Rep. Jimmy Fondren

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Jackson County's Board of Supervisors to optionally contribute up to $5,000 annually from county funds to the Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point, a nonprofit focused on community improvement for children, youth, and families. The funding is temporary, set to expire on July 1, 2030, and does not require the county to make contributions. It specifically applies to this single organization in Pascagoula-Moss Point and does not create broader policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4079 extends Jackson County’s existing 2% tourism tax on hotel and motel room rentals from ending in 2026 to 2030. The tax, which applies to overnight stays (not food or services), must be approved by voters (requiring 60% support) and funds must be used exclusively for tourism promotion in the county. Revenue collected is paid to the county board and must be dedicated to tourism activities, potentially including the Mississippi Gulf Coast Visitors Bureau. This change directly affects hotels and motels operating in Jackson County by maintaining their tax obligation for four additional years.

Maddy summaryHB 1475 clarifies the process for transferring ownership of land sold at tax sales in Mississippi. It specifies that tax sale buyers receive "perfect fee simple title" to the land and any property on it immediately after the redemption period ends if they demand a deed within 10 working days. If no buyer claims the deed within 90 days of written notice to the last two redeemers, the land transfers to the state, with the Secretary of State gaining full ownership free of liens. This affects property owners with unpaid taxes and individuals who purchase land at tax sales, streamlining title resolution under Sections 27-45-23 and 27-45-21 of the Mississippi Code.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends the Pascagoula High School boys basketball team and head coach Lorenzo Wright for winning their first-ever Class 6A state championship in Mississippi history. The resolution recognizes the team's undefeated district record and their 28-6 season performance, including a championship victory over Terry High School. It also highlights senior Blake Nettles winning the Class 6A Mr. Basketball award and acknowledges the dedication of the school community that supported the team throughout the season. The document serves as an official recognition from the Mississippi House of Representatives and will be distributed to the school administration, the coach, and local media.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Mississippi law to add Jackson County to the list of counties where using a purse seine (a type of fishing net) within one mile of the shoreline is prohibited. It directly affects commercial and recreational fishers operating near Jackson County's coastlines. The key change is expanding the existing prohibition - currently covering only Hancock and Harrison counties - to include Jackson County, while maintaining the same one-mile shoreline restriction and enforcement penalties under Section 49-15-100(2). The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team for winning the NJCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship. The resolution highlights the team's achievements, including multiple national titles and individual awards won by players and the head coach. It also acknowledges the team's academic success and directs copies of the resolution to college officials and the press. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding implications.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 891 requires Mississippi employers to provide employees with a written earnings statement within 21 days of a written request (sent via certified mail, email, or hand delivery). The statement must include the employee's name, pay rate, gross pay, deductions (with purpose), net pay, and hours worked or units produced. Employers who fail to comply face a $750 fine per violation, enforced by the Attorney General's Office, which will also post information on employee rights and complaint procedures online. This law directly affects all Mississippi employees seeking transparency in their pay details.

Maddy summaryHB 639 appropriates $25,000 from the state general fund to Jackson County's Board of Supervisors for a needs assessment to determine a suitable location for a new county sheriff's office within Jackson County. The funds can be used either by the Board directly or provided to the sheriff's office to hire an engineering firm to conduct the study. This bill does not mandate a new office location or construction, only authorizes a study to evaluate potential sites. The assessment is limited to fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027) and affects Jackson County's sheriff's office operations.

Maddy summaryHB 687 exempts boat trailers from Mississippi's highway privilege tax, property tax, and registration and license tag requirements. Boat trailer owners will no longer need to pay these fees or register their trailers with the state. The bill amends specific sections of Mississippi's vehicle tax code to implement this exemption, specifically targeting boat trailers as defined in the law.