Rep. Zakiya Summers

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Kenneth Almons of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to past criminal convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification stemming from a 1993 armed robbery conviction and a 2004 burglary and firearm possession conviction, noting that his sentence had fully expired by March 28, 2006. The measure declares that Almons has since lived as a law-abiding citizen and formally reinstates his eligibility to participate in elections. Once passed, the act takes effect immediately, allowing Almons to register and vote without further legal barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Leporion Versell, a resident of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had lost his voting rights due to past felony convictions. The legislation specifically addresses his disqualification resulting from a 1999 robbery conviction and subsequent probation violations, noting that he has since lived as a law-abiding citizen. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature formally reinstates his eligibility to participate in elections without requiring additional legal proceedings. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this individual rather than establishing a broader policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Larry Mangum of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to criminal convictions. The legislation applies specifically to Mangum, who was disqualified after being convicted of embezzlement in 2007 and marijuana sales in 2018, with his sentence expiring in December 2019. The bill states that Mangum has since conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen and authorizes the immediate restoration of his suffrage upon passage. This measure does not change general voting laws but addresses one individual's specific case.

Maddy summaryHB 4011 extends the expiration date of Jackson's existing convention and visitors tax from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. It authorizes an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel sales and a 0.5% tax on restaurant sales within Jackson, but requires a public election before these new rates take effect. The taxes would apply to businesses meeting the $100,000 annual sales threshold in Jackson (excluding small lodgings under 10 units and 501(c)(3) non-profits). This bill directly affects hotels, motels, and qualifying restaurants in Jackson by potentially increasing their tax burden if voters approve the new rates.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Jose Williams of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had been disenfranchised due to a 1991 grand larceny conviction. The legislation declares that Williams has since lived as a law-abiding citizen and removes the voting restriction that resulted from his criminal sentence. Upon passage, the act immediately reinstates his eligibility to participate in elections without requiring additional court proceedings.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her voting rights due to a 1998 shoplifting conviction and subsequent probation violation. The legislation formally recognizes that she has since lived as a law-abiding citizen and removes the legal barrier preventing her from participating in elections. Once passed, the act takes effect immediately, allowing her to register and vote in future Mississippi elections. The measure directly impacts only Thomas, with no broader changes to voting laws or eligibility requirements for other citizens.

Maddy summaryHB 1444 requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide protective gear - including face masks, gloves, and eye protection - to state inmates assigned to work involving strong cleaning chemicals, such as acids or alkalies. This applies specifically to inmates serving sentences longer than one year who use raw cleaning chemicals in their work assignments. The bill mandates this safety measure by amending existing correctional codes to ensure DOC complies when inmates handle such chemicals. It does not change inmate pay or program eligibility but directly affects inmate safety during specific cleaning tasks.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and commends actress Tatyana Ali for being featured in the Women's Foundation of Mississippi's Visionaries 2026 program. The resolution highlights her advocacy work in maternal health and reproductive justice, noting her personal experience with childbirth trauma and her founding of the Baby Yams quilt company, which supports Black and Indigenous birth workers. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to improving maternal health outcomes and does not create any new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and commends Pamela Moody, a choral director at Jim Hill High School in Mississippi. It honors her achievement of being named the 2025-2026 Outstanding Music Educator for Mississippi by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The resolution highlights her two decades of service in Jackson Public Schools, her leadership roles in music education organizations, and her consistent success in choral competitions. This document serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to arts education rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends the JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School Mock Trial Team for their recent achievements in state bar competitions. The resolution recognizes the team's championship sweep at the Magnolia Bar Association Mock Trial Competition and their third-place finish at the Mississippi Bar High School Mock Trial Competition. It highlights the program's growth since its formation in 2018 and acknowledges the dedication of the student participants and their coaches. The resolution serves as a formal recognition of the team's excellence and does not create any new policies or funding.