Bills & Legislation

Dayton Allen Greenhaw, Columbus, Mississippi, Mississippi Forestry Commission, six year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2030, representing the First Congressional District.

GOVERNOR

Joseph Read Hendon, Ph.D., Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Gulf States Marine Commission as the Mississippi citizen representative, three year term effective June 12, 2024 and ending January 9, 2027.

GOVERNOR

James Joseph Brantley, Brandon, Mississippi, MS Home Inspector Regulatory Board, initial three year term effective August 9, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027, representing the State At Large.

GOVERNOR

John Stanley (Stan) McCay, Sr., Oxford, Mississippi, MS Home Inspector Regulatory Board, initial one year term effective August 9, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, representing the First Congressional District.

GOVERNOR

John Stanley (Stan) McCay, Sr., Oxford, Mississippi, MS Home Inspector Regulatory Board, four year term effective July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029, representing the First Congressional District.

GOVERNOR

Charles Martin (Marty) Pigott, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, MS Home Inspector Regulatory Board, initial three year term effective August 9, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027, representing the Fourth Congressional District.

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Chief Cyrus L. Ben, Philadelphia, Mississippi, MS Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees, six year term beginning July 12, 2024 and ending January 1, 2030.

ARCHIVES AND HISTORY BD

Gary Nelson Smith, Ridgeland, Mississippi, MS Home Inspector Regulatory Board, initial two year term effective August 9, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, representing the Third Congressional District.

GOVERNOR

David Allen Williams, Pearl, Mississippi, MS Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority as the certified public accountant experienced in hospital finance, four year term effective July 3, 2024 and ending January 10, 2028, vice Mr. Ed Tucker.

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Jonathan Scott McLendon, Biloxi, Mississippi, MS Advisory Commission on Marine Resources as the Commercial Seafood Processor representative, four year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028.

GOVERNOR

Cammack A. (Cam) Roberds, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, MS Advisory Commission on Marine Resources as the Recreational Sports Fisherman representative, four year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028.

GOVERNOR

Elizabeth JeanMarie (Liz) McLain, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy as a Licensed Massage Therapist, four year term effective September 24, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028, vice Mr. Michael Scott Parker.

GOVERNOR

Cindy Hunter Bradshaw, Brandon, Mississippi, Executive Director of the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, appointment is effective October 10, 2024, and the appointee shall serve at the will and pleasure of the Governor.

GOVERNOR

Dr. Harvey Allen (Allen) Gersh, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Second Supreme Court District, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2030.

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Dr. Kirk L. Kinard, Oxford, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Third Supreme Court District, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2030.

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James E. Ceranti, Greenville, Mississippi, MS Motor Vehicle Commission, seven year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2031, representing the Second Congressional District.

GOVERNOR

Sabrina Marie Turner, Flowood, Mississippi, BD of Directors for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind as an individual who has at least five years' actual experience in marketing or related field, term effective immediately and will end June 30, 2028.

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Eddie Eugene Turner, Brandon, Mississippi, BD of Directors for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind as a legally blind individual, term effective immediately and will end June 30, 2027.

LT. GOVERNOR

Anna Sue (Sue) Stedman, Natchez, Mississippi, Mississippi Home Corporation as a resident of the Second Supreme Court District, term effective December 30, 2024 and will end December 29, 2030.

LT. GOVERNOR

Major General Bobby Merriel Ginn, Jr., -, Mississippi, Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard, appointment effective August 1, 2024, for the remainder of a four year term that runs concurrent with Governor's second term in office.

GOVERNOR

Dr. Randi Laurel Cran, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, State Board of Animal Health, remainder of a four year term effective May 28, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027, representing a poultry breeder and producer, vice Dr. Philip A. Stayer.

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Mrs. Juanita Pauline Smith Burns; commend and congratulate upon the occasion of the centennial anniversary of her birth.

Vince MangoldRepublican

Daniel Wile; commend upon being named 2025 MS State Games Male Athlete of the Year.

Billy Adam CalvertRepublican

Commend Raleigh High School Football Team upon winning the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.

Brian RhodesRepublican

Commend Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team for Class 4A State Championship.

Daniel H. SparksRepublican

Congratulate Tishomingo High School's Meg Moore as "Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year."

Daniel H. SparksRepublican

Recognize Mississippi Blues Musician Jesse Robinson as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Lydia Graves ChassaniolRepublican

Recognize contributions of "American Idol" Jamal Roberts.

Rod HickmanDemocrat

Commend Warren Central High School for 2025 6A State Championship.

W. Briggs Hopson IIIRepublican

Commend Aubrey Lynn Atchison as State Games of Mississippi 2025 Youth Athlete of the Year.

Jeff TateRepublican

Commend Kaytelyn Harris as State Games of Mississippi 2025 Female Athlete of the Year.

Jeff TateRepublican

Commend Mississippi Forestry Commission on 100th Anniversary.

Andy BerryRepublican

Recognize Brinkley Boswell of Star, Mississippi, as "Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026."

Neil S. WhaleyRepublican

Recognize Katie Blount on the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

W. Briggs Hopson IIIRepublican

Congratulate 2026 St. Patrick Lady Irish Girls Soccer Team for four-peat State Championship.

Joel R.Carter, Jr.Republican

Paying tribute to the memory of pioneering Journalist and JSU Professor Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony of Jackson, Mississippi.

Sollie B. NorwoodDemocrat

Commend Kossuth High School Lady Aggies Cheer Team for State and National Championships.

Rita Potts ParksRepublican

Congratulate Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide Varsity Cheer Team for historic double national and state title.

Angela Burks HillRepublican

Gulfport High School Football Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.

Jeffrey Hulum IIIDemocrat

Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team; commend upon winning a national championship.

John Thomas "Trey" LamarRepublican

Pascagoula High School Basketball Team; commend upon winning the 6A State Championship.

Jimmy FondrenRepublican

Jon Grey Morrison; commend for his outstanding athletic accomplishments.

Steve MassengillRepublican

Kossuth High School Cheerleading Team; commend on winning UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in two divisions.

Brad MattoxRepublican

Wayne Academy Lady Jaguars Softball Team; commend upon winning 2025 MAIS Class 3A Division II State Championship.

Shane BarnettRepublican

Morton High School Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning Class 4A State Championship.

Kenji HollowayDemocrat

John T. Grant, Jr.; commend visionary leadership as Executive Director of the Cricket Celebration Bowl and the MEAC/SWAC.

Christopher BellDemocrat

"Rest Y'all Mississippi Collective Day of Rest"; acknowledge March 20th, the first day of spring as annual observation of.

Fabian NelsonDemocrat