Rep. Zakiya Summers

Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 3), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends The Links, Incorporated - a national nonprofit organization focused on community service, particularly for African American communities - for its work and specifically for "Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol 2025," where its members engaged with Mississippi legislators. The resolution honors the organization's annual service contributions and civic engagement efforts but does not create any new laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryHR 56 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Hiram Rhodes Revels becoming the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate in 1870. It honors his legacy as a pioneering legislator, pastor, and educator who served Mississippi and the nation, including his historic 1870 Senate term and role as the first president of Alcorn University. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions through a state legislative declaration, with copies sent to his descendants and the press. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a commemorative gesture recognizing historical significance.

Maddy summaryHB 1879 creates the "City of Jackson Revitalization Act" to incentivize redevelopment of abandoned or deteriorated properties in Jackson, Mississippi. It establishes a refundable income tax credit for developers who renovate blighted properties into owner-occupied homes or commercial buildings, with excess credits carryable forward for up to 10 years. The bill also exempts building materials from sales tax for these projects and authorizes state bonds to fund city infrastructure improvements and demolition of blighted properties. Revenue from additional gaming license fees will finance a new City of Jackson Development Fund, which will provide loans and grants for business development and property revitalization. The law directly affects developers, the City of Jackson, and businesses seeking to expand or establish operations in the city.

Maddy summaryHB 438 establishes a state-funded program to provide home repair grants for low-income Mississippi homeowners, primarily targeting seniors (62+), disabled residents, and households with incomes under $12,000 (single) or $16,000 (two or more people). The Department of Finance and Administration will administer the program, offering grants up to $25,000 per household for essential repairs, with eligibility requiring primary home ownership, age/disability status, and income limits. Funding will come from up to $50 million in state bonds, with money distributed to congressional districts based on each district's share of the state's low-income population. Unspent funds will remain in a dedicated state account and not roll into the general budget.

Maddy summaryHB 1688 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the City of Jackson (in Hinds County) for acquiring, removing, and demolishing blighted properties. The bill creates a special fund to cover these cleanup costs, using bond proceeds without requiring additional legislative appropriations. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with interest payable semiannually. This direct funding mechanism targets property remediation in Jackson’s blighted areas, specifically addressing acquisition, demolition, and removal expenses. The bill died in committee without becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 1705 was a proposed $1 million appropriation from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors for cleaning blighted properties in House District 68 during fiscal year 2026. The bill, which died in committee on February 26, 2025, aimed to fund cleanup costs but did not become law. It affected local property maintenance efforts in a specific legislative district without creating new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1697 would have authorized Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund park improvements at Jackson's Jayne Avenue Park, Livingston Park, and VA Legion Sports Complex. The state would have guaranteed repayment using its full credit, with bond proceeds disbursed directly to the City of Jackson for infrastructure upgrades. This bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1696 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Hinds County to cover costs of upgrades and improvements to the Jackson Police Department Training Academy. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, would be sold to raise capital specifically for this project. Proceeds from the bond sales would be used exclusively for the academy's physical improvements and associated expenses, with no other uses permitted.

Maddy summaryHB 752 would have provided $100,000 from the state general fund to the City of Jackson to cover renovation and infrastructure costs at the Capitol Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi for fiscal year 2026. This funding directly affected the City of Jackson's governing authorities and the Boys and Girls Clubs facility, specifically for physical improvements to their building. The bill's sole mechanism was a one-time appropriation for these designated costs, with no policy changes beyond the funding allocation. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was not enacted.