Maddy summaryThis Mississippi legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V specifically to propose limits on how many terms members of Congress can serve. The bill affects only the state of Mississippi by submitting its application as one of the required two-thirds of state legislatures needed to trigger the national convention process. It does not create new laws or change current term limits but instead initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifies that this application covers only congressional term limits and will be combined with similar applications from other states once enough states have submitted requests.
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Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution from the Mississippi Legislature that formally asks the U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The resolution highlights that while similar service in El Salvador during the same period qualified for this medal, veterans who served in Honduras were excluded, creating what the bill describes as an inequity in recognition. It notes that service members in Honduras faced hazardous conditions and that several veterans' organizations and other states support this request for retroactive medal issuance. The bill does not directly change federal law but serves as an official memorial urging federal action to address the perceived disparity in military award eligibility.
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 is a House Resolution that formally commends and congratulates Head Coach Christina Morgan of Lake Cormorant High School for her extraordinary success as the volleyball team's coach. The resolution recognizes her leadership in building one of Mississippi's most dominant high school volleyball programs, which has won eight state championships and achieved a historic four-year winning streak. It highlights her career milestones, including over 450 coaching victories and national recognition from the American Volleyball Coaches Association, while also noting her impact as an educator and mentor within the school community. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to athletics and education in DeSoto County and the State of Mississippi.
Maddy summaryHB 1223 allows Mississippi vehicle owners to reuse license plates from a traded-in vehicle on a newly purchased vehicle under specific conditions. It applies to owners who buy from a dealer (as part of a trade-in) or sell a vehicle privately, provided the plate matches the new vehicle’s required series, is authorized for that vehicle type, and the registration county remains the same. The bill eliminates the requirement to surrender the traded-in plate when meeting these conditions. This change simplifies plate reuse for residents without altering vehicle registration fees or tax obligations.
Maddy summaryHB 1383 requires Mississippi counties and taxing units to send property owners a notice by July 15 each year. The notice must show last year's property tax amount (before exemptions), last year's tax rate, next year's projected tax amount (if the rate stays the same), and the difference between the two. This directly affects homeowners and business property owners who pay ad valorem taxes, providing clearer transparency about tax changes before they take effect. The bill does not change tax rates but mandates specific information to help taxpayers understand potential cost differences.
Maddy summaryHB 28 allows Mississippi offenders on probation or parole to earn up to 30 days off their supervision term for every 30 days participating in approved faith-based or faith-based sponsored activities. It directly affects individuals under the state's probation, parole, or intensive supervision programs who complete qualifying faith-based activities. To qualify, offenders must provide monthly verification from a faith organization's leader, and credits will be applied within 30 days of the reporting month. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and adds this pathway to the existing earned-discharge program without changing eligibility for other credit types.
Maddy summaryHB 910 removes the annual gross sales cap for Mississippi cottage food operations and permits them to sell products online directly to consumers within the state. It allows sales via mail order, wholesale, third-party retail, or through the producer's agent, with all products delivered directly to Mississippi residents. The bill requires all cottage food products to be prepackaged with specific labeling, including the business name, ingredients, allergen information, and the disclaimer "Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations." This change primarily affects small-scale home-based food businesses currently limited by sales volume and delivery restrictions. The policy update takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 1544 would exempt churches from Mississippi's sales tax on purchases of tangible personal property and services. Specifically, it adds a new exemption for churches that are federally tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, covering items used solely for religious activities like spreading their faith or conducting nonprofit worship. This change would apply to churches meeting federal tax-exempt status and using purchases for core religious operations, not general administrative costs. The bill modifies existing tax law to explicitly include this category of religious organizations among other exempt entities like hospitals and schools.
Maddy summaryHB 418 removes a requirement for certified nurse midwives (CNMs) in Mississippi to have a written collaborative agreement with a physician to practice. The bill amends Mississippi law (Sections 73-15-5 and 73-15-20) to allow CNMs to practice as advanced practice registered nurses without needing such an agreement or physician protocol guidelines. This directly affects licensed CNMs who previously faced this administrative barrier. The key change simplifies their practice structure by eliminating mandatory written agreements with physicians, aligning with existing exceptions in the law for CNMs.