Sen. Robin Robinson

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SC 524), not a policy bill. It expresses the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to Jimmy Carter's family and commends his life, public service, and legacy following his passing. The resolution details his presidency (1977-1981), key achievements like the Camp David Accords, and post-presidency work through the Carter Center. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies - it is solely a symbolic gesture of remembrance. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Legislature on March 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 61) formally commends the West Jones High School Seastangs Girls Swim Team and Head Coach Lyndie Lyon for winning their second consecutive MHSAA Class 2 State Championship. It specifically recognizes their achievements, including being undefeated since 2021, winning back-to-back South State and Class 2 State titles, and producing multiple individual state medalists. The resolution directly affects the team, coaches, school staff, and sponsors by offering official legislative recognition for their athletic accomplishments. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect beyond this symbolic honor.

Maddy summarySB 2147 requires Mississippi public schools to integrate financial literacy into grades 6-8 curriculum by the 2026-2027 school year and mandates a personal finance course (either a half-credit or full course with at least half focused on finance) for high school graduation starting with the 2031 graduating class. The bill establishes a "Financial Literacy Trust Fund" within the state treasury to support this program, administered by the State Board of Education with annual audits and legislative reporting. It directly affects all public school students in Mississippi from middle school through high school, requiring new coursework to meet graduation standards. The fund must be managed responsibly, with unspent money lapsing to the general fund annually, and the State Board must develop specific curriculum standards for financial literacy.

Maddy summarySB 2833 establishes new enforcement mechanisms for subpoenas issued by Mississippi's Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER). It creates a civil enforcement process allowing the PEER Committee to seek court orders compelling witnesses to comply with subpoenas, with failure to comply treated as contempt of court. The bill also adds criminal penalties (fines up to $1,000 or jail time up to 6 months) for non-compliance, while exempting PEER subpoenas from standard legislative subpoena rules that apply to other committees. This directly affects witnesses subpoenaed by PEER and clarifies the committee’s authority to enforce its requests through courts or the Attorney General’s office.

Maddy summarySB 2275 establishes a "State Task Force for Agency Reorganization" to study how Mississippi's state agencies can operate more efficiently. It requires the Department of Finance and Administration, Department of Information Technology Services, and Mississippi State Personnel Board to develop streamlined service plans by November 2025, including proposals to consolidate positions, reduce duplication, and recommend shared services. The task force, composed of business leaders and legislative chairs, must submit final recommendations to the legislature by October 2026, including specific proposals for agency reorganization and necessary law changes. This bill directly affects state agencies and aims to improve government efficiency through structural reviews, without specifying new policies or funding.

Maddy summarySR 65 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025. The resolution extends the Senate's "sincerest sympathy" to his surviving family - including his wife, daughter, and parents - and commends his law enforcement career. It has no policy provisions or financial impact; it is purely symbolic, expressing condolences and acknowledging his service. The Senate formally adopted the resolution on February 27, 2025, and will present it to his family and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office.

Maddy summarySB 2103 allocates $1.5 million from Mississippi's General Fund for the Mississippi Golf Trail Project during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds would be used by the Mississippi Development Authority to cover specific costs, including creating a master plan, improving state golf courses for the trail, renovating designated courses or park lodging, and running an awareness advertising campaign. This bill directly affects state golf courses and parks included in the Mississippi Golf Trail, which is a network of public golf facilities. The appropriation is procedural in nature, focusing solely on funding existing project elements rather than creating new policy.

Maddy summarySB 2102 proposed appropriating $11 million from Mississippi's General Fund for the fiscal year 2026 to renovate, refurbish, and equip a building at Jones County Junior College. The funding would specifically support courses in workforce development and career technical education (CTE), including carpentry, smart home technology, and computer design engineering. This bill directly affected students at Jones County Junior College by expanding access to these vocational programs. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 3233 allocates $3.7 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB) for renovations and repairs to its physical facilities and parking lot during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funding specifically covers capital improvements like building upgrades and parking lot repairs, not ongoing operational costs. The money would be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2025. This bill directly supports MIB, a state agency that provides employment and services for blind Mississippian workers.

Maddy summarySB 2553 would exempt income earned by honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces from Mississippi's state income tax. Specifically, it amends Mississippi's tax code to add veterans' compensation and income to the list of items already excluded from taxable gross income. This change directly affects Mississippi residents who are honorably discharged veterans and receive income from military service, such as disability compensation or retirement benefits. The bill's key provision is a straightforward tax exemption, removing this income from state tax calculations without altering other tax rules. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025.