Sen. Jeremy England

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that formally commends Patrick Wilcher for receiving the "Instructor of the Year" award at the Perkinston Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The resolution recognizes Wilcher's distinguished service as a mathematics instructor and department chair who has worked at the college for nineteen years. It directs that the resolution be presented to Wilcher, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the press corps. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that formally commends and congratulates Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., an Information Systems Technology Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus. The resolution recognizes his selection as "Instructor of the Year," an award established by the college's Alumni Association based on nominations from students, faculty, and administrators. It highlights his ten years of employment at the college, his educational background, and his dedication to teaching excellence and community service. The resolution directs that the document be presented to Mr. Gauthreaux, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution formally commends Dr. Linda Nix for being selected as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The resolution recognizes her nine years of service as a Science Instructor and highlights her academic credentials and prior teaching experience. It serves as an official acknowledgment of her teaching excellence and contributions to the college community, with the document to be presented to Dr. Nix and made available to the press.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally commends Dr. Gabriel Posadas for being selected as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The resolution recognizes his distinguished service as a Biology Instructor and highlights his academic credentials and teaching experience. It directs that the resolution be presented to Dr. Posadas, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, with no new laws or regulations being established.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Yasmine Ware of Madison, Mississippi, on being selected as a 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholar. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements, leadership roles, and commitment to public service, including her work founding Yasmine's Warehouse and her internships with federal agencies. It also notes that the Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate study and is one of 54 such awards given nationwide each year. The bill directs that the resolution be presented to Ware and her family and made available to the Capitol press corps.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally commends Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller for her distinguished leadership as President of Mississippi University for Women. It recognizes her 30-year career in higher education and her contributions to the state, particularly highlighting her role as the institution's fifteenth and first alumna president. The resolution notes specific achievements during her tenure, including enrollment growth and favorable student outcomes, and directs that copies of the commendation be presented to her and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies, serving only to honor her retirement and service.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (SC 529) is a symbolic gesture recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the 50th anniversary of Prison Fellowship. It affirms that incarcerated individuals in Mississippi have the right to practice their religion without unjustified government restrictions, as protected by RLUIPA. The resolution encourages Mississippi correctional agencies to maintain accessible religious programming and honors Prison Fellowship for its faith-based rehabilitation work, citing studies showing its programs reduce recidivism by over 60%. It does not create new laws but expresses legislative support for existing religious liberty protections in prisons.

Maddy summarySB 2588, the SHIELD Act, requires Mississippi election officials to verify U.S. citizenship for voter registration applicants using the federal SAVE database when initial checks raise concerns. Officials must notify applicants to provide proof of citizenship (like birth certificates or passports), maintain records confidential, and submit annual reports to the Secretary of State on flagged applicants and removals. The law mandates yearly comparisons between state voter records and SAVE, exempts SAVE data from public disclosure under Mississippi’s public records law, and prohibits removals based solely on SAVE matches without verification. It affects election officials and applicants whose citizenship is questioned during registration, focusing on procedural verification without changing voter eligibility standards.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution recognizes World War II veteran Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps of Golden, Mississippi, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The bill formally honors his military service, which included guarding German prisoners in Nuremberg, and acknowledges his receipt of multiple medals for his contributions during the war. It directs that copies of the resolution be presented to Epps and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his life and service.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Dr. Linda Nix for being selected as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The recognition highlights her nine years of service as a science instructor and acknowledges her background in biology education and prior teaching experience. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding, serving instead to honor her contributions to education and the college community.