Sen. Jeremy England

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (SC 539) expresses Mississippi's support for strengthening economic ties with Taiwan. It specifically advocates for establishing a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan to help small and medium businesses engage in trade, while also endorsing Taiwan's international participation and honoring Mississippi's existing sister-state relationship since 1983. The resolution notes Mississippi exported over $200 million in goods to Taiwan in 2024. As a non-binding statement of support, it does not create new laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (SC 531) formally recognizes the creation of the Mississippi-Israel Joint Legislative Caucus. It does not establish new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect residents or businesses. The resolution celebrates the caucus’s purpose of strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Mississippi and Israel through mutual understanding and collaboration. It has no binding policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summarySB 2381 clarifies that the Mississippi Secretary of State must approve all leases for Public Trust Tidelands used in gaming projects, requiring gaming licensees (including those seeking new licenses) to obtain a separate lease from the Secretary of State rather than relying on municipal or county authority. It specifically applies to gaming establishments in Mississippi’s three southernmost counties and mandates this lease requirement for new projects, while exempting sites approved before December 31, 2024. The bill also prohibits leasing tidelands with constructed sand beaches (as defined in state law) for gaming purposes and confirms the Secretary of State holds exclusive management authority over these tidelands unless the legislature explicitly divests it. This eliminates ambiguity about lease requirements for gaming operations on state-owned coastal lands.

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 summarySB 2438, the Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, would provide eligible state employees who are primary caregivers with six weeks (240 hours) of paid leave at 100% of their regular salary following the birth or adoption of a child. It applies to state employees (excluding K-12 teachers, higher education staff, and community college employees) and requires leave to be taken within 12 weeks of the event, with no carryover or payout upon separation. The paid leave would run concurrently with federal FMLA leave and not count against accrued personal or medical leave. School districts and community colleges would also be required to adopt similar paid parental leave policies for their employees.

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 summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 104), not a law. It formally commends the Ole Miss cheer team and head coach Skylar Casey for winning their first National Championship in the UCA Division 1A Traditional All Girl category at the 2025 Universal Cheerleaders Association College Nationals. The resolution recognizes their specific achievements, including a championship score of 91.4 in the finals, and acknowledges their fourth UCA title overall in eight years. It has no legal effect and solely serves to honor the team's accomplishment through a formal Senate expression of pride.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 97) is a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate to commend Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and retirement. It specifically honors his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his numerous military awards, and his leadership roles. The resolution expresses the Senate's gratitude for his service to Mississippi and the U.S., and it will be presented to General Kelly and shared with relevant military and government offices. As a purely commemorative measure with no policy or funding impact, it directly affects only the recipient and the Senate's official record.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 114) is a symbolic tribute honoring the three crew members who died in a medical helicopter crash in Madison County on March 10, 2025. It commends the pilot (Cal Wesolowski) and two medical personnel (Dustin Pope and Jakob Kindt) who were transporting a patient to the University of Mississippi Medical Center when the aircraft crashed. The resolution expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to their families and recognizes their service, but it does not create new laws or affect any policies. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect beyond honoring the victims.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 80) formally commends Lamont Davis, a Maritime Multi-Craft Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), for being selected as "Instructor of the Year" by the college's Alumni Association. The Senate resolution recognizes Davis's teaching excellence, college service, community involvement, and professional background, including his prior roles in the U.S. Navy and as a mechanic. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is purely ceremonial. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 13, 2025.