Maddy summaryHB 4 requires municipalities seeking to annex adjacent unincorporated land to hold separate voter elections in both the municipality and the proposed annexation area, replacing the previous court approval process. If 20% of residents in the target area petition for an election within 60 days of an annexation ordinance, officials must schedule votes in both locations within 60 days of petition certification. Annexation only proceeds if majority voters in *both* areas approve the measure; otherwise, the municipality cannot re-propose the same annexation for five years. This bill directly affects municipalities aiming to expand and residents in territories targeted for annexation by shifting decision-making from courts to voter input.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Mississippi's historical and economic ties with Quebec. It recognizes the 1699 French settlement in Mississippi led by Quebec-born explorer d'Iberville, celebrates ongoing cultural exchanges (like annual commemorations), and highlights mutual economic benefits - including Quebec supplying over half of U.S. primary aluminum (used in Mississippi's auto industry) and Mississippi exporting 75% of its auto parts to Quebec. The resolution formally expresses Mississippi's commitment to continued collaboration with Quebec through trade and shared values. It has no binding effect but serves as a symbolic gesture of goodwill, directed to Quebec officials.
Maddy summaryHB 41 would remove intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities from Mississippi's Certificate of Need (CON) law. This means these facilities would no longer require state approval before making major expansions, renovations, or purchasing expensive equipment (like capital expenditures over $5 million for clinical services). The bill specifically targets the legal definition of "health care facility" in Mississippi law, excluding these facilities from CON review requirements. This change would directly affect providers of intermediate care services for people with intellectual disabilities by reducing regulatory hurdles for facility improvements.
Maddy summaryHB 42 would have required Mississippi's State Department of Health to issue a certificate of need (special approval) for a specific nonprofit in Madison County to add beds to a community living program for developmentally disabled adults at an ICF-IID facility. This bill amended existing law to exempt this single nonprofit from standard certificate of need requirements for expanding beds in such a facility. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, so it did not become law. It directly affected only this Madison County nonprofit and its planned expansion of services for developmentally disabled adults.
Maddy summaryHB 18 requires towing companies in Mississippi to record the name, phone number, email, and relationship (owner, officer, or property owner) of anyone requesting vehicle towing services. Failure to record this information would waive all towing and storage fees unless the company can prove the request came from the vehicle owner. Towing companies must also report towed vehicles to local law enforcement within 24 hours (unless requested by the owner) and follow specific procedures for notifying owners and selling abandoned vehicles. The bill directly affects towing companies and vehicle requesters by creating clear documentation requirements and financial consequences for non-compliance. It aims to increase transparency in towing operations and protect consumers from unauthorized charges.
Maddy summaryHR 22 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor Charlie F. Myles, a Jackson County community leader who died in December 2025. It commemorates his 28-year career at Chevron (where he broke barriers as an early African American leader in certain departments), his volunteer work with the Jackson County Youth Court (including two "Outstanding Volunteer of the Year" awards), and his service as a parent and community member. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family and community but does not create new laws or policies. As a symbolic gesture, it formally recognizes his legacy without altering any legal or financial obligations.
Maddy summaryHB 35 is an appropriation bill that allocates state funds for Mississippi's legislative operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It directly funds salaries, travel, and daily allowances for House and Senate members, contingent operating funds for both chambers, and expenses for key legislative committees - including the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Performance Evaluation Committee, and Reapportionment Committee. The bill also covers assessments for interstate organizations like the Southern States Energy Board and allocates $2.4 million for computer systems upgrades for the Budget Committee. As a procedural funding measure, it does not create new policies but ensures existing legislative bodies have resources for their mandated duties.
Maddy summaryHB 40 reappropriates existing state funds for construction and renovation projects at Mississippi state agencies, universities, community colleges, and facilities like water treatment plants. It renews authorization for unused funds from prior fiscal years (up to $175 million total), specifically for projects previously approved under bills like HB 1816 (2024) and HB 1643 (2023). The bill does not create new funding but allows agencies to spend leftover money from the previous year on the same projects they were originally intended for. It explicitly states that spending cannot exceed the unspent balance as of June 30, 2025, and cannot change the original project purpose. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy.
Maddy summaryHB 32 appropriates $46.39 million (split between $33.89 million general funds and $12.50 million special funds) for Mississippi's Attorney General's Office for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the Attorney General's operations by funding salaries, staffing headcounts (91 permanent, 209 time-limited positions), and operational expenses. Key provisions strictly limit "Personal Services" spending to $30.72 million for salaries and fringe benefits, prohibit using funds for promotions or salary increases beyond budgeted amounts, and require compliance with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan. The bill mandates detailed financial reporting and ties funding to specific performance metrics like criminal conviction affirmations (target: 93%).
Maddy summaryHB 38 is a funding bill that allocates $75.9 million in state funds for Mississippi's judicial system for fiscal year 2026. It provides specific appropriations for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, trial judges (including special judges and chancellors), the Administrative Office of Courts, and specialized programs like Drug Courts, Mental Health Treatment Courts, and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. The bill does not create new laws or policies but ensures funding for existing court operations, staff positions, and court-related services as detailed in the appropriations sections.