Sen. Albert Butler

Maddy summarySB 2876 authorized the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. The bill specifies that bond proceeds must fund only this building’s improvements, with repayment backed by the state’s full faith and credit over a maximum 25-year term. It died in the Finance Committee on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law and no funds were allocated. This is a procedural funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting broader public programs. The direct beneficiary would have been Alcorn State University’s technology building infrastructure.

Maddy summarySB 2900 would have appropriated $3.56 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Claiborne County for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds would have covered road repairs (e.g., Trace Hill, Karnac Ferry Road), stormwater management, library renovations, law enforcement facility improvements, and recreational facility upgrades. This bill directly affected Claiborne County residents by funding local infrastructure maintenance and improvements. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted into law.

Maddy summarySB 3096 would appropriate $7.07 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to Hinds County for upgrading the water system at its criminal justice facility. The bill aims to compensate the county for pandemic relief funds (ARPA) it would have received but did not, making it "whole" for this specific project. This funding would cover costs associated with the facility's water system improvements during fiscal year 2026. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but died in committee without further action.

Maddy summarySB 2912 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Alcorn State University for upgrading campus roadways and sidewalks during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects Alcorn State University by funding specific infrastructure improvements on its campus. It authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation effective July 1, 2025. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and is no longer active.

Maddy summarySB 2871 would authorize the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs and renovations at Alcorn State University specifically for making buildings and facilities compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, would be used exclusively for these accessibility improvements, with proceeds restricted to this purpose only. The bill outlines the bond issuance process, including interest rate limits, repayment terms, and procedures for sale and disbursement, ensuring funds are spent solely on ADA compliance work at the university.

Maddy summarySB 2878 proposed authorizing Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) Outreach Center at Alcorn State University. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be sold to raise money, with proceeds restricted solely to the center project and related costs. The bill specified that bond proceeds must be used exclusively for the STEAM center and that the bonds would be exempt from state taxation. The legislation died in committee in February 2025 without becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 2905 would have allocated $1.5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Claiborne County for fiscal year 2026 to improve existing and build new community facilities, including ball fields, basketball courts, playground equipment, and a multipurpose community center. This funding would directly benefit Claiborne County residents by supporting local recreational infrastructure. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SC 502), not a policy bill. It formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of John J. Fraiser, Jr., a former state senator, presiding judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and WWII veteran who died in July 2024. The resolution commends his decades of public service, including establishing the Mississippi Court of Appeals and authoring education-related legislation. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 41) honoring The Williams Brothers, a Mississippi gospel group, for their musical and cultural contributions. The resolution formally recognizes their decades-long legacy, including over 42 albums, performances at major venues like Carnegie Hall and the White House, and their 2022 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is purely an official expression of appreciation from the Mississippi Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Edwin Lloyd Pittman, a former Mississippi public servant. It honors his service as Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, Attorney General, Secretary of State, two-term State Senator, and Brigadier General in the Mississippi National Guard. The resolution recognizes his career spanning multiple branches of state government and his efforts to improve judicial transparency and access to justice. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a formal tribute.