Maddy summaryHB 841 establishes the Mississippi Workforce Innovation Performance Loan Fund to provide zero-interest loans to eligible training providers like community colleges, nonprofits, and public-private partnerships. Loans range from $250,000 to $1 million per project and are partially or fully forgiven based on trainee job placement rates: 80%+ placement results in 100% forgiveness, 70-80% results in partial forgiveness, and below 70% requires repayment. The Mississippi Development Authority administers the program, requiring providers to verify outcomes through wage records or employer confirmation and submit performance reports. Unforgiven loan amounts are repaid into the fund for future use, with all funds maintained separately in the state treasury.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHB 1500 would create a pilot program through Mississippi's Development Authority (MDA) to attract film and TV productions filming in Mississippi. It establishes a special fund to provide financial incentives (grants or rebates) to eligible productions - such as feature films, TV series, and streaming content - for qualified in-state spending on payroll, equipment, and local vendors. Incentives would prioritize projects creating local jobs, filming in rural areas, and generating broader economic impact. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1502 would create a new program to provide targeted funding for port infrastructure at small Mississippi municipalities with populations under 10,000. It directs the state transportation and development agencies to prioritize capital projects like dock upgrades, road access, utilities, and freight connections through existing transportation and port grant programs. Eligible projects must address economic development, freight movement, or public safety needs, and the bill would allow waived or reduced matching funds for qualifying small communities. This proposal aimed to support infrastructure improvements at smaller ports but died in committee before becoming law.
Maddy summaryHB 1501 would allow Mississippi municipalities and fire protection districts to extend the service life of fire trucks beyond the standard 20-year limit by up to five years, if the vehicles pass strict safety inspections. To qualify, trucks must pass annual mechanical and safety checks (including brakes, pumps, and structural integrity) certified by a state-approved inspector, meet State Fire Marshal safety standards, and not have previously received an extension. The bill is optional - governing bodies decide whether to apply - and would take effect July 1, 2026. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and is not currently active.
Maddy summaryHB 1432 creates the Mississippi Legislative District Project Allocation Program, providing House members $250,000 annually and Senate members $500,000 annually for community projects in their districts. Eligible projects include infrastructure improvements, public safety initiatives, workforce development, and environmental conservation, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration. The department reviews all project proposals solely for legal and fiscal compliance before disbursing funds per state procurement rules, with no legislative control over funds after approval. All expenditures must follow state transparency requirements and are subject to audit. The program would take effect July 1, 2026, though it died in committee in February 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 1499 would create a pilot program administered by Mississippi's Development Authority (MDA) to provide competitive grants for infrastructure improvements in small towns. It targets municipalities with populations under 10,000, funding water, sewer, street overlay, and roadway projects through engineering, design, and construction costs. Eligibility would depend on factors like demonstrated infrastructure need, project readiness, local matching funds, and rural status, with MDA setting application rules and requiring project reporting. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 1538 requires Mississippi's Department of Transportation (MDOT) to prioritize planning and completing a four-lane bypass for U.S. Highway 25 in Monroe County, directly affecting local residents, businesses, and commuters by aiming to improve traffic safety, freight movement, and economic development. Key provisions mandate MDOT to conduct planning studies, assess costs and funding options (including federal grants), and develop a funding strategy for the project. The bill also requires MDOT to submit a detailed status report to legislative transportation committees by December 1, 2026. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1446, the "Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi," would create a Mississippi Voting Rights Commission to prevent voter suppression and protect voting rights. It prohibits political subdivisions (like counties and cities) and state agencies from implementing election policies that disproportionately affect racial, ethnic, or language minority voters, requiring such policies to be reviewed by the Commission before implementation. The bill also mandates protections for limited English proficient voters and voters with disabilities, requires advance notice of election policy changes, and establishes a statewide voting database with universities. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.