Sen. Ben Suber

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 summaryThis Mississippi Senate resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass legislation prohibiting the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) from affecting Mississippi's timber and forestry exports. The EUDR requires proof that commodities like timber and hardwood are deforestation-free, which the resolution claims would impose excessive compliance burdens on Mississippi's $1.48 billion forestry industry - the state's second-largest agricultural sector - threatening access to the EU market (which buys 22% of U.S. hardwood exports). The resolution argues the EUDR's traceability requirements are "cumbersome" and "unworkably technical" for U.S. supply chains, risking job losses for thousands of Mississippi landowners and workers. It does not create new law but calls for federal action to block EUDR enforcement on Mississippi exports.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution honors the historical and cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi, dating to 1699 when French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville established a settlement in what is now Mississippi. It recognizes ongoing ties through shared heritage (including annual commemorations), economic collaboration (like Quebec supplying aluminum to Mississippi's auto industry), and membership in the SEUS-CP alliance, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution will be formally transmitted to Quebec officials as a symbolic gesture of goodwill.

Maddy summaryThis bill classifies wild catfish caught in the Mississippi River (including channel, blue, flathead, and bullhead species) as game fish under Mississippi law. It requires the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to establish daily harvest limits (max one catfish over 34 inches per day) and length restrictions for these fish. The rules apply to both recreational and commercial harvesters of wild river catfish but explicitly exclude farm-raised catfish. The law directs the department to create specific regulations for these protections.

Maddy summarySB 2629 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 32 in Calhoun County (starting at Bruce's eastern city limits) as the "Joe Tunnel Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Mississippi Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs along this segment, effective July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on residents, businesses, or state programs - its sole purpose is to honor a local landmark or individual through highway naming.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 34) is a ceremonial expression of congratulations to Vardaman High School junior Eli Edmondson for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 1A Individual State Golf Championship on October 31, 2025. It formally recognizes his achievement of shooting a two-day total of 140 (two under par) to claim the title, while helping his team finish second in the team competition. The resolution extends congratulations to Edmondson and his family, and directs it be presented to him, his coaches, and the school principal. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 23) formally commends the Calhoun City Wildcats High School football team and head coach M.D. Jennings for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 1A State Championship - their third title overall and first since 2016. It directs the resolution to be presented to the team, coach, school principal, and Calhoun County Board of Education. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or legislative effect beyond expressing recognition.

Maddy summarySB 2305 would have required Mississippi public school boards to allow a Christian Bible provided by an external entity (not the school district) to be visible in all classrooms and libraries. It also mandated daily recitation of the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance - including the phrase "under God" - and required teaching a new state pledge referencing "Almighty God." The bill aimed to enforce these provisions through school board compliance measures and reporting requirements. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.

Maddy summarySB 2394, a proposed Mississippi bill, would allow home-based food sellers to increase their annual sales limit from an unspecified lower amount to $120,000 without needing a full food establishment permit. It requires all cottage food sellers to complete certified food safety training (with existing sellers having until October 2026 to comply) and lists specific approved foods like baked goods, jams, dried spices, and wine. The bill also mandates detailed product labeling, prohibits direct online sales (though advertising online is allowed), and exempts homemade wine sold through cottage food operations from certain local restrictions. This bill, which died in committee in February 2026, would have directly affected small home-based food businesses operating within Mississippi.

Maddy summarySB 2627 reorganizes existing Mississippi Code sections related to electronic payments by state agencies. It brings forward Sections 7-7-1, 7-7-9, 25-53-151, and 27-104-33 (which define payment rules, public funds, and an Electronic Government Services Fund) into a single administrative rule under the Department of Finance and Administration. The bill does not create new policy but moves current provisions about credit/debit card payments, electronic fund handling, and oversight of e-government services to a more centralized location for potential future amendment. It directly affects state agencies that collect payments through electronic means.