Rep. Ronnie Crudup

Maddy summaryThis bill (HC 21) is a symbolic resolution recognizing and celebrating "Mississippi Juneteenth Homecoming Weekend 2025." It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the event through a concurrent resolution by the Mississippi legislature. The resolution cites Juneteenth's significance, the economic benefits of attracting Mississippi diaspora back to the state, and cultural tourism opportunities. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 110), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Madison Booker, a Mississippi native and University of Texas basketball player, for being named SEC Player of the Year and a Naismith Trophy semifinalist. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Mississippi House's recognition of her athletic achievements. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal mechanisms, as it is a non-binding expression of praise. The resolution was adopted and signed by the Mississippi House on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends and congratulates Deven Bates, a freshman guard for Copiah-Lincoln Community College's basketball team, for being named to the Fab 50 JUCO Freshmen List - a recognition for top junior college basketball freshmen. It highlights his season achievements, including leading his team in scoring (23.1 points per game) and earning First Team All-MACCC honors. The resolution formally recognizes his athletic accomplishments and reflects positively on the college and state. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1708 authorizes Kemper County's Board of Supervisors to optionally contribute up to $5,000 annually from the county's general fund to Philadelphia Transit, a nonprofit providing public, elderly, and disabled transportation services in Kemper County and surrounding areas. The authorization expires on July 1, 2029, and does not require the county to make such contributions. This bill directly affects Kemper County's budget decisions and Philadelphia Transit's funding sources. It creates no new obligations but permits the county to support existing transit services through discretionary annual funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1197, the "Safe Solicitation Act," requires anyone soliciting money or goods in public spaces (like streets or sidewalks) to obtain a permit from their local municipality, county, or political subdivision. It limits solicitation to daylight hours, prohibits blocking traffic, restricts activities to within 100 feet of an approved intersection, and bans harassment or amplification devices. Violations can result in fines up to $300 or jail time for forgery, while permits cost no more than $25. The law amends existing traffic obstruction statutes to align with these requirements and allows local governments to opt out within six months of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Ida B. Wells APAC School Thespian Troupe 4909 for winning the Chapter Select Category at the International Thespian Festival (ITF) for the second consecutive year. It specifically recognizes their performance of *For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf* and their representation of Mississippi in theater arts. The resolution formally congratulates the troupe, its director, and supporting staff without creating any new laws or funding. It serves as a ceremonial honor from the Mississippi House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 1199 authorizes Mississippi's Secretary of State to use the existing Land Records Maintenance Fund to contract with vendors for routine upkeep of unredeemed tax-sale lands (blighted properties) that remain unsold. This directly affects counties and municipalities responsible for maintaining these properties, allowing them to cover costs like mowing, debris removal, and minor repairs through competitive vendor contracts. The bill also prevents unspent funds in this dedicated account from lapsing into the General Fund at year-end. While the bill passed the House in January 2025, it died in the Senate Committee on Public Property and Appropriations on March 4, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1198 requires that land sold at a tax sale automatically transfers to the State of Mississippi if the purchaser does not demand a deed within 90 days after the redemption period ends. The chancery clerk must then certify the land to the Secretary of State within 30 days, and the taxing authority cancels any debt accrued during the redemption period. This applies to lands sold for nonpayment of taxes on or after July 1, 2025. The bill updates procedures for recording such land transfers and ensures the state gains clear title without requiring additional legal action.

Maddy summaryHB 245 establishes a Mississippi Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund to provide low-cost loans for projects that reduce disaster risks, directly benefiting homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, and communities. The program, administered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), funds projects like floodplain management, updated building codes, and hazard planning to decrease property damage, insurance costs, and future disaster aid needs. Loan repayments are recycled into the fund (making it "revolving"), and MEMA sets eligibility rules, requiring applicants to detail project needs and funding sources. The fund must comply with federal disaster laws, and political subdivisions can offer loans to private property owners for mitigation work.

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.