Maddy summaryHB 1817 allocates $2 million from the state general fund to the City of Jackson for costs related to acquiring, demolishing, or removing blighted properties during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are specifically directed to Jackson’s Department of Planning and Development to support the city’s blight cleanup efforts. This appropriation directly affects Jackson residents and property owners in areas designated as blighted, providing state financial assistance for property remediation. The bill establishes a concrete funding mechanism with clear disbursement instructions through the State Treasurer. It does not alter existing laws but provides targeted financial support for municipal property cleanup operations.
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Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors for repaving and improving McCluer Road during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly affects residents and businesses along McCluer Road in Hinds County by funding road repairs and upgrades. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with no new policies or regulations created. This is a straightforward funding measure for a specific infrastructure project, not a substantive policy change.
Maddy summaryMississippi's HB 793 automatically restores voting rights for individuals convicted of vote fraud or specific crimes listed in the state constitution (Section 241) or interpreted as disenfranchising by past Attorney General opinions, once they complete all sentencing requirements like fines or probation. The bill amends multiple election laws to ensure voting rights are restored without requiring additional steps or applications after sentence completion. This directly affects people with prior convictions for these offenses who otherwise meet voter eligibility criteria (e.g., citizenship, residency). The change applies to all convictions, including those from prior court rulings, and updates systems that track voter eligibility. The bill does not alter the initial suspension of voting rights upon conviction.
Maddy summaryHB 1317 would establish a Mississippi Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund to provide repayable loans for disaster risk reduction projects. It directly affects homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, and communities seeking to reduce flood, storm, or other natural hazard impacts through projects like floodproofing buildings, updating building codes, or improving floodplain management. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) would administer the program, requiring applicants to demonstrate project need and repayment ability. Repaid loans would replenish the fund, creating a self-sustaining program to decrease property damage, insurance costs, and reliance on federal disaster aid.
Maddy summaryHB 1315 requires property and casualty insurers in Mississippi to pay insured property owners no more than 90% of damages for blighted real property until the property is cleaned up. The remaining 10% of damages could be covered by the local county or municipality where the property is located. The Commissioner of Insurance would enforce this rule and create necessary regulations. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law, so it has no current effect.
Maddy summaryHB 1316 requires all Mississippi sheriffs and police officers to have at least one non-lethal tool (such as a stun gun, baton, or pepper spray) available during duty hours. The bill amends existing laws to mandate that this equipment be provided as part of standard police gear and included in county sheriff’s office budgets. It directly affects every sheriff and police officer in Mississippi by requiring counties to allocate funds for these tools in their annual budgets. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and has not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1663 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to serve as the central leasing agent for all state agencies needing office space, replacing individual agency negotiations. It requires agencies to seek DFA approval before leasing private office space (after 2027) and prioritizes housing agencies in state-owned buildings whenever possible, only using private leases when state space is unavailable and cost-effective. The bill mandates standardized lease forms, 180-day advance requests for space, and encourages consolidating multiple agencies into single buildings to reduce costs. It directly affects all state agencies (excluding military, universities, and community colleges) by centralizing their real estate decisions under DFA.
Maddy summaryHB 1446, the "Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi," would create a Mississippi Voting Rights Commission to prevent voter suppression and protect voting rights. It prohibits political subdivisions (like counties and cities) and state agencies from implementing election policies that disproportionately affect racial, ethnic, or language minority voters, requiring such policies to be reviewed by the Commission before implementation. The bill also mandates protections for limited English proficient voters and voters with disabilities, requires advance notice of election policy changes, and establishes a statewide voting database with universities. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 11), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends the Reimagine Prep Lions Football Team and Coach Jamye Horton for winning back-to-back Little SWAC Football Championships in 2024 and 2025. The resolution highlights the team's athletic achievement, dedication, sportsmanship, and academic excellence under Coach Horton's leadership. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - only expressing legislative recognition.
Maddy summaryHB 1201 creates a 25% income tax credit for developers who rehabilitate blighted, tax-forfeited properties in Mississippi, requiring costs to exceed $50,000 for owner-occupied homes or $100,000 for commercial buildings. The credit applies to eligible properties declared unsafe by local authorities and placed into use as residences or businesses within 36 months. Developers can carry forward unused credit amounts for up to 10 years if the credit exceeds their annual tax liability, or opt for a 75% rebate instead. This law directly affects developers who redevelop qualifying properties, aiming to increase property values and community safety through tax incentives.