Rep. Dan Eubanks

Maddy summaryHB 1314 prevents the State of Mississippi from complying with or recognizing mandates, orders, or laws from international organizations (like WHO, IMF, or military groups) or non-elected bodies. It requires the Mississippi Legislature to formally approve any such mandate through legislation before the state can recognize it. The bill directly affects Mississippi state agencies and officials who would otherwise be bound by external directives. Exceptions apply only to entities composed of state/federally elected officials or U.S. citizens appointed by them. This policy change shifts authority to the state legislature for all external mandates, excluding only those already enacted by lawmakers.

Maddy summaryHB 1370, the "Ending Agency Overreach Act," would require Mississippi courts to interpret statutes and agency rules themselves during appeals, rather than deferring to agency interpretations. It also extends the deadline for challenging agency rules from one year after adoption to one year after the challenger is harmed by the rule. The bill directly affects courts, state agencies, and individuals or businesses contesting rule validity. However, it died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1038 prohibits the construction, removal, or alteration of monuments, statues, memorials, or nameplates on Mississippi's State Capitol grounds without explicit approval from the state legislature. It requires any such change to be authorized by a legislative act, applying specifically to Capitol grounds (not other public areas). The bill also updates the Archives Board's duties to align with this requirement, ensuring legislative oversight for Capitol grounds displays. This is a procedural rule focused on process, not content, and does not affect existing monuments or other public spaces.

Maddy summaryHB 1215 removes a limit preventing counties that have already received funding for eight fire trucks under Mississippi's Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program from applying for additional funding. Previously, counties with eight prior truck acquisitions could only apply for seven more trucks, but this bill eliminates that restriction entirely. The change allows any county with remaining eligibility under the program - regardless of prior funding rounds - to continue applying for new fire trucks. The program still provides matching funds for new or used fire trucks meeting NFPA standards, with specific per-truck funding caps based on the number of trucks already acquired.

Maddy summaryHB 398, titled "The Ashley Henley Investigation Authority Act," amends Mississippi law to authorize the Department of Public Safety to investigate the death of any current or former local, municipal, county, or state official under certain circumstances. It directly grants the Department of Public Safety new authority to conduct such investigations, which it previously lacked. The bill does not specify the exact circumstances requiring an investigation but establishes a formal process for the Department to follow. The act is named in honor of Representative Ashley Henley.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the rules for selecting and managing Mississippi's representatives to a future constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It requires commissioners to meet specific eligibility criteria, such as being long-term state residents and excluding those with recent federal employment or felony convictions. The legislation mandates that commissioners take an oath to vote only on subjects approved by the state and prohibits them from altering the rule that each state has one vote. Additionally, the bill outlines how commissioners are appointed, compensated, and can be removed by the legislature or an advisory committee if they exceed their authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally declares Mississippi a "Second Amendment Sanctuary" state to affirm its commitment to citizens' rights to keep and bear arms. It states that state public funds will not be used to enforce federal laws that restrict these rights or to assist federal agencies in doing so. The resolution also expresses the legislature's intent to oppose such restrictions through legal actions like court cases. Although the bill outlines these principles, it did not advance beyond the committee stage and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution from the Mississippi Legislature that expresses support for Texas in defending its southern border. It states that Mississippi will offer assistance, such as the National Guard and law enforcement agents, to help Texas manage the border. The text also encourages Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves to provide necessary support to the Governor of Texas and seeks to formalize an agreement between the two states. As a symbolic resolution rather than a law, it does not create new legal obligations but serves to declare the state's stance on border security.