Sen. Jeremy England

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 505 is a ceremonial tribute honoring Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as a Capitol correspondent for The Associated Press in Mississippi. The resolution formally thanks her for covering legislative sessions, state government, and major events like Hurricane Katrina and civil rights trials. It recognizes her role in providing fair coverage, mentoring new reporters, and her service to Mississippi citizens. This resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It formally congratulates the Jackson State University Tigers football team and head coach TC Taylor for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl, which determines the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) national championship. The resolution acknowledges their victory over South Carolina State (28-7), ending a 17-game postseason losing streak, and highlights their defensive performance in the championship game. It does not create any policy changes or affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative recognition of the team's achievement.

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.

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 summarySR 62 is a procedural resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to formally congratulate Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., on winning Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles in 2025. The resolution specifically honors Slay's background as a former Mississippi State Bulldogs player and Itawamba Community College standout, recognizing his role in the Eagles' 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of Slay's athletic achievement and ties to Mississippi institutions. It was adopted by the Senate on March 6, 2025, and will be presented to Slay, the Eagles organization, and Mississippi State and Itawamba Community College leaders.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the life and service of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, a Mississippi native and Black Hawk helicopter pilot who died in a 2025 training mission crash near Washington, D.C. It expresses the Mississippi Legislature’s sympathy to his family and honors his memory as a fallen soldier. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact beyond ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summarySB 2608 would limit corporate political contributions to $1,000 per calendar year for businesses operating in Mississippi. It requires any contribution over this amount to be returned to the donor or deposited into the Election Support Fund, and prohibits candidates or committees from spending excess funds. The bill directly affects corporations, incorporated companies, and associations making political contributions, replacing previous outright bans on corporate donations. This legislation died in committee on March 4, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2821, the "Law Enforcement Anti-Doxxing Act of 2025," exempts home addresses, phone numbers, and other private information of Mississippi law enforcement officers, judges, district attorneys, and their spouses or children from public disclosure under the state's public records law. Public bodies must redact this information from their records upon written or online request from affected individuals and provide a dedicated request form. The exemption does not apply to court transcripts, incident reports, or victim information, which remain public under existing rules. The law is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryMississippi's SB 2656 would move the state's first U.S. congressional primary election to March of each election year. This change directly affects candidates and voters in Mississippi congressional races by shifting the primary date earlier and repealing a prior law that required coordination with presidential primaries when both occurred in the same year. The bill amends key election codes to set the congressional primary date as the first Tuesday in March, with a second primary potentially held four weeks later. It also updates filing deadlines for candidates to align with the new March primary timing.