Rep. Willie Bailey

Maddy summaryHB 613 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to purchase a tractor. The bill creates a process for the State Bond Commission to issue and sell bonds, with proceeds deposited into a special fund specifically for this county equipment purchase. The funds are intended solely to cover the tractor's costs, and the state pledges its full credit for repayment. This is a straightforward financial mechanism to support Calhoun County's agricultural operations.

Maddy summaryHB 616 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to cover costs for repairing the water system lines in the Town of Bruce. The bill directly affects the Town of Bruce by providing state funding for essential infrastructure repairs, without requiring local taxpayer contributions. Key provisions include using the state’s full credit to issue bonds (payable from state funds if needed), directing bond proceeds exclusively to Bruce’s water system repairs, and ensuring the bonds are legal investments and tax-exempt within Mississippi. The bill does not alter local governance or impose new regulations on residents.

Maddy summaryHB 614 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to cover the costs of purchasing garbage cans. The bill specifies that bond proceeds must be used solely for this purpose, with the state's full credit backing the repayment. This is a funding mechanism directly affecting Calhoun County's local government operations, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 55) commends the Calhoun City High School Wildcats football team and head coach M.D. Jennings for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 1A State Championship. It contains no policy changes or new laws - it is purely a ceremonial resolution expressing recognition for the team's achievement. The resolution honors the team's 13-1 season record and their 14-8 championship victory over Simmons High School. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect any individuals, policies, or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1960 extends the expiration date for Washington County's Convention and Visitors Committee and its tourism tax from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029. The committee, which promotes tourism, is funded by a 1% tax on hotel, motel, and restaurant sales (excluding small businesses under $100,000 annual revenue and certain exempt establishments). Tax proceeds, after a 3% collection fee, must be used solely for tourism promotion and cannot count as general county revenue. This extension directly affects Washington County businesses subject to the tax and ensures the committee's continued operation until 2029.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 63), not a substantive bill. The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a formal resolution mourning the death of Betty Lynn Webber Cameron and commemorating her life and community service. It honors her legacy as a dedicated volunteer, leader in organizations like the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, and advocate for education and the Delta region. The resolution expresses the House's deepest sympathy to her family and community. (Note: The resolution was adopted on March 5, 2025.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 6, 2025, as "Omega Psi Phi Day" in Mississippi to commend the fraternity's community service and legacy. It recognizes the organization's 100+ years of activism, including over 5,000 hours of community service and initiatives like scholarship programs and voter registration in Mississippi. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no new laws or funding, and serves to honor the fraternity's historical contributions to Mississippi and national civil rights efforts. It was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 5, 2025, and will be formally recognized at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 1779 would have provided $831,000 from the state general fund to the Delta Health System in Greenville, Mississippi, for the 2026 fiscal year. The funds were specifically designated to purchase advanced 3D mammography equipment ($481,000) and replace/update critical infrastructure (like a boiler/chiller system supporting medical equipment, $350,000). This appropriation was intended to directly support the Delta Health System’s mammography services and facility operations. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1921 appropriates $300 million ($100 million to each) to Mississippi's three HBCUs - Alcorn State, Jackson State, and Mississippi Valley State - for repairing and upgrading campus buildings and infrastructure. The funds cover specific projects like restoring historic structures, modernizing electrical/plumbing systems, improving student housing, creating new academic spaces, enhancing safety systems, and supporting energy efficiency. Each university must submit a detailed plan for approval and provide annual progress reports to the legislature on how the money is spent.