Sen. Rod Hickman

Maddy summarySB 3280 would restore voting rights to Hillary Susanne Ivy of Clarke County, Mississippi, who lost her right to vote after a 2015 conviction for false pretenses. The bill cites her completion of a five-year probation sentence in 2021 and her subsequent law-abiding conduct, including a court closure notice filed in 2022. It would take effect on July 1, 2025, but the bill died in committee in April 2025 and did not become law. This is a specific restoration of rights for one individual, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summarySB 3284 restores voting rights to Tracey Haymon of Clarke County, Mississippi, who lost her right to vote after a 1999 felony shoplifting conviction. The bill states she completed her five-year sentence in 2003 and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen. It formally reinstates her suffrage without altering broader voting laws or requirements. This is a specific restoration for one individual, not a general policy change.

Maddy summarySB 3283 would restore voting rights to Lawrence Daniels of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, who lost suffrage after a 2008 grand larceny conviction resulting in a 5-year prison sentence. The bill states Daniels completed his full sentence (released May 13, 2008) and has since been a law-abiding citizen. This is a one-time restoration for a specific individual, not a new policy affecting broader groups. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and is not law.

Maddy summarySB 3276 would have restored voting rights to Hope Jones-Clark of Marshall County, Mississippi, who lost her right to vote after a 2011 forgery conviction in Tennessee. The bill specifically states her disqualification stemmed from that conviction, noting she has since been a law-abiding citizen. It would have taken effect July 1, 2025, but the bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This is a procedural bill focused solely on one individual's voting rights restoration.

Maddy summarySR 127 is a non-binding resolution urging Mississippi to adopt the Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights. It proposes specific protections for temporary workers, including a 90-day limit on temporary assignments (with exceptions for medical leaves), requiring host employers to offer full-time positions after 90 days, ensuring living wages, prohibiting fees for background checks, and mandating safety training. The resolution does not create new law but asks the state to formally acknowledge these standards. The bill died in committee in April 2025 and has no legal effect.

Maddy summarySB 3286 restores voting rights to Shanikqua Rena Douglas of Clay County, Mississippi, who lost her right to vote after a 2015 conviction for fraud (obtaining money under false pretenses). The bill states she has completed her sentence, including a 2018 mayhem conviction, and has since maintained lawful conduct as a law-abiding citizen. It formally reinstates her voting rights, effective July 1, 2025. This is a specific restoration for one individual, not a broader policy change.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution (SC 519) apologizes for Mississippi's historical role in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers. It expresses "profound regret" for the state's creation of a hostile environment, failure to protect Till, and the defense of the killers, offering sympathy to his family. Key provisions include directing the resolution to all Mississippi state officials, civil rights groups (like the NAACP Mississippi Chapter), and requesting they share it to educate the public about this Civil Rights-era injustice. The resolution explicitly states it is not legally binding and cannot be used in court.

Maddy summarySB 3279 restores voting rights to Randall Lee McCulloch of Winston County, Mississippi, who was disqualified due to past convictions for larceny, carjacking, and embezzlement (1986, 1989, 1998). The bill explicitly reinstates his right to vote after he completed all sentence terms (discharged April 20, 2003) and has maintained law-abiding conduct since. It takes effect July 1, 2025. This is a personal restoration bill, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 148) passed by the Mississippi Senate to formally commend Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard for winning the 2025 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year Award. It recognizes his leadership in guiding Ole Miss to a 24-12 record, an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance (tying a program record), and his previous coaching honors. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing Senate support and congratulations. It was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025, and will be presented to Coach Beard and university officials.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Madalyn Oliphant of Hickory, Mississippi, for being crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025. It recognizes her as the first African American contestant to represent Mississippi in the Teen USA National Competition and notes her upcoming participation in the national event. The resolution extends congratulations to Oliphant, acknowledges her academic pursuits as a pre-nursing student at East Central Community College, and directs that it be presented to her, her family, and the Miss Mississippi Teen USA organization. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact beyond public recognition.