Sen. Joey Fillingane

Maddy summarySB 2928 allows Lamar County's Board of Supervisors to convert the county's part-time prosecuting attorney position into a full-time elected role during the attorney's term. The attorney would receive additional compensation equal to 90% of the Lamar County and Youth Court Judge's annual salary, which would be the sole salary paid by the county. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage and replaces any conflicting salary provisions under existing law. The bill directly affects Lamar County's prosecuting attorney and the county government's compensation structure.

Maddy summarySB 2632 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's Emergency Management Law (Mississippi Code of 1972) by moving specific code sections (33-15-1 through 33-15-53) to new positions in the code. It does not change the content or policy of these sections, which cover definitions, purposes, and structure of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The bill’s sole purpose is to facilitate future amendments by updating the code’s numbering. This reorganization affects the legal code itself, not individuals or entities, and requires no action from the public or agencies.

Maddy summarySB 2110 creates a new criminal offense for parents, guardians, or responsible adults who fail to provide age-appropriate supervision to a child, resulting in substantial physical, mental, or emotional harm. This specifically targets situations where a child is left unsupervised in a way that causes harm (e.g., leaving a young child unattended in a dangerous environment), distinct from general neglect like lack of food. Violators face up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. The law applies to children under 18 (excluding those in the military or married). It does not affect reasonable discipline but explicitly covers cases where inadequate supervision directly causes harm.

Maddy summarySB 2898 directs the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer to transfer $20 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund upon the bill's effective date. This technical amendment reallocates existing state funds without creating new programs or changing eligibility for disaster assistance. The transfer affects state budget accounting by moving money between two designated funds (Fund No. 6499C00000 to Fund No. 3372500000) to support disaster response resources. The bill has no direct impact on citizens or businesses but modifies how state funds are allocated. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summarySB 2314 amends multiple sections of Mississippi's driver's license law to update administrative procedures. It removes outdated requirements (like video tape preparation for educational TV), revises how license suspension notices are sent, and clarifies fee distributions for license reinstatements. Specifically, it modifies Section 63-1-45 to specify that $7 from commercial license fees and $4 from Class D commercial fees go to a special fund for department equipment purchases, while other reinstatement fees are split between the state general fund, retirement systems, and equipment funds. The bill directly affects drivers applying for or renewing licenses, courts handling traffic violations, and the Department of Public Safety managing license records and funds.

Maddy summarySB 2378 increases the fee court reporters can charge for transcripts from $4.00 to $5.00 per page. It requires reporters to format documents using practical font and spacing to minimize printed pages, directly affecting court reporters and parties ordering transcripts (like litigants or attorneys). The fee change takes effect July 1, 2026. This bill modifies existing billing rules without altering transcript content or legal procedures.

Maddy summarySB 2710 expands youth court jurisdiction for certain juvenile firearm offenses, moving cases involving children attempting or committing acts related to firearms under specific sections (like 97-37-35) from circuit court back to youth court. It significantly increases penalties for selling, delivering, or transferring stolen firearms, with sentences ranging from 10 to 40 years depending on the circumstances - such as selling to minors (10-20 years), using the firearm in violent crimes (10-30 years), or in murder/attempted murder cases (10-40 years). The bill also adds new trafficking penalties for possessing two or more stolen firearms (minimum 15 years). These changes directly affect juveniles charged with firearm-related offenses and individuals convicted of trafficking or selling stolen firearms.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that formally commends Patrick Wilcher for receiving the "Instructor of the Year" award at the Perkinston Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The resolution recognizes Wilcher's distinguished service as a mathematics instructor and department chair who has worked at the college for nineteen years. It directs that the resolution be presented to Wilcher, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the press corps. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that formally commends and congratulates Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., an Information Systems Technology Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus. The resolution recognizes his selection as "Instructor of the Year," an award established by the college's Alumni Association based on nominations from students, faculty, and administrators. It highlights his ten years of employment at the college, his educational background, and his dedication to teaching excellence and community service. The resolution directs that the document be presented to Mr. Gauthreaux, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent 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 resolution recognizes her nine years of service as a Science Instructor and highlights her academic credentials and prior teaching experience. It serves as an official acknowledgment of her teaching excellence and contributions to the college community, with the document to be presented to Dr. Nix and made available to the press.