Rep. Otis Anthony

Maddy summaryHB 4046 appropriates $2,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation in Ruleville for facility improvements. The funding supports the foundation’s existing cancer education center, which provides prevention and protection resources, during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a direct payment to cover costs associated with physical facility upgrades, not a new program or policy change. The appropriation is funded through state general funds with standard payment procedures outlined in the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 4051 appropriates $300,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Inverness' governing authorities for public facility improvements and maintenance equipment during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to assist with costs associated with upgrading or maintaining public facilities, such as parks, community centers, or infrastructure equipment. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broad-reaching impacts beyond the specified town and fiscal period.

Maddy summaryHB 4047 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund improvements and upgrades to Byron, LF Packer, and Elm Streets in the City of Ruleville. The bill directly affects Ruleville by providing state financial assistance for these specific street projects. The key mechanism is the state borrowing funds through bond issuance, with repayment backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi. Proceeds from the bonds would be transferred to a special fund for disbursement to Ruleville for the designated street work.

Maddy summaryHB 259 authorizes Mississippi to issue state-backed bonds to fund repairs and renovations of campus buildings and facilities at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU). The bill directs that bond proceeds must be used exclusively for these specific facility improvements, with the State Treasurer responsible for paying bond principal and interest using general state funds if needed. Key provisions include requiring the State Bond Commission to manage the bond sale process, ensuring funds are restricted to MVSU campus projects, and exempting the bonds from state taxation. This legislation directly affects MVSU by providing dedicated funding for physical infrastructure upgrades.

Maddy summaryHB 257 creates multiple income tax credits in Mississippi to support child care access and providers. It allows eligible parents with children under 6 at certified child care centers to claim up to $750 per child annually (based on income limits). Child care centers qualify for credits up to $15,000 (standard) or $20,000 (comprehensive) based on enrolled children, while teachers/directors at these centers can claim $750-$1,000 annually. Donors to certified centers may also claim credits up to $5,000. All credits are refundable, meaning recipients can receive payments even if they owe no tax.

Maddy summaryHB 1765 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund a new addition to Mississippi Delta Community College's Allied Health/Nursing Building. The bill directly affects the college and its health science students by providing additional space for advanced training, including a nursing simulation lab. Key provisions include using bond proceeds to cover construction costs, with the state guaranteeing repayment through general obligation bonds. The funds are restricted solely to this building project and related issuance costs. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural funding authorization.)

Maddy summaryHB 1776 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund Delta Advantage Center's purchase of a mobile market truck and related equipment for food staging and preparation. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, will be repaid using state funds if needed, and proceeds are restricted solely to this project. This bill directly supports Delta Advantage Center's mobile food market operations, which likely serve communities with limited access to fresh produce. The funding mechanism ensures the money cannot be diverted for other purposes.

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.