Sen. Sollie Norwood

Maddy summaryThis bill (SC 540) is a concurrent resolution formally commending the Booneville High School Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Michael Smith for winning their fourth consecutive Class 3A state championship. It directly affects the team, coach, school staff, and community by recognizing their achievement through a legislative expression of pride. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - its sole purpose is to honor the team's athletic accomplishment with a formal commendation. It was adopted by Mississippi's legislature on March 27, 2025, and will be presented to the team and school officials.

Maddy summarySB 2681 modifies Mississippi's Certificate of Need (CON) rules for specific healthcare facilities in three counties. It removes special restrictions preventing a psychiatric facility in DeSoto County from participating in Medicaid, ensuring it faces the same rules as other facilities. The bill also requires a new CON for additional beds at a Madison County facility serving developmentally disabled adults and revises CON terms for a Harrison County long-term care hospital to allow Medicaid participation as a "crossover provider." The bill passed the legislature in March 2025 but died on the calendar, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 125) formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi State Fire Academy. It honors the Academy's history since 1974, its role in training firefighters and emergency responders, and its contributions to public safety across Mississippi. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment presented to the Academy's leadership.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 118) expressing the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of John Wesley Johnson, a longtime Meridian TV news broadcaster and community leader. It commends his 32-year career at WTOK-TV, his service on local boards, and his contributions to journalism and education. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it serves as a formal tribute to honor his legacy. It was adopted by the Senate in March 2025.

Maddy summarySR 120 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 1875 Clinton Massacre in Clinton, Mississippi. It formally recognizes and honors the lives lost - primarily African American voters and community members - when a political rally turned violent, leading to deaths and the end of Reconstruction in Mississippi. The resolution specifically references the events of September 4, 1875, when Black Republicans gathered to exercise voting rights, and the subsequent violence that followed. As a commemorative measure, it has no legal effect but serves to acknowledge this historical event on its 150th anniversary (2025), as adopted by the legislature on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 119) is a ceremonial expression of condolence from the Mississippi Senate mourning the passing of Jackson Police Department Corporal Christopher Gallion, Sr., who died from a medical emergency while on duty on March 13, 2025. It honors his 17-year service, leadership, and community impact as described by his department and Chief Joseph Wade. The resolution extends condolences to his family and formally recognizes his legacy, but it contains no policy changes or direct effects on any individuals or laws. As a commemorative resolution, it serves solely to acknowledge his service and loss.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Ridgeland High School's boys basketball team and coach Terron McIntyre for winning their first MHSAA Class 6A championship on March 1, 2025, defeating Olive Branch 79-53. It formally recognizes their 30-4 season record, the team's dedication to overcoming last year's championship loss, and key players like Phil Nelson (26 points). As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and solely expresses official praise for the team, school, and community. The Senate adopted it on March 25, 2025, to honor the achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) honoring Senator John A. Polk (District 44) for receiving the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal from the Mississippi National Guard. It formally recognizes his "outstanding leadership" in supporting the National Guard through legislative actions, as cited in the award. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's acknowledgment of his award and will be presented to him. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group beyond the symbolic honor.

Maddy summarySB 2438, the Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, would provide eligible state employees who are primary caregivers with six weeks (240 hours) of paid leave at 100% of their regular salary following the birth or adoption of a child. It applies to state employees (excluding K-12 teachers, higher education staff, and community college employees) and requires leave to be taken within 12 weeks of the event, with no carryover or payout upon separation. The paid leave would run concurrently with federal FMLA leave and not count against accrued personal or medical leave. School districts and community colleges would also be required to adopt similar paid parental leave policies for their employees.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., who died on March 4, 2025. It extends the Legislature's sympathy to his family and recognizes his historic service as Mississippi's first African American legislator since Reconstruction (1967-2003), his leadership roles, and his advocacy for education and Mississippi's historical preservation. The resolution directs that it be presented to his family and forwarded to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. No policy changes or funding are involved.