Sen. Tyler McCaughn

Maddy summarySB 3242 appropriates $200,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Newton County for renovations and construction at its Detention Center and Sheriff's Office, covering costs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds would directly support facility improvements at these specific county locations. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not advance further. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, affecting only Newton County's law enforcement infrastructure.

Maddy summarySB 3189 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Union School District for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), covering costs for workforce development projects and specific programs. The bill allocates $500,000 to Digital Media, $600,000 to Information Technology Computer Science, $1 million to Logistics and Transportation, and $2.9 million to Construction Trades programs. It directly affects the Union School District by funding these targeted educational initiatives for students. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2814 repeals Mississippi's mineral documentary tax, which was a tax on documents related to mineral rights transactions (such as leases or transfers). The bill also amends related sections of the Mississippi Code to remove references to this tax, updating definitions of mineral interests and procedures for tax exemptions. This change directly affects mineral rights holders, landowners, and county tax officials by eliminating a specific tax and adjusting the legal framework for mineral tax exemptions. The repeal does not alter other tax rates or create new obligations, solely removing the documented tax provision.

Maddy summarySB 3190 appropriates $2.5 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Scott County School District for the final phase of renovations at the STEAM Academy. The funds would cover construction and related costs for the school's facility upgrades during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifies that the money would be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This is a funding measure directly affecting Scott County School District and its STEAM Academy project, with no additional policy provisions beyond the appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have provided $25,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Lake for its fire department to upgrade equipment during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds were specifically intended to cover costs associated with modernizing the department's equipment. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 3191 proposed appropriating $426,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Newton County School District for the final phase of its Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. The funding would cover specific equipment and software, including power academy tools, culinary arts gear, industrial technology systems, unmanned aerial systems (drones) program materials, and industry simulation software. This bill aimed to support CTE programs serving students in Newton County during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 3246 appropriates $1,000,000 from the state General Fund to Scott County for ADA improvements to the county courthouse and county-owned voting precincts during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly funds physical accessibility upgrades, such as ramps, accessible entrances, or voting equipment, to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing state financial support for existing county projects. The appropriation is limited to these specific facilities and timeframe, with no broader implications for state law.

Maddy summarySB 3251 appropriates $2 million from the state General Fund to Scott County for purchasing a development site located on the east side of the county. The funds are intended to cover acquisition costs for the fiscal year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). This bill directly affects Scott County’s local government by providing state funding to complete the land purchase. The appropriation is payable through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions from county officials.

Maddy summarySB 3241 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Forest for sewer rehabilitation during fiscal year 2026. The funds are specifically designated to cover costs for installing new sewer lines and replacing water well chlorine tank scales. This bill directly affects the City of Forest, Mississippi, by providing state funding for critical infrastructure upgrades. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or broader implications.

Maddy summarySB 3248 proposed a $1,000,000 state appropriation from the General Fund to the City of Forest, Mississippi, for park improvements and upgrades during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), specifically including Gaddis Park. The bill would have provided direct funding to cover costs for enhancing city parks and recreation facilities. It contained no policy changes beyond the funding mechanism, requiring the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.