Rep. Randy Boyd

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Tupelo High School's football team and head coach Ty Hardin for winning the 2024 MHSAA Class 7A state championship. It recognizes their undefeated 14-0 season, including a 28-16 championship victory over Brandon High School, without creating any new policies or obligations. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's achievement, the coach's leadership, and community support. It is a non-binding gesture of recognition, consistent with standard legislative resolutions for athletic accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 89) is a ceremonial commendation for the Tupelo High School Lady Wave Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Justice. It formally recognizes their achievement of winning back-to-back Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 7A state championships during the 2024-2025 season. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the House of Representatives' praise for the team's athletic success and sportsmanship, with no new laws or funding created. It was passed unanimously and signed into law on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1216 appropriated $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (as fiscal agent for the Office of Workforce Development) to fund the Paramedics Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Grant Program. The program was intended to provide scholarships for individuals pursuing paramedic careers, directly benefiting prospective paramedics in Mississippi seeking education and training. The funding would have covered the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), with the Department of Employment Security managing the disbursement. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1836 would have provided $500,000 in state funds to the City of Tupelo to help pay for acquiring land adjacent to its current Class II landfill (a permitted waste disposal site) to expand its capacity. The city was required to contribute 100% of the acquisition costs as a matching fund. This was a one-time fiscal year 2026 appropriation, intended to support the landfill expansion project. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1837 appropriates $750,000 from the state general fund to help the City of Tupelo replace its fire department's Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment, ensuring compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety standards. The funding is intended for the Tupelo Fire Department to cover costs associated with this equipment upgrade during the 2026 fiscal year (July 2025-June 2026). The bill’s key provision is the direct state financial assistance to address a specific safety equipment need. This bill was referred to the Appropriations committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further.

Maddy summaryHB 295 creates a $500 refundable income tax credit for Mississippi taxpayers who serve as active volunteer firefighters. To qualify, taxpayers must provide verified documentation from their county fire coordinator proving their service. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability, the Department of Revenue will issue a refund for the difference. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and is directly available to volunteer firefighters meeting the documentation requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1933 would have provided $220,000 in state funds from the General Fund to Lee County's Board of Supervisors for storm shelter construction at the Lee County Career and Technical Education Center and several community centers, covering costs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This funding would directly assist Lee County residents using these facilities by improving safety during severe weather. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1932 would have allocated $3.3 million from Mississippi's state general fund to Lee County to help purchase six fire trucks at $550,000 each for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affected Lee County's fire department by providing state funding for equipment procurement. Key provisions included specifying the exact funding amount, truck cost limit, and fiscal year, with payments to be issued by the State Treasurer. The bill was referred to committee on February 26, 2025, but died in committee and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1931 appropriates $1.8 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to reimburse Lee County for debris cleanup costs following the April 1, 2023 tornado. The funds are specifically for expenses incurred during the state's fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directs the State Treasurer to pay the reimbursement upon proper requisitions from Lee County's Board of Supervisors. This legislation directly affects Lee County government by covering public safety and infrastructure recovery costs from the tornado. The bill was referred to committee in February 2025 but did not advance further.

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 5 (HC 5) proposes amending Mississippi's 1890 Constitution to explicitly state that only U.S. citizens may vote in state or local elections and referendums. The bill would replace existing language by removing the term "inhabitant" and specifying "citizens of the United States" as a requirement, while maintaining current residency, age, registration, and disqualification rules (e.g., for certain felony convictions). This change would directly affect non-citizen residents who currently have voting eligibility under Mississippi’s current constitution. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 2026 election, with the ballot explanation stating it "provides that only citizens of the United States are allowed the opportunity to vote."