vote to Stanley Barnes, a resident of Claiborne County who was previously disqualified from voting due to a 1990 murder conviction. The legislation notes that Barnes has been on unsupervised parole since 2000 and has since behaved as a law-abiding citizen. If passed, the act would officially reinstate his eligibility to cast ballots in elections. The bill did not advance beyond the committee stage and is not currently active.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that encourages foot race organizers in Mississippi to create five-year age categories for older participants, specifically extending the breakdown to include a group for ages 80 to 84. It aims to address the current practice where runners in their 80s are often grouped with much younger competitors, which can make the competition less fair for senior athletes. The measure does not carry the force of law and explicitly states that it cannot be used as a basis for any legal action. Consequently, it serves as a formal recommendation rather than a mandate for race sponsors to change their rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new trust fund to provide death benefits to Mississippi law enforcement officers and firefighters who die or suffer fatal injuries while performing official duties. It increases the base death benefit payment to $150,000 and allows for an additional $25,000 per child, with a maximum total payout of $250,000, while also authorizing up to $15,000 for funeral expenses. The legislation creates a separate fund for training and equipment grants, directing any money remaining in the death benefits trust after maintaining a $4 million minimum balance to support enhanced training or safety gear for covered individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the City of Ridgeland to levy a special tax on restaurants and hotels to fund improvements for Freedom Ridge Park. Restaurants with annual sales of at least $100,000 would pay a 1% tax on their gross sales, while hotels and motels would pay a 2% tax on room rentals. Before the tax takes effect, the city must hold a public election where at least 60% of voters must approve the measure. The collected funds would be kept in a separate account, audited annually, and used exclusively for capital projects at the park until the improvements are complete.