Sen. Hillman Frazier

Maddy summarySR 27 is a ceremonial resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to the family of Jeanne Carter Luckey, a National Republican Committee Woman and community leader from Louisville, Mississippi, following her death on November 7, 2024. The resolution commends her service, including her work as Mississippi Federation of Republican Women President, her advocacy for disability access on the Institutions of Higher Learning board, and her decades of community involvement. This resolution has no policy effect - it solely expresses the Senate’s condolences and acknowledges her life’s contributions. It was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 29) formally honors Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones for 25 years of service in law enforcement. It recognizes his leadership, community-focused initiatives, and contributions to improving police-community relations in Hinds County. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative appreciation through a formal resolution and a copy presented to Sheriff Jones. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on February 17, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 22) is a ceremonial Senate measure congratulating the Jackson State University Women's Softball Team and Head Coach Kevin Montgomery for winning the 2024 SWAC Tournament Championship - their first title in over a decade. It specifically recognizes their victory over Florida A&M (3-1) and highlights key players and coaches. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect; it is purely symbolic recognition of athletic achievement. It was formally adopted by the Mississippi Senate on February 11, 2025, and will be presented to the team and university leadership.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally praises Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" marching band and its director, Dr. Roderick Little, for their performance at the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade. It specifically recognizes their role in showcasing Mississippi's musical heritage on a national stage during the January 1, 2025, parade. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it is purely ceremonial, extending congratulations from the Mississippi Senate without altering laws or regulations. It was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 33) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) for its 75th anniversary. It formally recognizes MVSU's historical role in Mississippi higher education, including its founding in 1946 as a vocational college and its evolution into a university offering diverse academic programs. The resolution commends MVSU's contributions to the state and nation and extends congratulations to its students, faculty, and administration. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or obligations but serves to publicly acknowledge the institution's legacy.

Maddy summarySB 2522 created a 9-member task force to study historical funding disparities between Alcorn State University and other Mississippi public universities, particularly Mississippi State University (a land-grant institution). The task force was required to examine past underfunding impacts on students and faculty, and propose solutions for restoring adequate funding and future parity. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, before the task force could be formed or submit its required report by December 31, 2025. This procedural bill did not enact any funding changes, as it failed to advance beyond committee review.

Maddy summarySB 2746 creates the Mississippi Comprehensive Cancer Care Coalition Task Force to develop a state plan addressing cancer care gaps. The 25-member task force - comprising legislators, health officials, medical providers, advocacy groups (like the American Cancer Society), cancer survivors, and hospice representatives - must complete its plan by December 1, 2025, using principles of health equity and CDC/NCCN guidelines. The plan will cover the full cancer care continuum (prevention to survivorship) and include legislative recommendations. This procedural bill establishes a process for future policy changes but does not enact new laws itself.

Maddy summarySB 2709 requires Mississippi nursing homes and assisted living facilities to maintain a fully operational emergency power source with enough fuel to run continuously for at least five days. This applies directly to all licensed facilities in the state, ensuring backup power for medical devices (like oxygen) and climate control during outages. The bill mandates the Mississippi Department of Health to create rules for these standards and conduct unannounced inspections for compliance, giving facilities 60 days to meet requirements after rules are finalized. The bill was referred to the Public Health and Welfare Committee but died there on February 4, 2025, without further action.

Maddy summarySB 2031, the "Health Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation Services Act," would require Mississippi health insurers to cover standard fertility preservation services (like egg or sperm freezing) for patients undergoing medically necessary treatments - such as cancer therapy - that may cause infertility, as defined by medical guidelines. It directly affects patients facing treatments with infertility risks, prohibiting insurers from denying coverage based on prior health conditions, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics. The bill mandates coverage without exclusions or limitations, aligning with guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and would apply to all health insurance plans in Mississippi starting July 1, 2025. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2380 is a Mississippi state bill that primarily establishes a development fund for the City of Jackson and modifies gaming-related laws. The bill creates the City of Jackson Development Fund, which will receive additional fees from gaming licenses and provide loans and grants to support new and expanding businesses in the city. It also amends several sections of the Mississippi Gaming Control Act to define terms like "project" and "gaming device" more clearly, and allows legal gaming in establishments that are part of approved projects. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that if gaming revenue distributed to certain cities or counties falls below historical averages, the state will make up the shortfall. The bill was referred to a committee but ultimately died in committee without further action.