Bills & Legislation

Thomas Kevin Smith, DVM, Picayune, Mississippi, Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine, five year term effective June 3, 2025 and ending May 22, 2030, representing the Second Supreme Court District.

GOVERNOR

Michael Barrie (Barrie) Nelson, Madison, Mississippi, Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women, four year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029, representing an At-Large appointment.

GOVERNOR

Bradley R. (Brad) White, Madison, Mississippi, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, term effective April 1, 2026 and set to expire April 1, 2030.

MS TRANSPORTATION COM

Renda Tracy McGowan, Jackson, Mississippi, Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission, four year term ending June 30, 2029.

SECRETARY OF STATE

Keith Allen Williams, Jr., Gulfport, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Finance Corporation as a member associated with small business, six year term effective June 20, 2025 and ending March 31, 2031.

GOVERNOR

Thomas H. (Tom) Elkins, Madison, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, remainder of a two year term effective upon confirmation and ending July 31, 2026.

GOVERNOR

James C. (Chris) Cook, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, remainder of a three year term effective upon confirmation and ending July 31, 2027.

GOVERNOR

Wesley Todd Freeman, Ridgeland, Mississippi, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, remainder of a two year term effective upon confirmation and ending July 31, 2026.

GOVERNOR

Congratulate former MS Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Maxwell upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.

Nicole BoydRepublican

Commend Terry High School Boys Class 6A Track and Field Team for winning 2025 State Championship, its first state title.

David BlountDemocrat

Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory.

Johnny L. DuPreeDemocrat

Columbia High School Wildcats Football Team; commend and congratulate on winning 2025 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

Ken MorganRepublican

Jonathan Allen; commend upon nomination for the prestigious 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Award.

Greg HaneyRepublican

Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A Championship.

Omeria ScottDemocrat

Eli Edmondson; commend upon capturing the 2025 MHSAA Class 1A Individual State Golf Championship.

Perry BaileyRepublican

Madison Ridgeland Academy Lady Patriots Girls Basketball Team; commend for winning the 2026 MAIS State Basketball Championship.

Jonathan McMillanRepublican

Coach Bill Hood; commend Florence High School Girls Soccer coach on outstanding coaching career.

Lance VarnerRepublican

Tupelo High School Golden Wave; commend on winning MHSAA Class 7A All-Sports Award.

Shane AguirreRepublican

Christopher Price Newman; commend upon the occasion of his retirement.

Noah SanfordRepublican

West Lauderdale Lady Knights Soccer Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

Billy Adam CalvertRepublican

Master Sergeant Clyde Moore (Retired); commend on military career and express gratitude for dedicated service.

Lester CarpenterRepublican

Tatyana Ali; commend upon being featured in the Women's Foundation of Mississippi's Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi.

Zakiya SummersDemocrat

Coach Sherri Cooley; recognize and commend outstanding coaching career upon the occasion of her retirement.

Omeria ScottDemocrat

Darryal Wooldridge; commend upon being named the Mississippi Trucking Association's 2025 Driver of the Year.

Steve MassengillRepublican

Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps; commend military service and congratulate upon the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Donnie BellRepublican

Enterprise High School; commend for achieving the highest accountability score in the State of Mississippi.

Troy SmithRepublican

Stone County Economic Development Partnership and city, county and business leaders; commend upon economic success of Stone County.

Steve LottRepublican

Raleigh High School Football Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.

Mark TullosRepublican

Republic of China (Taiwan); encourage further economic ties and friendship with State of Mississippi.

Larry ByrdRepublican

Mark Anthony Smith, Sr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing.

Oscar DentonDemocrat

European Union Deforestation Regulation; urge Congress to adopt resolution and legislation discouraging implementation of policies required by.

Vince MangoldRepublican

Nonprofit Day at the Capitol; proclaim March 5, 2026, as.

John W. Hines, Sr.Democrat

Designate official "Rockabilly Districts" in certain Northeast Mississippi communities.

Chad McMahanRepublican

Remembering Willie Totten and Jerry Rice who were nicknamed the Mississippi Valley State "Satellite Express."

Justin L. PopeDemocrat

Paying tribute to the legacy of Mississippi Civil Rights icon James Howard Meredith on occasion of Lifetime Achievement Distinction.

Johnny L. DuPreeDemocrat

Recognize Anniversary of "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act" and Prison Fellowship.

Jeremy EnglandRepublican

Commend Crime Victims Survivors Program and recognize "Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day."

Sollie B. NorwoodDemocrat

Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.

Jeremy EnglandRepublican

Recognize notable members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and designate March 17, 2026, as "Kappa Day at the State Kapitol."

Derrick T. SimmonsDemocrat

Recognize City of Greenville as a National Model for innovative coordinated public safety strategies.

Derrick T. SimmonsDemocrat

LaPatrick D. (Pat) Stephens, LCSW, Starkville, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as a Licensed Certified Social Worker, remainder of a four year term effective upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2026.

GOVERNOR

Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of MS College; commemorate.

Hillman Terome FrazierDemocrat

Commend Northwest Mississippi College Women's Basketball Team on winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship.

Neil S. WhaleyRepublican

Recognize Ann Alexander and Friends of Mississippi Veterans for her tireless dedication and service to veterans.

Jeff TateRepublican

Commend Magnolia Heights School Chiefs Baseball Team for seven consecutive MAIS 5A State Championships and No. 1 Ranking.

Neil S. WhaleyRepublican

Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus.

Jeremy EnglandRepublican

Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC.

Jeremy EnglandRepublican