Sen. Chad McMahan

Maddy summarySC 544 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives to extend condolences to Paul Gallo's family and honor his 56-year career as a talk radio host in Mississippi. It recognizes Gallo's role as a "Godfather" of Mississippi talk radio, his hosting of "The Gallo Radio Show," and his community impact - including raising nearly $3 million for children's causes through SuperTalk's Radiothon. The resolution emphasizes his dedication to amplifying Mississippi's stories, holding leaders accountable, and connecting with listeners as "family" over decades. As a ceremonial tribute, it has no policy effect or direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summarySB 2968 changes how Mississippi calculates property taxes for rural agricultural structures like barns and poultry houses (excluding homes). It requires revaluing structures appraised before 2025 and mandates a fixed 7% annual depreciation rate for all rural structures after initial appraisal. Poultry houses have specific rules: their value cannot drop below 20% of original value, and a 45% economic obsolescence adjustment applies. These changes directly affect owners of commercial agricultural buildings, not residential properties.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (SC 539) expresses Mississippi's support for strengthening economic ties with Taiwan. It specifically advocates for establishing a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan to help small and medium businesses engage in trade, while also endorsing Taiwan's international participation and honoring Mississippi's existing sister-state relationship since 1983. The resolution notes Mississippi exported over $200 million in goods to Taiwan in 2024. As a non-binding statement of support, it does not create new laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 125) formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi State Fire Academy. It honors the Academy's history since 1974, its role in training firefighters and emergency responders, and its contributions to public safety across Mississippi. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment presented to the Academy's leadership.

Maddy summarySB 2555 allows Mississippi Native wineries to sell directly to consumers at one additional location within their home county, in addition to their primary winery site. This change directly affects Native wineries by expanding their sales options without requiring them to operate outside their county. The bill amends existing law to explicitly permit this single satellite location for direct consumer sales, while maintaining other sales restrictions. The law became effective after the governor signed it on March 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., who died on March 4, 2025. It extends the Legislature's sympathy to his family and recognizes his historic service as Mississippi's first African American legislator since Reconstruction (1967-2003), his leadership roles, and his advocacy for education and Mississippi's historical preservation. The resolution directs that it be presented to his family and forwarded to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. No policy changes or funding are involved.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 97) is a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate to commend Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and retirement. It specifically honors his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his numerous military awards, and his leadership roles. The resolution expresses the Senate's gratitude for his service to Mississippi and the U.S., and it will be presented to General Kelly and shared with relevant military and government offices. As a purely commemorative measure with no policy or funding impact, it directly affects only the recipient and the Senate's official record.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 114) is a symbolic tribute honoring the three crew members who died in a medical helicopter crash in Madison County on March 10, 2025. It commends the pilot (Cal Wesolowski) and two medical personnel (Dustin Pope and Jakob Kindt) who were transporting a patient to the University of Mississippi Medical Center when the aircraft crashed. The resolution expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to their families and recognizes their service, but it does not create new laws or affect any policies. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect beyond honoring the victims.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 94) passed by the Mississippi Senate to commend the Tupelo High School Lady Wave Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Justice for winning their second consecutive MHSAA Class 7A State Championship on February 27, 2025. It formally recognizes their victory over Starkville in overtime, their comeback from significant deficits in both the championship and semifinal games, and their first back-to-back state title in program history. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses Senate support and will be presented to the team, coaches, and school leadership.

Maddy summarySB 2208 amends Mississippi's terroristic threats law to impose a stricter penalty for threats made against airports. It requires a minimum 5-year prison sentence in addition to the standard maximum 10-year penalty for anyone convicted of making a threat that causes reasonable fear of violence against an airport (as defined by state law). This law directly affects individuals who make such threats, whether intended to intimidate or influence government actions. The key change is the mandatory minimum sentence increase specifically for airport-related threats, without altering the definition of terroristic threats. The bill took effect on July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor in March 2025.