Rep. Willie Bailey

Maddy summaryHB 1977 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors for repairing and resurfacing County Road 102 during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Calhoun County residents who use County Road 102 and the county’s governing board, which will manage the funds for road maintenance. The key mechanism is a direct state payment to the county for specific infrastructure work, with funds disbursed via state warrants upon county requisitions. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocated road repair project.

Maddy summaryHB 1952 appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund to assist the Town of Vardaman, Mississippi, in purchasing a new fire truck for its fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically intended to cover costs associated with acquiring the fire truck, not to cover ongoing operational expenses. This is a straightforward funding allocation for a local government capital purchase, directly benefiting Vardaman’s fire department and emergency response capabilities. The bill does not establish new policies or alter existing laws, but provides targeted financial support for infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds specifically for the Town of Vardaman to purchase a fire truck. The bonds would be general obligations of the state, backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, with proceeds transferred directly to Vardaman for the fire truck acquisition. The state would handle bond issuance, sale, and disbursement through the State Bond Commission, with no broader policy changes or additional requirements beyond this single transaction.

Maddy summaryHB 1954 appropriates $1,350,000 from the state general fund to Calhoun County for the resurfacing of County Road 306. The funds cover costs for milling, overlaying, and striping the road during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This bill directly affects Calhoun County residents by improving a specific road infrastructure project. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation with no new laws or regulations created.

Maddy summaryHB 1984 appropriates $50,000 from the State General Fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors to assist with repairing and paving County Roads 308 and 409 during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated specifically for these two roads in Calhoun County and must be used for their repair and paving costs. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements, effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1987 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Webster County's Board of Supervisors for repairs, upgrades, and improvements to approximately four miles of Old Dancey Road. This funding directly assists Webster County residents who use this road segment by covering costs for maintenance and infrastructure work during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill provides a specific sum for the county to use toward construction and repair expenses without altering broader policy. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new regulations or eligibility requirements beyond the designated road project.

Maddy summaryHB 1969 appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Bruce, Mississippi, to cover costs for general water system line repairs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically for repairing aging water infrastructure within the town's system. The appropriation requires the State Treasurer to pay the funds upon proper requisition from Bruce's governing authorities. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or eligibility criteria beyond the specified repair work.

Maddy summaryHB 1959 appropriates $300,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Derma, Mississippi, to cover costs for water tank renovations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to directly assist the town’s water infrastructure upgrades, with no additional requirements or policy changes specified. The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, following standard state fiscal procedures. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no broader legislative impact beyond the specified project.

Maddy summaryHB 1981 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County's County Road 306 mill, overlay, and striping project. The bill directs proceeds from these state-backed bonds - secured by Mississippi's full faith and credit - to a special fund, which will then be disbursed to Calhoun County to cover costs associated with the road project. If county funds are insufficient, the state treasury would cover any shortfall on bond payments. This is a straightforward funding mechanism to support a specific local infrastructure improvement, directly affecting Calhoun County's road maintenance efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 1967 appropriates $125,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Bruce for specific renovations to its town square during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds will cover replacing the sprinkler system and improving the lots, directly benefiting the Town of Bruce and its residents who use the public space. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes, solely providing state financial support for local infrastructure upgrades.