Rep. Fabian Nelson

Maddy summaryHB 443 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds to Hinds County for assisting subdivisions in House District 66 with purchasing and installing security cameras. The program operates on an application basis, where Hinds County distributes funds to eligible subdivisions to cover costs associated with security camera systems. This bill creates a specific funding mechanism through state bond proceeds, managed by the State Bond Commission, to support local safety initiatives in a defined legislative district. It does not create new laws or regulations but provides financial assistance for security infrastructure in targeted subdivisions.

Maddy summaryHB 445 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funding for Hinds County to build a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. The station will be constructed at Midway Road and Owens Road in House District 66. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds exclusively for this fire station building project. It does not change fire department operations or create new policies - it only establishes a financing mechanism for a specific infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 444 appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors for subdivisions in House District 66 to cover security camera costs. The funds are available on an application basis for purchasing and installing cameras during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). Only subdivisions located in House District 66 qualify for this assistance, which directly supports their local security infrastructure. The bill specifies that funds will be disbursed through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with no additional requirements or conditions outlined.

Maddy summaryHB 458 appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Byram to cover road repair costs in four specific subdivisions: Byram Estates, Brennan Ridge, Byramdale Estates, and Barrington. The funding is for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects residents of these subdivisions by providing state financial support for local road maintenance. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes or broader implications beyond the specified road repairs.

Maddy summaryHB 446 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide financial assistance to the City of Byram for its Barrington Drive Pipe Rehabilitation Project in the Barrington Subdivision. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to issue these bonds, with proceeds transferred to a special fund to cover the city's costs for repairing aging water pipes. The bonds are general obligations of the State of Mississippi, backed by the state's full faith and credit, ensuring repayment if city funds are insufficient. This directly affects the City of Byram and residents of the Barrington Subdivision by funding critical infrastructure improvements.

Maddy summaryHB 440 appropriates $30,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the Second Chance Outreach Learning Center. The funding will support free adult literacy and basic vocational training programs for young men and women, aiming to improve their job opportunities. It also covers securing a physical location and operational supplies for the center during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a straightforward funding bill with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 457 appropriates $650,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to cover construction costs for a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. The station will be located at Midway Road and Owens Road in House District 66, serving the local community. This bill provides direct state funding for a specific infrastructure project without altering policies or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 459 appropriates $600,000 from the state general fund to the City of Byram to help cover costs for rehabilitating water pipes on Barrington Drive in the Barrington Subdivision. This funding directly assists the city government and residents of that neighborhood by supporting infrastructure upgrades. The appropriation covers the city's project costs for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), with state funds disbursed via the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. The bill is purely a funding measure with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 50) designates May 18, 2026, as "Heal Mississippi Day" to honor Jamal Roberts, a Mississippi contestant who performed his song "Heal" on American Idol and won the 2025 season. It recognizes his performance and victory as a moment of inspiration for spiritual, emotional, and communal healing across the state. The resolution encourages all Mississippi citizens to observe the day through reflection, prayer, unity, and restoration in homes, schools, churches, and workplaces. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal requirements or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1551 prohibits the knowing sale of nitrous oxide (e.g., whipped cream chargers) for intoxication, particularly to minors, while preserving legitimate medical, dental, automotive, and culinary uses. It bans selling nitrous oxide to anyone under 21 if the seller knows it will be used for intoxication and penalizes violations with fines up to $1,000 for first offenses (misdemeanor) or $10,000 for repeat offenses involving minors (felony). The law explicitly excludes lawful possession, medical use, food preparation, and industrial applications from its restrictions. It takes effect July 1, 2026.