Rep. Donnie Bell

Co-sponsor HB 1225

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Paramedics Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Program; revise provisions related to.

Maddy summaryHB 1225 revises Mississippi's Paramedics Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Program to support EMTs pursuing paramedic certification. The bill provides full funding for tuition, fees, books, uniforms, and National Registry exam costs at accredited paramedic programs. To qualify, applicants must be certified EMTs, commit to working in Mississippi for three years after graduation, and meet additional criteria set by the Office of Workforce Development. The program would be funded through legislative appropriations, with no more than 5% of funds used for administrative costs. This change aims to address paramedic shortages by reducing financial barriers to training.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds paramedic education/certification with 3-year work commitment, directly advancing workforce development and retention in labor sector per bill's purpose.90% confidence

died Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 921

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (MS ROSS) Act; create to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 921, the MS ROSS Act, would have created a state-funded program to help Mississippi public and accredited private elementary and secondary schools hire School Resource Officers (SROs). The Mississippi Department of Public Safety would have covered increasing percentages of SRO costs (starting at 30% in 2025-2026 and rising to 70% by 2029-2030), with local law enforcement and school boards responsible for the remaining portion, up to a $55,000 annual cap per SRO. Schools and local agencies would have needed to jointly apply for funding and establish agreements to participate. The bill, which died in committee in February 2025, was never enacted into law.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds School Resource Officers (SROs) in schools, directly supporting law enforcement presence under criminal justice topic's law enforcement focus.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill provides state funding (30-70% coverage) for school safety officers in K-12 schools, directly addressing school safety funding under education policy.95% confidence

died Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 17

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Texas state sovereignty and the Mexican boarders; express Mississippi's support of Governor Abbott.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to address border security. The text frames the situation as an invasion and calls for the transport of undocumented individuals back across the border to Mexico. It does not create any new laws or alter federal policy but serves as a symbolic statement of solidarity with Texas. The bill was referred to a committee and did not advance further.

died May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 504

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Rural Fire truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities.

died Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1271

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Real estate; revise liability for certain provisions.

Signed into law Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1210

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

The Dr. Elton Mac Huddleston Rural Veterinarians Scholarship Program; establish.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 100

Passed · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Chief Warrent Officer 4s Derek Abbott and Bryan Zemek; commend distinguished life of service upon their passing.

Passed Apr 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1284

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Mississippi Foreign Land Ownership Act; create to prohibit acquisition of forestry and agricultural lands.

died Apr 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 92

Passed · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

Passed Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1377

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

MS Consumer Alternative Installment Loan Act; require Dept.of Banking to issue memo authorizing new maximum loan amount and revise amount calculation.

died Apr 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track