Sen. Philman Ladner

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 21) formally commends the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College men's golf team for winning their second consecutive NJCAA Division II national championship. It specifically highlights their record-breaking season, including three national titles, 10 tournament wins, and multiple individual awards for players and coach Brad Thornton. The resolution also recognizes the team's academic achievements, including NJCAA Academic Team of the Year Honorable Mention. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only to express legislative praise and will be presented to college leadership.

Maddy summarySB 2394, a proposed Mississippi bill, would allow home-based food sellers to increase their annual sales limit from an unspecified lower amount to $120,000 without needing a full food establishment permit. It requires all cottage food sellers to complete certified food safety training (with existing sellers having until October 2026 to comply) and lists specific approved foods like baked goods, jams, dried spices, and wine. The bill also mandates detailed product labeling, prohibits direct online sales (though advertising online is allowed), and exempts homemade wine sold through cottage food operations from certain local restrictions. This bill, which died in committee in February 2026, would have directly affected small home-based food businesses operating within Mississippi.

Maddy summarySB 2626 creates the Mississippi Horse Racing Task Force to analyze horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, economic development, and the equine industry in Mississippi. The task force, composed of 12 appointed members including state agency representatives, industry stakeholders, and legislative committee chairs, will study existing laws like sections 75-76-55 (gaming regulations) and 87-1-1 (wagering contracts) and submit recommendations to the legislature by December 15, 2026. Members serve without pay and must hold their first meeting within 60 days of the bill's effective date. This procedural bill establishes a study group to evaluate potential changes to gaming and racing laws but does not enact new policies.