Maddy summarySB 2018 creates the Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program, which reimburses actively drilling Mississippi National Guard members for their Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The program applies to members eligible for Tricare Reserve Select coverage who are not covered by another employer, with reimbursements paid at the current "Tricare Reserve Select - Member only" rate. The Adjutant General administers the program, requiring legislative funding each year and annual reports starting in 2026 to assess its impact on medical readiness and participation. This policy directly affects National Guard members by reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aiming to support retention and readiness.
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Maddy summarySB 2472 reconstitutes Mississippi's Tax Sales Study Committee, which examines issues with the state's tax sale process - including unmerchantable property titles, blight from current sales, and procedural inconsistencies. The committee, composed of seven members (three Senate appointees, three House appointees, a chancery clerk, a tax assessor, and the Secretary of State as nonvoting member), is extended to dissolve by January 1, 2027, instead of 2026. The bill ensures all prior appointments and procedures remain valid for the reconstituted committee and requires state agencies to provide data and support upon request. This procedural bill affects state agencies, local officials involved in tax sales, and the committee’s ongoing work to evaluate reforms.
Maddy summarySB 2436 requires Mississippi's wildlife agency (MDWFP) to manage black bear hunting through a formal season starting in 2027-2028. It mandates that all hunters - residents first (from 2027-2028) and nonresidents later (from 2032-2033) - must obtain a special "harvest tag" via a lottery system, based on population data. The bill limits nonresident tags to 10% of annual allocations and reserves one annual "Governor's Tag" for auction to fund bear habitat conservation. This directly affects hunters and establishes a structured, data-driven approach to bear population management.
Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 526 is a symbolic resolution congratulating the Ole Miss Rebels football team and head coach Pete Golding for winning the 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl championship and finishing No. 3 in national rankings - the highest finish for an SEC team since 1962. It recognizes their 13-2 season, historic College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, and significance as the highest-ranked Ole Miss team in over six decades. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, commending the team's achievements without altering laws or regulations.
Maddy summarySB 2032 amends Mississippi's child support guidelines to require courts to factor in the cost of health insurance coverage obtained by the noncustodial parent when calculating child support payments. If a court orders the noncustodial parent to provide health insurance for a child, the cost of that coverage must be subtracted from the parent's adjusted gross income before determining the support amount. This change directly affects noncustodial parents and Mississippi courts handling child support cases, ensuring health insurance costs are considered in the calculation. The bill does not alter existing child support percentage guidelines but adds a specific adjustment for health insurance expenses when applicable.
Maddy summarySB 2003 shortens the waiting period for retired Mississippi educators to return to teaching from 90 to 45 days. It removes requirements that retirees must have a minimum service history, teach only in districts with critical shortages, or work only in specific subject areas. The bill also sets a 65% cap on salary for returning retirees, adjusts pension liability payments, and allows school districts to cover health insurance premiums for these educators using local funds. These changes directly affect retired teachers seeking to return to classroom roles in Mississippi public schools.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum salary for Mississippi public school teachers and assistant teachers starting in the 2026-2027 school year, establishing specific pay scales based on experience and license type (e.g., $43,500 for entry-level teachers with certain licenses). It requires school districts to maintain or increase local supplements and not pay assistant teachers below the state minimum salary, with potential funding reductions for violations. Additionally, the bill mandates a $2,000 annual salary increase for all full-time faculty at Mississippi's state colleges and universities.
Maddy summarySB 2480 directs the State Fiscal Officer to transfer $265 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Capacity Project Fund upon the bill's effective date. This transfer specifically funds transportation infrastructure projects (known as "capacity projects") included in the Mississippi Department of Transportation's Three-Year Plan, as defined under existing law. The bill amends Section 65-1-141.2 to clarify that unspent funds in the Capacity Project Fund do not lapse into the general state fund, and earnings from the fund remain within it. The bill does not create new policy but reallocates existing state funds for transportation project financing.
Maddy summarySB 2260 creates the "Mississippi Health and Welfare Efficiency Task Force" to examine state agencies providing health and welfare services (like Medicaid, Human Services, and Child Protective Services) and identify ways to streamline processes. The task force, made up of agency directors and legislative appointees, will review current procedures, eliminate duplicate requirements slowing service delivery, and recommend policy changes to the legislature by December 1, 2026. This bill directly affects how state agencies operate and deliver services to Mississippi residents, aiming to make government processes faster and more efficient.
Maddy summarySB 2017 repeals numerous outdated commissions, councils, and advisory boards from Mississippi's legal code, including the Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission and the Mississippi Commission on the Holocaust. The bill removes specific sections of the Mississippi Code that created these entities, which have been inactive for years. It also amends two code sections to remove references to the repealed entities, ensuring the law remains consistent. This procedural bill cleans up obsolete legal structures without creating new requirements or directly affecting the public.