Sen. Robin Robinson

Maddy summarySB 3095 reduces Mississippi's individual income tax rate for income above $10,000 to 3.75% starting in 2027, gradually decreasing to 2.99% by 2030. It increases the sales tax on groceries (not purchased with food stamps) to 5% starting July 2025 and raises the fuel excise tax from 21¢ to 27¢ per gallon over 2025-2027. The bill also adjusts how revenue from fuel and sales taxes is distributed, directing more funds to infrastructure projects in municipalities and counties. These changes directly affect higher-income earners, grocery shoppers, and drivers purchasing gasoline.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $136.7 million (including $33 million from the Unemployment Trust Fund) for Mississippi's Department of Employment Security to cover fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 2025-June 2026). It authorizes 453 positions (389 permanent, 64 time-limited) and specifies that funds must cover staff costs, One-Stop Career Center operations (rent, equipment, disability access), technology systems, and workforce data programs like the SLDS. Strict limits prevent using funds for salary increases beyond approved levels or replacing federal funds, requiring new funding approval for any salary actions. The department must align actual spending with projected costs published by the Legislative Budget Office.

Maddy summarySB 3012 appropriates $227 million from the State General Fund and $65 million from the Education Enhancement Fund for Mississippi's 14 public community and junior colleges during fiscal year 2026. The bill allocates funds through a formula based on full-time equivalent student enrollment (FTE), with weighted support for academic, technical, nursing, and allied health programs. Specific allocations include $6.75 million for workforce development programs, $30.6 million for employee life/health insurance, and $179,050 for sign language interpreter training. This funding directly supports college operations, staff benefits, and program enhancements for all 14 participating institutions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 125) formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi State Fire Academy. It honors the Academy's history since 1974, its role in training firefighters and emergency responders, and its contributions to public safety across Mississippi. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment presented to the Academy's leadership.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., who died on March 4, 2025. It extends the Legislature's sympathy to his family and recognizes his historic service as Mississippi's first African American legislator since Reconstruction (1967-2003), his leadership roles, and his advocacy for education and Mississippi's historical preservation. The resolution directs that it be presented to his family and forwarded to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. No policy changes or funding are involved.

Maddy summarySR 98 is a Senate resolution commemorating the 125th anniversary (quasquicentennial) of First-Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurel, Mississippi. It formally recognizes the church's founding history, including its establishment in 1895, rebuilding after a 1901 fire, and architectural significance like its 1925 Gothic Revival sanctuary. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi Senate, extends congratulations to the church's past and present congregations and will be presented to the church's pastor and board. This is a non-binding ceremonial gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates Mississippi Representative Icey Day, the founder of Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB), on the 70th anniversary of his death. It honors his legacy as the "Father of MIB" and commends MIB for serving as the preferred employer of visually impaired Mississippians. The resolution recognizes Day’s work founding MIB in 1942 to provide employment and training for blind and visually impaired residents. It has been formally adopted by the Mississippi Senate.

Maddy summarySB 2424 creates a task force to study ways to grow Mississippi's entertainment industry and increase related revenue. The task force, composed of tourism officials, industry representatives, and appointed legislators, will examine current state policies and data to develop recommendations for legislative changes by December 1, 2025. It requires state agencies to provide data and resources to support the task force's work. The bill does not change existing laws but mandates a formal study to inform future policy and funding decisions affecting the creative economy. The task force is now active following the bill's enactment on March 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Senator Angela Turner Ford for receiving the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) 2024 Legislative Champion Award. It formally commends her advocacy for adult education in Mississippi, citing her support during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and her role as a keynote speaker for a High School Equivalency ceremony. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any programs or individuals beyond honoring the Senator. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences, not a policy bill. It formally extends the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to Jeanne Luckey's surviving family (including her husband, daughters, and grandchildren) and commends her community service and public roles. Specifically, it honors her work as Mississippi's Republican National Committee Woman, President of the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, and her advocacy for disability access during her service on the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a commemorative gesture.