Rep. Bill Kinkade

Maddy summaryHB 1850 appropriates $140,000 from the state general fund to the City of Olive Branch to cover costs for installing a water control structure (weir) at Sylvan Lake's outflow. This funding is specifically for the City of Olive Branch's project to manage water flow from Sylvan Lake during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). The bill provides no new policy or regulations - it solely allocates state funds for this local infrastructure project. It directly affects the City of Olive Branch by supporting their lake management efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 1851 appropriates $3 million from the State General Fund to the City of Olive Branch for costs related to creating the Lick Creek Conservatory and Recreational Area and developing the Lick Creek Greenway during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). The funds will directly assist the city in building these specific public infrastructure projects. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or voting record attached.

Maddy summaryHB 419 increases Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption for a specific group: unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who were honorably discharged and are 85 years or older. The bill amends existing law to grant these individuals a full exemption from all ad valorem taxes on their homestead property's assessed value, rather than a partial reduction. This expands the current homestead exemption program to include this veteran spouse demographic, providing complete tax relief on their primary residence. The exemption applies to the entire assessed value of their home, not just a portion of it.

Maddy summaryHB 826 appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to the City of Olive Branch for land acquisition and engineering services related to Highway 305 improvements. The funds are specifically for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027) and will cover costs associated with acquiring property and hiring engineering services to make physical improvements to the highway. This bill directly affects the City of Olive Branch and contractors involved in the highway project, with no broader policy changes or affected populations beyond the specified infrastructure work. The appropriation requires payment through state fiscal channels as outlined in the bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to help the City of Olive Branch fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the historic Maples Methodist Church building. The funds will be used to convert the church into a community events center and theater for public use. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond sale process, and the state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bond principal and interest.

Maddy summaryHB 1358 appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the Town of Byhalia for constructing a new police department and jail. The funding covers costs associated with these facilities during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), directly supporting Byhalia’s local government operations. The state treasurer will disburse the funds upon standard state payment requests. This bill enables Byhalia to replace aging facilities with new infrastructure through state financial assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 1354 appropriates $800,000 from the state general fund to Marshall County's Board of Supervisors for preliminary studies on three infrastructure projects: the Potts Camp Railroad Bridge and Bypass, Byhalia Railroad Bridge, and Red Banks Road Improvement. The funds cover engineering, environmental, and cultural resource assessments needed before potential construction, specifically for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This bill directly affects Marshall County by providing financial support for planning work on these local projects, not for actual construction or ongoing operations. The appropriation is limited to study costs and requires state funds to be paid via standard state fiscal procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1352 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades at the Byhalia Old School Commons in the Town of Byhalia. The bill directly affects the Town of Byhalia by providing financial assistance for these specific infrastructure improvements. Key mechanisms include the state pledging its full faith and credit to repay the bonds, with proceeds disbursed solely for the project costs. The bonds are backed by the state treasury and exempt from state taxation, but the bill does not specify the scope of repairs or project timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 1359 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to help the Town of Byhalia pay for constructing a new police department building and jail. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to sell these bonds, with repayment backed by the full faith and credit of the Mississippi State Treasury. The funds raised would be transferred to a special account exclusively for covering the construction costs of the specified police and jail facilities in Byhalia. This is a funding mechanism, not a direct appropriation, and the bill explicitly restricts the bond proceeds to this single project.

Maddy summaryHB 1356 appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to Marshall County for planning, engineering, and environmental costs related to completing the Red Banks Road Improvement Project. The project involves an eight-mile stretch of Red Banks Road connecting I-22 to Mississippi Highway 302. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects Marshall County by providing state financial support for specific project expenses.