Rep. Robert Sanders

Maddy summaryHB 776 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund the Town of Benoit's 2025 road improvement project. The bill creates a special account for bond proceeds, which the State Bond Commission will transfer directly to Benoit to cover project costs. The bonds are backed by the full credit of the Mississippi state government, with repayment coming from state treasury funds if needed. This bill directly affects Benoit's infrastructure budget and Mississippi taxpayers through state bond obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 768 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funding for park improvements in the towns of Pace and Benoit. The bill specifically covers costs for site grading, playground equipment, basketball court upgrades, and general playground enhancements in both towns' parks. The funds would be disbursed through a state special fund created under the bill, with bond repayment backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi. This is a funding mechanism for existing local projects, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 780 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to help the City of Cleveland pay for extending Airport Terminal Road at Cleveland Municipal Airport. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds placed in a special fund exclusively for this airport infrastructure project. The city would use these funds to cover construction costs, and the state would repay the bonds from general state funds if needed. This is a direct financial assistance measure for a specific local infrastructure improvement.

Maddy summaryHB 775 appropriates $1 million from the State General Fund to Bolivar County's Board of Supervisors for park improvements. The funding specifically supports construction, repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure work at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly assists Bolivar County in managing costs for the park’s facilities, roads, and property. The bill is a straightforward funding authorization with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 778 appropriates $183,000 from the State General Fund to help the City of Cleveland pay for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles to replace its existing fleet. The funds are specifically for the Cleveland Police Department's fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The state will pay the city via state warrants upon proper requisitions, as outlined in the bill's funding mechanism. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the vehicle replacement.

Maddy summaryHB 771 provides $65,550 in state funds to the Town of Gunnison to help secure federal matching funds for a centralized lighted asphalt walking trail. The bill directly supports Gunnison’s efforts to build the trail, which would serve residents and visitors in the community. It does not create new policy or requirements but enables the town to access federal funding by covering part of the required local match. The funds are allocated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with disbursement handled through the State Treasurer.

Maddy summaryHB 774 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund construction, renovations, and upgrades at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park in Bolivar County. The bill directly affects Bolivar County by providing state financial assistance for park improvements, including buildings, facilities, roads, and infrastructure. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission handling bond sales (with state credit backing the debt), and proceeds being transferred to a special fund for park projects. The bill does not create new taxes or alter existing laws but enables state funding for specific park enhancements.

Maddy summaryHB 767 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund specific downtown improvements in Rosedale. The bill directs bond proceeds to renovate the former Bolivar County Health Department building into a new city hall, upgrade the current city hall into a police department building, and improve downtown infrastructure. These funds would be disbursed from a special state fund created for this purpose, with the state's full credit pledged for repayment. The bill directly affects Rosedale's city projects and Mississippi taxpayers who would ultimately cover bond repayment through state funds.

Maddy summaryHB 779 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Cleveland to purchase four motor vehicles for its police department. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be sold to raise money, with proceeds transferred directly to Cleveland for this specific vehicle purchase. The city must use the funds solely for the police department vehicles, and the state would repay the bonds from general treasury funds if needed. This bill creates a targeted funding mechanism without altering existing police operations or laws.

Maddy summaryHB 773 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements at the Cleveland Municipal Airport in Bolivar County. The bill directly affects the City of Cleveland by providing state financial assistance for airport maintenance and development. Key provisions include creating a special fund for bond proceeds, designating the State Bond Commission to manage the bond sale, and pledging the full faith and credit of Mississippi to repay the bonds - ensuring state treasury funds cover any shortfalls. The airport's operations and local economy would be the primary beneficiaries of these infrastructure investments.