Sen. Hillman Frazier

Maddy summarySB 3009 appropriates $500,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to fund the 211 Mississippi helpline. The funds will go to the United Way of the Capital Area, Inc., which operates the helpline as a statewide service connecting Mississippi residents to local health and human services. This funding supports the helpline's role in helping callers find resources tailored to their specific needs and location across the state. The bill directly affects residents who use the 211 helpline for assistance with community services.

Maddy summarySB 3327 appropriates $50,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Learned, Mississippi, to cover costs for infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions from the town’s governing authorities. This bill directly affects the Town of Learned by providing targeted financial assistance for local infrastructure maintenance.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 44 is a symbolic resolution expressing Mississippi's support for strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It does not create new laws or programs but formally encourages the state to support U.S.-Taiwan trade (noting $201.1 billion in 2025 trade), advocate for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO, and establish a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan. The resolution also supports a U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement and counters efforts by China to limit Taiwan's global engagement. As a non-binding expression of support, it directly affects Mississippi's diplomatic posture but does not impose new obligations or changes to existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution honors the historical and cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi, dating to 1699 when French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville established a settlement in what is now Mississippi. It recognizes ongoing ties through shared heritage (including annual commemorations), economic collaboration (like Quebec supplying aluminum to Mississippi's auto industry), and membership in the SEUS-CP alliance, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution will be formally transmitted to Quebec officials as a symbolic gesture of goodwill.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 35 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Mississippi Senate's recognition and gratitude to Veterans OutReach of Mississippi. It honors the organization's service since 2009 in providing essential support - including spiritual guidance, clothing, furniture, and social events - to veterans residing in state veterans homes, particularly at Collins and Kosciusko facilities. The resolution acknowledges their role in addressing unmet needs while preserving veterans' dignity and working alongside nursing staff. This resolution does not create new policies, funding, or obligations; it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation.

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 summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 40), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends The Links, Incorporated - a national nonprofit founded in 1946 with over 17,000 members - for its community service, including its seven Mississippi chapters. The resolution honors the organization ahead of its "Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol 2026" event on February 11, 2026, where members will engage in advocacy and civic activities. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect and simply expresses legislative appreciation.

Maddy summarySB 2021 would have authorized Mississippi's Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to create rules governing the placement of large solar panel installations. This bill directly affected solar energy developers and installers by requiring them to comply with MDEQ's future regulations on where such installations could be located. The key provision (added to Section 49-2-9 of the Mississippi Code) granted MDEQ explicit authority to regulate large solar panel placement, though the bill did not specify the exact rules or environmental concerns it would address. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.

Maddy summarySB 2022 prohibits the land application of sewage sludge, septage, and related products containing "forever chemicals" (PFAS) above safe levels. It requires wastewater facilities to test for these chemicals and bans new licenses for spreading septage, while allowing existing licenses to continue only if PFAS levels are below established limits. The Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission must develop a plan to phase out land application of septage, including identifying alternative disposal capacity. This bill directly affects wastewater treatment facilities, septage spreaders, and agricultural businesses using sludge-derived fertilizers or soil amendments.

Maddy summarySB 2063, titled the "Period of Quiet Reflection Act," would require Mississippi public school classrooms to implement a 60-second period of silent reflection at the start of every school day, directed by local school boards. This applies to all students and teachers in public schools across the state. The bill explicitly states this quiet time is not intended as a religious exercise but as a moment for individual reflection. The proposed law was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, but it died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was not enacted.