Rep. Zakiya Summers

Maddy summaryHB 1857 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Jackson's governing authorities to cover costs for repairs, upgrades, and improvements to the tennis courts at Battlefield Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This bill directly provides funding assistance for a specific municipal infrastructure project. It does not create new policies or affect broader populations, but solely allocates state funds for this park maintenance purpose. The appropriation is effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1858 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Jackson for renovations and infrastructure improvements at the Capitol Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi, covering fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs associated with upgrading the facility’s physical infrastructure. This bill directly affects the Boys and Girls Clubs’ Capitol Unit operations and the City of Jackson’s management of the project. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1859 allocates $800,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a mobile air-quality monitoring van. The van will be used by the DEQ’s Air Division to conduct community-based air quality monitoring during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding directly supports the DEQ’s operational capacity to monitor air quality in communities, particularly in areas where localized data may be needed. The bill is a straightforward appropriations measure with no additional policy provisions beyond the funding allocation.

Maddy summaryHB 1856 appropriates $1 million from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors for cleaning blighted properties specifically in House District 68 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs associated with removing debris and improving vacant or neglected properties in that legislative district. This is a direct funding allocation with no new policy requirements, solely supporting existing county cleanup efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 1842 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for the City of Jackson to buy, remove, and tear down dilapidated and blighted properties located specifically in House District 68. The bill directs bond proceeds to cover costs associated with acquiring, removing, and demolishing these properties. It does not create new programs but provides state financing for existing city efforts to address blighted housing. The funding is restricted to properties within House District 68, which encompasses part of Jackson.

Maddy summaryHB 1841 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Jackson to acquire, remove, and demolish blighted properties in Hinds County. The bonds, backed by Mississippi's full financial commitment, would be sold through the State Bond Commission, with proceeds deposited into a special fund exclusively for Jackson's blight remediation costs. This bill directly affects the City of Jackson by providing financial assistance for urban renewal efforts targeting deteriorated properties, while the state taxpayer bears ultimate responsibility for bond repayment if city funds are insufficient. The legislation specifies no new taxes or fees, relying solely on state bond issuance to support local property cleanup.

Maddy summaryHB 592 creates a Mississippi state income tax credit equal to 5% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) amount claimed on a taxpayer's federal return. It directly affects Mississippi taxpayers who qualify for and claim the federal EITC, typically low-to-moderate-income workers and families. The credit is refundable, meaning if it exceeds the taxpayer's state income tax liability, they receive a cash refund from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires taxpayers to submit their federal tax return as proof of eligibility.

Maddy summaryMississippi's HB 591 creates a state income tax credit for taxpayers who claim the federal child tax credit. It provides a $200 credit per child (capped at $1,000 annually) for eligible Mississippi residents who claim the federal credit on their federal return. Unused portions of the credit can be carried forward for up to five years. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires taxpayers to submit their federal return as proof.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Jamal Roberts, a Meridian, Mississippi native, for winning the 23rd season of *American Idol*. It formally congratulates him as the second Mississippian and second African-American male to win the competition, highlighting his musical achievements and roots. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' praise and will be sent to Roberts and the press. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 598, the "Trust in Law Enforcement Act," would require Mississippi's Department of Public Safety to create a public database tracking specific officer misconduct by January 1, 2027. The database would include verified information such as officers found untruthful in official records, repeated training failures, certification revocations, or terminations for cause, making this data accessible to the public online. Officers could request reviews of inaccurate entries, and the database would need monthly updates for accuracy. This bill directly affects Mississippi law enforcement officers and aims to increase transparency in officer performance records.