Sen. Jeremy England

Maddy summarySB 2145 allows wine manufacturers (with a valid permit) in Mississippi or other states to ship wine directly to Mississippi residents and wine fulfillment providers. It requires shippers to obtain a permit, report sales quarterly, limit shipments to 12 nine-liter cases per address annually, and ensure recipients are 21+ for delivery. The bill prohibits direct shipments of beer, non-wine alcohol, or distributor-contracted wines (except "highly allocated" items), and bans resale of directly shipped wine. It also creates a new tax on direct wine sales, with 12% of the tax funding Mississippi’s mental health programs. This law applies only to wine, not other alcoholic beverages, and modifies existing liquor code sections.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SC 502), not a policy bill. It formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of John J. Fraiser, Jr., a former state senator, presiding judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and WWII veteran who died in July 2024. The resolution commends his decades of public service, including establishing the Mississippi Court of Appeals and authoring education-related legislation. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes 14 student-led Hope Squads across Jackson County middle and high schools, involving 203 student members trained in suicide prevention (QPR method) and peer support activities. It acknowledges their work fostering mental wellness through school-wide initiatives like "Hope Chains" and "Cultivating Calmness" events, following community efforts after a 2022 teen suicide. The resolution specifically commends the students, school advisors, and community partners (including Singing River Health System Foundation and local businesses) who supported the program. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Edwin Lloyd Pittman, a former Mississippi public servant. It honors his service as Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, Attorney General, Secretary of State, two-term State Senator, and Brigadier General in the Mississippi National Guard. The resolution recognizes his career spanning multiple branches of state government and his efforts to improve judicial transparency and access to justice. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SC 506) is a concurrent resolution expressing the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Reed Browning of Pontotoc, Mississippi, following his death on October 29, 2024. It commends his 24-year service in the Senate, his community leadership, and his role as a longtime coach for the Pontotoc Red Sox American Legion Baseball team. The resolution formally extends condolences and recognizes his contributions to Pontotoc and Union Counties. As a commemorative measure, it does not create any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryBill SC 504 is a commemorative resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's deepest sympathy to the family of Charles James Pittman, a former Mississippi State Senator and former staff member to Governor Haley Barbour. The resolution also commends his decades of public service, including founding the "MS Singing Senators" and his dedication to Mississippi communities. It honors his legacy of ethics, community involvement, and service to the state, as detailed in the resolution's preamble. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves as a formal tribute.

Maddy summarySR 27 is a ceremonial resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to the family of Jeanne Carter Luckey, a National Republican Committee Woman and community leader from Louisville, Mississippi, following her death on November 7, 2024. The resolution commends her service, including her work as Mississippi Federation of Republican Women President, her advocacy for disability access on the Institutions of Higher Learning board, and her decades of community involvement. This resolution has no policy effect - it solely expresses the Senate’s condolences and acknowledges her life’s contributions. It was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2651 requires state-level candidates and political committees in Mississippi to file a "Statement of Organization" with the Secretary of State before accepting any contributions. This bill directly affects candidates for state legislative, statewide, or local offices, as well as political committees and parties. Key provisions include authorizing the Secretary of State to impose administrative penalties for non-compliance and directing the Attorney General or district attorneys to pursue legal action when requested. The bill also clarifies definitions of campaign contributions and expenditures under Mississippi’s campaign finance laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 33) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) for its 75th anniversary. It formally recognizes MVSU's historical role in Mississippi higher education, including its founding in 1946 as a vocational college and its evolution into a university offering diverse academic programs. The resolution commends MVSU's contributions to the state and nation and extends congratulations to its students, faculty, and administration. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or obligations but serves to publicly acknowledge the institution's legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 34) recognizing Callie Mueller of South Dakota as Miss Rodeo America 2025. The resolution formally welcomes her to Mississippi for the Dixie National Livestock and Rodeo Show and acknowledges her achievements as a rodeo titleholder, educator, and equine industry leader. It has no policy impact or binding requirements - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Mississippi Senate.