Rep. Bryant Clark

Maddy summaryHB 1041 authorizes Mississippi's Soil and Water Conservation Commission to construct and maintain a levee system along the Yazoo River in Yazoo County. The bill allows the Commission to handle construction, environmental protections, and land acquisition, and to contract with local governments for maintenance up to 99 years or transfer the project to the federal government. This directly affects Yazoo County residents by potentially improving flood protection along the river. The Commission must follow existing rules for funding and environmental compliance, as outlined in the amended Section 69-27-13.

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 1834 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds for capital improvements at Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, and Mississippi Valley State University. The bill directs bond proceeds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure at these three public universities. The State Bond Commission would manage the bond issuance, with funds deposited into a special account for these specific projects. This is a funding mechanism, not a new program, and directly affects the operational infrastructure of these institutions.

Maddy summaryHB 4036 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide financial assistance to Alliance Training, Inc. for repairing, renovating, and upgrading its worksite training facility. The bill directly affects Alliance Training, Inc., which would use the bond proceeds to cover costs for facility improvements. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission issuing the bonds as general state obligations, with proceeds deposited into a special fund for the company's project. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, with repayment funded through state treasury if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 4031 allocates $2.5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) for its Student Success and Workforce Readiness Strategy during fiscal year 2027. The funding directly supports MVSU students by modernizing campus technology ($728,000) to improve retention and graduation rates, and by hiring key staff ($1,772,000) focused on student retention and career readiness. The bill specifies that these funds must be used exclusively for the stated purposes outlined in Section 2 of the legislation. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and does not create new policy beyond the allocated funding.

Maddy summaryHB 261 allocates $250,000 in state funds to Attala County's Board of Supervisors to cover road and bridge repair costs specifically in Supervisors District 4. The funding is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will be paid directly from the State General Fund. This is a targeted infrastructure maintenance appropriation, not a new policy, and directly benefits residents and infrastructure in Attala County's District 4. The bill requires the State Fiscal Officer to issue payments upon proper county requisitions.

Maddy summaryHB 269 creates a $15 million state fund to help businesses expand cellular and broadband access in rural Mississippi. It authorizes the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to provide grants covering up to 25% of project costs for businesses serving rural counties (population ≤30,000) or rural municipalities (population ≤10,000). The fund, administered by the MDA, uses state general obligation bonds to finance grants for infrastructure projects, with unspent funds carrying over annually. This directly affects businesses seeking to improve connectivity in underserved rural areas across the state.

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 272 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund the construction of a football stadium and related facilities for Holmes County Consolidated School District, including associated property purchases. The bill creates a special fund to hold bond proceeds, which would be disbursed solely for this stadium project. The bonds would be general obligations of the state, backed by Mississippi's full credit, with repayment secured through state funds if needed. This legislation directly affects Holmes County schools by providing state financial assistance for a specific infrastructure project. The bill does not establish new ongoing programs but enables one-time funding for the stadium construction.

Maddy summaryHB 254 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund road and building improvements in Holmes County. The bill directs bond proceeds to be used exclusively for Holmes County's road/street projects and county building facilities, with the full faith and credit of the State backing the bonds. The State Bond Commission will handle bond issuance, sale, and disbursement of funds into a dedicated special account. This is a direct funding mechanism for Holmes County infrastructure, requiring no additional legislative action beyond bond authorization.