Rep. John Hines

Maddy summaryHB 63 allocates $300 million equally to Jackson State University (JSU), Alcorn State University (ASU), and Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) for renovations and restorations. The funding targets projects that have been requested by the legislature for over two years, addressing long-pending infrastructure needs at these historically Black universities. It directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds from the General Fund for the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), as specified in the appropriation. The bill does not create new policies but provides direct financial support for existing project requests.

Maddy summaryHB 67 appropriates $4 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Health for the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). This funding directly supports qualified health centers across Mississippi by enabling them to receive grants for providing primary care services. The bill establishes a specific budget allocation to maintain these community health centers' operations and services. It does not change eligibility rules or create new programs but ensures dedicated funding for existing grant recipients.

Maddy summaryHB 140 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades at the Mississippi Delta Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Sunflower County. The bill directly affects the academy by providing dedicated state funding for facility improvements. Key provisions include creating a special fund for bond proceeds and pledging the state's full faith and credit for bond repayment. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting broader populations or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 151 appropriates $2 million from the state general fund to the Mississippi State Department of Health for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding will establish and support a medical residency program at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Mississippi, specifically for training physicians. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, aligning with existing state law for graduate medical education programs. This directly affects Delta Regional Medical Center and future medical residents seeking specialized training in Greenville.

Maddy summaryHB 136 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University. The bill establishes that the bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with proceeds exclusively used for these specific university projects. The State Bond Commission manages the bond issuance, sale, and disbursement of funds into a dedicated special fund. This legislation directly affects the three public universities by providing dedicated funding for their physical infrastructure improvements.

Maddy summaryHB 145 increases sales taxes on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis, and alcoholic beverages, and raises excise taxes on tobacco products like cigarettes. The new tax revenue must be deposited into a dedicated "Mississippi Hospitals Uncompensated Care Assistance Fund" administered by the Department of Health. This fund will directly provide financial assistance to Mississippi hospitals covering the costs of medical care they provide to patients who cannot pay (uncompensated care). The bill ensures these specific tax increases fund only hospital care support, with no diversion of funds to other state uses.

Maddy summaryHB 139 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund specific road improvements in Washington County. The funds will cover paving, repaving, repairs, upgrades, and other work on Sarullo Circle and Mourning Dove Street. The bonds are backed by the state's full faith and credit, meaning Mississippi would use general funds to repay them if needed. Proceeds must be used exclusively for these designated street projects and cannot be diverted to other purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 141 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund transportation infrastructure and sewer/water system improvements in the City of Greenville. The bill directs proceeds from bond sales into a special fund, which must be used exclusively for these specific city projects. It establishes the State Bond Commission as the issuing agent, sets repayment terms using state funds, and ensures bonds are legal investments exempt from state taxation. This legislation directly affects Greenville's infrastructure planning and Mississippi taxpayers through state bond obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 64 appropriates $150,810,510 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Greenville for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds directly support two key areas: $4.5 million for downtown road upgrades on Washington Avenue, Poplar Street, and Walnut Street, and $146.3 million for sewer system compliance with a consent decree plus water system improvements (distribution, production, billing, and fire protection). The bill specifies exact spending allocations with no discretion for other uses. This is a funding authorization, not a policy change, and affects only Greenville's infrastructure projects as outlined in the appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 137 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the Town of Metcalfe's park repair and renovation project. The bill creates a special fund to hold bond proceeds, which must be used solely for the park costs, including renovation expenses. The state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bonds, with any shortfall covered from the state treasury. This directly affects the Town of Metcalfe by providing dedicated funding for public infrastructure improvements. The bill is procedural, focusing on bond authorization rather than policy changes.