Maddy summaryHB 1375 revises Mississippi's campaign finance laws by requiring all campaign finance reports to be filed online through the Secretary of State's system starting January 1, 2027, replacing current paper-based filing methods. It mandates the Secretary of State to create a public, searchable online database for all campaign finance reports (including contributions and expenditures) and updates rules for report retention, foreign contribution restrictions (banning foreign nationals from funding ballot measures), and oversight procedures. The bill affects all candidates, political committees, and ballot measure proponents who file campaign finance reports in Mississippi elections. The legislation died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.
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Maddy summaryHB 385 requires county circuit clerks and municipal clerks to post campaign finance reports for local elections on their official websites. It directly affects candidates running for county, municipal, or local district offices, as well as political committees supporting these candidates or local ballot measures. The bill amends existing law to mandate that clerks upload reports (instead of only filing them) to public websites, ensuring real-time access for voters. This applies to all reports filed for county and municipal races, including those previously submitted to the Secretary of State. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1332 would redirect Mississippi lottery proceeds starting July 1, 2026. It requires the first $100 million of annual net lottery proceeds to fund the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) until the system's funded ratio reaches 80%, after which excess funds would go to the state general fund. Any lottery proceeds above $100 million annually would be split equally: 50% to the Education Enhancement Fund for early childhood and classroom programs, and 50% to the Multi-Model Transportation Improvement Fund. This bill directly affects state budget allocations for retirement, education, and transportation funding.
Maddy summaryHB 889 creates the "Mississippi Indigent Burn Care Support Fund" to reimburse hospitals for burn care provided to uninsured or underinsured Mississippi residents. It adds a $2 fee to distinctive vehicle license tags starting July 2025, with all proceeds deposited into this fund. The fund will cover costs for Mississippians treated at in-state burn centers and out-of-state burn centers affiliated with Level I trauma centers in Mississippi. This policy directly affects all vehicle owners purchasing specialty license tags and ensures hospitals receive reimbursement for uncompensated burn care.
Maddy summaryHB 1334 revises Mississippi's campaign finance laws to increase transparency and accountability. It requires candidates and political committees to file all reports online via the Secretary of State’s system starting January 1, 2027, bans anonymous contributions (requiring donors to be identified or funds returned), and mandates zero cash balances before terminating campaign accounts. The bill shifts enforcement authority from the Ethics Commission to the Secretary of State, increases penalties for violations, and repeals prohibitions on corporate contributions while imposing new limits on corporate donations. These changes directly affect candidates, political committees, donors, and the Secretary of State’s office, with the goal of making campaign finance data publicly accessible and reducing violations.
Maddy summaryHB 261 allows Mississippi state agencies to negotiate contract terms that limit prospective contractors' liability to the state, provided the limitation offers the state "reasonable protection." It authorizes agency heads, purchasing agents, or designated staff to include these liability limits during contract negotiations. This applies to all state agencies, departments, or institutions when entering contracts. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not replace existing contracting authorities.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new rule to the Mississippi state legislature to restrict when certain types of bills can be introduced. Specifically, it would prevent non-revenue bills from being drafted, introduced, or considered during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years. The change would limit these legislative activities to regular sessions occurring in even-numbered years. This procedural measure aims to organize the legislative calendar by reserving odd-year sessions primarily for revenue-related matters.