Rep. Greg Holloway

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally honors the legislative career and public service of former Representative Blaine H. "Bo" Eaton II, who served Mississippi's House District 79 for 20 years from 1996 to 2016. The resolution recognizes his leadership roles on key committees including Agriculture and Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and highlights his contributions to economic development initiatives such as the Reforestation Tax Credit and the Mississippi Investment Act. This document serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi House of Representatives and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 788 modifies Mississippi's election rules to allow voters who are not registered in the jurisdiction they are voting in (but are otherwise eligible) to cast an affidavit ballot. This ballot will be used as their official voter registration, adding them to the statewide voter rolls as if they had completed a standard registration form. The bill also allows the affidavit ballot to serve as a written request to transfer voting precincts or wards, and automatically reactivates voters who were placed on inactive status (due to a confirmation notice) after they cast such a ballot. These changes aim to streamline voter registration and address common issues at polling places.

Maddy summaryHB 4036 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide financial assistance to Alliance Training, Inc. for repairing, renovating, and upgrading its worksite training facility. The bill directly affects Alliance Training, Inc., which would use the bond proceeds to cover costs for facility improvements. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission issuing the bonds as general state obligations, with proceeds deposited into a special fund for the company's project. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, with repayment funded through state treasury if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 4009 exempts admissions charged for athletic games or contests between universities or colleges from Mississippi's 7% sales tax. This directly affects colleges and universities that charge admission to intercollegiate sporting events. The bill amends Mississippi's tax code to explicitly include these admissions under the existing exemption listed in Section 27-65-22(3)(c), removing them from the standard sales tax calculation. The change applies only to admissions for games between educational institutions, not to professional sports or other event types covered under separate exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 917 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds specifically to fund repairs and renovations at Alcorn State University needed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance standards for its buildings and facilities. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to handle bond issuance, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated fund for these upgrades. It directly affects Alcorn State University by providing funding for physical accessibility improvements, which would benefit students, faculty, and visitors using campus facilities. The legislation establishes the bond terms but does not specify exact renovation projects or timelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, expansions, and upgrades to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond issuance process, including determining sale methods, setting interest rates within legal limits, and ensuring the bonds mature within 25 years. Funds raised from the bond sales will be placed in a special fund and used exclusively for the specified construction and improvement projects at the university facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 924 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to cover preplanning costs for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds specifically for these preplanning activities, not the physical construction work. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed. This legislation directly affects Alcorn State University’s infrastructure planning and the state’s budget for higher education capital projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Mississippi State Bond Commission to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction and equipping of new housing facilities for faculty and staff at Alcorn State University. The legislation establishes the legal framework for selling these bonds, including provisions for interest rates, repayment terms up to 25 years, and the authority to sell through public bidding or negotiated sales. Once issued, the bond proceeds will be placed in a special fund to cover construction costs, with the full faith and credit of the state pledged for repayment. The bill requires standard legal procedures such as court validation and public notice of sales in Jackson newspapers.

Maddy summaryHB 922 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. The bill directly affects Alcorn State University, which will use the bond proceeds for facility improvements, and ultimately impacts state taxpayers through the repayment mechanism. Key provisions include the State Bond Commission handling bond issuance and sale, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged to repay the bonds from state treasury funds if needed. The funds are restricted to the specified building upgrades, with no mention of other uses or program changes.