Sen. Dean Kirby

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 137), not a substantive law. It formally commends the East Rankin Academy (ERA) Lady Patriots girls cross country team and their coach, David Hopper, for winning their fourth consecutive MAIS 5A state championship in 2024. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it simply expresses legislative recognition of the team's athletic achievement. It does not directly affect any individuals, policies, or government programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 134) is a ceremonial commendation for the East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team and coach Vince Bynum, recognizing their sixth consecutive Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP) state championship win on March 1, 2025. It specifically highlights the team’s victory in a competition involving 150 student athletes, their $7,500 in scholarship winnings, and individual student achievements like Gabe Nutt and Olivia Griffing earning top honors. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact - it solely offers words of praise to the team, coach, and school leadership. The resolution was formally adopted by the Mississippi Senate on April 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 135) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for the East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team and Coach Reid Westover, recognizing their first-ever MAIS Division II State Championship win in 2025. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic expression of support from the Mississippi Senate. The resolution formally congratulates the team, coaches, and school community for their achievement, as documented in the bill text. It was adopted by the Senate on April 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 145) is a ceremonial commendation by the Mississippi Senate for the Jackson Preparatory School Patriots Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Will Johnson. It specifically honors their achievement of winning the MAIS Overall State Championship for three of the last four seasons, including the 2024-2025 title. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it simply expresses formal recognition and congratulations to the team, coaches, and school. It directly affects the team, coaches, and Jackson Prep community through symbolic praise, not through any legislative action.

Maddy summarySB 2968 changes how Mississippi calculates property taxes for rural agricultural structures like barns and poultry houses (excluding homes). It requires revaluing structures appraised before 2025 and mandates a fixed 7% annual depreciation rate for all rural structures after initial appraisal. Poultry houses have specific rules: their value cannot drop below 20% of original value, and a 45% economic obsolescence adjustment applies. These changes directly affect owners of commercial agricultural buildings, not residential properties.

Maddy summarySB 3095 reduces Mississippi's individual income tax rate for income above $10,000 to 3.75% starting in 2027, gradually decreasing to 2.99% by 2030. It increases the sales tax on groceries (not purchased with food stamps) to 5% starting July 2025 and raises the fuel excise tax from 21¢ to 27¢ per gallon over 2025-2027. The bill also adjusts how revenue from fuel and sales taxes is distributed, directing more funds to infrastructure projects in municipalities and counties. These changes directly affect higher-income earners, grocery shoppers, and drivers purchasing gasoline.

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 bill (SC 525) is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Mississippi. It honors the plant's role in providing safe, low-emission electricity to nearly half a million Mississippians since 1985, generating approximately 16% of the state's power while emitting no greenhouse gases. The resolution highlights the facility's economic impact, noting it employs over 800 people with $113 million in annual payroll and contributes $30 million in state/local taxes. As a purely symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the plant's significance to Mississippi's energy infrastructure and economy.

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 summaryThis resolution (SR 122) formally commends Flowood, Mississippi Mayor Gary Rhoads for his 36 years of public service and economic development leadership, including his role in maintaining low city millage rates and overseeing projects like the Dogwood Festival and Sheraton Hotel. It directly honors Rhoads on his retirement from office, recognizing his community engagement and financial stewardship. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Mississippi Senate's appreciation through a formal statement. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025.