Sen. Dean Kirby

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 2409 creates the "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program" within the Mississippi Department of Insurance to provide financial grants for homeowners and commercial property owners to retrofit structures against hurricane, tornado, and other windstorm damage. The bill increases grant amounts to $15,000 per home, replaces the previous "Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program," and establishes a dedicated "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Fund" funded partly by increased insurance agent fees. Property owners must be insurable, and insurance companies must notify clients about the program within 30 days of filing discount schedules. The program requires the Department of Insurance to set eligibility rules, prioritize grants based on reducing state risk, and report annually on grants awarded and homes retrofitted.

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 Senate Resolution commends the East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team and Coach Matthew Miller for winning their sixth consecutive Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program State Championship. The document recognizes the team's achievements in clay target sports and lists individual student participants honored for their performance at the state tournament. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of the team's success and directs that the commendation be presented to the coach and school administration. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or regulatory requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the 2025 East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Girls Cross Country Team and their coach, David Hopper, for winning their fifth consecutive MAIS 4A state championship. The bill acknowledges the team's achievement under Mississippi's new school classification system and lists the roster members who competed in the competition. It directs that the resolution be presented to the coach and school administration, with a copy provided to the press corps for public dissemination. This document serves as an official commendation rather than a law that changes policy or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team and Head Coach Reid Westover for winning back-to-back MAIS Division III State Championships in 2025 and 2026. The resolution formally recognizes the team's achievements, including the 2026 victory where eighth-grader Noah Craig scored the game-winning goal, and highlights Coach Westover's leadership in building the program into a state-championship-winning team. The document lists the team roster and directs the resolution to be presented to the head coach and school administration while making it available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery costs. It specifically covers expenses related to the severe weather event beginning January 24, 2026, and other state disaster obligations, effective from passage through June 30, 2027. The funds are intended to cover MEMA's costs for managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this period. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the 2025-2026 Florence High School Girls Soccer Team and Head Coach Bill Hood for winning the MHSAA Class 5A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's victory in a 4-1 final game and acknowledges their third consecutive state championship appearance. It formally presents the resolution to the team and coach for their achievements and directs the document to be shared with the school administration and local press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates former Mississippi State Senator Bobby Chamberlin on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his judicial career, including his service on the Mississippi Supreme Court and previous roles as a municipal judge and prosecutor. It also notes his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and includes a statement of support from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The resolution will be presented at Chamberlin's investiture ceremony and shared with the press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes Josh Hubbard, a basketball player from Madison, Mississippi, for his outstanding achievements at Mississippi State University. The document highlights his on-court statistics, including his All-SEC honors and record-breaking three-point shooting, as well as his off-court community service work. It notes his leadership in initiatives like the "Buckets for Wishes" campaign and his contributions to local youth programs. The resolution serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi Senate rather than a law with enforceable requirements.