Maddy summaryThis Mississippi legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V specifically to propose limits on how many terms members of Congress can serve. The bill affects only the state of Mississippi by submitting its application as one of the required two-thirds of state legislatures needed to trigger the national convention process. It does not create new laws or change current term limits but instead initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifies that this application covers only congressional term limits and will be combined with similar applications from other states once enough states have submitted requests.
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Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Peter Fulton of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to criminal convictions for perjury and burglary. The legislation states that Fulton has since served his sentence and conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen, meeting the state's requirements for restoring voting rights to individuals with past felony convictions. Once enacted, Fulton would immediately regain his eligibility to vote in Mississippi elections. The measure is a specific restoration of civil rights for one individual rather than a change to the state's general voting laws.
Maddy summarySB 2632 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's Emergency Management Law (Mississippi Code of 1972) by moving specific code sections (33-15-1 through 33-15-53) to new positions in the code. It does not change the content or policy of these sections, which cover definitions, purposes, and structure of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The bill’s sole purpose is to facilitate future amendments by updating the code’s numbering. This reorganization affects the legal code itself, not individuals or entities, and requires no action from the public or agencies.
Maddy summarySB 3110 creates tax credits for Mississippi taxpayers who make voluntary cash donations to qualifying rural hospitals. It allows a credit against either income tax (up to 50% of annual tax liability) or ad valorem property tax (up to 50% of property tax liability), but not both for the same donation. The bill caps the credit for any single hospital at $100,000 annually and sets a statewide annual limit of $1,000,000 for all hospitals combined. Unused credits may be carried forward for five years, and contributions must be cash-only (not goods or services).
Maddy summaryThis bill restores voting rights to Mary Wayne Prater of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her suffrage due to a criminal conviction and subsequent probation violations. The legislation formally recognizes that she has since maintained a law-abiding lifestyle and is eligible to vote again. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature removes the legal barrier preventing her from participating in elections. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this specific individual.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia, Mississippi, to donate up to $10,000 from its general fund to Philadelphia Transit, a nonprofit organization that provides transportation services to seniors, disabled individuals, low-income families, and the general public in east central Mississippi. The donation is limited to one-time contribution during calendar year 2026 and is left to the city's discretion. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and does not impose new requirements on the city or the transit organization.
Maddy summarySB 2898 directs the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer to transfer $20 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund upon the bill's effective date. This technical amendment reallocates existing state funds without creating new programs or changing eligibility for disaster assistance. The transfer affects state budget accounting by moving money between two designated funds (Fund No. 6499C00000 to Fund No. 3372500000) to support disaster response resources. The bill has no direct impact on citizens or businesses but modifies how state funds are allocated. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill authorizes the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors to create an Industrial Zone Emergency Response District to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other emergency services to industrial businesses in a specific area near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The district would be formed through a county resolution and a petition signed by industrial taxpayers representing at least 80% of the area's total participation factors, which are calculated based on property value and employee numbers. Once established, the district would have the power to levy special assessments on industrial property owners, issue bonds for funding, and enjoy tax exemptions on its property and revenue.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates the Winston Academy Patriots football team and Head Coach Pat Byrd on winning the 2025 MAIS Class 2A Division II State Championship. The document highlights the team's historic turnaround from a 0-5 start to a state title, noting key player performances and Coach Byrd's eight-year leadership in rebuilding the program. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create any new laws or policy changes; it serves to publicly recognize the team's achievements and is to be presented to school officials and the media.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery costs. It specifically covers expenses related to the severe weather event beginning January 24, 2026, and other state disaster obligations, effective from passage through June 30, 2027. The funds are intended to cover MEMA's costs for managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this period. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.