Rep. Kimberly Remak

Maddy summaryThis bill would add kratom to Mississippi's Schedule III controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. It directly affects individuals who use or sell kratom products in Mississippi, as possession or distribution would become regulated under state law. The key mechanism is reclassifying kratom as a Schedule III substance, placing it alongside drugs like ketamine and certain barbiturates with recognized medical use but potential for abuse. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and is not currently law.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor Alice Marie Johnson. It recognizes her appointment as the first-ever White House Pardon Czar by President Trump and her work as a criminal justice reform advocate after her own 22-year prison sentence for a nonviolent offense. The resolution highlights her background as a Mississippi native, her pardon in 2020, and her founding of the Taking Action for Good Foundation. It serves as a symbolic tribute to her life and advocacy, with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 4) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives. It formally honors Dutch Milton Nichols, former mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi (served 1977-1997), and extends sympathy to his family following his death on December 31, 2025. The resolution recognizes his 20-year mayoral service, community leadership (including establishing city park and airport), later work on the Desoto County School Board, and lifelong civic involvement. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or people.

Maddy summaryMississippi's House Concurrent Resolution 12 (HC 12) is a state application urging Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It proposes a specific amendment to limit congressional terms: capping re-elections for both House members (max 6 terms) and Senators (max 2 terms). The resolution requests that Mississippi's application be counted toward the 34-state threshold needed to compel Congress to convene such a convention, aggregating with similar applications from other states. This is a procedural request, not a law, and does not change current term limits or directly affect voters or legislators.

Maddy summaryHB 1895 (DeSoto County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads) would have allowed DeSoto County's Board of Supervisors to purchase radar speed detection equipment for the sheriff's department. This equipment could be used to enforce speed limits on county roads and state highways outside incorporated city limits. Any fines collected from speeding violations detected by this radar would be required to fund school resource officers in DeSoto County public schools. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1689 would have extended the expiration date of a 1% hotel/motel tax in Olive Branch, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029. The tax, levied on room rentals, would fund tourism and parks/recreation projects, requiring voter approval (60% majority) before implementation. It also permitted the city to issue bonds up to the amount of tax revenue to finance related improvements. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) that formally commends Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and congratulates him upon his retirement in May 2025. It specifically recognizes his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his leadership roles, and his awards. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, regulations, or people beyond expressing the Mississippi House of Representatives' gratitude for his service. It was adopted and signed by the legislature in March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 812 extends Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption to unremarried surviving spouses of honorably discharged veterans who were 90 years old or older when they died. This law, now signed into law by the governor, directly affects surviving spouses of eligible veterans who own their homes. The bill amends existing tax code to automatically include these surviving spouses in the exemption, which previously only applied to the veteran homeowners themselves. The exemption covers all ad valorem taxes on the home's assessed value, reducing property tax burdens for these households.

Maddy summaryHR 87 is a commemorative resolution recognizing DeSoto County Deputy Sheriff Brian Brock for his selfless actions on March 4, 2025, when he deliberately positioned his vehicle to block an oncoming speeding car on Interstate 269, preventing a potential collision and saving other drivers. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 17, 2025, formally commends Brock for his courage and protects public safety, with no policy changes or funding involved. It is purely ceremonial, expressing gratitude for Brock’s actions and honoring his service.

Maddy summaryHB 553 would have required all hunters aged 16+ to purchase a Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp (or its digital equivalent) to legally hunt wild turkeys in the state. The bill set fees at $10 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with all revenue dedicated to turkey conservation projects like habitat restoration (not administrative costs). Violations would have carried fines of $25-$100, though penalties could be waived if hunters proved prior stamp purchase. This bill "died in committee" on March 4, 2025, and never became law.