Sen. Chad McMahan

Maddy summarySB 2192 would require Mississippi driver's licenses, permits, and commercial licenses to display the sex assigned at birth, overriding any legal gender changes. It directly affects all license applicants in Mississippi, including transgender individuals who have legally changed their gender. The bill mandates that the license sex field must match the sex recorded at birth, regardless of court orders or legal gender recognition. The bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, and has not become law.

Maddy summarySR 65 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025. The resolution extends the Senate's "sincerest sympathy" to his surviving family - including his wife, daughter, and parents - and commends his law enforcement career. It has no policy provisions or financial impact; it is purely symbolic, expressing condolences and acknowledging his service. The Senate formally adopted the resolution on February 27, 2025, and will present it to his family and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office.

Maddy summarySB 2976 proposed appropriating $200,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Tupelo City School District for a pilot program installing security screening on all windows and doors at Tupelo High School during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specified that unused funds could be redirected to train teachers and students on using the security features. It directly affected Tupelo High School by funding a specific safety measure for its campus. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2978 proposed appropriating $200,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Lee County for renovations and upgrades at the polling location at the Pratts Community Center/old schoolhouse campus, covering fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have directly funded physical improvements to this specific polling site to address maintenance or accessibility needs. It contained no new policy provisions beyond the funding allocation, with all provisions focused on the disbursement of the state funds. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2138 would have provided $150,000 in state funding from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Tupelo for the Tupelo Regional Symphony's operating costs during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specified that funds would be paid through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. It directly affected the City of Tupelo, which would use the money to cover the symphony's expenses. The bill contained no policy changes beyond this specific appropriation and was procedural in nature. The bill died in committee and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2101 appropriated $250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Lee County for fiscal year 2026, specifically to renovate the polling precinct at Pratts Community Center and improve the surrounding property. The funds must first cover the polling precinct renovation, with any remaining funds allocated to community center improvements. This bill directly affects Lee County residents by funding physical upgrades to a local voting location and community facility. The bill was referred to the Appropriations committee but died there on February 26, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2981 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Baldwin, Mississippi, to cover repair costs for a municipal building serving as a polling location during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects Baldwin's local election infrastructure by funding necessary renovations to ensure the building meets voting requirements. Key provisions include a one-time state funding allocation for FY2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) and payment procedures via state treasurer warrants. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the specified allocation. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summarySB 2023 establishes the "Property Cleanup Revolving Fund" in Mississippi's State Treasury, administered by the Mississippi Home Corporation. It directly assists incorporated municipalities (cities, towns, or villages) in cleaning up properties deemed a public health, safety, or welfare hazard under state law or court order. The fund provides grants (limited to municipalities under 10,000 residents and 20% of annual funds) or low-interest loans (up to 100% of cleanup costs) to cover eligible property cleanup projects, with repayment required within 20 years using dedicated revenue sources like property sale proceeds or tax reimbursements. Unspent funds and interest remain in the revolving fund permanently, ensuring ongoing availability for future cleanup efforts.

Maddy summarySB 2980 appropriates $3 million from the State General Fund to the City of Guntown, Mississippi, specifically for paving, resurfacing, and repairing streets within the city limits during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects Guntown residents and city infrastructure by providing state funding for local street maintenance. Key provisions include a fixed funding amount, payment through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, and an effective date of July 1, 2025. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified street repair project.

Maddy summarySB 2979 proposed appropriating $350,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to Lee County for the Mooreville/Eggville Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a fire truck. The bill would have directly funded the department’s equipment costs for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). Key provisions included a specific state appropriation to cover the fire truck purchase, paid via state treasurer warrants. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.