Rep. Justin Keen

Maddy summaryHB 4100 authorizes DeSoto County's Board of Supervisors to purchase radar speed detection equipment for the sheriff's department to enforce speed limits on county roads and state highways outside incorporated city limits. It requires that any fines collected from speeding violations detected by this radar must fund school resource officers in DeSoto County public schools. The bill directly affects drivers on these county roads, the sheriff's department (which gains enforcement tools), and the county's public schools (which receive dedicated funding). This is a concrete policy change redirecting traffic fine revenue to school safety resources within DeSoto County.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending the Mississippi Forestry Commission for its 100th anniversary. It formally honors the agency's century of service since its 1926 founding, recognizing its role in wildfire protection, forest management, and supporting Mississippi's economy and environment. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation through a formal commendation. It does not affect any individuals, programs, or laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau officers to retain their issued sidearm upon retirement, instead of returning it to the agency. It amends Section 45-9-133 of Mississippi law to explicitly permit these officers to keep one firearm as personal property when retiring under the Public Employees' Retirement System. The policy change directly affects current and future retirement of officers employed by the Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 389 requires Mississippi schools to accept a parent's or guardian's current Mississippi automobile registration as proof of residency when enrolling students whose families are on active military duty. It specifically applies to military-connected students whose parents are stationed at or transferring to a military installation in Mississippi. If a parent does not own a vehicle, they must submit a signed affidavit affirming the student's residence at the enrolled school district's address. Schools may also request additional documents like utility bills or lease agreements for verification. The bill does not change enrollment rules for non-military students.

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 1993 allocates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the existing Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports the program established under Mississippi Code § 45-11-271, which provides monetary awards to volunteer firefighters based on years of service. The bill directly affects Mississippi's volunteer firefighters by ensuring continued funding for these service-based recognition awards. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes, solely directing existing state funds to an established program.

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 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 summaryHB 829 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund the City of Olive Branch's Sylvan Lake Outflow Weir Project. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to issue bonds, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged for repayment, and transfers the bond proceeds to a special fund exclusively for this project's costs. The funds will cover expenses related to constructing the weir, which manages water flow from Sylvan Lake. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change, directly affecting the City of Olive Branch and Mississippi taxpayers as bondholders.