Rep. John Hines

Co-sponsor HB 1824

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for.

Maddy summaryHB 1824 appropriates nearly $11.2 million from state funds to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television for fiscal year 2025. The bill authorizes the agency to maintain a workforce of up to 87 employees, including 80 permanent and 7 time-limited positions, while strictly prohibiting the use of these funds for salary increases or promotions of current staff. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the majority of funding be prioritized for maintaining an existing broadcast schedule of educational and public service programs, with new content production as a secondary goal. The act also establishes specific performance targets for the agency, such as producing a set number of local TV and radio programs and serving a defined number of students through digital education networks. Finally, the bill includes provisions ensuring that funds are not used for public relations activities for other state agencies and that all financial records are kept in a detailed, auditable format.

Signed into law May 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1489

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Ambulance services; provide for payment for treatment in place and provide for minimum reimbursement rate in health insurance policies.

Signed into law May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1210

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

The Dr. Elton Mac Huddleston Rural Veterinarians Scholarship Program; establish.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 113

Passed · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Coach Tomekia Reed; commend upon being named SWAC Coach of the Year and BOXTOROW HBCU National Coach of the Year.

Passed Apr 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 111

Passed · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Angel Jackson; commend and congratulate upon being named SWAC's Women's Defensive Player of the Year.

Passed Apr 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1485

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Income tax; exclude forgiven, cancelled or discharged federal student loan debt under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program from the definition of "gross income".

died Apr 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1768

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who provide paid maternity and paternity leave for employees.

died Apr 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 100

Passed · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Chief Warrent Officer 4s Derek Abbott and Bryan Zemek; commend distinguished life of service upon their passing.

Passed Apr 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 92

Passed · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

Passed Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1629

died · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Ambulance service providers; provide for minimum rate of reimbursement under any policy of accident and sickness insurance.

died Apr 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track