Sen. Brice Wiggins

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends Dr. Gabriel Posadas for being named "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The recognition highlights his distinguished service as a Biology Instructor over the past four years, based on nominations from students, faculty, and administrators regarding his teaching excellence and community contributions. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his professional achievements and is intended to be presented to Dr. Posadas and shared with the college administration and press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes and congratulates Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., an Information Systems Technology Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus, for being selected as "Instructor of the Year." The resolution acknowledges his ten years of service to the college, his educational background, and the award's selection criteria based on teaching excellence, college service, community service, and professional development. It directs that the resolution be presented to Mr. Gauthreaux, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure that honors an individual's achievement rather than establishing new policy or changing laws.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Patrick Wilcher, a mathematics instructor and department chair at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Perkinston Campus, for receiving the "Instructor of the Year" award. The resolution formally recognizes his distinguished service and teaching excellence, which was selected through nominations from students, faculty, and administrators based on his performance in teaching, college service, community service, and professional development. The document directs that the resolution be presented to Mr. Wilcher, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

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 2138 is a procedural bill that moves several existing sections of Mississippi law to new locations in the state code for potential future amendment. It relocates provisions related to Supreme Court districts (including current county boundaries), the eight-year term for justices, election procedures for Supreme Court judges, the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, the State Highway Commission, and the Public Service Commission. The bill itself does not change any policies or create new requirements - it only reorganizes where these existing laws appear in the legal code. This makes the text easier to reference during future legislative review or proposed changes.

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 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 summaryThis bill allocates $690,254 from the state general fund to cover the operational costs of Mississippi's Board of Tax Appeals for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically designates $609,399 for staff salaries and benefits, limiting the board to six permanent employees. The bill requires strict adherence to this budget, prohibits using funds for non-salary purposes like promotions, and mandates detailed financial reporting to ensure compliance with state personnel salary standards. It does not change tax laws or policies but provides funding for the board's administrative operations.

Maddy summarySB 2863 establishes the Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone in unincorporated Jackson County, Mississippi, to promote industrial growth and economic development. The bill directly affects property owners and businesses within the defined zone by prohibiting municipalities from annexing any portion of it, preventing additional property taxes or municipal services without equivalent benefits. Key provisions include setting specific boundaries for the zone, declaring annexation attempts void, and ensuring existing tax exemptions and economic incentives remain available. This policy change aims to maintain the zone's competitiveness for industrial investment by avoiding dual taxation that could harm local economic growth.