Rep. Willie Bailey

Maddy summaryHB 1979 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds (a form of state debt) to cover costs for repairing and resurfacing Calhoun County's County Road 102. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to sell these bonds, with proceeds deposited into a special fund specifically for this road project. Calhoun County directly benefits as the funds will pay for the physical repairs, not general county operations. The bill establishes the legal process for issuing and managing the bonds but does not change road standards or construction requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1970 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Bruce, Mississippi, to cover costs for replacing water shut-offs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically for infrastructure maintenance and will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition by the town. This is a direct funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified financial assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 1947 allocates $125,000 in state funds to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors to help cover the cost of purchasing a tractor for county operations. The appropriation is specifically for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly supporting Calhoun County's government services. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new regulations or policy changes, solely providing financial assistance for a defined equipment purchase. The bill does not affect individuals or businesses beyond the county government's operational budget.

Maddy summaryHB 1980 authorizes the state of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to repair and resurface County Road 418 and repair and reseal County Road 433. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds directly to Calhoun County for these specific road projects. State bonds would be sold to raise capital, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged for repayment to bondholders. This bill directly affects Calhoun County residents by improving two local roads, while Mississippi taxpayers bear the obligation for bond repayment if state funds are insufficient.

Maddy summaryHB 1951 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Vardaman, Mississippi, to cover road paving costs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon official requisitions from the town's governing authorities. This is a direct funding allocation with no policy changes or broader impacts beyond the specified road project in Vardaman.

Maddy summaryHB 1955 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the Town of Big Creek to purchase fire turnout clothing and a defibrillator for its volunteer fire department. The bill directly affects the Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) by enabling the town to cover these specific equipment costs. The key mechanism is the state's issuance of general obligation bonds, backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, with proceeds directed to a special fund for this purpose. This is a funding authorization, not a policy change, and does not create new requirements or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 4075 appropriates $650,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Town of Calhoun City. This funding directly assists Calhoun City's governing authorities in purchasing and improving a building for community use. The bill specifies the funds cover costs associated with the building acquisition and improvements during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The state treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, as outlined in standard state appropriation procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1974 appropriates $75,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Bruce government for specific infrastructure improvements. The funds will cover fencing at the town park, fencing at the old National Guard Armory, and lighting for soccer fields during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a direct funding allocation with no new policy or regulation, solely supporting existing local projects. The bill affects the Town of Bruce’s ability to complete these capital improvements.

Maddy summaryHB 1963 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund specific infrastructure improvements in the Town of Bruce: fencing at Town Park and the old National Guard Armory, plus lighting for local soccer fields. The funds would be provided directly to the town for these defined projects, with no ongoing state obligations beyond the bond repayment. This is a one-time funding mechanism for concrete, localized public facility upgrades. The bill directly affects the Town of Bruce's recreational and public safety infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 1968 appropriates $3.4 million from the state general fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors to cover renovation, upgrade, and improvement costs at Bruce High School during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are intended to directly support physical facility upgrades at Bruce High School, benefiting students and staff there. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions, solely providing state financial assistance for existing school improvement needs.