Sen. Rita Parks

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Kossuth High School Lady Aggies Cheer Team and Coach Baylee Connell for winning state and national cheerleading championships. The bill recognizes their achievements, including five consecutive Mississippi state titles and two national titles at the 2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships. The resolution lists the team members and coach, and directs the document to be presented to school officials and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial measure with no impact on laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates former Mississippi State Senator Bobby Chamberlin on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his judicial career, including his service on the Mississippi Supreme Court and previous roles as a municipal judge and prosecutor. It also notes his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and includes a statement of support from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The resolution will be presented at Chamberlin's investiture ceremony and shared with the press.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution designates "Rockabilly Districts" in specific Northeast Mississippi communities (including Tupelo, Saltillo, and Corinth) to recognize and promote the region's role in rockabilly music history. It establishes the "Mississippi Hills Rockabilly Music Historical Trail" to support heritage tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation through markers, exhibits, and community collaboration, directly affecting the listed municipalities and the Northeast Mississippi Rockabilly Heritage Foundation.

Maddy summarySB 3102 appropriates $28.9 million total (including $6.05 million from the General Fund and $22.86 million from special funds) for Mississippi's Department of Tourism operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates $3.1 million for personnel costs (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) to cover up to 59 authorized positions (56 permanent and 3 time-limited), strictly limiting how these funds can be used. The bill requires the department to maintain detailed financial records matching its FY2026 standards and prohibits exceeding the allocated personnel budget without new legislative approval. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the department’s budget and staffing operations.

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 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 requires Mississippi public schools to incorporate financial literacy into the curriculum for grades 6-8 starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It also mandates that all high school students pass either a half-credit personal finance course or a full-credit course where at least half focuses on financial literacy to graduate, beginning with the 2032 graduating class. The law directly affects all Mississippi public schools (including charter schools) and students in grades 6-12. It amends existing education law to formalize these requirements, focusing on practical financial skills like budgeting and credit management.

Maddy summarySB 2783 amends Mississippi's broadband grant program definitions to distinguish between projects serving retail end users (homes/businesses) and other projects. It redefines "applicant" to require retail-focused applicants to be qualified broadband providers with state authorization and proven resources, while other applicants only need standard grant eligibility. The bill also clarifies "eligible project" for retail projects as discrete initiatives in unserved areas, and updates "broadband service" to require minimum speeds (100 Mbps down/20 Mbps up). These changes directly affect entities applying for state broadband grants under the BEAM program, ensuring clearer eligibility criteria for funding.

Maddy summarySB 3364 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Farmington, Mississippi, specifically for purchasing police department equipment and vehicles during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Farmington's police department by providing funding for operational resources. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes or broader provisions, as it solely authorizes the state to pay the specified amount upon proper requisition. This is a procedural appropriation bill with no additional mechanisms or requirements beyond the stated funding amount and purpose.

Maddy summarySB 3367 allocates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Corinth for the design, construction, and equipment of a residency program training facility at Magnolia Hospital. The funds are specifically designated for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to support medical residency training programs. This appropriation directly affects the City of Corinth and Magnolia Hospital by providing state funding for facility development. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or voting requirements.