Sen. Nicole Boyd

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College women's basketball team for winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship during the 2025-2026 season. The bill recognizes the team's achievements, including their 23-8 overall record, strong defensive performance, and historic first national tournament appearance since 2005. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team, their coach, and the college administration, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or funding implications.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates former Mississippi State Senator Bobby Chamberlin on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his judicial career, including his service on the Mississippi Supreme Court and previous roles as a municipal judge and prosecutor. It also notes his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and includes a statement of support from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The resolution will be presented at Chamberlin's investiture ceremony and shared with the press.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Maxwell on his investiture as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The document recognizes his extensive legal career, including his service on the state Supreme Court from 2016 to 2025 and his prior appointment to the Mississippi Court of Appeals. It also notes his academic background, professional leadership roles in legal organizations, and community involvement. The resolution will be presented at his investiture ceremony and shared with the public and media.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $188,645 from the state treasury to fund the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $40,000 to replace and upgrade the board’s licensing management system. The bill requires the board to maintain detailed financial records, comply with budget laws, and give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or services.

Maddy summarySB 3074 appropriates $1,269,591 for the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2027, primarily to cover staff salaries and benefits for its authorized 8 full-time positions. The bill specifies that $720,776 must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), with strict limits preventing budget overruns or using these funds for promotions or new positions. It requires the Board to use "Vacancy Funding" only to fill existing unfilled authorized positions from the prior year, not to increase current staff compensation. The funds must comply with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan and cannot exceed the prior year's allocation without legislative approval for new positions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life and legacy of Robert H. 'Bob' Dunlap, a Mississippi businessman and philanthropist who passed away on January 11, 2026. The resolution formally recognizes Dunlap's contributions as the former CEO of Dunlap & Kyle Co., a major tire distributor, and acknowledges his extensive charitable work including scholarships, community support, and conservation efforts. It extends the Senate's sympathy to Dunlap's family and directs the resolution to be presented to his surviving family, the city of Batesville, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summarySB 2368 amends Mississippi's Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program to simplify eligibility for state tuition grants. It removes the previous requirement that students complete a specific college-prep curriculum, instead setting clear criteria: Mississippi residency, a 2.5 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 20, no serious criminal record (only traffic violations allowed), and family income ≤ $42,500 (adjusted for additional children under 21). The bill also requires students to first qualify for a federal Pell Grant before receiving state funds, verified through the FAFSA. This change directly affects Mississippi students attending public or approved private colleges seeking undergraduate or associate degrees.

Maddy summaryMississippi's SB 2873 establishes administrative procedures for seizing and forfeiting cigarettes and ENDS (e-cigarette) products valued at $20,000 or less, directly affecting businesses or individuals possessing such items without proper authorization. The bill requires seizing agencies to provide written notice (via certified mail or newspaper publication if needed) detailing the seizure and outlining a 30-day window to contest forfeiture in court. If no challenge is filed, the seized property is forfeited to the agency, and the owner bears all associated costs (seizure, forfeiture, destruction). This streamlines enforcement by allowing property to be taken without a full court trial, applying to both cigarettes and ENDS products under specified value limits.

Maddy summarySB 2018 creates the Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program, which reimburses actively drilling Mississippi National Guard members for their Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The program applies to members eligible for Tricare Reserve Select coverage who are not covered by another employer, with reimbursements paid at the current "Tricare Reserve Select - Member only" rate. The Adjutant General administers the program, requiring legislative funding each year and annual reports starting in 2026 to assess its impact on medical readiness and participation. This policy directly affects National Guard members by reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aiming to support retention and readiness.

Maddy summarySB 2754 amends Mississippi law to allow child support to continue past the age of majority (18) for disabled children whose disability existed during their minority. The bill requires a court hearing and places the adult child in a conservatorship or less restrictive alternative under state law before support can continue. It directly affects disabled adults who were under 18 when their disability began and their noncustodial parents, ensuring ongoing financial support through court-ordered mechanisms. The change applies only to qualifying cases meeting specific disability and court criteria.