Maddy summarySB 2257 amends Mississippi's Housing Authorities Law to allow housing authorities to participate in "mixed-finance projects," defined as initiatives combining public funds with private resources like low-income housing tax credits. It enables authorities to directly sponsor projects, provide mortgage loans to non-profits, or partner with entities (such as limited liability companies) to develop affordable housing. The bill also authorizes housing authorities to form self-insurance pools for shared risk management and grants legal protections to individuals involved in these projects. These changes directly affect Mississippi housing authorities, their nonprofit partners, and low-income housing developments seeking blended funding approaches.
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Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Milton Williams, Jr. for receiving the Northern Region Special Agent Citation. It recognizes his law enforcement career and community leadership, including founding the nonprofit organizations Men United and Women United to support youth in the Mississippi Delta. The resolution also highlights his family legacy in law enforcement and his service as a mentor and public servant. This is a ceremonial document that does not create new laws or change policy.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 51 (SR 51) is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dean Ken Cyree's retirement after 17 years as Dean of the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. It honors his service as the second-longest-serving business dean in Ole Miss history and the longest-serving business school dean in the Southeastern Conference, highlighting achievements like raising $54.7 million for the school and growing enrollment by 73%. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any laws - it simply expresses the Mississippi Senate's appreciation for his leadership. The resolution will be presented to Dean Cyree, the university chancellor, and the Board of Trustees.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 50 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman, a McComb, Mississippi-based gospel and blues artist, for his musical contributions. It formally honors his career as a Grammy-winning guitarist with the Williams Brothers, his 2025 Blues Music Awards B.B. King Entertainer of the Year win, and his role as a Mississippi music ambassador. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding - it solely offers symbolic recognition of his achievements in blues and gospel music. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only to celebrate his cultural impact.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 52), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Mississippi Alpha Network for their 55th anniversary as the first intercollegiate fraternity for African American men. The resolution highlights the fraternity's founding in 1906 and its history in Mississippi since 1927, including its 13 alumni chapters and nine college chapters. The resolution serves only to honor their legacy of leadership, scholarship, and community service through a formal legislative acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution honoring Katie Blount upon her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). It recognizes her 11-year leadership (2015-2026), including overseeing the opening of the Two Mississippi Museums (visited by over 744,000 people since 2017) and advancing inclusive storytelling and preservation efforts at historic sites. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Senate’s gratitude for her service.
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.
Maddy summarySB 2027 creates a rebuttable presumption that joint custody with equal parenting time is in a child's best interest for all Mississippi custody cases. Courts must assume this arrangement unless a parent provides evidence showing it would harm the child, such as a domestic abuse protection order against them. The bill requires courts to document reasons for deviating from the presumption unless both parents agree to a different arrangement. It applies to all custody determinations and clarifies that domestic violence concerns override the presumption. This change aims to standardize custody decisions while prioritizing child safety and parental involvement.
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 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.