Maddy summaryThis Mississippi legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V specifically to propose limits on how many terms members of Congress can serve. The bill affects only the state of Mississippi by submitting its application as one of the required two-thirds of state legislatures needed to trigger the national convention process. It does not create new laws or change current term limits but instead initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifies that this application covers only congressional term limits and will be combined with similar applications from other states once enough states have submitted requests.
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Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of a local tax in the Town of Raleigh, Mississippi, from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2030. The tax allows the town's governing authorities to collect up to 2% of gross sales from restaurants to fund tourism and parks and recreation projects. Implementation requires a public election where at least 60% of voters must approve the tax before it can be enforced. Restaurants must add the tax to sales prices and remit collected funds to the state Department of Revenue, which then forwards the money to the town for designated uses. The bill also mandates separate accounting and annual audits for the tax revenue to ensure it is used only for its intended purposes.
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 summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution from the Mississippi Legislature that formally asks the U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The resolution highlights that while similar service in El Salvador during the same period qualified for this medal, veterans who served in Honduras were excluded, creating what the bill describes as an inequity in recognition. It notes that service members in Honduras faced hazardous conditions and that several veterans' organizations and other states support this request for retroactive medal issuance. The bill does not directly change federal law but serves as an official memorial urging federal action to address the perceived disparity in military award eligibility.
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 substantive bill) commending the Raleigh High School Football Team for winning the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship. It directly honors the team, specific players, coaches, and support staff who achieved this victory. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding, or legal requirements - its sole purpose is to express legislative recognition through formal congratulations. It does not affect any laws or regulations, as it is purely an expression of praise for athletic achievement.
Maddy summaryHB 1017 amends Mississippi's workers' compensation laws to clarify when employers or insurers can seek reimbursement from third parties responsible for employee injuries. It states that employers or insurers are not required to join third-party lawsuits, but if they fail to join, they cannot recover the compensation they paid from the lawsuit settlement. Additionally, if an employer is found negligent for the injury, the amount they can recover from a third party is reduced by their percentage of fault. These changes apply to cases where an employee sues a third party for injury or death, affecting employers, insurers, and injured workers.
Maddy summaryHB 1116 would adjust Mississippi's caps on noneconomic damages (such as pain, suffering, or loss of enjoyment of life) by requiring the maximum award amounts to increase annually by 8% compounded, starting July 1, 2026. This applies to the current limits of $500,000 for medical malpractice cases and $1,000,000 for other civil cases, ensuring these caps keep pace with inflation over time. The bill, which died in committee in 2026, did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1114 requires defendants in multi-party tort cases to identify all other responsible parties (joint tortfeasors) in their legal response to a complaint. This change would directly affect defendants in civil lawsuits involving multiple parties causing injury or damage, ensuring courts allocate fault accurately. The bill mandates that defendants name these parties upfront, and failing to do so waives their right to seek fault allocation from them. It does not alter existing liability rules but adds a procedural step to clarify responsibility in shared fault cases. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and has not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 1113 prohibits medical providers (including doctors, dentists, and nurse practitioners) and medical malpractice insurers from requiring patients or healthcare providers to agree to arbitration as a condition for receiving medical care or insurance coverage. The bill makes it illegal for providers to tie treatment to arbitration agreements and for insurers to tie coverage to such agreements, with violations potentially leading to license suspension for providers or insurance violations for insurers. It defines "medical provider" broadly and amends existing laws to align with these prohibitions. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.