Rep. Otis Anthony

Maddy summaryHB 788 modifies Mississippi's election rules to allow voters who are not registered in the jurisdiction they are voting in (but are otherwise eligible) to cast an affidavit ballot. This ballot will be used as their official voter registration, adding them to the statewide voter rolls as if they had completed a standard registration form. The bill also allows the affidavit ballot to serve as a written request to transfer voting precincts or wards, and automatically reactivates voters who were placed on inactive status (due to a confirmation notice) after they cast such a ballot. These changes aim to streamline voter registration and address common issues at polling places.

Maddy summaryHB 4048 appropriates $1,035,555 from the State General Fund to the City of Ruleville for street improvements on Byron, LF Packer, and Elm Streets during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs associated with physical upgrades to these specific city streets. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or broader regulatory changes. The bill directly affects Ruleville’s municipal authorities, enabling them to finance designated infrastructure work.

Maddy summaryHB 4050 appropriates $438,400 from the state general fund to the LSR Volunteer Fire Department in Shaw, Mississippi, for facility upgrades and equipment purchases during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding covers costs directly associated with improving the department’s physical facilities and acquiring necessary equipment. This is a straightforward appropriations bill with no policy changes, solely providing financial support to a local volunteer fire department.

Maddy summaryHB 4053 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the Town of Moorhead’s street repairs and infrastructure projects. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds directly to Moorhead for these specific improvements. The state pledges its full credit to repay the bonds, making them general obligations of Mississippi. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting residents or new regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 4057 appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund to Sunflower County Economic Development District for demolition and site preparation of the old Delta Pride Catfish Building. The funds cover costs associated with this specific project during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a straightforward funding allocation with no broader policy changes or affected constituencies beyond the named district and building. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions.

Maddy summaryHB 4052 appropriates $1.1 million from the State General Fund to the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola for fiscal year 2027. The funds will directly support specific physical improvements: expanding museum facilities, upgrading exhibits, and enhancing the parking lot. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policies or regulations, solely providing financial assistance for the museum's infrastructure projects. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2026, and applies only to the named institution.

Maddy summaryHB 4055 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Indianola to cover costs of street improvement projects on various streets within the city. The bill creates a special fund to receive bond proceeds, which will be disbursed directly to Indianola for these infrastructure projects. The bonds are backed by Mississippi's full credit, meaning the state would use general funds if needed to repay bondholders. This is a direct financial assistance measure for Indianola's local street maintenance and improvement efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 4056 allocates $1.15 million from the state general fund to the City of Indianola for street improvement projects on various streets during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding directly assists Indianola's city officials in covering costs for infrastructure upgrades. The bill is a straightforward appropriations measure with no new policy provisions, simply providing state financial support for existing local street projects.

Maddy summaryHB 4049 appropriates $250,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Ruleville to help cover the cost of purchasing a public works street sweeper vehicle for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions from the city. This bill directly affects Ruleville's municipal budget and public works operations, providing financial assistance for equipment acquisition. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes or new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4054 appropriates $800,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Moorhead, Mississippi, to cover street repairs and infrastructure improvements. The funds are designated for use during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will directly support the town’s local infrastructure needs. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations. The bill provides concrete financial assistance to Moorhead’s governing authorities for existing maintenance priorities.