Sen. Chad McMahan

Maddy summarySB 2954 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for Lee County to renovate the polling precinct at Pratts Community Center and improve the surrounding property, specifically for fiscal year 2027. The funds must first cover polling precinct renovation, with any remaining money allocated to community center improvements. This bill directly affects Lee County residents by funding infrastructure at a local voting location and community facility. The appropriation is effective July 1, 2026, and is funded through state general revenues.

Maddy summarySB 2952 appropriates $750,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Saltillo for constructing a new fire station during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds cover direct construction costs, and any unused portion must be used for public athletic facility improvements after the fire station is completed. This is a straightforward funding bill with no policy changes, solely providing state financial support for a local infrastructure project. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2933 appropriates $3.8 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Tupelo for constructing a new fire station and emergency command center during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover construction costs, and any remaining money after completion may be used to purchase equipment for the emergency command center. This direct appropriation specifically benefits Tupelo residents by funding critical public safety infrastructure.

Maddy summarySB 2978 appropriates $808,000 from the State General Fund to Lee County for the construction of a fire station in Mooreville and Eggville communities. The funds are allocated specifically for FY2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to cover construction costs. This bill directly affects Lee County residents in those two communities by providing state funding for a new fire station. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or requirements.

Maddy summarySB 3281 appropriates $3,950,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Lee County for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to purchase seven fire trucks. The funds will cover costs for county-wide use and specific fire districts within Lee County. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2935 allocates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to fund the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant Program administered by the Mississippi Home Corporation. This program provides financial assistance to small municipalities and counties with limited populations, as defined under Mississippi Code Sections 21-49-1 through 21-49-7. The bill is purely procedural, establishing a specific funding amount for an existing grant program without altering eligibility or policy requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2579 appropriates $5 million from Mississippi's Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It enables small municipalities receiving discretionary federal funds to access matching state funds by requiring them to contribute 20% of project costs locally while federal funds cover 80%. The bill directs the Department of Finance and Administration to disburse these matching funds to qualifying small municipalities, aiming to help them leverage additional federal resources for local projects. The funds are specifically intended for municipalities that qualify under the state's matching program.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 44 is a symbolic resolution expressing Mississippi's support for strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It does not create new laws or programs but formally encourages the state to support U.S.-Taiwan trade (noting $201.1 billion in 2025 trade), advocate for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO, and establish a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan. The resolution also supports a U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement and counters efforts by China to limit Taiwan's global engagement. As a non-binding expression of support, it directly affects Mississippi's diplomatic posture but does not impose new obligations or changes to existing policies.

Maddy summarySB 2418 prohibits geoengineering activities in Mississippi, defined as the intentional release of chemicals into the atmosphere to alter weather or temperature. It directly affects any entity conducting such activities within the state, excluding standard agricultural pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. The bill amends environmental laws to define geoengineering, grant the Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality authority to regulate it, and establish penalties for violations. Research institutions are exempt from the prohibition, and the law explicitly excludes routine farming chemical use. The measure aims to protect public health and environmental welfare by restricting atmospheric interventions not yet fully understood.

Maddy summarySB 2295 requires Mississippi's Department of Education (MDE) to provide consulting services to school districts on technology planning, disaster recovery, nutrition programs, and student transportation. It mandates annual reviews of MDE's accounting manuals for school districts and revises how local contributions toward school funding are calculated based on enrollment. The bill also establishes staggered terms for charter school board members and allows charter school authorizers to collect up to 3% of per-pupil funding for oversight. These changes directly affect all Mississippi public school districts, charter schools, and the MDE. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.