Rep. Kevin Horan

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous appropriation law to clarify that $1.5 million in state funds is designated for the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The money will be used to establish and run a youth diversion program, which aims to redirect young people away from the traditional justice system. The funds are drawn from the state's Capital Expense Fund and allocated by the State Treasurer.

Maddy summaryMississippi House Bill 2 appropriates a total of $29.5 million in state funds for the fiscal year 2027 to support juvenile justice and youth services. The Department of Human Services will receive $12 million from the Capital Expense Fund to renovate and expand the Oakley Youth Development Center, along with $7.5 million from the State General Fund to establish statewide youth diversion programs. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety is allocated $10 million from the Capital Expense Fund to acquire, design, or lease new secured detention facilities for juveniles in both North and South Mississippi.

Maddy summaryHB 1612 reorganizes Mississippi's Department of Public Safety by consolidating its offices (like Highway Patrol, Forensic Labs, and Homeland Security units) under a single Commissioner. It removes a fee requirement for emergency communications training funding and increases fees for medical examiner autopsies ($185 base + up to $100 for SIDS cases) and vehicle safety inspections for salvage titles. These changes directly affect the state agency (through structural shifts), counties (paying higher medical examiner fees), and vehicle owners (paying increased inspection costs). The bill makes operational adjustments to existing fee structures and departmental organization without introducing new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 4000 authorizes Grenada County, Mississippi, to create the Grenada County Utility Authority, a new public entity to manage water and wastewater services for residents. The authority will be governed by a board of directors, build and maintain water/wastewater systems, and finance projects through revenue bonds and special assessments on benefiting properties. It specifically excludes areas within municipal boundaries and allows service providers to contract with the authority. This bill directly affects Grenada County residents and property owners by establishing a dedicated entity for utility infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Lafayette County High School Commodores baseball team for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's victory in the championship series, highlights the contributions of individual players and coaches, and acknowledges the support received from the school administration, parents, and community. It serves as an official record of the legislature's recognition of the team's athletic achievement and expresses wishes for their continued success.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally honors the legislative career and public service of former Representative Blaine H. "Bo" Eaton II, who served Mississippi's House District 79 for 20 years from 1996 to 2016. The resolution recognizes his leadership roles on key committees including Agriculture and Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and highlights his contributions to economic development initiatives such as the Reforestation Tax Credit and the Mississippi Investment Act. This document serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi House of Representatives and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1999 extends the expiration date of a local tax in Oakland, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. This tax applies to restaurants and convenience stores selling prepared food, with revenues dedicated exclusively to funding tourism, parks, and recreation projects within Oakland. Oakland’s governing authorities must hold a voter election (requiring 60% approval) before implementing the tax. The bill maintains existing funding mechanisms for community amenities without altering the tax rate (2% on sales) or collection process.

Maddy summaryHB 1749 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's Supreme Court regulations into a clearer, more logical order within the state code. It does not change the substance of the laws but consolidates provisions about Supreme Court districts, term schedules, retirement rules, emergency recall of retired justices, and court jurisdiction into a single, updated section. This affects how the Mississippi Supreme Court operates internally but does not directly impact citizens or create new legal requirements. The bill simply makes the existing rules easier to locate and reference in the legal code.

Maddy summaryHB 1 revises Mississippi's Third Chancery Court District structure effective January 1, 2027. It updates the residency requirements for the three chancellor positions: Place One must reside in Tate, Panola, or Yalobusha Counties; Place Two in Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, or Tallahatchie Counties; and Place Three in a broader set including Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, Panola, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Yalobusha Counties. The bill also changes the district's county composition by adding Carroll and Tallahatchie Counties while removing DeSoto County. Additionally, it adjusts the candidate filing deadline for Place Three from February 2, 2026 (if the bill is signed by the governor by January 23, 2026) to May 1, 2026 (if not signed), with all candidates required to run in the November 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHB 1117, the "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act," requires dental insurance companies (dental carriers) to calculate and annually report their dental loss ratio (DLR) - the percentage of premium dollars spent directly on patient dental care versus administrative costs. Dental carriers must file these reports by June 30 each year, detailing how much was spent on clinical services, unpaid claims, and recovered payments, while excluding overhead like staff salaries or network development. The Commissioner of Insurance will make these reports publicly accessible on the department's website by December 1 each year and submit aggregated data to the Insurance Committees. This applies to all dental health plans sold in Mississippi but excludes Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and other state-sponsored plans.