Sen. Ben Suber

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 concurrent resolution (SC 531) formally recognizes the creation of the Mississippi-Israel Joint Legislative Caucus. It does not establish new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect residents or businesses. The resolution celebrates the caucus’s purpose of strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Mississippi and Israel through mutual understanding and collaboration. It has no binding policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

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 summaryThis resolution (SR 124) formally recognizes Katie Riddle, a Lafayette High School graduate, for serving as Mississippi's Student Representative to the State Board of Education during the 2024-2025 school year. It highlights her service on the State Board, the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, and national student education organizations like the National Student Board Member Association. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and does not change laws or create new programs; it solely offers commendation for her contributions. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) honoring Senator John A. Polk (District 44) for receiving the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal from the Mississippi National Guard. It formally recognizes his "outstanding leadership" in supporting the National Guard through legislative actions, as cited in the award. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's acknowledgment of his award and will be presented to him. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group beyond the symbolic honor.

Maddy summaryMississippi's SB 2383 designates the sweet potato as the state's official vegetable, effective July 1, 2025. This symbolic bill directly affects Mississippi's state identity by formally recognizing the sweet potato in its official designation. The legislation contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms - it solely establishes a state symbol through a procedural designation. The bill passed the legislature and was signed into law by the governor in March 2025.

Maddy summarySB 2280 establishes a mandatory wild turkey stamp requirement for hunters in Mississippi, directly affecting all hunters except specific exempt groups (residents under 16, over 65, or with certain disabilities; holders of lifetime licenses). The bill sets a $10 fee for residents and $100 for nonresidents, valid through the following spring season, with revenue deposited exclusively into the Fisheries and Wildlife Fund. Funds must be used for turkey-specific conservation: habitat restoration, scientific research, managing harvest tags, and expanding hunting access. Violations carry fines of $25-$100. The law takes effect July 1, 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 summarySR 103 is a non-binding resolution commending the Coffeeville High School Pirates Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Demarius Bush for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 1A State Championship. It formally recognizes their victory (ending a 67-year championship drought) and highlights the team's 23-6 record, key player Stanford Spearman's 37-point performance, and their motivation following a teammate's passing. The resolution has no legislative effect beyond ceremonial recognition and was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 104), not a law. It formally commends the Ole Miss cheer team and head coach Skylar Casey for winning their first National Championship in the UCA Division 1A Traditional All Girl category at the 2025 Universal Cheerleaders Association College Nationals. The resolution recognizes their specific achievements, including a championship score of 91.4 in the finals, and acknowledges their fourth UCA title overall in eight years. It has no legal effect and solely serves to honor the team's accomplishment through a formal Senate expression of pride.