Rep. Price Wallace

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 summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Simpson Academy's girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class 4A Division I State Championship. It honors the team's victory over East Rankin Academy (54-45) and their first championship trophy since 2019, specifically recognizing Head Coach Linda Dear and the players listed. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition with no binding effect or changes to laws.

Maddy summaryHB 4008 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to Rankin County's Board of Supervisors to assist with construction costs for a bridge over the Meridian Speedway railroad on Highway 18. The funds are specifically for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This bill directly affects Rankin County by providing state funding for a local infrastructure project to replace a railroad crossing with a bridge. The bill does not alter laws or create new regulations - its sole purpose is to allocate state funds for this specific construction.

Maddy summaryHB 1993 allocates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the existing Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports the program established under Mississippi Code § 45-11-271, which provides monetary awards to volunteer firefighters based on years of service. The bill directly affects Mississippi's volunteer firefighters by ensuring continued funding for these service-based recognition awards. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes, solely directing existing state funds to an established program.

Maddy summaryHR 59 is a ceremonial resolution commending Simpson Academy's Lady Cougars Softball Team and head coach Matt Harrison for winning the 2025 MAIS Class 4A Division I State Championship. It recognizes their playoff victories (including an 8-1 win over Bayou Academy and a 12-0 shutout of Parklane Academy) and championship game win against Parklane Academy. This resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely symbolic recognition by the Mississippi House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted to honor the team's athletic achievement and sportsmanship.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment (HC 16) would require people charged with offenses punishable by over one year in prison ("bail restricted offenses") to post a secured bond (money, property, or surety) for release before trial. It prohibits unsecured release options like "release on own recognizance" for these cases, though judges could still grant unsecured release in limited circumstances under "sound discretion." The amendment, if approved by voters in 2026, would change Mississippi's constitutional bail standards for serious crimes.

Maddy summaryHB 394 amends a 2023 law to allow the Town of D'Lo to redirect funds originally designated for specific road projects to other streets within the town. This change provides the town with flexibility to address different street maintenance needs using the same allocated budget. The bill does not alter the funding amount but modifies how the funds can be spent. The amendment is part of a broader appropriations bill that also funds other local projects across Mississippi.

Maddy summaryHB 393 would give school district tax authorities (like county boards) discretion to approve or partially approve school board requests for property tax increases. If a requested tax rate exceeds 55 mills or the current rate, the bill requires a public referendum before implementation. Exceptions include districts already levying above 55 mills or those needing tax hikes after declared disasters. This bill directly affects how Mississippi school districts seek funding through property taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 830 revises Mississippi's rules limiting annual increases to property tax revenues (ad valorem taxes) for local governments. It allows counties and municipalities to exceed the standard 2% annual tax increase cap without holding an election by adopting a resolution, provided they stay within specific thresholds (e.g., not exceeding 20 mills total or a prior 10-year average). The bill also clarifies that school district taxes, road maintenance taxes, bond payments, and mandated new programs are excluded from the 2% limit. This directly affects county boards, city councils, and school districts when setting property tax rates. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for local governments to fund services while maintaining some fiscal restraint.

Maddy summaryHB 1452 allows utility districts in Mississippi to dissolve if a majority of landowners (excluding state-owned land) sign and file a petition with the local chancery court. The bill establishes a process where the court holds a hearing after public notice, then decides whether dissolution benefits landowners - either dissolving the district entirely or requiring commissioners to form a water association under nonprofit laws. It also addresses how the district’s assets and debts would be handled during dissolution. The bill died in committee in 2026 and was never enacted into law.