Rep. Steve Lott

Maddy summaryHR 70 is a ceremonial resolution commending the George County High School Boys Soccer Team and Head Coach Tyler Williams for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A State Championship. It formally recognizes their achievement - a historic first title after an 18-4 season - with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 5, 2025, and serves solely as a symbolic expression of support for the team's athletic success. It does not create new obligations or affect any individuals or entities beyond the named team and coaches.

Maddy summaryHR 57 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to formally commend the George County High School Boys Soccer Team and Head Coach Tyler Williams for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A Boys Soccer State Championship. The resolution highlights their 1-0 victory in double-overtime against Center Hill High School, their 18-4 season record, and individual honors like Sam Rogers being named State Most Valuable Player. It serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of their athletic achievement, with no policy changes or direct impact on any individuals or programs beyond this formal acknowledgment. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HC 28) formally commends the George County High School Rebels Baseball Team for winning the 2024 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A State Championship. It specifically recognizes their 30-5 season, the 27-year championship drought broken since 1997, and honors head coach Brandon Davis (who earned his 400th career win while coaching his son, Ben Davis, named Class 6A Player of the Year). The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute to the team's athletic achievement and sportsmanship. It was adopted by both legislative chambers and signed into law on February 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1229 makes it a misdemeanor to harass first responders (including police, firefighters, and EMTs) after being verbally warned to stay away. It prohibits approaching within 25 feet with intent to impede their duties, threaten them, or cause serious emotional distress. Violators face fines up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both. The bill directly affects individuals who engage in such behavior toward emergency personnel while performing their duties. It aims to provide legal recourse for responders facing intentional, repeated harassment.

Maddy summaryHB 1294 requires Mississippi public school districts to schedule extracurricular activities so students attend all regular academic classes first and return to school by 10:30 p.m. on school nights (including makeup days). It directly affects students, schools, coaches, and bus drivers by mandating safety-focused scheduling to reduce fatigue risks. Exemptions include playoff events, championships, and prearranged overnight trips. School districts must document and report noncompliance quarterly to the State Department of Education, which will share summaries with legislative committees. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1265 creates a 13-member Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee to examine how Mississippi allocates sales tax revenue between the state Department of Revenue and local municipalities. The committee will review current practices, assess financial impacts on municipalities, and recommend reforms for the 2026 legislative session. It must report findings by December 1, 2025, and includes representatives from state agencies, large and small municipalities, and economic organizations. The bill itself does not change tax law but establishes a process to study revenue distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1212) died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law. If enacted, it would have created a 9-member study committee to examine unintended impacts of wind turbines on agriculture, including property rights (e.g., pesticide drift), aquifer safety, and aviation pilot concerns. The bill also included a temporary moratorium on new wind turbine construction permits until July 1, 2026, to allow time for the committee’s study. The committee was required to report findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2025, but the bill did not advance beyond the committee stage.

Maddy summaryHB 1221 would have exempted pesticide manufacturers and sellers from civil liability claims related to labeling if the pesticide was registered and labeled under federal EPA rules (FIFRA) at the time of sale. It specifically protected companies from product liability lawsuits alleging failure to warn, as long as the labeling met EPA requirements. The bill applied only to pesticides approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under FIFRA, not to all pesticides sold in Mississippi. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to address border security. The text frames the situation as an invasion and calls for the transport of undocumented individuals back across the border to Mexico. It does not create any new laws or alter federal policy but serves as a symbolic statement of solidarity with Texas. The bill was referred to a committee and did not advance further.