Sen. Jason Barrett

Co-sponsor SB 2487

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

The Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; bring forward provision related to.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new trust fund to provide death benefits to Mississippi law enforcement officers and firefighters who die or suffer fatal injuries while performing official duties. It increases the base death benefit payment to $150,000 and allows for an additional $25,000 per child, with a maximum total payout of $250,000, while also authorizing up to $15,000 for funeral expenses. The legislation creates a separate fund for training and equipment grants, directing any money remaining in the death benefits trust after maintaining a $4 million minimum balance to support enhanced training or safety gear for covered individuals.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2285

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Department of Public Safety; revise salary scale.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the salary schedule for sworn officers in the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, establishing new pay rates based on rank and years of experience. It creates a detailed pay structure that starts at $54,000 for entry-level positions and increases to over $131,000 for top leadership roles, while also removing the previous "David R. Huggins Act" from state law. The legislation requires the Department of Public Safety to report necessary data to budget officials to fund these salaries and allows the Commissioner to set pay for officers in related divisions like the Capitol Police using the same scale.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2753

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

SAFER Act; enact.

Maddy summaryThe SAFER Act establishes new state laws in Mississippi that require public schools and universities to maintain separate restrooms, changing facilities, and student housing spaces for males and females. Under this legislation, these areas must be designated exclusively for one sex or configured as single-occupant or family-use rooms with secure locks to ensure privacy. The law also restricts entry into these spaces, allowing access only for specific reasons such as assisting young children, responding to emergencies, or performing official government duties. Additionally, the bill defines terms like "female" and "male" based solely on biological sex determined at birth and mandates that social fraternities and sororities on public land adhere to these single-sex housing definitions.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SC 540

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognize legacy of Rosie S. Simmons as the first African American since Reconstruction to serve as Bolivar County Circuit Clerk.

Passed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 116

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulate former JSU star running back Lewis Tillman upon his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

Passed Apr 26, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 95

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Remember the legacy of WWII, D-Day +3 Normandy Veteran KT Robbins of Olive Branch, MS and thanking him for his service.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 99

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Extend sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to surviving family of former State Senator Gary Jackson.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 113

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Recognize Kaylee Brooke McCollum of Amory, Mississippi, for representing the USA at the 2024 Miss Universe Pageant in Mexico.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 114

Passed · Mississippi Senate · Lead sponsor

Commend Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2024 Addie Carver of Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2681

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Certified Academic Language Therapists; allow to help instruct students with dyslexia in schools.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor