Rep. Kimberly Remak

Maddy summaryHB 1081 declares that parents have a fundamental right to direct their children's upbringing, education, care, and control. It prohibits Mississippi state agencies and local governments from infringing on this right unless a narrowly tailored law serves a compelling state interest using the least restrictive means. The bill would have applied to all parents and state entities like schools or child welfare agencies, limiting their ability to intervene in family decisions. However, the bill "died in committee" on March 4, 2025, and did not become law, so these provisions never took effect. (Note: The bill was pending but not enacted as of the provided status.)

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 Mississippi state resolution (HC 32) honors James Henry Taylor, a soldier who died when Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 vanished during a secret 1962 Vietnam War mission. It specifically recognizes Taylor and the 93 Army soldiers and 11 crew members who perished, whose names are now inscribed on a granite monument in Maine unveiled by Wreaths Across America. The resolution, passed by the Mississippi legislature, formally acknowledges their sacrifice and legacy without altering any laws or policies. It directly affects Taylor’s family, including his daughter Merry Taylor-Mattix, who attended the monument dedication.

Maddy summaryHB 210 exempts sales of fixed-wing aircraft from Mississippi's sales tax if the aircraft are exported from the state within 30 days and registered and first used in another state. This directly affects buyers and sellers of fixed-wing aircraft who intend to export the aircraft quickly. The bill amends Mississippi's tax code to add this specific exemption to existing sales tax exemptions for industrial and commercial transactions. The key requirement is the 30-day export window and out-of-state registration/use, ensuring the tax exemption applies only to aircraft not intended for use within Mississippi.

Maddy summaryHB 1866 provides $400,000 from the state general fund to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to hire a consultant for a feasibility study on the most efficient design for a section of Mississippi Highway 305 in DeSoto County, specifically from Church Street to Lewisburg. The study, to be completed by June 2026, will evaluate potential design options for improving traffic flow, safety, or infrastructure in this corridor. This bill only funds the study and does not implement any changes to the highway or its current design.

Maddy summaryHB 212 amends Mississippi's income tax code to gradually eliminate state income tax on individual taxpayers' income over specific thresholds. It phases out tax on income between $5,000-$10,000 by 2023 and eliminates tax on income above $10,000 entirely by 2030, with intermediate rates decreasing annually from 4.7% (2024) to 0% (2030). This directly affects Mississippi residents earning above $5,000 in taxable income, as it reduces or removes their state income tax liability over time. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with specific rate changes detailed for each year through 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 209 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for fiscal year 2026. The funds will directly assist in widening the lanes of the bridge over Mississippi Highway 78 in Olive Branch, addressing infrastructure needs for local traffic. This is a funding measure with no new policy provisions, solely providing financial support for a specific bridge upgrade project.

Maddy summaryHB 845 was a bill appropriating $10 million from the State General Fund to the City of Olive Branch for land acquisition and engineering services related to improvements on Mississippi Highway 305 during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law. It did not create new policy but provided funding for a specific infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 710 would exempt sales of both children's and adult diapers from Mississippi's sales tax. This change directly affects consumers who purchase these essential items, including low-income families and elderly individuals requiring adult diapers. The bill amends existing tax law to add diapers to the list of exempt items, similar to how food and medical supplies are currently treated. It does not change other tax rules but removes a tax burden specifically on these hygiene products. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 391 allocates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for updating the basic jail officer training curriculum. This funding supports the Board on Jail Officer Standards and Training in revising its course materials for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill does not create new requirements but provides resources to modernize existing training standards for jail officers. It directly affects the state's jail officer training program and the Board on Jail Officer Standards and Training.