Maddy summaryHB 1412 creates a pilot grant program to fund dual enrollment courses at Mississippi community colleges for high school students. The Office of Workforce Development will distribute funds to four specific workforce areas (Delta, Twin Districts, Mississippi Partnership, and Southcentral Mississippi) to cover $150 per credit hour for career-focused courses that align with state priority sectors. Community colleges use these grants to offset costs for students enrolled in these dual enrollment programs. The bill requires annual reports tracking student participation, course usage, and program outcomes to state leadership by October 1 each year. This program is designed to expand access to career technical education for students while connecting high school and college pathways.
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Maddy summaryHB 1551 creates a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board within Mississippi's Department of Health to analyze deaths from domestic violence incidents and develop prevention strategies. The board, composed of survivors, advocates, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and other experts, reviews case records (including medical, court, and social services data) from relevant agencies and requires healthcare providers to share medical records with immunity. It must submit biennial reports to legislators detailing fatality statistics, trends, and policy recommendations, while maintaining strict confidentiality for all collected data. The bill died in committee 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 1879 creates the "City of Jackson Revitalization Act" to incentivize redevelopment of abandoned or deteriorated properties in Jackson, Mississippi. It establishes a refundable income tax credit for developers who renovate blighted properties into owner-occupied homes or commercial buildings, with excess credits carryable forward for up to 10 years. The bill also exempts building materials from sales tax for these projects and authorizes state bonds to fund city infrastructure improvements and demolition of blighted properties. Revenue from additional gaming license fees will finance a new City of Jackson Development Fund, which will provide loans and grants for business development and property revitalization. The law directly affects developers, the City of Jackson, and businesses seeking to expand or establish operations in the city.
Maddy summaryHB 1887 appropriates $250,000 from the state general fund to the Jackson Redevelopment Authority for the acquisition, demolition, and removal of blighted properties in House District 66. The funds are specifically intended to establish a workforce development center in that district during fiscal year 2026. The bill authorizes the state treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2025. This bill directly affects the Jackson Redevelopment Authority and properties within House District 66, with the goal of repurposing blighted areas for economic development. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 1886 proposed a $650,000 state appropriation to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to cover construction costs for a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. The station would be located at Midway Road and Owens Road in House District 66. The bill, which died in committee on February 26, 2025, aimed to fund the project for the 2025-2026 fiscal year but did not become law. It directly affected Hinds County residents and the Byram Volunteer Fire Department by providing potential state funding for infrastructure.
Maddy summaryHB 1885 is an appropriation bill that allocates $500,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors. It specifically funds road improvements in Supervisors District 5 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions and would have taken effect July 1, 2025. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1883 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Hinds County to cover construction costs of a new fire station building for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. The station would be built at Midway Road and Owens Road in House District 66, directly benefiting the Byram Volunteer Fire Department and local residents in that area. The bill specifies that bond proceeds must be used solely for this fire station project, including related costs, and are exempt from state taxation. It establishes standard bond procedures for issuance, sale, and repayment through the State Bond Commission. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law.
Maddy summaryHB 1884 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue bonds to help Hinds County pay for road improvements in Supervisors District 5. The state would sell these bonds, and the proceeds would be used exclusively to cover the costs of the road projects in that specific district. The bonds are backed by the state's full credit, meaning Mississippi would be responsible for repayment if needed. This bill directly provides financial assistance for infrastructure upgrades in a defined area of Hinds County.