Rep. John Faulkner

Maddy summaryHB 600 provides $2,025,000 in state funding to Rust College's Board of Trustees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically allocated to establish two new academic programs (a dual-degree engineering program and a film studies program) and to complete renovations on the residential facility Gross Hall. This bill directly affects Rust College by enabling new educational offerings and infrastructure improvements, with all funding to be disbursed by the State Treasurer starting July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 588 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Holly Springs for infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and improvements managed by the city's utility department. This funding covers costs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects Holly Springs residents by supporting essential utility infrastructure maintenance through state financial assistance. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon official requisitions from the city.

Maddy summaryHB 603 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund improvements on Mississippi Highway 178 within Holly Springs. The bill directs bond proceeds specifically toward the city's costs for construction, reconstruction, repairs, and upgrades of the highway and related infrastructure. The state guarantees repayment of these bonds using general funds if needed, and the money must be used solely for the specified highway project. This funding mechanism directly supports Holly Springs' local infrastructure needs without creating new state regulations or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 589 appropriates $720,241 from the State General Fund to Marshall County's Board of Supervisors for the completion of the Marianna Road Improvement Project during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with finishing the road project, which aims to improve public traffic safety and support local economic development. This is a funding allocation bill with no new policy provisions, directly affecting Marshall County residents and the project's contractors. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and must be paid through standard state fiscal procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 602 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund repairs, renovation, and restoration of the historic Rosenwald School in Marshall County. The bill directs bond proceeds exclusively to cover costs associated with this specific project, with no broader policy changes. It outlines standard bond issuance procedures (e.g., interest rates, maturity, payment from state funds) but does not alter existing laws or create new regulations. The bill directly affects Marshall County residents and the preservation of this historic school, which served Black students during segregation.

Maddy summaryHB 585 appropriates $2.5 million from the state general fund to the City of Holly Springs for widening a segment of Old Highway 78 into a four-lane road. This project specifically supports the development of the Springs Industrial Park within Holly Springs. The funding is designated for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition. The bill directly affects the City of Holly Springs and the operational needs of the Springs Industrial Park.

Maddy summaryHB 917 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds specifically to fund repairs and renovations at Alcorn State University needed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance standards for its buildings and facilities. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to handle bond issuance, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated fund for these upgrades. It directly affects Alcorn State University by providing funding for physical accessibility improvements, which would benefit students, faculty, and visitors using campus facilities. The legislation establishes the bond terms but does not specify exact renovation projects or timelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, expansions, and upgrades to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond issuance process, including determining sale methods, setting interest rates within legal limits, and ensuring the bonds mature within 25 years. Funds raised from the bond sales will be placed in a special fund and used exclusively for the specified construction and improvement projects at the university facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Mississippi State Bond Commission to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction and equipping of new housing facilities for faculty and staff at Alcorn State University. The legislation establishes the legal framework for selling these bonds, including provisions for interest rates, repayment terms up to 25 years, and the authority to sell through public bidding or negotiated sales. Once issued, the bond proceeds will be placed in a special fund to cover construction costs, with the full faith and credit of the state pledged for repayment. The bill requires standard legal procedures such as court validation and public notice of sales in Jackson newspapers.

Maddy summaryHB 923 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to agricultural facilities and infrastructure at Alcorn State University. The bill directs bond proceeds specifically toward improving the university's farm-related buildings, equipment, and supporting infrastructure. These bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the state, with repayment funded through state treasury resources if needed. The legislation creates a dedicated funding mechanism for Alcorn State's agricultural programs without changing eligibility or services for students or residents.