Rep. Tracy Arnold

Maddy summaryHB 4089 appropriates $750,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Belmont to help cover the cost of purchasing a new fire truck for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). This funding directly assists Belmont's local government in acquiring fire equipment for public safety. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions from the town. It is a straightforward financial allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1882 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Rienzi to cover costs of adding to its city hall building. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds transferred to a special fund for Rienzi's use. This is a procedural funding mechanism directly affecting only the City of Rienzi, with no broader policy changes or voter impacts. The bill does not alter existing laws or create new obligations beyond this specific bond issuance.

Maddy summaryHB 1853 appropriates $60,000 from the state general fund to the City of Booneville to help cover costs for fixing drainage issues on East Lake Street. The funding is specifically for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. This bill directly assists Booneville's city authorities in addressing localized drainage problems on a specific street. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policies or requirements, solely providing financial support for existing drainage work.

Maddy summaryHB 1879 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Rienzi to cover costs for replacing two buildings located over the city's water wells during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding directly assists Rienzi's governing authorities with infrastructure repairs at a specific water source location. This is a straightforward financial appropriation with no new policy requirements or broader implications beyond the named project. The bill specifies the funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.

Maddy summaryHB 4087 appropriates $380,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Belmont for paving Washington Street during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Belmont’s local infrastructure project by providing state funding to cover paving costs. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or broader regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4025 appropriates $976,620 from the State General Fund to Prentiss County's Board of Supervisors. The funds are specifically for a joint project between Prentiss County and the City of Booneville to repair and upgrade a county access road leading to U.S. Highway 45, including asphalt surfacing and striping. This funding covers costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and directly assists the county and city in completing this infrastructure project. The bill is a straightforward funding authorization with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 58 exempts one motor vehicle owned by the unremarried surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or employee who died while performing official duties (or was wounded in the line of duty and later died from those injuries) from Mississippi's ad valorem property tax. This adds the surviving spouses of qualifying law enforcement personnel to an existing list of groups exempt from vehicle property tax, similar to exemptions currently available for military spouses. The exemption applies to the vehicle owned by the spouse and requires no additional application beyond standard registration processes. This is a specific tax relief measure targeting families of law enforcement members who lost their lives in service.

Maddy summaryHB 282 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funding for Prentiss County to cover costs related to repairing, renovating, restoring, and upgrading the Prentiss County Courthouse. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, will be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds dedicated exclusively to courthouse improvements. This bill directly affects Prentiss County by enabling state-funded support for critical courthouse infrastructure without requiring immediate county financial outlay. The state assumes responsibility for repaying the bonds, and funds must be used solely for the specified courthouse project.

Maddy summaryHB 419 increases Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption for a specific group: unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who were honorably discharged and are 85 years or older. The bill amends existing law to grant these individuals a full exemption from all ad valorem taxes on their homestead property's assessed value, rather than a partial reduction. This expands the current homestead exemption program to include this veteran spouse demographic, providing complete tax relief on their primary residence. The exemption applies to the entire assessed value of their home, not just a portion of it.

Maddy summaryHB 1228 appropriates $743,407 from the state general fund to Prentiss County's Board of Supervisors. This funding directly assists Prentiss County in covering costs for repairs and upgrades to its county courthouse during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or requirements. It affects only Prentiss County's courthouse maintenance budget.