Sen. Angela Hill

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally commends Dr. Gabriel Posadas for being selected as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The resolution recognizes his distinguished service as a Biology Instructor and highlights his academic credentials and teaching experience. It directs that the resolution be presented to Dr. Posadas, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, with no new laws or regulations being established.

Maddy summarySB 2828, the Money Transmission Modernization Act, requires money transmission licensees (such as companies that send money electronically) to charge customers a fee of $7.50 for transactions under $500 or 1.5% of amounts over $500. Licensees must remit these fees quarterly to the Department of Revenue, with half going to the Law Enforcement 287(g) Program Fund (supporting state/local law enforcement partnering with ICE) and half to the State General Fund. The bill mandates licensees to inform customers they can claim an income tax credit for these fees when filing their taxes. This provision would expire on July 1, 2029.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Dr. Linda Nix for being selected as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The recognition highlights her nine years of service as a science instructor and acknowledges her background in biology education and prior teaching experience. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding, serving instead to honor her contributions to education and the college community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends Dr. Gabriel Posadas for being named "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The recognition highlights his distinguished service as a Biology Instructor over the past four years, based on nominations from students, faculty, and administrators regarding his teaching excellence and community contributions. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his professional achievements and is intended to be presented to Dr. Posadas and shared with the college administration and press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes and congratulates Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., an Information Systems Technology Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus, for being selected as "Instructor of the Year." The resolution acknowledges his ten years of service to the college, his educational background, and the award's selection criteria based on teaching excellence, college service, community service, and professional development. It directs that the resolution be presented to Mr. Gauthreaux, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure that honors an individual's achievement rather than establishing new policy or changing laws.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Patrick Wilcher, a mathematics instructor and department chair at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Perkinston Campus, for receiving the "Instructor of the Year" award. The resolution formally recognizes his distinguished service and teaching excellence, which was selected through nominations from students, faculty, and administrators based on his performance in teaching, college service, community service, and professional development. The document directs that the resolution be presented to Mr. Wilcher, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery costs. It specifically covers expenses related to the severe weather event beginning January 24, 2026, and other state disaster obligations, effective from passage through June 30, 2027. The funds are intended to cover MEMA's costs for managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this period. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 3085 appropriates $4,663,433 from state funds to the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), covering operational expenses. It specifically allocates $1,293,775 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 18 authorized staff positions, with strict rules prohibiting use for promotions, salary increases, or title changes for current employees. The bill requires the Board to comply with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and ensures funds cannot exceed the FY2027 appropriation for personnel costs without legislative approval. It also mandates detailed accounting records and prohibits using these funds to replace federal or other special funds.

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 Senate resolution formally congratulates the 2025-2026 Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide Varsity Cheer Team and their coaches for winning both state and national cheerleading titles in the same season. The document recognizes the team's historic achievement of securing the 2025 Mississippi High School Athletic Association state championship and the 2026 Universal Cheerleaders Association national championship. It highlights the team's academic eligibility and community celebration, while directing the resolution to school officials and the press for public record.