Maddy summaryHB 1937 appropriates $11,456,706 from general funds and $4,888,390 from special funds to support the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2027. The bill specifically allocates $3,475,228 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) to cover 49 authorized positions (48 permanent and 1 time-limited), with strict limits preventing salary increases or headcount expansions without new funding. It requires the Library Commission to use these funds solely for employee compensation, prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds, and mandates quarterly payments of Personnel Incentive Grants to public library systems. This funding directly affects the Library Commission's operations and public libraries receiving incentive grants.
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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 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.
Maddy summaryHB 1993 allocates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the existing Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports the program established under Mississippi Code § 45-11-271, which provides monetary awards to volunteer firefighters based on years of service. The bill directly affects Mississippi's volunteer firefighters by ensuring continued funding for these service-based recognition awards. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes, solely directing existing state funds to an established program.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives. It expresses support for strengthening economic ties and friendship between Mississippi and the Republic of China (Taiwan), highlighting Taiwan's role in global trade and technology. Key provisions include supporting the establishment of a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan, advocating for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO and UN climate talks, and celebrating the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. The resolution does not create new policy but formally encourages deeper economic collaboration and diplomatic engagement.
Maddy summaryHB 865 would reclassify kratom as a Schedule III controlled substance under Mississippi's Uniform Controlled Substances Law, removing it from its current unregulated status. This change would allow kratom to be prescribed by doctors for medical use (as Schedule III substances have accepted medical uses) while still requiring prescriptions and regulating its distribution. The bill directly affects Mississippi residents who use kratom, pharmacies dispensing it, and law enforcement handling related cases. Note: The bill title incorrectly references marijuana; this bill specifically addresses kratom, not cannabis.
Maddy summaryHB 1543 (Mississippi) would prevent the state from complying with or recognizing mandates, orders, or laws from non-state entities like international health or security organizations (e.g., WHO or UN bodies) unless Mississippi legislators specifically pass them as state law. It directly affects Mississippi state agencies and officials by requiring legislative approval for external rules to be enforceable within the state. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted, with no effective date (July 1, 2026) ever taking effect.
Maddy summaryHB 1371, the Domestic Violence Transparency Act, would require Mississippi to create a public online registry for individuals convicted of domestic violence two or more times. The registry would include names, aliases, dates of birth, and photographs (but not Social Security numbers or addresses) and would be maintained by the Department of Public Safety. Court clerks would automatically send conviction details to the registry after a conviction or release, and registrants would pay a $150 fee within 30 days. Information would be removed after 5 to 20 years (depending on prior convictions) once all fines and restitution are paid, with disclaimers noting the registry only includes Mississippi state court convictions.
Maddy summaryThe Mississippi Transactional Gold and Silver Act, which died in committee in 2026, proposed to recognize gold and silver as legal tender for private transactions and state/local tax payments, if both parties agree. It would create a secure depository for physical gold and silver and authorize an electronic payment system backed by physical precious metals. The bill would have exempted all transactions involving gold and silver from state sales, use, and income taxes. Implementation would have required the Department of Finance and Administration to establish these systems within one year of the law taking effect.