2025 Regular Session Senator Brian Rhodes Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Brian Rhodes District 36 ../../../members/senate/rhodes.xml ../senate_p_authors/rhodes.xml Principal Author Only 05/06/26 at 05:28 SB2026 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2026IN.pdf Plant and soil amendments; provide additional label requirements for. Whaley ../Senate_authors/Whaley.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2026.xml SB2084 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2084IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt sales at auction by the National Wild Turkey Federation, a 501(c)(3) entity. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2084.xml %$ SB2167 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2167IN.pdf Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2167.xml SB2168 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2168IN.pdf High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2168.xml SB2172 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2100-2199/SB2172IN.pdf Ten Commandments and historical documents; require display in public schools and postsecondary educational institutions. DeBar ../Senate_authors/DeBar.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2172.xml SB2210 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2210SG.pdf Fireworks; revise dates of sale and reduce violation to misdemeanor. Rhodes 03/21 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2210.xml * SB2227 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2227PS.pdf Wind turbines study committee; study potential unintended impact of wind turbine usage in agriculture. Rhodes 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2227.xml * SB2257 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2257PS.pdf Harvest permits; delete repealer on provisions establishing maximum weight and approved routes of vehicles. Younger ../Senate_authors/Younger.xml 03/31 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2257.xml * SB2266 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2266SG.pdf Sales tax; require DOR to publish list of agricultural items eligible for exemption or reduced rate. Berry ../Senate_authors/Berry.xml 03/12 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2266.xml SB2337 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2337IN.pdf Juvenile felony arrests; require notification to juvenile's school district by local law enforcement. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2337.xml SB2405 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2405IN.pdf Mississippi Windstorm Mitigation Association; establish under Commissioner of Insurance. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2405.xml % SB2407 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2407IN.pdf Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider status. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2407.xml SB2454 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2454IN.pdf Jurors; increase range of per diem for. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2454.xml SB2472 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2472IN.pdf Pesticide seller or manufacturer; provide limited immunity for in certain actions. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 02/13 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2472.xml SB2531 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2531IN.pdf Public schools; require to display Ten Commandments in classrooms. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2531.xml SB2605 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2605PS.pdf School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school. Wiggins ../Senate_authors/Wiggins.xml 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2605.xml * SB2675 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2675IN.pdf Pharmacists; authorize to test for and administer treatment for minor, nonchronic health conditions. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2675.xml SB2677 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2677PS.pdf Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; define requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy services administrative organizations. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 03/04 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2677.xml *% SB2711 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2711IN.pdf Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; require to have emergency power sources. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2711.xml SB2758 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2758IN.pdf Cultivated food products; criminalize the manufacture, sale or distribution of. Whaley ../Senate_authors/Whaley.xml 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2758.xml SB2801 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2801IN.pdf Public purchases; raise bidding requirement threshold from $5,000 to $25,000. Rhodes 02/04 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2801.xml SB2804 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2804IN.pdf Sales tax; 1.5% rate for retail sales of livestock fencing and trailers to commercial farmers for agricultural purposes. Berry ../Senate_authors/Berry.xml 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2804.xml %$ SB2832 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2832PS.pdf County website; allow counties without local newspapers to publish certain notices on. Rhodes 03/12 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2832.xml * SB2968 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2968PS.pdf Ad valorem tax; specify provisions for determining the true value of rural structures. Rhodes 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2968.xml *%$ SB3000 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3000IN.pdf Sales tax; exempt sales of water for agricultural purposes. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3000.xml %$ SB3095 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3095PS.pdf Tax; cut income and grocery taxes, increase fuel excise tax, and adjust distribution of certain fuel and sales taxes. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/29 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB3095.xml *%$ SB3146 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3146IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3146.xml SB3154 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3154IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Florence for a water well. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3154.xml SB3155 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3155IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Pelahatchie for improvements & repairs to its water & wastewater infrastructure. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3155.xml SB3156 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3156IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County School District for expansion of its Career and Technical Education Center. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3156.xml SB3157 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3157IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3157.xml SB3158 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3158IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County Economic Development Center for sewer and drainage improvements and upgrades. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3158.xml SB3159 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3159IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Village of Sylvarena for improvements to its community center. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3159.xml SB3160 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3160IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Smith County Sheriff's Department for the acquisition of a vehicle. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3160.xml SB3161 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3161IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Polkville for renovations to its community center. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3161.xml SB3162 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3162IN.pdf General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDOT for State Aid Road Projects within Smith County. Rhodes 02/26 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3162.xml SC 502 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0502SG.pdf Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0502.xml SC 503 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0503SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of MS Senate to surviving family of former Senator Edwin Pittman who served in 3 branches of government. Fillingane ../Senate_authors/Fillingane.xml 02/18 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0503.xml SC 504 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0504SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Charles Pittman. Frazier ../Senate_authors/Frazier.xml 02/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0504.xml SC 506 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0506SG.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Legislature to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Browning of Pontotoc, MS. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 02/17 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0506.xml SC 515 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0515IN.pdf United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits. McLendon ../Senate_authors/McLendon.xml 04/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SC/SC0515.xml SC 524 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0524SG.pdf Extending the sincerest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. Jordan ../Senate_authors/Jordan.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0524.xml SC 532 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0532SG.pdf Extend sympathy to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 03/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0532.xml SC 535 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0535SG.pdf Extend the deepest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr. Blackmon ../Senate_authors/Blackmon.xml 03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0535.xml SC 544 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SC/SC0544PS.pdf Extend condolences on the passing of talk radio icon Paul Gallo and paying tribute to his public contributions. Sparks ../Senate_authors/Sparks.xml 04/07 Died by Other Means ../history/SC/SC0544.xml SR 11 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0011PS.pdf Commend Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team for second-straight MAIS 6A State Championship. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0011.xml SR 27 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0027PS.pdf Extend sympathy of the Senate to surviving family of National Republican Committee Woman Jeanne Luckey. Parks ../Senate_authors/Parks.xml 02/17 (S) Immediate Release ../history/SR/SR0027.xml SR 62 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0062PS.pdf Extend congratulations of Mississippi Senate to Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Darius Slay, Jr., for Super Bowl Championship. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0062.xml SR 63 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0063PS.pdf Commend the life of Black Hawk pilot U.S. Army Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves. Hickman ../Senate_authors/Hickman.xml 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0063.xml SR 65 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0065PS.pdf Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr. Horhn ../Senate_authors/Horhn.xml 02/27 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0065.xml SR 68 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0068PS.pdf Recognize Senator Angela Turner Ford for COABE 2024 Legislative Champion Award. Rhodes 03/06 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0068.xml SR 122 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0122PS.pdf Commend service and economic development accomplishments of Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads on occasion of his retirement. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0122.xml SR 123 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0123PS.pdf Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0123.xml SR 125 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0125PS.pdf Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy. McLendon ../Senate_authors/McLendon.xml 03/25 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0125.xml SR 134 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0134PS.pdf Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for winning 6th consecutive MSSP State Title. Rhodes 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0134.xml SR 135 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0135PS.pdf Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for first-ever MAIS Division II State Championship. Rhodes 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0135.xml SR 136 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0136PS.pdf Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Girls Basketball Team for winning the MAIS 5A State Championship. Rhodes 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0136.xml SR 137 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0137PS.pdf Commend 2024 East Rankin Academy Girls Cross Country Team for winning fourth consecutive MAIS 5A State Championship. Rhodes 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0137.xml SR 142 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0142PS.pdf Commend career of Jim Ellis upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer. Williams ../Senate_authors/Williams.xml 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0142.xml SR 144 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0144PS.pdf Commend Jackson Prep Lady Patriots for winning back-to-back MAIS 6A State Championships. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0144.xml SR 145 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0145PS.pdf Commend Jackson Prep Boys Basketball team for winning MAIS Overall State Championship. Kirby ../Senate_authors/Kirby.xml 04/01 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0145.xml SR 150 ../../../documents/2025/pdf/SR/SR0150PS.pdf Commend Rankin County Superintendent Dr. Scott Rimes as MASA 2024 Superintendent of the Year on the occasion of his retirement. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 04/02 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0150.xml