Sen. Tyler McCaughn

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 136) is a ceremonial commendation for the East Rankin Academy Patriots Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Brooke Rhodes, recognizing their victory in the MAIS 5A State Championship. It does not create any new laws or affect any legal rights, obligations, or policies. The resolution formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's congratulations to the team, coach, and school for their championship win and season achievements, including their 39-win record and specific player accomplishments. It is purely symbolic and does not involve any concrete policy changes or direct impact on individuals beyond the expression of official recognition.

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 is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring World War II veteran John Wesley Henry of Canton, Mississippi, on his 105th birthday. It formally salutes his military service (1942-1945), his life as a community member, and his family legacy, including 12 children, 95 grandchildren, and 67 great-grandchildren. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi Senate, extends birthday wishes to Mr. Henry and his family. It has no policy impact or financial provisions, serving solely as a commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally recognizes WLBT newscaster Howard Ballou for receiving the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters' Television Lifetime Achievement Award. It commends his 30+ years of contributions to broadcasting in Mississippi, including multiple awards and community leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, with no new laws or funding changes. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on April 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 142) commending Jim Ellis for his 46-year career as the play-by-play announcer for Mississippi State University baseball. It recognizes his role as "The Voice of the Diamond Dawgs," highlighting his coverage of 11 College World Series appearances, SEC championships, and the 2021 national title. The resolution formally praises his service to MSU and the state, with no policy changes or direct impact on any laws or individuals beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate in April 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 143) is a formal tribute by the Mississippi Senate mourning the death of Huey P. Williams, the lead singer of the Jackson Southernaires gospel group. It acknowledges his decades-long musical legacy, including his role in shaping Mississippi's gospel music scene and the group's national impact through hits like "Too Late" and "The Greatest Creator." The resolution specifically recognizes Williams' family's gospel influence, his 2024 final performance, and the group's induction into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy but honors Williams' cultural contributions.

Maddy summarySB 3034 allocates $1.2 million for the Dixie National Livestock Show and smaller sums for livestock events across Mississippi, including $64,890 for junior livestock shows, $15,000 for county shows (capped at $1,000 per county), $65,000 for district shows, $8,500 for state dairy shows, and $26,150 for high school rodeo promotions. The bill requires that 75% of district and dairy show funds go to 4-H and Smith-Hughes School participants, mandates proper facilities for county shows, and ensures equal prize distribution for comparable entries across shows. It specifies that funds must cover actual costs like prizes, judges, and facilities, with strict limits on county spending and show scheduling to avoid conflicts. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting livestock exhibitors, 4-H members, and county agricultural associations.

Maddy summarySB 3032 allocates approximately $469.9 million in state funds for Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to cover disaster assistance costs for fiscal year 2026. The bill specifically provides funding for administrative expenses and the state share of costs related to disaster relief programs addressing past events like Hurricane Katrina, the 2020 pandemic, multiple severe storms, flooding events, and the 2021 winter storm. It establishes a disaster relief reserve fund and mandates strict rules for using funds to cover authorized positions, prevent salary increases without new funding, and ensure funds are used for disaster-related assistance rather than replacing federal funds. This appropriation directly affects MEMA's operations and Mississippi communities receiving disaster aid for the listed historical events.