Rep. Shane Aguirre

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Lee County's Board of Supervisors to decide whether the county sheriff's department can use radar speed detection devices in school zones. If the board approves by a unanimous vote, they will establish rules for how the sheriff's department can use these radar units on county roads outside city limits when schools are in session. The law defines school zones as roadways near or along school buildings and grounds where school activities take place. This legislation gives local officials the power to regulate speed enforcement in areas where student safety is a concern.

Maddy summaryHB 1625 requires businesses operating cash-to-virtual-currency kiosks in Mississippi to obtain a license under the state's Money Transmission Modernization Act. The bill mandates that kiosk operators provide clear written disclosures about transaction risks, issue receipts to customers, and adhere to daily transaction and fee limits. It defines key terms like "virtual currency kiosk" (stand-alone machines for cash-to-virtual-currency exchanges) and "operator" (businesses managing such kiosks), while prohibiting misleading signage like "ATM." The law directly affects kiosk operators by bringing their activities under existing money transmitter regulations, without altering consumer access to virtual currency services.

Maddy summaryHB 1596 requires licensed money transmitters (including virtual currency kiosks) in Mississippi to implement specific data security measures to protect customer information. Key provisions include mandating an information security program with a designated responsible individual, requiring risk assessments, and obligating licensees to notify the Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance if unencrypted customer data is acquired without authorization. The bill also requires licensees to provide training to recognize financial abuse of elders and disclose specific transaction details to customers. These measures directly affect money transmitters and their customers by strengthening data protection and transparency in financial transactions.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi state bill authorizes the City of Tupelo to issue up to $53 million in bonds to restore funding for the Northeast Mississippi Regional Water Supply District. The money will be used to service existing debt and pay for construction costs related to water infrastructure projects, including the Wellspring industrial development site. The legislation allows the district to provide water access to municipalities and counties in the Eutaw-McShan aquifer area, with costs shared through user fees across participating counties. The bill defines specific terms related to water projects and establishes procedures for how the district will calculate and allocate expenses among its customers.

Maddy summaryHB 1265 extends the repeal date of Mississippi's Debt Management Services Act from 2025 to 2030. This delays when the entire law will expire, keeping the current regulations in effect for another five years. The bill directly affects debt management service providers operating in Mississippi who must comply with existing licensing and operational requirements under the Act. The key mechanism is simply changing the sunset date in Section 81-22-31 of the Mississippi Code, without altering the substance of the regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally commends Tupelo High School and Athletics Director Jason Miller for winning the 2024-2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A All-Sports Award. The resolution recognizes the school's athletic teams for achieving multiple state championships across football, basketball, cross country, and tennis, as well as strong academic performance among student-athletes. It highlights the leadership of Athletics Director Jason Miller and notes that this award marks Tupelo's first All-Sports title since 2017. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the school's athletic achievements and does not create any new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates Zell Long on her retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi. It highlights her 16-year leadership role, her previous service in the City of Tupelo, and her contributions to expanding youth programs through facility improvements and partnerships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor her distinguished service. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Zell Long and the Capitol Press Corps.

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 1477 establishes a process for handling safe deposit boxes with unpaid rent in Mississippi. Banks must notify owners after one year of delinquency (including a 60-day window to pay) and can open boxes with two employees (one a notary) if rent remains unpaid. After three years of abandonment, banks must turn over box contents to the State Treasurer, who will sell the items at public auction. This affects bank customers with unpaid boxes, banks as property holders, and the State Treasurer as the receiver of unclaimed property.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau officers to retain their issued sidearm upon retirement, instead of returning it to the agency. It amends Section 45-9-133 of Mississippi law to explicitly permit these officers to keep one firearm as personal property when retiring under the Public Employees' Retirement System. The policy change directly affects current and future retirement of officers employed by the Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.