Rep. Kabir Karriem

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HC 45) formally honors Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia, for his community leadership and civic engagement. It recognizes his work in faith-based organizing, voter mobilization (including Project 5-5-5), economic justice advocacy, and community initiatives addressing homelessness and educational access. The resolution, to be presented at the 2026 Legacy and Leadership Gala, serves as a ceremonial expression of appreciation with no legal effect. It directly acknowledges Pastor Bryant’s contributions to uplifting communities through grassroots efforts.

Maddy summaryMississippi's House Concurrent Resolution 12 is a formal apology resolution expressing the state's regret for its historical role in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers. It specifically acknowledges Mississippi's creation of a hostile environment that contributed to Till's murder and the defense/acquittal of his killers, citing recent revelations about the fabricated testimony of Carolyn Bryant. The resolution offers an apology to Till's family, encourages teaching about this history to prevent future injustices, and explicitly states it cannot be used in legal proceedings. It directs copies to state officials, civil rights organizations, and the press to disseminate the apology. As a concurrent resolution, it has no binding legal effect but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of historical injustice.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi House bill (HR 8) requires a "racial and ethnic impact statement" to be attached to certain bills before they can be debated in the legislature. It applies specifically to legislation changing public offenses, penalties, sentencing, parole, or probation procedures. The statement must include factual data on how the bill might affect racial and ethnic groups in criminal offender and victim populations, prepared by the Department of Public Safety's Office of Public Safety Planning with input from state agencies. The bill also extends this requirement to grant applications from corporations, requiring them to include similar impact statements on policies affecting minority groups. All statements are intended solely for informational use, not to influence voting.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally apologizes for Mississippi's role in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the acquittal of his killers. It acknowledges the state's creation of a hostile environment that enabled the crime, the defense of the murderers by Mississippi citizens and leaders, and the failure to protect Till's constitutional rights. The apology specifically references Carolyn Bryant's recent confession about fabricating the story that led to Till's death. The resolution expresses regret to Till's family, encourages teaching about this history to prevent future injustice, and explicitly states it cannot be used in legal proceedings. It is a symbolic gesture directed at Mississippi citizens and institutions, not a policy change with legal or financial consequences.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill authorizes the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors to create an Industrial Zone Emergency Response District to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other emergency services to industrial businesses in a specific area near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The district would be formed through a county resolution and a petition signed by industrial taxpayers representing at least 80% of the area's total participation factors, which are calculated based on property value and employee numbers. Once established, the district would have the power to levy special assessments on industrial property owners, issue bonds for funding, and enjoy tax exemptions on its property and revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Columbus High School Boys Basketball Team and their head coach for winning the 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of a 23-game winning streak and their first state title since 2018, highlighting the contributions of individual players and coaches. It is a ceremonial measure intended to honor the team's accomplishment and does not create new laws or policy changes. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the head coach and the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryHB 1622 exempts Mississippi's rural hospitals from needing a certificate of need for certain activities within their main campus and a 5-mile radius, excluding off-campus clinics and services covered by existing moratoriums. It directs the State Department of Health to review a system requiring healthcare facilities to treat uninsured patients or pay fees (with funds distributed to hospitals with emergency departments). The bill also waives application fees for new hospitals in Issaquena and Humphreys counties while maintaining moratoriums on new certificates for certain services in those areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally commends and congratulates Michael "Mike" Hood, Jr., a senior basketball player at Columbus High School in Mississippi, for being named the 2026 MHSAA Class 5A "Mr. Basketball." The resolution recognizes Hood's achievements during his senior season, including his statistical performance, leadership role in helping his team win a state championship, and his contribution to the school's athletic program. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of Hood's athletic excellence and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally commends JoHelen "Joey" Walker for her historic election as the first woman and African American to serve as Tax Assessor and Collector of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The resolution recognizes her achievements in breaking gender and racial barriers in county government and highlights her background in public service, including her experience as a deputy clerk. It does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to the community and her role in modernizing tax office operations. The resolution directs that copies be sent to Ms. Walker and the Capitol Press Corps.