Rep. Greg Holloway

Maddy summaryHB 573 establishes a formal process for removing Mississippi school board members who commit misconduct, including intentional wrongdoing (malfeasance), improper conduct (misfeasance), failure to act (nonfeasance), neglect of duties, breach of public trust, or abuse of authority. It requires the school board to formally recommend removal to the local governing authority, which must hold a hearing with notice to the member, allow testimony, and vote by majority to approve removal. The bill specifically adds chronic absenteeism from board meetings as grounds for removal due to neglect of duties. An aggrieved party may appeal the governing authority’s decision to circuit court.

Maddy summaryHB 1445 would create Mississippi's "Gold Alert" system to address missing persons aged 18 to 23, a group the legislature identified as often overlooked despite being legally adults but still under family financial care. The bill requires law enforcement to immediately report cases meeting specific danger criteria (like imminent harm) to a central hub, triggering public alerts via media, electronic signs, and emergency networks to aid in rapid recovery. This system would bypass standard waiting periods for reports and coordinate a tiered response involving local agencies, first responders, and the public.

Maddy summaryHB 642 authorizes Alcorn State University to build prefabricated (factory-built) structures on its campus, directly affecting the university and its campus development. The bill requires all such buildings to meet Mississippi’s building codes, safety standards, and campus aesthetic guidelines, and mandates approval from the Board of Trustees and the Department of Finance and Administration before construction. Funding can come from state appropriations, federal grants, or private donations, with the university required to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing construction costs and benefits. This bill does not change existing laws broadly but adds specific oversight and reporting requirements for Alcorn’s prefab building projects.

Maddy summaryHR 56 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Hiram Rhodes Revels becoming the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate in 1870. It honors his legacy as a pioneering legislator, pastor, and educator who served Mississippi and the nation, including his historic 1870 Senate term and role as the first president of Alcorn University. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions through a state legislative declaration, with copies sent to his descendants and the press. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a commemorative gesture recognizing historical significance.

Maddy summaryHB 1677 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, equipment, and operation of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) outreach center at Alcorn State University. The bill specifies that bond proceeds would cover all project costs, including construction and equipment, and are backed by the full credit of the Mississippi state government. This funding mechanism would directly support Alcorn State University's facility development. The bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee but died there on February 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1796 would have provided $5 million in state funding from the General Fund to Alcorn State University for repairs and renovations to two student residence halls (Revels Hall and Robinson Hall) during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affected Alcorn State University students living in those residence halls by funding necessary infrastructure improvements. If enacted, the funds would have been paid by the State Treasurer upon official requisitions. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was not enacted into law.

Maddy summaryHB 1794 would have provided $65 million from the state general fund to Alcorn State University for new regional health care and medical sciences facilities in the Southwest Mississippi River Region, covering fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill directly affected Alcorn State University by funding facility growth, with no other entities or individuals named as direct beneficiaries. Key provisions included appropriating funds for "strengthening and enhancing" these facilities, to be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have authorized Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund construction, furnishing, and equipping new housing facilities for Alcorn State University faculty and staff. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, would have been paid using proceeds from bond sales, with funds restricted solely to the specified housing projects. The bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and never became law. It directly affected Alcorn State University employees by enabling new housing infrastructure, but did not create new policy or impact broader public housing programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1676 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds specifically to fund repairs, renovations, reconstruction, and restoration of the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center (PSARC) at Alcorn State University. The bonds would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds restricted solely to this facility's costs, including bond issuance expenses. The state pledges its full credit for repayment, and the funds must be used exclusively for the PSARC project as specified in the bill. This is a procedural bond authorization, not a policy change affecting broader public programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1718 would have authorized Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades at Alcorn State University's David L. Whitney Arena Complex and Wellness Center, as well as infrastructure improvements at the Lorman, Vicksburg, and Natchez campuses. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would provide dedicated funding for these specific projects without requiring new annual appropriations. The bill required that all bond proceeds be used exclusively for the named facility improvements and related costs, as specified in the resolution authorizing the bonds. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.