Maddy summaryHB 807 establishes a new Division of Autism Services within Mississippi's Department of Mental Health to coordinate autism care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families across all ages. The division will develop annual statewide plans based on research and best practices, set program standards, and ensure collaboration between agencies and families. It directly affects Mississippi residents with ASD, their families, and service providers by creating a centralized coordination hub for existing autism services. The division becomes operational on July 1, 2025, and will work under the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This bill does not create new services but structures how current resources are organized and delivered.
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Maddy summaryHB 150 increases weight limits for concrete and solid waste transport vehicles in Mississippi. It raises the maximum gross weight to 64,000 pounds for three-axle concrete/solid waste vehicles and 72,000 pounds for four-axle vehicles, while specifying axle distribution limits (e.g., 22,000 pounds per single axle). The bill restricts these vehicles to operating within 50 miles of their home base, requires all wheels to be brake-equipped, and prohibits travel on interstate highways or bridges not rated for the weight. These changes directly affect commercial transport companies handling concrete and solid waste within the state. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 638 allows the Mississippi Transportation Commission to delegate approval authority for additional contracts (supplemental agreements) related to previously approved projects. This applies only to agreements costing $250,000 or less, directly affecting the Commission's staff and contractors handling smaller transportation projects. The bill amends Section 65-1-8 of Mississippi law to explicitly permit this delegation, streamlining minor contract adjustments without requiring full Commission review. It does not change existing funding sources or alter broader transportation policies.
Maddy summaryHB 525 requires Mississippi's licensing division to notify both a commercial driver and their employer by mail when the driver owes unpaid child support and faces possible license suspension. This applies specifically to commercial driver's license (CDL) holders who are behind on child support payments. The notice must be sent 90 days before suspension, detailing the debt and available options to avoid suspension, such as paying the arrears or setting up a payment plan. The bill does not change the suspension criteria but adds a new requirement for employer notification to ensure employers are aware of potential disruptions to their workforce.
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 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Dewayne Magee, a Walmart truck driver from Summit, Mississippi, for being named Mississippi Truck Driver of the Year in 2024. The resolution highlights his 30-year career with 3.5 million accident-free miles, safety commitment, and extensive volunteer work with veterans' programs and community initiatives. It contains no new policy provisions or requirements; it simply expresses the Mississippi House's recognition of his achievements.
Maddy summaryHB 1713 appropriates $2 million from the state general fund to Marshall County for constructing a mental health crisis stabilization facility, directly benefiting residents needing urgent mental health care. The bill allocates funds specifically for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026) to cover construction and development costs of the facility. It requires the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation effective July 1, 2025. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not advance to become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1807 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the City of Oxford to extend and connect Pegues Road to Ed Perry Boulevard. The state would borrow money through these bonds, using its full credit to guarantee repayment, with proceeds transferred directly to Oxford for road construction costs. The bill specifies that bond funds must be used exclusively for this project and related expenses, without requiring new taxes. This provides a financing mechanism for a specific infrastructure improvement in Oxford.
Maddy summaryHB 171 appropriates $20 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for purchasing new and replacement motor vehicles to be used by department employees during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to pay the funds upon requisitions from the department, with no additional policy changes or affected populations beyond the department’s operational vehicle needs. It is a straightforward funding measure with no substantive legislative provisions.
Maddy summaryHB 1808 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund specific road projects in Oxford. The bill directly affects the City of Oxford by providing funds for constructing two roundabouts (at College Hill Road/McElroy Drive and College Hill Road/Old Sardis Road) and adding a turn lane with bicycle lanes at College Hill Road/Jackson Avenue. Key provisions include creating a special fund for these projects and requiring bond proceeds to be used solely for the named infrastructure improvements. The state pledges its full credit for bond repayment, with funds disbursed directly to Oxford for the specified construction costs.