Rep. Randy Rushing

Maddy summaryHB 1153 allows video-recorded wills and requires oral wills (nuncupative wills) to be video recorded under specific conditions. It mandates that video recordings must show the testator's full face continuously, include their name/sound mind declaration/date/location, and feature a witness confirming no financial interest. The bill repeals a prior requirement that oral wills be written down later. This law affects Mississippi residents creating wills, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to address border security. The text frames the situation as an invasion and calls for the transport of undocumented individuals back across the border to Mexico. It does not create any new laws or alter federal policy but serves as a symbolic statement of solidarity with Texas. The bill was referred to a committee and did not advance further.

Maddy summaryHB 1817 is a budget bill that allocates state funds to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Legislature and its various committees for the 2025 fiscal year. The legislation provides money to pay salaries, mileage, insurance, and daily allowances for legislators, as well as funding for specific groups such as the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Reapportionment Committee. It also sets aside money for the state's share of assessments for organizations like the Southern States Energy Board and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes previously approved funds for the House and Senate, ensuring these resources remain available for their designated purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $21 million to the Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System for the 2025 fiscal year to cover administrative costs and building operations. The funding authorizes 167 permanent staff positions and establishes strict rules to prevent salary increases for current employees, requiring that any new hires be essential and that no employee falls below the state minimum wage. Specific portions of the money are designated for computer system upgrades, building repairs, and purchasing service pins for employees. The legislation also mandates that the system's board meetings be live webcast and recorded, with archives posted online within 48 hours, and requires the agency to give purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. Additionally, rental income from the system's building must be deposited into a dedicated maintenance fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $41 million in state and special funds to cover the expenses of the Mississippi Attorney General's Office for fiscal year 2025. The legislation authorizes the hiring of 88 permanent and 210 time-limited full-time positions while establishing strict rules to prevent using these funds for salary increases or promotions of existing staff. It also sets specific performance targets for the office, such as maintaining high success rates in criminal and civil cases, responding to consumer complaints within five days, and completing legal opinions within a 30-day window. Additionally, the bill requires the agency to maintain detailed accounting records and submit future budget requests in a standardized format to ensure fiscal accountability.

Maddy summaryHB 1820 provides state funding for the Mississippi judicial system and related legal organizations for the fiscal year 2025. The bill allocates money to cover operating expenses for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, trial judges, the Administrative Office of Courts, and the Board of Bar Admissions. It authorizes specific numbers of permanent staff positions for these entities and sets aside funds for continuing legal education programs for lawyers. Additionally, the legislation establishes special funds for the Board of Bar Admissions and Continuing Legal Education, ensuring that interest earned on these funds remains within those specific accounts rather than going to the general state treasury.