Rep. Bo Brown

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 6, 2025, as "Omega Psi Phi Day" in Mississippi to commend the fraternity's community service and legacy. It recognizes the organization's 100+ years of activism, including over 5,000 hours of community service and initiatives like scholarship programs and voter registration in Mississippi. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no new laws or funding, and serves to honor the fraternity's historical contributions to Mississippi and national civil rights efforts. It was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 5, 2025, and will be formally recognized at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryHB 1682 appropriates $2 million from the State General Fund to the City of Jackson for repairs to its designated holding facility for misdemeanor offenders. The funds are intended for use by the city, Hinds County Sheriff's Office, and State Capitol Police during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This bill provides direct state funding to cover repair costs at a facility housing individuals charged with non-violent offenses. The appropriation requires the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1693 proposed appropriating $25,000 from the state general fund to the City of Jackson to cover installation costs for surveillance cameras in public areas of Ward 4 during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affected the City of Jackson’s budget for public safety infrastructure in Ward 4. It died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1690 would have provided $20 million in state funds to the City of Jackson to cover repairs for the West Bank Interceptor portion of its sewer system during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directed the State Treasurer to pay the funds upon proper requisitions from city authorities. This appropriation was intended to directly assist Jackson's infrastructure maintenance efforts. The bill was referred to committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1692 proposes allocating $1 million from Mississippi's general fund to the Department of Mental Health for expanding outpatient and community-based mental health services. It specifically targets formerly incarcerated individuals diagnosed with mental illness during their time in state correctional facilities who are no longer incarcerated. The bill would have directed up to $500,000 of this funding to community mental health centers to support these services, effective for fiscal year 2026. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not advance to become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1854 authorized Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Access Training, Inc., to cover specific student training costs in medical and other programs. The bill would have directed bond proceeds to a special fund, with repayment guaranteed by the state's full faith and credit using general treasury funds if needed. It affected Access Training, Inc. and its students by subsidizing their training expenses through state bond financing. The bill was referred to committee but died there on February 26, 2025, without further action.

Maddy summaryHB 1680 is a funding bill that would provide $1 million from the state general fund to the City of Jackson for repairing bridges and sidewalks in Ward 4, including the Queensroad Avenue bridge near Beacon Place and Overbrook Road, during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects Ward 4 residents by funding infrastructure maintenance projects identified in the city’s plans. It specifies that state funds would cover costs associated with these repairs, with payments processed through the State Treasurer. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 1685 appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to help pay for constructing a community center in the Town of Pocahontas. The funding is designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) and will be disbursed via state warrants upon proper requisitions. This bill directly affects Hinds County officials and residents of Pocahontas by providing state financial support for a local community facility project.

Maddy summaryHB 1855 appropriated $250,000 from Mississippi's general fund to Access Training, Inc. in Jackson for fiscal year 2026. The funds would have covered tuition/fees and stipends for students in their training programs, supported mentorship initiatives connecting trainees with professionals, and financed continuing education for healthcare providers. The bill, which died in committee on February 26, 2025, did not become law and thus did not affect any students or programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1686 appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to help cover costs for expanding broadband internet access to county residents during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds are intended to support infrastructure projects that would improve broadband availability for Hinds County residents. The bill specifies that state funds will be paid to the county upon proper requisitions, following standard state fiscal procedures. This is a funding measure targeting direct broadband expansion costs, not a policy change affecting broader regulations or services.