Rep. Timaka James-Jones

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Charles Howery of Yazoo County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his suffrage due to a criminal conviction. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from a 1982 conviction for receiving stolen property and outlines his extensive criminal history, including multiple subsequent convictions and releases from custody between 1983 and 2016. The bill states that the legislature has been informed Howery has since conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen and authorizes the full restoration of his voting rights. This measure directly affects only Charles Howery and does not change the general eligibility requirements for voting in Mississippi.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores voting rights to Tony Qualls of Humphreys County, Mississippi, who had lost his right to vote due to past felony convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from burglary charges and subsequent sentences that ended with his discharge from the Mississippi Department of Corrections in March 2015. By passing this act, the legislature formally removes the voting restrictions that were applied as a result of his criminal record. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this individual without changing broader voting laws.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill restores voting rights to Lamar Sampson, a resident of Humphreys County, who was previously barred from voting due to a 2013 conviction for arson and conspiracy to commit arson. The legislation states that Sampson completed his sentence and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen, and it formally reinstates his eligibility to vote in state and federal elections. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter any existing statutes regarding voting rights restoration for other individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Karen Smith of Yazoo County, Mississippi, who had previously been disqualified due to a 2011 embezzlement conviction. The legislation states that Smith has served her ten-year probation sentence and has since behaved as a law-abiding citizen. Once enacted, the act immediately reinstates her suffrage rights without requiring additional conditions or waiting periods. This measure directly affects only the specific individual named in the bill and does not alter voting laws for the general public.

Maddy summaryHB 4038 authorizes the City of Greenwood, Mississippi, to create a program requiring owners of vacant or abandoned residential and commercial properties to register them. The program mandates property maintenance, proof of insurance, and building plans for first responders, while imposing fees and penalties for noncompliance. It directly affects property owners of blighted structures contributing to safety hazards, declining values, and hindered neighborhood revitalization. The law aims to promote public health, safety, and community investment through structured property management.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing and celebrating Mississippi Juneteenth Homecoming Weekend 2026. It formally acknowledges the state's commitment to honoring Juneteenth's significance for freedom, unity, and cultural heritage, while highlighting perceived economic benefits from returning Mississippi residents. The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or funding - it solely expresses legislative support through a ceremonial recognition. It is a procedural measure with no direct policy changes or obligations for affected parties.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Yazoo County, Mississippi, to create a new organization called the Yazoo Economic Alliance to oversee economic and industrial development projects within the county and its municipalities. The new authority would be governed by five trustees who can either be county supervisors themselves or independently appointed residents, with specific rules for terms, removal, and advisory roles for supervisors. The Alliance would have the power to acquire, develop, and manage real estate and infrastructure for industrial parks, business sites, and related facilities, while also being able to sell or lease these properties to private or public entities. Additionally, the bill allows the county to dissolve its existing economic development district once the new Alliance is established.

Maddy summaryHB 1832 authorizes Humphreys County, Mississippi's Board of Supervisors to contribute up to $25,000 from county funds in 2026 to the Belzoni-Humphreys Development Foundation. The bill specifically directs these funds toward promoting tourism within Humphreys County. This is a procedural authorization with no broader policy changes, limited to a single year (2026) and a defined purpose.

Maddy summaryHB 1887 authorizes Humphreys County, Mississippi, to contribute up to $5,000 from county funds in 2026 to the Improved Benevolent Protective Elks of the World Hill Lodge #811. The Elks Lodge, a 501(c)(8) nonprofit, provides community and civic services to Humphreys County residents. The bill simply grants the county board discretion to make this contribution using available funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1831 authorizes Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors to contribute up to $5,000 from the county's general fund during 2026 to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation. The foundation uses these funds for cancer prevention education programs. The contribution is optional and requires no action beyond the board's discretion.