Rep. Otis Anthony

Maddy summaryHB 1785 appropriates $3,867,700 from the State General Fund to Bolivar County's Board of Supervisors. The funds are specifically for the county's Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project (between Choctaw and Shaw) during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This bill provides direct state funding to cover costs associated with rehabilitating that specific highway segment. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and is paid through standard state fiscal procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1780 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 purchase and related costs. The state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bonds, meaning state taxpayers would cover any shortfall if city funds are insufficient. This directly affects Indianola's fire department and state finances, with no additional policy changes beyond funding the equipment purchase.

Maddy summaryHB 1778 appropriates $350,000 from the state general fund to the City of Indianola for road improvements near its airport and industrial park. The funding covers construction, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance of an access road at the entrance to these facilities during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The city will receive the funds through state warrants upon proper requisition. This is a straightforward funding bill with no policy changes beyond providing state financial support for local infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 1782 provides $2,031,126 in state funding to the Town of Sunflower, Mississippi, to cover costs for citywide street improvements during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill appropriates money directly from the state general fund to the town’s governing authorities, with payments processed through the State Treasurer. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes or new requirements beyond the specified financial support.

Maddy summaryHB 1781 provides $106,516 in state funding to Sunflower County's Board of Supervisors to purchase two vehicles for the county sheriff's department during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directs the State Treasurer to pay the funds from the State General Fund upon proper requisitions. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions, directly affecting Sunflower County's law enforcement operations by covering vehicle costs. The bill became effective July 1, 2026, after being referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1779 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund two specific projects: an access road improvement at Indianola Airport and Industrial Park, and the Sunflower Consolidated School District's "Leader in ME" workforce development program. The bonds would provide direct financial assistance to the City of Indianola for infrastructure costs and to the school district for workforce training initiatives. This legislation creates a funding mechanism through bond proceeds but does not alter existing policies or regulations. The bill affects local government (Indianola) and public education (Sunflower District) through targeted financial support.

Maddy summaryHB 1777 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund to the Delta Advantage Center for purchasing a mobile market truck, related equipment, and food staging supplies. The funding aims to improve access to fresh food in rural Mississippi communities during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly affects the Delta Advantage Center, which will use the funds to operate a mobile market service. It does not create new laws but provides specific financial support for a practical food access initiative. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1766 allocates $10 million from the State General Fund to Mississippi Delta Community College for constructing a residence hall facility. The funding specifically supports the college's Law Enforcement Training Academy by providing housing for its training officers. The bill directs this money toward construction costs associated with the new residence hall, which will accommodate officers during their training. This appropriation covers the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027).

Maddy summaryHB 1786 appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to Mississippi Delta Community College for constructing a new addition to its Greer-Stafford Allied Health/Nursing Building. The funding specifically supports additional space for advanced nursing training and a nursing simulation lab serving all health science students. This appropriation covers costs associated with the construction project for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects the college's infrastructure and its nursing and health science programs.

Maddy summaryHB 335 creates a pilot program to fund dual enrollment courses in career and technical education at Mississippi community colleges. It directs $150 per credit hour per student to four specific workforce regions (Delta, Twin Districts, Mississippi Partnership, and Southcentral) for high school students taking qualifying courses aligned with state priority job sectors. The program requires community colleges to use funds for student education costs and mandates annual reports tracking student participation, course usage, and post-course training interest. The Office of Workforce Development will administer the program, reserving up to 1% of funds for its operations. This directly affects community colleges in those regions and high school students pursuing career-focused dual enrollment.