Rep. Zakiya Summers

Maddy summaryHB 1920 appropriates $100 million (split equally as $50 million each) to Coahoma Community College and Mississippi Delta Community College for campus facility repairs and improvements through June 2026. The funds cover specific projects like restoring historic buildings, upgrading electrical/plumbing systems, modernizing academic spaces, improving student housing, enhancing safety systems, and implementing energy efficiency initiatives. Each college must submit a detailed plan with timelines and provide annual progress reports to the Legislature. The bill, referred to Appropriations committees in February 2025, died in committee and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1921 appropriates $300 million ($100 million to each) to Mississippi's three HBCUs - Alcorn State, Jackson State, and Mississippi Valley State - for repairing and upgrading campus buildings and infrastructure. The funds cover specific projects like restoring historic structures, modernizing electrical/plumbing systems, improving student housing, creating new academic spaces, enhancing safety systems, and supporting energy efficiency. Each university must submit a detailed plan for approval and provide annual progress reports to the legislature on how the money is spent.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Dr. Jennifer K. Young Wallace for her historic election as the fifth African American National President of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) for 2025-2026. It recognizes her as the first ATE president elected who is a graduate and employee of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The resolution has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial recognition and was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives. It serves solely to honor Dr. Wallace’s achievement and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryHR 37 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to commend Briana McElroy, a Jackson, Mississippi native and Lionsgate's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Digital Marketing, for her career achievements. The resolution highlights her work leading digital campaigns for major films like *John Wick: Chapter 4* and *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes*, as well as her 8 Clio Awards and prior roles at Warner Bros. and Twitter. It does not create new laws or affect policy - it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition adopted by the House and delivered to McElroy.

Maddy summaryHB 1091 would have allowed Mississippi veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to park motor vehicles for free at any state airport or airport parking facility. To qualify, veterans would need to show specific proof of service (like a DD-214, military ID, or "Vet" designation on a Mississippi driver's license) and be the driver or passenger exiting the facility. The bill required airports to implement this policy but did not mandate state funding for the free parking. It died in committee on February 13, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 857 expands Mississippi's literacy program to support students in grades 4 through 8 by requiring evidence-based reading instruction and interventions. It mandates annual universal reading screenings for all students in these grades, professional development for teachers focused on the "science of reading" (including phonics and decoding), and prohibits the use of "three-cueing systems" for teaching word reading. The bill also creates a system to identify "Middle Literacy Support Schools" based on reading data and requires the state education department to develop a structured literacy course for grades 6-8. Schools must provide targeted interventions for struggling readers, and the department must submit annual implementation reports to the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 29) formally commends Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" marching band and its director, Dr. Roderick Little, for their performance at the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. It specifically recognizes the band as the sole Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) band selected for the parade, highlighting their historic participation and the 3-minute televised performance during the New Year's Day event. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond expressing official recognition and praise.

Maddy summaryHR 30 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to formally commend and congratulate the Jackson State University Women's Softball Team for winning the 2024 SWAC Championship. It directly recognizes the team's athletic achievement, including their championship victory over Florida A&M and their automatic qualification for the NCAA Tournament. The resolution, adopted on February 11, 2025, includes specific praise for key players and coaches, and directs copies to the team, university leadership, and press. This is a non-binding recognition measure with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 10) is a symbolic honor from the Mississippi House of Representatives commending the Jackson State University "Tigers" football team and head coach T.C. Taylor for winning the 2024 SWAC Championship and the Celebration Bowl (HBCU National Championship). It formally recognizes their achievements, including their 10th consecutive victory in the Celebration Bowl and their fourth HBCU National Championship in school history. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions - it serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's athletic success. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House on February 10, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 712 allows Mississippi motor vehicle dealers to issue temporary license tags to new vehicle buyers. These tags permit drivers to operate vehicles on state roads for up to 30 days (for Mississippi residents) or for the period required by the buyer's home state (for nonresidents), until a permanent tag is obtained. Dealers may charge a $5 fee per temporary tag, and tags must be properly displayed as required by state regulations. The bill also updates related sections of Mississippi’s vehicle tax and title laws to implement this change.