Sen. Kathy Chism

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Confederate Memorial Day and commemorates Mississippians who served and died during the American Civil War. It encourages citizens to reflect on the sacrifices made during that era and promotes unity and understanding among all people. The resolution also directs that the 1894 Mississippi State Flag be displayed on state buildings and grounds as a symbol of remembrance. This is a commemorative measure rather than a law that changes existing policies or creates new legal obligations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution from Mississippi formally condemns the assassination of Charles "Charlie" Kirk and all forms of political violence. The bill directly affects the state legislature and calls for a public statement honoring Kirk's legacy while expressing condolences to his family. It does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as a symbolic gesture to denounce politically motivated violence and promote peaceful discourse. The resolution is transmitted to Kirk's family, state officials, and the press corps to publicly record the legislature's stance on the issue.

Maddy summaryMississippi's Senate Concurrent Resolution 532 is a symbolic resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 *Obergefell v. Hodges* decision, which established same-sex marriage nationwide. The resolution argues that *Obergefell* conflicts with the Constitution and Mississippi’s 2004 voter-approved definition of marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman. It calls for the Court to restore state authority over marriage laws and return the issue to state legislatures and voters. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law or directly affect residents but expresses legislative opposition to the *Obergefell* ruling.

Maddy summaryThis resolution prohibits the display of the LGBTQ rainbow flag on any state or political subdivision building in Mississippi. It directs the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration to enforce this policy across all state-owned, leased, or used properties. The measure specifically targets the rainbow flag as a symbol of the LGBTQ Pride Movement, banning its use on public buildings. This is a procedural directive, not a new law, affecting only government property displays.

Maddy summarySR 18 is a non-binding resolution urging all Mississippi local law enforcement agencies to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These agreements allow state and local officers to assist with immigration enforcement under ICE supervision, specifically for identifying and processing individuals with criminal charges or immigration violations. The resolution directs Mississippi law enforcement entities to adopt this cooperation framework to address immigration enforcement, as outlined in federal law and ICE's 287(g) program models.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 27) urges Congress to pass bills H.R. 589 and S. 223, which aim to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. It claims the FACE Act has been misused against pro-life activists, citing specific cases where individuals were prosecuted for nonviolent protests near clinics but later acquitted or received harsh sentences. The resolution argues the law has been weaponized by the Biden administration to target pro-life advocates while failing to address attacks on pregnancy centers and churches. It calls for repeal to protect constitutional rights related to free speech and religious expression.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution prohibits the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration from allowing the display of the rainbow flag (symbolizing the LGBTQ Pride Movement) on any state-owned, leased, or used property, including state buildings. It directly affects all state agencies, political subdivisions, and public properties managed under the Department's authority. The key mechanism requires the Department to enforce this ban on the flag's display, with no exceptions specified in the resolution. The resolution does not alter existing laws or create new penalties but directs a specific administrative action regarding flag displays on state property.

Maddy summarySB 2632 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's Emergency Management Law (Mississippi Code of 1972) by moving specific code sections (33-15-1 through 33-15-53) to new positions in the code. It does not change the content or policy of these sections, which cover definitions, purposes, and structure of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The bill’s sole purpose is to facilitate future amendments by updating the code’s numbering. This reorganization affects the legal code itself, not individuals or entities, and requires no action from the public or agencies.

Maddy summarySB 2898 directs the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer to transfer $20 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund upon the bill's effective date. This technical amendment reallocates existing state funds without creating new programs or changing eligibility for disaster assistance. The transfer affects state budget accounting by moving money between two designated funds (Fund No. 6499C00000 to Fund No. 3372500000) to support disaster response resources. The bill has no direct impact on citizens or businesses but modifies how state funds are allocated. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates the 2025 West Union Eagles baseball team and their coach Ashley Russell for winning their first-ever Mississippi High School Athletic Association Class 1A state championship. The document recognizes the team's performance during the May 2025 season, including their victory over Taylorsville and individual achievements like Grant Martin being named series MVP. The resolution directs that this commendation be presented to the coach and school principal, forwarded to the local school board, and shared with the press corps. It serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments rather than establishing new laws or policies.