Rep. Tracey Rosebud

Maddy summaryHB 1784 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to Sunflower County Consolidated School District's Board of Education. This funding specifically supports the district's "Leader in Me" program, which focuses on workforce development for Sunflower County students. The money is designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to cover associated program costs. The bill is purely procedural, making a targeted funding allocation without creating new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1767 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund Bolivar County's rehabilitation of Old Highway 61. The bonds would raise money specifically for the county's highway project costs, including rehabilitation work. Proceeds from the bond sale would be transferred to a special fund and disbursed solely for this project. The state would guarantee repayment using general funds if needed, with bonds exempt from state taxation.

Maddy summaryHB 1783 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund citywide street improvements in the Town of Sunflower. The bill directs that money from selling these bonds must be used solely for Sunflower's street projects, with the state's full credit backing the repayment. The bonds, which can mature within 25 years, are payable from state funds if needed, and proceeds cannot be diverted to other purposes. This provides Sunflower a dedicated funding source for infrastructure upgrades without requiring local tax increases.

Maddy summaryHB 1064 would establish a "Noncustodial Parents' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" for all noncustodial parents in Mississippi, requiring the Department of Human Services to provide specific notification rights and communication access. Key provisions include advance notice of child support modifications, court hearings, and meetings about the child, plus 24/7 access to contact department staff. The bill also includes updated procedures for voluntary paternity acknowledgments at birth but centers on enhancing noncustodial parents' information and communication rights. This legislation, which died in committee in February 2026, did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1159 would have restored voting rights for Mississippi residents convicted of vote fraud, specific crimes listed in Section 241 of the state constitution, or other crimes later deemed disenfranchising by Attorney General opinions. It required automatic restoration of voting rights once individuals completed all sentencing requirements (like fines, probation, or incarceration), without needing to apply for restoration. The bill amended multiple election codes to ensure names of eligible voters were automatically removed from suspension lists and reinstated in the voter database after sentencing was fully satisfied. This would directly affect people with these convictions who completed their sentences, allowing them to vote immediately without further action. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending Mississippi's constitution to update signature requirements for citizen-initiated constitutional amendments. It directly affects people gathering signatures for initiative petitions by requiring that no single congressional district's signatures exceed the total required signatures divided by the current number of congressional districts. The key mechanism ensures signatures are distributed proportionally across all active districts, preventing any one district from dominating the petition process. This change would align the initiative process with current congressional boundaries after redistricting.

Maddy summaryHB 1161 would have allowed licensed barbers in Mississippi to operate mobile barbershops - transportable units providing barbering services at various locations - subject to specific regulations. It required barbers to obtain annual permits from the State Board of Barber Examiners, undergo inspections before operating, maintain detailed records of service locations, and stay physically present during all services. The bill also mandated annual renewals, prohibited permit transfers, and required compliance with health and safety regulations. Despite passing committee referral in early 2026, it died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law. The proposed effective date was July 1, 2026, if enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 1160 (CAMHEO Act of 2026) would require Mississippi public schools to provide mental health screenings and assessments for students in kindergarten through grade 12 who exhibit signs of mental distress, such as changes in school performance, behavioral issues, or emotional withdrawal. It mandates the State Board of Education and Mississippi Department of Mental Health to develop a framework and guidelines by the 2027-2028 school year, including protocols for targeted screenings and integrating social-emotional learning into school programs. The bill also creates a Children's Mental Health Partnership to develop screening tools for school staff and requires all school districts to implement screening policies before the 2027-2028 school year. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1172, the Fresh Start Act of 2019, revises Mississippi law to help individuals with criminal records obtain occupational licenses by limiting when convictions can disqualify applicants. It prohibits disqualification based solely on a prior conviction unless the crime directly relates to the job duties, banning vague terms like "moral turpitude" in licensing decisions. Licensing authorities must consider specific factors (crime nature, time passed, rehabilitation) using a "clear and convincing" standard, provide written denial explanations, and allow applicants to petition for determinations. This bill applies to most occupational licenses but excludes the Mississippi Bar for attorneys.

Maddy summaryHB 1173 would have required all prospective state employees in Mississippi to pass a drug test as a condition of employment, directly affecting job applicants for state positions. The bill mandated the State Personnel Board to create rules for the testing process and specified that applicants would typically cover the test cost, though the board could choose to pay it. The bill was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, but it died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted into law. This proposal would have established a new pre-employment screening requirement for state hiring.