Rep. Earle Banks

Maddy summaryHB 1335 would increase Mississippi legislators' salaries starting January 1, 2029, setting compensation at 15% of the Governor's annual salary (currently $110,000, making the new rate $16,500 annually). It directly affects all members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate, replacing their current fixed $10,000 base salary with this percentage-based formula. The bill maintains existing provisions for per diem payments during sessions ($75/day) and monthly office expense allowances ($1,500/month). The bill was referred to committee in January 2026 but died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not advanced further.

Maddy summaryHB 1699 requires Mississippi prisons to create case plans for inmates convicted of nonviolent offenses within 90 days of admission. These plans must include at least two specific rehabilitation programs: criminal thinking, substance abuse treatment, life skills, or behavioral health. The bill mandates that case plans be achievable before an inmate’s parole eligibility date and requires regular progress reviews with caseworkers every eight weeks. It also establishes reporting requirements to the Parole Board and outlines steps for the Department of Corrections to partner with regional facilities if needed to fulfill program requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1697 requires Mississippi's Department of Corrections to create detailed case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses. These plans must include specific rehabilitation programs (such as 70 X 7 and Love Your Neighbor) focused on addressing the causes of their crimes and preparing for successful reintegration into society. The bill mandates that these case plans be completed within 90 days of an inmate's admission and reviewed regularly by caseworkers and the Parole Board. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and has not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1700 requires Mississippi correctional facilities to create specific case plans for inmates convicted of capital offenses within 90 days of admission. These plans must include at least two rehabilitation programs from a list covering criminal thinking, substance abuse, life skills, and behavioral health, plus screenings for issues contributing to the offense. The bill also mandates regular progress reviews by caseworkers every eight weeks and semiannual reports to the Parole Board. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1698 would have required Mississippi inmates convicted of nonviolent crimes after July 1, 1995, to serve at least 25% of their sentence (or 10 years, whichever is less) before release, and violent crime offenders to serve 50% (or 20 years). Certain violent offenses like robbery with a deadly weapon would have required 60% service. The bill excluded life sentences, habitual offenders, sex offenses, and drug trafficking cases from these requirements. It died in committee in 2026 without becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 1446, the "Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi," would create a Mississippi Voting Rights Commission to prevent voter suppression and protect voting rights. It prohibits political subdivisions (like counties and cities) and state agencies from implementing election policies that disproportionately affect racial, ethnic, or language minority voters, requiring such policies to be reviewed by the Commission before implementation. The bill also mandates protections for limited English proficient voters and voters with disabilities, requires advance notice of election policy changes, and establishes a statewide voting database with universities. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 18), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and legacy of Robert "Bob" John Crechale, a Jackson, Mississippi resident and owner of Crechale's Restaurant for 55 years, following his passing on December 24, 2025. The resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' deepest sympathy to his family and community. As a symbolic tribute with no policy or financial impact, it has no direct effect on citizens or laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HC 23) is a procedural request by Mississippi to replace the statue of Jefferson Davis in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall with a statue of either B.B. King or Elvis Presley. It directly affects Mississippi's representation in the National Statuary Hall Collection, which honors notable figures from each state. The resolution cites Mississippi's musical heritage - highlighting B.B. King's roots in Indianola and Elvis Presley's birthplace in Tupelo - as justification for the change. The bill was referred to committee but died in committee on April 3, 2025, and remains a non-binding request to the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 132) from the Mississippi House of Representatives. It formally commends Nicholas Anderson, a Vicksburg, Mississippi native, for being named the 2024 Most Outstanding Rookie in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The resolution recognizes his athletic achievements, academic record, and community work through his "F.A.1.T.H." initiative. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the House's praise for his accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution from the Mississippi House of Representatives formally commends Lanier High School on its 100th anniversary, recognizing its history as a Black educational institution in Jackson since 1925. It highlights the school's role during segregation and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as its enduring community impact. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the school's legacy and contributions to education in Mississippi.