Rep. Rickey Thompson

Maddy summaryHB 1795 allocates $5 million from the state general fund to repair and renovate Revels Hall and Robinson Hall at Alcorn State University for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports students living in these residence halls by addressing facility maintenance needs. This is a one-time appropriations bill, not a policy change, and specifies the exact amount, location, and timeframe for the allocated funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $430,000 from the State General Fund to Alcorn State University for its horticulture research and extension programs during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly provides funding to support the university’s work in plant science, agriculture, and community outreach related to horticulture. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1801 appropriates $550,000 from the state general fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds directly support the university’s poultry science research, extension, and academic programs. The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds via warrants upon proper requisitions. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified financial support.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $430,000 from the state general fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding specifically strengthens the university’s environmental science research and community outreach programs. This direct appropriation supports Alcorn State faculty, students, and local communities engaged in environmental science initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 1794 appropriates $65 million from Mississippi's general fund to Alcorn State University for new regional health care and medical sciences facilities in the Southwest Mississippi River Region. The funding, effective July 2026, directly supports the university's development of these facilities during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes, solely providing capital for facility growth.

Maddy summaryHB 1799 appropriates $80 million from the Capital Expense Fund to Alcorn State University for repairs and renovations of campus facilities during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly provides funding for physical infrastructure improvements at Alcorn State University, a public historically Black university in Mississippi. This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes, solely authorizing the allocation of existing state funds for campus maintenance. The appropriation requires payment through standard state fiscal processes but does not alter university operations or academic programs.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi House Resolution (HR 60) formally recognizes Attorney Jaribu Hill's 30-year service as Founder and Executive Director of the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights. It honors her work in civil rights advocacy, legal representation for workers, and contributions to statewide "Zero Tolerance Against Hate" workplace policies. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely a ceremonial commendation with no new laws or policy changes. It does not directly affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commemorating Alcorn State University's 155th anniversary. It honors the university as America's first Historically Black Land-Grant University, founded in 1871, and recognizes its historical significance, economic impact ($187 million annually), and role in producing leaders. The resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' commendation and celebrates the institution's legacy without creating new laws or affecting any policies.

Maddy summaryHB 464 creates the Mississippi Department of Labor, replacing the existing Department of Employment Security. It transfers all duties, powers, and funds from the old department to the new one, which will operate through five offices: Employment Security, Job Development and Training, Industry Service and Start-up Training, Employee Relations and Job Discrimination, and Disabled Employee Assistance. The bill establishes the Commissioner of Labor as an elected statewide official (starting in 2027), sets their salary, and requires the department to coordinate workforce development, job training programs, and labor-management services. This bill directly affects state workers, employers seeking workforce programs, and Mississippi residents accessing employment and labor services.

Maddy summaryHB 539 would allow Mississippi driver's license holders to voluntarily include their blood type on the reverse side of their license, provided they submit medical documentation verifying their blood type at the time of issuance or renewal. This change would directly affect license holders who choose to provide this optional health information. The bill specifies that blood type inclusion would be discretionary - licensees must present medical proof, and it would not be required or automatically included. The measure does not alter existing mandatory license details like name, address, or date of birth. (Note: The bill died in committee in 2026 and was never enacted.)