Rep. Clay Mansell

Maddy summaryHB 1777 allows the City of Ridgeland to impose a 1% tax on restaurant sales and a 2% tax on hotel/motel room rentals to fund capital improvements for Freedom Ridge Park, Phase II. It directly affects restaurants with $100,000+ in annual sales and hotels/motels with more than 10 units. The tax would be collected at checkout, remitted to the state, and dedicated solely to the park project - separately from general city funds. Before implementation, a voter referendum (requiring 60% approval) must be held in June 2025. The bill requires annual audits of the funds and expires after the park project is completed.

Maddy summaryHB 1987 increases the maximum bond amount Madison County's Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) can issue for economic development projects from $20 million to $25 million. This directly affects MCEDA's ability to fund infrastructure improvements, industrial parks, and related facilities within Madison County. The key provision simply raises the authorized bond limit under existing law without changing the Authority's structure or other operational rules. The bill does not alter the process for issuing bonds or the types of projects eligible for funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 15, 2025, as "Mississippi Limitless Day" to honor children in foster care and adoption, and recognize the work of the nonprofit Limitless. It encourages Mississippi citizens to observe the day with activities raising awareness about foster care and adoption needs. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but symbolically acknowledges Limitless's role in supporting foster youth through emotional skills programs and community partnerships. It directly affects foster care/adoptive children and the Limitless organization by promoting statewide recognition. The resolution died in committee on April 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 103) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to formally commend Mayor Phil Fisher upon his retirement after 12 years as Mayor of Clinton, Mississippi. It recognizes his service as mayor, military career (including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq), and prior political roles as alderman and county supervisor. The resolution contains no policy changes or legal requirements - it solely expresses formal appreciation through a written commendation. It directly affects only Mayor Fisher, who will receive the resolution as a retirement tribute.

Maddy summaryHB 1878 specifies new rules for calculating property taxes on rural structures like barns and poultry houses in Mississippi. It requires tax assessors to revalue structures appraised before 2025 using older appraisal guidelines and apply a 7% annual depreciation rate thereafter, with a 20% minimum value floor for poultry houses. Commercial poultry operations must also have a 45% economic obsolescence adjustment applied to their structures. These changes directly affect agricultural property owners, particularly those operating poultry farms, by standardizing how these structures are valued for tax purposes starting in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1197, the "Safe Solicitation Act," requires anyone soliciting money or goods in public spaces (like streets or sidewalks) to obtain a permit from their local municipality, county, or political subdivision. It limits solicitation to daylight hours, prohibits blocking traffic, restricts activities to within 100 feet of an approved intersection, and bans harassment or amplification devices. Violations can result in fines up to $300 or jail time for forgery, while permits cost no more than $25. The law amends existing traffic obstruction statutes to align with these requirements and allows local governments to opt out within six months of enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1199 authorizes Mississippi's Secretary of State to use the existing Land Records Maintenance Fund to contract with vendors for routine upkeep of unredeemed tax-sale lands (blighted properties) that remain unsold. This directly affects counties and municipalities responsible for maintaining these properties, allowing them to cover costs like mowing, debris removal, and minor repairs through competitive vendor contracts. The bill also prevents unspent funds in this dedicated account from lapsing into the General Fund at year-end. While the bill passed the House in January 2025, it died in the Senate Committee on Public Property and Appropriations on March 4, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 849 proposes changes to Mississippi nursing laws. It would exempt Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from needing a collaborative agreement with a physician after completing 8,000 practice hours. The bill also creates a new licensure system for Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs), requiring them to work under an anesthesiologist’s supervision and meet specific qualifications set by the State Board of Medical Licensure. These changes would directly affect APRNs, CRNAs, and future AAs practicing in Mississippi. The bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, and has not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1198 requires that land sold at a tax sale automatically transfers to the State of Mississippi if the purchaser does not demand a deed within 90 days after the redemption period ends. The chancery clerk must then certify the land to the Secretary of State within 30 days, and the taxing authority cancels any debt accrued during the redemption period. This applies to lands sold for nonpayment of taxes on or after July 1, 2025. The bill updates procedures for recording such land transfers and ensures the state gains clear title without requiring additional legal action.

Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.