Maddy summarySB 2357 establishes a work-release program at Mississippi's Delta Correctional Facility, allowing eligible inmates to work in private-sector jobs in surrounding communities while serving their sentences. It limits participation to 100 inmates at a time and excludes those with sex offenses, multiple violent felonies in the past decade, or over one year remaining on their sentence. The bill requires inmates to pay 25% of wages toward dependents or court-ordered obligations, save 50% for post-release use, and cover 15% of facility costs, with 10% available for incidental expenses. It mandates annual data reporting to the legislature on participant demographics, program outcomes, and wage distributions, and expires on July 1, 2029.
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Maddy summarySC 538 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution recognizing Sarita "Bugg" Cooper-White's basketball career. It honors her achievements as a Gentry High School standout (including a perfect 40-0 season and "Miss Basketball" title), Delta State University All-American (ranking third in NCAA D-II assists), and her coaching success, ahead of her 2025 Delta State Sports Hall of Fame induction. The resolution formally extends recognition to Cooper-White and her family, and directs copies to her schools and the press. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and did not become law.
Maddy summarySR 127 is a non-binding resolution urging Mississippi to adopt the Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights. It proposes specific protections for temporary workers, including a 90-day limit on temporary assignments (with exceptions for medical leaves), requiring host employers to offer full-time positions after 90 days, ensuring living wages, prohibiting fees for background checks, and mandating safety training. The resolution does not create new law but asks the state to formally acknowledge these standards. The bill died in committee in April 2025 and has no legal effect.
Maddy summarySB 3266 authorizes the Greenwood Utilities Commission to construct and lease unused fiber optic cable (dark fiber) within its service area to improve broadband access for residents and businesses. The bill allows the commission to decide how to build and lease this infrastructure to meet digital needs, attract technology investments, and support local economic growth. It directly affects Greenwood residents and businesses by aiming to expand high-speed internet availability. The bill was referred to committee but died there on April 3, 2025, meaning it did not advance further.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Greenwood Utilities Commission to bottle and sell water from its existing municipal water supply directly to local residents. Revenue from these sales must be used exclusively to improve the utility's infrastructure, such as pipes or treatment systems. The commission must follow all state and federal health, safety, and labeling rules for bottled water. It does not create new water sources but offers a new revenue stream for the utility.
Maddy summarySB 2257 removes a repealer provision from Mississippi law that would have eliminated existing weight and route requirements for harvest permit vehicles. The bill preserves current rules requiring harvest permit holders (such as agricultural haulers transporting crops, wood products, or materials like sand/gravel) to adhere to specific maximum vehicle weights and obtain prior route approvals. These rules include detailed weight limits based on axle spacing (e.g., up to 88,000 lbs with a permit) and restrict tolerance allowances for overweight vehicles. The change ensures these regulations remain in effect rather than phasing them out.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 125) formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi State Fire Academy. It honors the Academy's history since 1974, its role in training firefighters and emergency responders, and its contributions to public safety across Mississippi. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment presented to the Academy's leadership.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., who died on March 4, 2025. It extends the Legislature's sympathy to his family and recognizes his historic service as Mississippi's first African American legislator since Reconstruction (1967-2003), his leadership roles, and his advocacy for education and Mississippi's historical preservation. The resolution directs that it be presented to his family and forwarded to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. No policy changes or funding are involved.
Maddy summarySB 2618 transfers responsibility for hiring and managing school attendance officers from Mississippi's State Department of Education (MDE) to local school districts, effective July 2025. It requires districts to employ one officer for every 3,000 compulsory-school-age students, sets a minimum salary for new hires, and ensures transferred staff retain benefits like retirement and health insurance. The bill abolishes three regional supervisor roles, mandates state funding for officers, and requires districts to provide technical assistance and training. MDE retains oversight by reporting on officer performance to the legislature by 2027. This directly affects local school districts, attendance officers, and students through changes in attendance enforcement structure.
Maddy summarySB 2233 would have required the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to study dyslexia prevalence among inmates. The bill mandated MDOC to screen inmates using approved methods, collect demographic and educational data (while protecting privacy under HIPAA and FERPA), and analyze links between dyslexia, education, discipline, and recidivism. MDOC would have submitted a report to the legislature by December 31, 2025, with recommendations for addressing dyslexia-related needs. The bill died on the calendar in March 2025 and never became law. It directly affected inmates in Mississippi's correctional facilities.