Sen. Ben Suber

Maddy summarySB 3340 appropriates $1,975,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yalobusha County for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds will cover: $25,000 for the Velma Volunteer Fire Department's equipment and improvements, $750,000 for a new 911 call center and emergency management facility, and $1,200,000 for debris cleanup following Winter Storm Fern. This bill directly affects Yalobusha County residents by funding essential public safety and storm recovery infrastructure. The funding is allocated through state budget processes and must be spent on the specified projects within the designated timeframe.

Maddy summarySB 3341 allocates $2.5 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Village of Woodland for constructing the Woodland Community Center Safe House. The funding covers costs associated with the facility's construction during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a straightforward appropriation bill with no new policy provisions, solely providing state funds for a specific local infrastructure project.

Maddy summarySB 3350 allocates $500,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Derma for street repairs and upgrades during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). This funding directly supports Derma's local infrastructure improvements, covering costs for maintaining and upgrading its public roads. The bill is a straightforward appropriation with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 3344 appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund for the Town of Oakland, Mississippi, to fund specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027. The bill allocates $550,000 specifically for purchasing a new fire truck and $200,000 for repairing and repaving the town’s streets. This funding directly supports Oakland’s public safety equipment and road maintenance needs. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, with funds disbursed through standard state fiscal processes. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 3352 appropriates $500,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to Calhoun County for jail upgrades and improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover costs directly related to physical improvements at Calhoun County Jail, with payment authorized through standard state fiscal procedures. This bill affects Calhoun County government and its correctional facilities, providing specific funding for infrastructure without altering legal standards or policies. It is a procedural funding measure with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 3338 appropriates $2,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Pontotoc for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027. The funds are specifically allocated to repair and repave city streets ($500,000), improve and repair City Hall ($1,000,000), and upgrade the farmers market ($500,000). The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026. This is a direct funding allocation for municipal infrastructure improvements, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 3348 allocates $400,000 from the State General Fund to Calhoun County for repairing and resurfacing County Road 306 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds infrastructure maintenance for this specific county road, benefiting Calhoun County residents and local transportation. It provides a one-time appropriation with no new policy requirements, simply authorizing state funds to cover eligible road repair costs. The funding mechanism is straightforward: state treasurer disburses the amount upon proper requisitions. This is a procedural appropriation bill with no broader policy implications.

Maddy summarySB 3349 allocates $500,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Vardaman for street repair and resurfacing during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly support Vardaman's infrastructure maintenance by covering costs for repairing and resurfacing local streets. The State Treasurer will disburse the money upon official requisitions from the town, following standard state fiscal procedures. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no broader policy changes or eligibility requirements beyond the specified town and purpose.

Maddy summarySB 2851 expands Mississippi's income tax credit program by revising the definition of "eligible charitable organization" to include 501(c)(3) nonprofits that raise funds for Section 529 college savings programs specifically for children of Mississippi county sheriff's department or municipal police department employees. This change allows businesses making cash donations to these organizations to claim a tax credit against state income or property taxes, limited to 50% of their tax liability. The bill directly affects Mississippi businesses (corporations, LLCs, partnerships) donating to qualifying charities and benefits police/sheriff department employees by supporting their children's education through 529 plans. It does not alter existing tax credit rules for other charitable contributions or add new funding mechanisms.

Maddy summarySB 2861 increases Mississippi's income tax credit for private landowners who plant eligible trees (pine or hardwood) using approved reforestation methods like seedling planting, mixed-stand regeneration, or direct seeding. It raises the annual credit limit to $20,000 per taxpayer (with a lifetime cap of $125,000) for costs related to these practices on nonindustrial private lands. Landowners must follow a written reforestation plan verified by a certified forester and cannot claim the credit if they received state/federal cost-share funds for the same work (unless their income is below federal earned income levels). The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, directly benefiting private forest landowners seeking tax savings for sustainable tree planting.