Rep. Bill Kinkade

Maddy summaryHB 1360 directs the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to install directional signs on both sides of I-22 approaching Exit 26 in Marshall County, Mississippi, to guide drivers to the Marshall County Fairgrounds. The signs must be placed on the east and west corridors near the off-ramp entrances and will be paid for by Marshall County, following MDOT's standard permitting process. The bill, which died in committee on February 3, 2026, would have required these signs to be in place by July 1, 2026, primarily affecting visitors traveling to the fairgrounds.

Maddy summaryHB 1364 proposes redirecting a portion of Mississippi's sales tax revenue from businesses with specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes into the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. The bill amends existing tax distribution laws (Sections 27-65-75 and 49-39-7 of the Mississippi Code) to require that funds collected from qualifying businesses be deposited into this trust fund instead of the standard municipal or state allocations. This change would directly affect businesses operating under those designated NAICS codes, as their sales tax contributions would support outdoor conservation and stewardship programs. The bill did not advance beyond committee consideration in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1363 increases the percentage of funds from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund that the board of trustees and Department of Finance and Administration can use to cover their operational expenses. This change affects how the fund's administrative costs are managed, without altering the fund's primary purpose of supporting outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The bill specifically amends Section 49-39-7 to raise the allowable percentage for board expenses (currently capped at 3%). It is a procedural adjustment to administrative funding rules, not a policy change for conservation projects.

Maddy summaryHB 1325 removes a restriction preventing a specific psychiatric residential treatment facility in DeSoto County from participating in Mississippi's Medicaid program. The bill amends state law to delete a prohibition that blocked the facility - established under a hospital's Certificate of Need approval - from receiving Medicaid payments for its services. This change would directly allow the facility to bill Medicaid for care provided to eligible patients, without altering Medicaid eligibility or funding levels. The bill died in committee and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1269 would have prohibited overnight visitation between a child and a noncustodial parent when a court has determined not to grant that parent custody and has no plan for re-unification. The bill amended Mississippi’s custody law (Section 93-5-24) to add this specific restriction, directly affecting children in custody disputes where a parent is deemed unfit or unsuitable for reunification. Key provisions would require courts to block overnight visits in these scenarios, prioritizing child safety over visitation access. The bill died in committee in 2026 and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 1721 would have authorized DeSoto County, Mississippi, to purchase radar speed detection equipment for the sheriff's department to enforce speed limits on county roads and state highways outside city limits. It required that any fines collected from speeding violations detected using this radar be used to fund school resource officers in DeSoto County public schools. The bill specifically applied to roads outside incorporated municipalities and required county funds for equipment purchase. The bill was referred to committee but died there on April 3, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 1689 would have extended the expiration date of a 1% hotel/motel tax in Olive Branch, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029. The tax, levied on room rentals, would fund tourism and parks/recreation projects, requiring voter approval (60% majority) before implementation. It also permitted the city to issue bonds up to the amount of tax revenue to finance related improvements. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 1662 authorizes Marshall County, Mississippi's Board of Supervisors to annually contribute up to $10,500 to three specific 501(c)(3) food pantries: Hearts and Hands Food Pantry, Feeding Hearts Food Pantry, and Davis Temple Church of the Living God Food Pantry. The bill specifies that funds must support the pantries' operations and cannot exceed the annual cap. This authorization expires on October 1, 2029, and does not create new permanent county funding. The bill directly affects these three designated charitable organizations and their food pantry services within Marshall County.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) that formally commends Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and congratulates him upon his retirement in May 2025. It specifically recognizes his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his leadership roles, and his awards. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, regulations, or people beyond expressing the Mississippi House of Representatives' gratitude for his service. It was adopted and signed by the legislature in March 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 104) commends former NFL linebacker K.J. Wright for his professional football career, including a Super Bowl championship, and recognizes his ongoing community contributions to Olive Branch, Mississippi. It specifically highlights his Wright Way Foundation's donations - over $50,000 to Olive Branch High School, $15,000 to Holly Springs High, and funds for championship rings and facility upgrades - as well as his annual charity events and mentorship for student-athletes. The resolution expresses the Mississippi House's gratitude for Wright's generosity and his role in supporting youth development in his hometown. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect beyond symbolic recognition.