Sen. Ben Suber

Maddy summarySB 2628 would allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) to operate on county rural, gravel, or paved roads in Mississippi, provided they meet standard vehicle licensing and tagging requirements (excluding windshield wiper rules). The bill specifies these vehicles cannot be used for towing, on highways exceeding 40 mph speed limits (except for specific cross-road crossings), and requires a $5 additional registration fee. The revenue from this fee would go directly to the county where the vehicle is registered. This bill did not become law, as it died in committee in February 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2656 (Mississippi) eliminates registration fees and chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing requirements for owners of deer enclosures that prevent white-tailed deer from freely escaping. It modifies Mississippi Code sections 49-7-58.1 and 49-7-58.2 to remove mandatory fee payments and testing for deer within such enclosures, including deer that die naturally or are harvested. The bill also repeals a separate requirement (Section 49-7-58.6) that previously mandated CWD testing for harvested deer from enclosed areas. This directly affects deer enclosure owners, reducing regulatory costs and administrative burdens related to CWD monitoring. The bill was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, but died in committee on February 3, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2762 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing Mississippi Code sections related to county garbage collection and lien authority. It moves Sections 19-5-17, 19-5-21, 19-5-22, 21-19-2, and 27-41-59 to new positions in the code for administrative clarity. The bill does not change any policy or create new requirements; it only updates the code's structure. This affects county boards of supervisors responsible for managing garbage systems and collecting fees. The bill died in committee in 2026 and never became law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 2763) proposed to reorganize existing Mississippi Code sections (49-7-33 and 49-7-33.1) related to deer hunting with supplemental feed, primarily to facilitate future policy changes. It would have allowed deer hunting using supplemental feed exclusively on private lands within designated zones, required the Wildlife Commission to study the program's impacts on deer populations, habitat, enforcement, and tourism, and mandated annual reports to the legislature. The bill also included penalties for violations, treating them as Class II offenses. However, it died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 2743 amends Mississippi's unemployment insurance laws to strengthen record confidentiality, improve employer compliance, and clarify penalty processes. It restricts third-party access to employment records without written department permission, requires electronic payment of unemployment taxes, and gives the Department of Employment Security authority to hold hearings and impose penalties if employers fail to produce required records or respond to subpoenas. The bill also establishes criteria for waiving penalties or taxes based on "good cause," repayment ability, and impact on the unemployment fund. These changes primarily affect employers who must submit records and pay taxes, and the Department which administers the program. (Note: The bill died in committee on 2026-02-03 and did not become law.)

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 2764) is procedural - it reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's hunting and fishing license laws (specifically Sections 49-7-3, 49-7-5, 49-7-151, 49-7-153, and 49-7-155) within the state code for potential future amendment. It does not change current licensing rules or fees for residents, nonresidents, military personnel, or exempt groups (such as seniors, disabled individuals, or veterans). The bill simply moves the text of these provisions to a new location in the code to facilitate possible legislative updates later. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not advance to become law.

Maddy summarySB 2879 clarifies how mobile home owners in Mississippi can choose to have their homes taxed as real property (included in land taxes) or personal property (separately taxed). To switch to real property status, owners must remove wheels/axles, anchor the home securely, and get a county tax assessor's certificate (with a $10 fee). This affects mobile home owners who want to change their tax classification and county tax assessors who process these requests. The bill updates existing tax code (Section 27-53-15) to streamline the process without changing tax rates or creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 10) formally commemorates Mississippi College's bicentennial in 2026, marking 200 years since its founding on January 24, 1826. It honors the institution's history as Mississippi's oldest college and the second oldest Baptist college in the U.S., highlighting its contributions to education, its Christian mission, and its role in developing leaders across Mississippi. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial, extending recognition to the college's students, faculty, and administration. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate in early 2026 with no reported opposition.

Maddy summarySB 3056 authorizes Calhoun County, Mississippi, to add a $25 fee per conviction (except DUI) or $50 fee for DUI convictions to existing court costs. The funds collected will be used exclusively to repair and renovate the county's courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. The assessment applies to convictions in Justice Court, County Court, and Circuit Court within Calhoun County. This temporary measure expires on July 1, 2029.

Maddy summarySB 2482 requires Mississippi's electronic court system to provide public defenders and county prosecutors with free access when handling cases involving indigent defendants. This law applies specifically to matters related to the state's electronic court system, ensuring these legal representatives can use the platform without cost for their indigent clients. The bill amends existing law to mandate this free access, effective July 1, 2025. It directly affects public defenders, county prosecutors, and indigent defendants in court proceedings using the electronic system.