Rep. Jeff Hale

Maddy summaryHB 1715 appropriated $500,000 from the State General Fund to Marshall County for completing the Red Banks Road Improvement Project, an eight-mile stretch connecting I-22 to Mississippi Highway 302. The funding was intended for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) to finish road improvements. This bill was procedural, solely providing state funding without altering laws or regulations. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 183 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Olive Branch to repair, renovate, and upgrade the historic Maples Methodist Church building. The funds are specifically intended to support the city's use of the building as a community events center and theater. The bonds would be issued by the State Bond Commission, with repayment backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, using proceeds from bond sales to cover the renovation costs.

Maddy summaryHB 551 appropriates $20 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). This funding supports existing outdoor stewardship programs under Mississippi Code Section 49-39-7, though the bill does not specify new program details or direct beneficiaries. The legislation died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law. As a budgetary measure, it only allocates existing funds without creating new policies or regulations.

Maddy summaryMississippi's HB 211 amends the state income tax law to exclude compensation received for property taken through eminent domain or condemnation from taxable "gross income." This applies specifically to property owners who purchased the property at least five years before it was taken by the government. The change means eligible property owners will not pay state income tax on the compensation received for their seized property. The bill directly affects Mississippi residents who sell property to the government after holding it for a minimum of five years.

Maddy summaryHB 1714 would appropriate $800,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Marshall County's Board of Supervisors for preliminary planning studies on three infrastructure projects: the Potts Camp Railroad Bridge and Bypass, Byhalia Railroad Bridge, and Red Banks Road Improvement. The funds would cover costs for engineering, environmental impact, and cultural resource assessments during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). This bill directly supports Marshall County's planning efforts for these specific road and bridge projects. It is a funding measure, not a policy change, and did not advance beyond committee in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1706 allocates $1.5 million from the state general fund to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for fiscal year 2026. The funding specifically allows MEMA to purchase equipment that pumps or transfers drinkable water to healthcare facilities and other essential institutions during natural disasters that disrupt water systems. This bill directly affects MEMA's emergency response capabilities and ensures critical facilities can maintain water access when local systems fail due to events like floods or storms. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1952 allocates $800,000 from the state general fund to fund scholarships for paramedic training and retention in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security will administer these scholarships under existing law (Mississippi Code Sections 37-153-231-239) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This is a funding appropriation bill, not a policy change, directly supporting paramedics and aspiring paramedics seeking education.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Captain Jimmy Wiseman of the Southaven Fire Department for his 43 years and seven months of service - the longest tenure in Southaven's history - and congratulates him upon his retirement. It recognizes his career progression from volunteer firefighter (1980) to Captain (1996), his specialized rescue expertise, and his decade-long service with Mississippi Task Force One. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to the city and its residents through the Mississippi House of Representatives. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 1166 requires that construction plans for any building 75 feet or taller must be submitted to and approved by Mississippi's State Fire Marshal's Office before construction begins, effective July 1, 2025. This applies to all new tall buildings and ensures compliance with state fire safety codes during the planning phase. Building owners must pay for the review, and unpaid fees may result in daily fines of up to $1,000. The bill does not change existing fire safety requirements for other building types, such as public assembly spaces or correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 1430 would have prohibited Mississippi's medical, nursing, and pharmacy licensing boards from banning healthcare providers (physicians, advanced practice nurses, and pharmacists) from prescribing or filling medications for uses not approved by the FDA (off-label use). Specifically, it would have prevented the State Board of Medical Licensure, Mississippi Board of Nursing, and State Board of Pharmacy from creating rules that restrict such practices, including for semaglutide prescriptions by nurses. The bill required these boards to allow off-label prescribing and filling as long as it was done by licensed practitioners. However, the bill died on the legislative calendar in February 2025 and did not become law.