Sen. Sollie Norwood

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 58), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Roy Holder, a volunteer with the Mississippi Loggers Association (MLA), for his leadership in raising over $2.3 million through the "Log-A-Load for Kids Charity" program to support the Children's Hospital of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his 20+ years of service, unique auction skills, and role in setting a donation record, specifically highlighting his contributions to the charity's $2.6 million total support for the hospital over 31 years. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summarySR 62 is a procedural resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to formally congratulate Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., on winning Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles in 2025. The resolution specifically honors Slay's background as a former Mississippi State Bulldogs player and Itawamba Community College standout, recognizing his role in the Eagles' 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of Slay's athletic achievement and ties to Mississippi institutions. It was adopted by the Senate on March 6, 2025, and will be presented to Slay, the Eagles organization, and Mississippi State and Itawamba Community College leaders.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Mississippi poll workers with 50+ consecutive years of service. It commends them as the "Frontline of Democracy" and recognizes specific individuals (including Colene Cain and Freddie Byrd Farmer) who received a Capitol ceremony on February 27, 2025. The resolution has no policy changes - it solely offers symbolic recognition for their decades of nonpartisan election work. It does not alter election laws, provide funding, or affect voters or officials.

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 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 summarySB 2562 increases the fee paid to circuit clerks and deputies for each day they attend court sessions from an unspecified prior amount to $85.00 per day, with counties covering this cost. This change directly affects county governments, which must now pay this higher fee for clerk and deputy attendance during circuit court terms. The bill modifies existing fee structure (Section 25-7-13) to set this specific daily rate, effective July 1, 2025. It does not alter other court fees or services, focusing solely on the compensation for court attendance time.

Maddy summarySB 3023 appropriates $378,324 from state funds to cover the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission's (MVC) operating expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 3 permanent staff positions and strictly limits fund usage to cover salaries for new hires or vacancies - not raises for current employees - while requiring the MVC to maintain detailed financial records. The bill also mandates that purchases prioritize Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal and prohibits using state funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds. This is a funding bill focused solely on the MVC's budget, with no policy changes beyond financial oversight.

Maddy summarySB 3019 appropriates $363,967 in state funds to the Mississippi State Board of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Advisory Committee for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects the Board by funding its operational expenses, including authorization for two permanent staff positions. Key provisions include strict limits on personnel spending to prevent salary increases for current employees and require compliance with existing budget rules, such as not exceeding prior-year funding without legislative approval. It also mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions and requires detailed financial record-keeping. As a procedural funding bill, it does not create new policies but allocates resources for the Board’s existing operations.

Maddy summarySB 3022 appropriates $199,100 in state funds to cover the operational expenses of the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill requires the board to maintain detailed financial records comparable to those from fiscal year 2025 and directs that future budget requests follow similar formatting. This procedural funding measure directly supports the board’s administrative functions and has been enacted into law.

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.