Rep. Stephanie Foster

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Hinds Community College's track and field teams for winning two national titles, breaking an NJCAA record (Tavon Davis’ 600m time of 1:15.61), and earning 17 All-American honors at the NJCAA Indoor National Championships. It specifically highlights the achievements of athletes like Davis and Queen Usunobun (400m champion) and acknowledges coach Reginald Dillon’s role. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi House, extends commendations to the teams and their coach without creating new laws or affecting any policies. It serves solely as a ceremonial honor for their athletic accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHR 83 is a ceremonial resolution commending Mayor Isla Tullos for her 28 years of service as mayor of Raymond, Mississippi, and recognizing her retirement. It formally honors her leadership in infrastructure improvements (like water and sewer upgrades), historic preservation efforts (including landmark designations and the Historic Preservation Commission), and community development projects. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations but serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the Mississippi House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution commending Central Hinds Academy's boys basketball team for winning the 2024-2025 MAIS Class 4A State Championship. It specifically recognizes the team, coaches James Crain and Josh Flynt, and named players for their athletic achievement and sportsmanship. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Mississippi House's praise through a formal statement. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any individuals or entities beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 59) formally commends the Central Hinds Academy Lady Cougars Basketball Team and their coaches, Henry Gantz and Shelby Gantz, for winning the 2024-2025 Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class AA State Championship. It recognizes their season achievements, including district and regional titles, and highlights specific players and coaches. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy - it serves only to express legislative recognition of the team's athletic accomplishments. The bill was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 3, 2025.

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 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.

Maddy summaryHB 830 appropriated $100,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department in Bolton for purchasing a fire truck during fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill directly affected the Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department by providing state funding to cover costs associated with acquiring new equipment. The legislation specified that funds would be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions and took effect July 1, 2025. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 836 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund Hinds County's acquisition and installation of ten emergency sirens in densely populated areas. The bill directly affects Hinds County residents by providing funding for improved emergency alert infrastructure. Key provisions include using state-backed bonds (backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit) to cover costs, with proceeds disbursed solely for this purpose. The state treasurer would manage payments, and the bonds would be exempt from state taxation.

Maddy summaryHB 834 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund Hinds County's costs for acquiring and installing surveillance cameras in rural areas. The state would cover these expenses through bond sales, with proceeds deposited into a special fund designated for this purpose. Hinds County would directly use the funds to pay for the cameras and installation in designated rural locations. The bill specifies that bond proceeds must be used exclusively for this surveillance project, with no other purposes.