Sen. Mike Seymour

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 2272 exempts specific agricultural and logging items from Mississippi's 1.5% state sales tax, including livestock fencing materials and agricultural lime purchased by commercial farmers for farming use. The bill amends tax code sections to remove the 1.5% tax rate for these items and requires the Department of Revenue to create a permit application process for commercial farmers seeking the exemption. This directly affects commercial farmers buying qualifying materials, reducing their tax burden on essential farming supplies. The policy change is a concrete tax adjustment, not a new fee or mandate beyond the sales tax exemption.

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 bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the 2026 St. Patrick High School Boys Soccer Team and their coach, Ryan Worsham, for winning the Class 1 State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's first state title since 2017, highlighting key moments from their victory over St. Andrew's and listing the roster members who earned the honor. It directs that the resolution be presented to the school's administration and forwarded to the Board of Directors, serving as an official commendation rather than a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends and congratulates the Pascagoula High School Panthers boys basketball team and Coach Lorenzo Wright for winning the school's first-ever state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's victory over Terry High School in the 2026 MHSAA Boys Class 6A State Championship game, which took place on March 5, 2026. It highlights the team's journey through the tournament and acknowledges individual achievements, including Blake Nettles being named the game's Most Valuable Player. The resolution formally presents this recognition to the team, coaches, and school officials while extending best wishes for future success.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Maxwell on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The document recognizes his extensive legal career, including his service on the state Supreme Court from 2016 to 2025 and his prior appointment to the Mississippi Court of Appeals. It also notes his academic background, professional leadership roles in legal organizations, and community involvement. The resolution will be presented at his investiture ceremony and shared with the public and media.

Maddy summarySB 2062, the Consumer Freedom of Choice Act, prohibits Mississippi local governments from banning or restricting the use of motor vehicles, tools (like generators and lawn mowers), and farm equipment (such as tractors and combines) based on their fuel source (e.g., gasoline, electric). It directly affects consumers, farmers, and businesses that rely on these items by preventing fuel-based restrictions in local regulations. The bill allows governments to enforce safety rules, illegal use prohibitions, and utility provider requirements, but not to deny permits or impose restrictions solely due to fuel type. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 3097 appropriates $5,373,698 from the state general fund to cover the State Personnel Board's operations for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds specifically support personnel costs, including employee salaries, benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" to fill unfilled positions authorized as of June 2026. The bill restricts spending to prevent exceeding the budgeted amount for "Personal Services" and requires the Board to publish annual cost projections based on payroll data. It ensures no salary reductions below the Board's minimum standards and prohibits using general funds to replace other funding sources.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $9,771,233 from the state General Fund and $1,673,699 from a special fund to cover the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s operating expenses for fiscal year 2027. It specifically restricts the use of these funds - requiring all "Personal Services" money (covering staff salaries, benefits, and approved vacancies) to stay within authorized headcount levels (113 permanent positions) and prohibiting salary increases for current employees. The funds must not be used for promotions, title changes, or replacing federal funds, and any new hires must utilize designated "Vacancy Funding" rather than increasing overall salary budgets. The commission must comply with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and ensure spending aligns with the approved budget for FY2027.

Maddy summarySB 3076 appropriates $367,353,926 for Mississippi's Office of State Aid Road Construction within the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates $5,351,418 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 54 authorized staff positions, with strict rules preventing transfers to other budget categories or using funds for promotions/salary increases for current employees. The bill also authorizes up to $500,000 in reimbursements from the Mississippi Development Authority for engineering services provided to local governments. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, focused solely on budget allocation for road construction office operations.