Rep. Orlando Paden

Maddy summaryHB 476 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funding for Coahoma County’s Town of Jonestown water and sewer system improvements. The bill directs bond proceeds to cover costs associated with the Town of Jonestown’s 2025 water and sewer project, directly assisting this specific community. The state would borrow the funds through the State Bond Commission, with repayment backed by Mississippi’s full credit. This is a direct funding mechanism for infrastructure upgrades, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 326 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds covering Coahoma County's costs for restriping and overlaying a specific section of Friars Point Road. This road segment runs from near Westover Drive to near Coahoma Community College in Coahoma County. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds directly to the county for these road maintenance improvements. The funds are intended to offset the county's out-of-pocket expenses for this infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 1832 appropriates $3,892,933 from the state general fund to the City of Clarksdale for constructing an exhibit storage facility at the Delta Blues Museum. The funds would cover costs associated with the facility's construction during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). This procedural bill directly affects Clarksdale’s museum operations and was referred to the Appropriations Committee before dying in committee on February 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 475 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funding for Bolivar County's Town of Alligator water and sewer system improvement project. The bill directly affects Bolivar County and the Town of Alligator residents by covering project costs through state bond proceeds. Key provisions include the State Bond Commission issuing the bonds as general obligations of Mississippi, with the state pledging its full faith and credit to repay them. The funds would be disbursed from a special state fund created specifically for this project. This is a financing mechanism, not a policy change to water or sewer services themselves.

Maddy summaryHB 481 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Clarksdale to cover costs of improvements at Sasse Park. The bill creates a special fund for these bond proceeds, which must be used solely for park improvements, with the state pledging its full credit to repay the bonds. This is a funding mechanism for a specific local park project, directly affecting Clarksdale's ability to finance park upgrades.

Maddy summaryHB 332 allocates $15 million from the State General Fund to Coahoma Community College's Board of Trustees for constructing a new 200-bed dormitory on campus. This appropriation, effective July 1, 2025, covers costs associated with the dormitory project during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects the college by providing funding for infrastructure development, specifically to expand student housing capacity. As a procedural funding measure, it does not establish new policy but authorizes a specific expenditure.

Maddy summaryHB 327 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new dormitory and related facilities at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale. The bill directly affects Coahoma Community College students by providing new on-campus housing, and the college itself as the recipient of the construction funds. Key provisions include the State Bond Commission handling bond issuance and sale, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged for repayment. Proceeds from the bonds would be transferred to a dedicated special fund for the college's construction project, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 337 appropriates $4,724,819 from the state general fund to provide epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) and AEDs (defibrillators) to all public schools, community colleges, and universities in Mississippi for the 2026 fiscal year. The funding will cover every educational building and designated locations, ensuring these life-saving devices are available for emergencies like severe allergic reactions or cardiac incidents. This bill directly affects students, staff, and faculty across all public educational institutions by mandating equipment access. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025, and is funded through the State Department of Health.

Maddy summaryHB 324 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the Town of Alligator's 2025 water and sewer improvement project. The bill directly affects the Town of Alligator by covering costs associated with its specific infrastructure upgrades. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission handling bond issuance and sale, with proceeds deposited into a special fund exclusively for the town's project. The bonds are backed by Mississippi's full credit, ensuring repayment from state funds if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 325 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovation, expansion, and upgrades to the Dr. Timothy Burrow Multipurpose Building in Jonestown, along with constructing a parking lot, sidewalks, and related site improvements. The bonds, backed by Mississippi's full credit, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated fund for these specific projects. This bill directly affects Jonestown residents and taxpayers, as it uses state funds for physical infrastructure at this local building. The key mechanism is bond issuance to cover construction costs, with repayment secured by the state's general treasury if needed. The bill does not change existing laws or policies but provides funding for named facility upgrades.