Rep. Timaka James-Jones

Maddy summaryHB 979 proposed a $1 million state appropriation from the General Fund to Sharkey County's Board of Supervisors. The funding would have covered immediate replacement of the Sharkey County Sheriff's Department's essential vehicles and equipment, plus relocation to a new facility housing 911 operations and law enforcement functions for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill specifically targeted the Sheriff's Department's operational needs, including equipment upgrades and facility relocation. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 976 appropriates $2,879,304 from Mississippi’s state general fund to the City of Belzoni for operational costs and capital expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds directly support Belzoni’s police department (e.g., officer salaries, vehicles, equipment), fire department (e.g., gear, supplies), park renovations, street/water department repairs, and city hall/police department renovations. This is a procedural funding bill with no policy changes, solely providing state financial assistance to the city for specific municipal needs. The bill died in committee but outlines concrete allocations for Belzoni’s infrastructure and public safety operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1686 appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to help cover costs for expanding broadband internet access to county residents during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds are intended to support infrastructure projects that would improve broadband availability for Hinds County residents. The bill specifies that state funds will be paid to the county upon proper requisitions, following standard state fiscal procedures. This is a funding measure targeting direct broadband expansion costs, not a policy change affecting broader regulations or services.

Maddy summaryHB 981 proposed appropriating $5 million from the state general fund to Sharkey County's Board of Supervisors for local match funding toward constructing three emergency facilities: a community safe room, emergency operations center, and distribution center. This funding would support the Sharkey County Emergency Management Agency's construction efforts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law. It did not alter existing state law but sought to provide specific local funding for emergency infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 988 proposed appropriating $250,000 from the state general fund to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors for developing a countywide emergency alert system during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have directly funded the system's development for Humphreys County residents and local emergency services. Key provisions included specifying the exact funding amount, timeframe, and payment process through the State Treasurer. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 986 appropriates $5 million from the state general fund to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors for purchasing land and developing a new sewer lagoon system in the community of Midnight, Mississippi, for fiscal year 2026. This funding would directly support wastewater infrastructure improvements for Midnight residents and local authorities. The bill specifies the money would be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions and was scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, meaning the appropriation did not advance to become law.

Maddy summaryHB 982 proposed a $10 million state appropriation from the General Fund to Sharkey County's Board of Supervisors for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The funds were intended to directly assist in covering costs for rehabilitating and reconstructing the Sharkey-Issaquena County Hospital. The bill specified that the State Treasurer would disburse funds upon proper requisitions. However, the bill died in the Appropriations Committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 710 would exempt sales of both children's and adult diapers from Mississippi's sales tax. This change directly affects consumers who purchase these essential items, including low-income families and elderly individuals requiring adult diapers. The bill amends existing tax law to add diapers to the list of exempt items, similar to how food and medical supplies are currently treated. It does not change other tax rules but removes a tax burden specifically on these hygiene products. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 1821 allocated $4 million from the state general fund to Yazoo County's Board of Supervisors for the initial planning, design, and construction of a new 4-lane highway connecting Mississippi Highway 16 (from U.S. Highway 49) to Interstate 55. The funding was intended for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to advance this infrastructure project, primarily benefiting Yazoo County residents and commuters traveling between these routes. The bill specified that state funds would cover costs associated with starting the project, not full construction. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 989 would have appropriated $1 million from the state general fund to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors for developing a comprehensive business attraction plan for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affected Humphreys County residents and businesses by funding a plan aimed at growing the local economy through new business development. Key provisions included the specific $1 million appropriation, payment through the state treasurer, and a requirement for the county to use the funds solely for creating the business attraction plan. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law.