Maddy summaryHB 1100 created the Mississippi Childcare Teachers Shortage Study Committee to examine the state's childcare worker shortage and explore solutions like wage incentives to increase affordable childcare access. The committee, composed of legislative members, state agency directors, and community representatives, was tasked with studying wage programs in other states and recommending actions to address the shortage. It was required to submit a report to key state officials by December 1, 2025, before dissolving. However, the bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, meaning the committee was never formed and no study occurred. This was a procedural bill focused solely on establishing a study group, not enacting direct policy changes.
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Maddy summaryHB 116 requires Mississippi's State Department of Health to add Alzheimer's disease and dementia education to its existing public health programs. It mandates clear public outreach about brain health, early warning signs, and risk reduction - especially for high-risk groups - and trains healthcare providers on proven tools for early detection and Medicare billing. The bill directly affects Mississippi residents, particularly seniors and caregivers, by improving access to dementia-related information through current health initiatives. It does not create new programs but integrates education into existing outreach and provider training efforts. (Note: The bill died in committee on March 4, 2025.)
Maddy summaryHB 74 increases Mississippi's speed limits to 70 mph on state highways and 75 mph on interstate highways, effective July 1, 2025. This change directly affects all drivers traveling on state-maintained highways and interstates within Mississippi. The bill amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-501 to raise the statutory maximums, with the Mississippi Transportation Commission retaining authority to adjust limits on specific road segments within these new caps. Toll roads remain subject to separate rules (max 80 mph) but are not directly affected by this bill.
Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 60) is a symbolic recognition by the Mississippi House of Representatives of the creation of the Mississippi-Israel Joint Legislative Caucus. It celebrates the caucus's goal to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Mississippi and Israel through shared values and collaborative initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely acknowledges the caucus's formation and purpose. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or direct any specific group.
Maddy summaryHB 1892 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund two specific projects. It provides funds for the City of Indianola to cover costs related to constructing and improving an access road near Indianola Airport and Industrial Park. It also provides funds for Sunflower County Consolidated School District to implement its "Leader in Me" program, which focuses on workforce development. The bill creates a legal mechanism for the state to borrow money through bond sales, backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, to directly support these local infrastructure and education initiatives.
Maddy summaryHB 632 would provide $10 million in state funding to Mississippi Delta Community College for a new addition to its Greer-Stafford Allied Health/Nursing Building. The bill's key provision allocates funds to create additional space for advanced nursing training and establish a nursing simulation lab, available to all health science students. This funding, intended for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, directly supports the college's infrastructure to enhance health science education. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1893 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the City of Indianola to purchase a fire truck for its fire department. The bill creates a special fund to receive bond proceeds, which must be used solely for the fire truck costs and related issuance expenses. It specifies that the bonds are general obligations of the state, backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, with interest paid semiannually. The legislation directly affects Indianola's fire department by providing financial assistance for equipment acquisition.
Maddy summaryHB 635 proposed appropriating $2,031,126 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Sunflower for citywide street improvements during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have directly assisted Sunflower's local government in covering costs for repairing or upgrading streets across the town. Key provisions included state funding paid via warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon requisitions from Sunflower's authorities. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted into law. This was a straightforward funding proposal with no other policy mechanisms or broader implications.
Maddy summaryHB 634 provides $106,516 in state funds to Sunflower County's Board of Supervisors to cover the cost of purchasing two vehicles for the county sheriff's department during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects Sunflower County law enforcement by enabling the sheriff's department to acquire necessary equipment. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or changes to existing laws. The appropriation comes from the State General Fund and must be used specifically for the stated vehicle purchase.