Rep. Clay Deweese

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 1642 allows Mississippi's Secretary of State to deliver dissolution and revocation notices for corporations and LLCs exclusively via email to their registered agents' designated addresses. This bill amends multiple sections of Mississippi's business laws to replace traditional written notice with electronic mail as the sole method for serving these administrative notices. It directly affects all corporations and LLCs registered in Mississippi that have provided a valid email address for their registered agent. The key change streamlines official communication by eliminating physical mail requirements for these specific administrative actions, while maintaining all existing legal procedures and consequences for dissolved entities.

Maddy summaryHB 1657 requires Mississippi health benefit plans to cover ambulance services for on-site treatment using telemedicine, triage, or transport to alternative medical facilities (like urgent care or mental health centers) after a documented 911 call. It mandates that ambulance providers be paid at least the advanced life support rate with mileage for these services and requires the Department of Insurance to publish contracted reimbursement rates. The law applies to all health plans renewing or entering contracts on or after July 1, 2026, and affects covered individuals, ambulance providers, and health insurers. It specifically excludes critical hospitals, dialysis centers, and nursing facilities from being considered "alternative destinations."

Maddy summaryHB 1645 establishes the State-Managed Disaster Assistance Program, creating a state-funded trust fund administered by Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to cover disaster preparedness, response, and recovery costs. The bill directly affects MEMA, local governments, and state agencies by providing a dedicated funding mechanism for disaster assistance when federal aid thresholds increase. Key provisions include setting up the State-Managed Disaster Assistance Trust Fund in the state treasury, requiring annual reports to the Legislature, and allowing MEMA to request funds from the trust for declared emergencies or training. Funds remain in the trust if unspent rather than lapsing into the general fund, ensuring continuity for disaster management needs.

Maddy summaryHB 1656 regulates real estate brokerage agreements for residential properties with 1-4 dwelling units. It requires written agreements detailing services and compensation before brokers list property or submit offers on behalf of clients, giving consumers the choice to select their preferred brokerage service type. The bill excludes transactions like court-ordered sales, foreclosures, family transfers, and open houses. Brokers cannot demand written agreements just for property tours. This applies to licensed Mississippi brokers handling eligible residential sales.

Maddy summaryHB 1641 revises Mississippi's real estate broker regulations by updating key definitions and procedures. It clarifies the term "real estate broker" to include modern business structures and activities, adds definitions for "automated valuation method" (computerized home value models) and "broker price opinion" (broker estimates of property value), and updates how delinquency notices for unpaid fees are handled. The bill directly affects licensed real estate brokers, salespersons, and their companies operating in Mississippi by standardizing terminology and administrative processes. These changes aim to modernize the regulatory framework without altering licensing requirements or exempting new categories of businesses.

Maddy summaryHB 4091 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Oxford's North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds transferred to a special fund for the city's use. The state guarantees repayment of the bonds using general funds if needed, ensuring the city can cover project costs without relying solely on local revenue. This bill directly affects Oxford's infrastructure development and the state's fiscal responsibility for the project.

Maddy summaryHB 4095 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the City of Oxford's governing authorities for the expansion of MTrade Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds costs associated with the park expansion project, benefiting the City of Oxford and its economic development initiatives. Key provisions include the specific allocation amount, payment method via State Treasurer warrants, and the effective date of July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new regulations or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4090 authorizes Mississippi to issue up to $50 million in state general obligation bonds to fund the 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund, established by Senate Bill 2632. The bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, with proceeds deposited directly into the loan fund to provide emergency loans to local governments recovering from disasters. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond issuance process, including sale methods and debt service payments. This bill creates a dedicated funding source for local governments to access rapid financial assistance after qualifying disaster events.

Maddy summaryHB 4094 appropriates $12 million from the State General Fund to the City of Oxford for its North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). This funding directly supports Oxford’s road project, which aims to improve infrastructure along North Lamar Boulevard. The bill specifies that the state will pay the funds through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with the allocation effective July 1, 2026. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.