Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration of a repealer that previously allowed the City of Richland, Mississippi, to impose a tourism tax on bars and restaurants. The legislation authorizes the city to levy a tax of up to two percent on gross sales from bars and on the sale of food and alcoholic beverages at restaurants within city limits. Revenue collected from this tax would be dedicated to funding tourism promotion, parks, recreation, and repaying debt related to a community center construction project. Before the tax can be implemented, city officials must hold a public referendum where residents vote on whether to approve the levy. The bill also requires separate accounting for tax funds and annual audits by an independent accountant to ensure transparency.
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Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of a 3% hotel and motel tourism tax in the City of Richland, Mississippi, from its original end date to July 1, 2030. The tax applies to room rentals at hotels and motels within city limits and is collected by the state Department of Revenue, with proceeds designated for tourism promotion and parks and recreation. Before the tax can be imposed, city officials must hold a public election where at least 60% of voters must approve the levy. The bill also establishes separate accounting for tax revenues, requires annual audits, and allows the city to use tax proceeds to repay debt or discontinue the tax through a future resolution.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and commends Bill Hood, the girls' soccer coach at Florence High School in Mississippi, for his distinguished 20-year coaching career. The resolution highlights his achievements, including leading his team to multiple state championships and mentoring numerous student-athletes. It directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Coach Hood and local media outlets.
Maddy summaryHB 1117, the "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act," requires dental insurance companies (dental carriers) to calculate and annually report their dental loss ratio (DLR) - the percentage of premium dollars spent directly on patient dental care versus administrative costs. Dental carriers must file these reports by June 30 each year, detailing how much was spent on clinical services, unpaid claims, and recovered payments, while excluding overhead like staff salaries or network development. The Commissioner of Insurance will make these reports publicly accessible on the department's website by December 1 each year and submit aggregated data to the Insurance Committees. This applies to all dental health plans sold in Mississippi but excludes Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and other state-sponsored plans.
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 is a House Resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Florence High School Girls Soccer Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of securing their second state title in three years with a 4-1 victory over the East Central Lady Hornets. It also acknowledges the team's coach, Bill Hood, and the players' dedication and teamwork throughout the season. This document serves as an official recognition of the team's accomplishment but does not create any new laws or policy changes.
Maddy summaryHB 999 establishes the Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry within the State Department of Health to track the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions (Parkinsonisms) across the state. It requires movement disorder centers and certified healthcare providers treating these conditions to submit patient data to the registry starting January 1, 2027, with patients able to opt out of data collection. The registry will collect epidemiological data while keeping all information confidential, and the Department must make anonymized data available to approved researchers. The bill also mandates public website updates, annual reports to health committees, and requires the State Health Officer to appoint an advisory committee with patient and medical expertise to guide the registry.
Maddy summaryHB 4008 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to Rankin County's Board of Supervisors to assist with construction costs for a bridge over the Meridian Speedway railroad on Highway 18. The funds are specifically for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This bill directly affects Rankin County by providing state funding for a local infrastructure project to replace a railroad crossing with a bridge. The bill does not alter laws or create new regulations - its sole purpose is to allocate state funds for this specific construction.
Maddy summaryHB 865 would reclassify kratom as a Schedule III controlled substance under Mississippi's Uniform Controlled Substances Law, removing it from its current unregulated status. This change would allow kratom to be prescribed by doctors for medical use (as Schedule III substances have accepted medical uses) while still requiring prescriptions and regulating its distribution. The bill directly affects Mississippi residents who use kratom, pharmacies dispensing it, and law enforcement handling related cases. Note: The bill title incorrectly references marijuana; this bill specifically addresses kratom, not cannabis.
Maddy summaryHB 1377 would increase the daily compensation for commissioners of the Cleary Water, Sewer and Fire District to $84 per meeting, matching rates set for other similar districts in Mississippi. The bill specifically amends Section 19-5-171 of Mississippi law to establish this rate for Cleary District commissioners, who previously received a lower payment. Commissioners would receive this amount for each board meeting attended (regular or special), plus reimbursement for necessary expenses. The bill, which died in committee in February 2026, proposed this change to align Cleary District's compensation with neighboring districts like Hancock County Water and Sewer District.