Rules

This Senate resolution expresses support for transferring authority from the U.S. Department of Education to state governments and urges Congress to cooperate with that goal. The document cites the Tenth Amendment as constitutional basis for state control over education, which is not a federal responsibility. It references concerns about federal regulations and spending while highlighting declining student reading scores as context for why states should manage education policy. The resolution is non-binding and serves as a formal statement of position rather than creating new laws or funding changes.

SR 18 is a non-binding resolution urging all Mississippi local law enforcement agencies to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These agreements allow state and local officers to assist with immigration enforcement under ICE supervision, specifically for identifying and processing individuals with criminal charges or immigration violations. The resolution directs Mississippi law enforcement entities to adopt this cooperation framework to address immigration enforcement, as outlined in federal law and ICE's 287(g) program models.

This bill is a Senate resolution that recognizes the value of voluntary conservation easements for protecting wildlife habitats on private land in Mississippi. It honors the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses for their work in supporting these conservation efforts and private property rights. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the importance of these voluntary agreements. It expresses appreciation for the organization's contributions to wildlife habitat protection and private land management.

This resolution commends Charlie Kirk for his work promoting conservative grassroots engagement, free speech advocacy, and youth civic participation. It designates September 10 of each year as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Mississippi to honor his efforts in encouraging young people to engage in civic life and uphold constitutional principles. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes Kirk's influence on youth civic involvement and free expression. It affects Mississippi residents through this annual commemoration, primarily serving as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the state legislature.

This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to amend the Pittman-Robertson Act to include airguns and airbows as items subject to federal excise taxes. Currently, the act taxes firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment, directing revenue to wildlife conservation programs. The resolution states that airguns and airbows - increasingly used for hunting - are not covered under existing tax provisions, which have funded over $15 billion in conservation since 1937. The Mississippi Senate has referred this resolution to the Rules Committee and will send it to Congress and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.