Rep. Kimberly Remak

Maddy summaryHB 439 appropriates $2.5 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for God's Living Word Ministry in Walls, Mississippi. The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with constructing, furnishing, and equipping an emergency preparedness multipurpose facility in Walls. This bill directly assists the ministry in building a facility focused on emergency readiness, with the appropriation effective for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Maddy summaryHB 421 appropriates $9 million from the State General Fund to the City of Olive Branch to cover costs for installing artificial turf on 15 baseball fields at Olive Branch City Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly assists the City of Olive Branch's governing authorities in completing this specific infrastructure project. The bill establishes a straightforward transfer of state funds to the city, requiring payment via state warrants upon proper requisition, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the funding allocation.

Maddy summaryHB 826 appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to the City of Olive Branch for land acquisition and engineering services related to Highway 305 improvements. The funds are specifically for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027) and will cover costs associated with acquiring property and hiring engineering services to make physical improvements to the highway. This bill directly affects the City of Olive Branch and contractors involved in the highway project, with no broader policy changes or affected populations beyond the specified infrastructure work. The appropriation requires payment through state fiscal channels as outlined in the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 829 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund the City of Olive Branch's Sylvan Lake Outflow Weir Project. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to issue bonds, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged for repayment, and transfers the bond proceeds to a special fund exclusively for this project's costs. The funds will cover expenses related to constructing the weir, which manages water flow from Sylvan Lake. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change, directly affecting the City of Olive Branch and Mississippi taxpayers as bondholders.

Maddy summaryHB 848 appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for fiscal year 2027. The funding will specifically purchase equipment to pump or transfer drinkable water to healthcare facilities and other essential institutions during natural disaster-related water system failures. This bill directly supports MEMA’s emergency response capabilities by ensuring access to safe water for critical services when disasters disrupt regular water systems. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and covers only equipment acquisition for water emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to help the City of Olive Branch fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the historic Maples Methodist Church building. The funds will be used to convert the church into a community events center and theater for public use. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond sale process, and the state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bond principal and interest.

Maddy summaryHB 1354 appropriates $800,000 from the state general fund to Marshall County's Board of Supervisors for preliminary studies on three infrastructure projects: the Potts Camp Railroad Bridge and Bypass, Byhalia Railroad Bridge, and Red Banks Road Improvement. The funds cover engineering, environmental, and cultural resource assessments needed before potential construction, specifically for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This bill directly affects Marshall County by providing financial support for planning work on these local projects, not for actual construction or ongoing operations. The appropriation is limited to study costs and requires state funds to be paid via standard state fiscal procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1362 appropriates $20 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding, allocated under existing law (Mississippi Code § 49-39-7), directly supports the Trust Fund's purpose of managing resources for outdoor stewardship projects across the state. The bill establishes a specific funding amount without creating new programs or altering eligibility rules. It is a routine budgetary measure, not a policy change, and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1327 appropriates $2.2 million from the Mississippi state general fund to the Mississippi Wireless Information Network for constructing a communication tower in Marshall County during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports the tower's construction costs, which will enhance communication infrastructure in Marshall County. The appropriation is paid through standard state fiscal processes upon proper requisitions, as specified in the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 1544 would exempt churches from Mississippi's sales tax on purchases of tangible personal property and services. Specifically, it adds a new exemption for churches that are federally tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, covering items used solely for religious activities like spreading their faith or conducting nonprofit worship. This change would apply to churches meeting federal tax-exempt status and using purchases for core religious operations, not general administrative costs. The bill modifies existing tax law to explicitly include this category of religious organizations among other exempt entities like hospitals and schools.