Maddy summaryHB 1284 proposed merging three pairs of Mississippi community college districts to reduce the total from 15 to 12 districts, effective July 1, 2027. It would have consolidated Coahoma Community College into Mississippi Delta Community College (as the "Coahoma Campus" with offices in Clarksdale), Meridian Community College into East Mississippi Community College (as the "Meridian Campus" with offices in Scooba), and Southwest Mississippi Community College into Copiah-Lincoln Community College (as the "Summit Campus" with offices in Wesson). The bill specified new governing board structures, required retention of all campuses (only administrative offices would consolidate), and mandated the Mississippi Community College Board to oversee the process. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.
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Maddy summaryHB 1540 would establish Mississippi's first statewide search and rescue program under the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The bill requires the agency to coordinate all search and rescue operations after natural or man-made disasters, including urban rescue efforts, and mandates funding for equipment, training, and personnel through a new special fund. This fund would accept state appropriations, federal grants, and private donations without annual budget lapsing. The program would directly affect all Mississippi residents by creating a dedicated system for coordinated disaster response.
Maddy summaryHB 1635 amends Mississippi tax law to require that for projects with over $1 billion in capital investment, a portion of the fee-in-lieu payment (instead of property taxes) must be deposited into a new "Mississippi Strategic Development Fund" for projects entering agreements after July 1, 2026. This fund, managed by the Mississippi Development Authority, will use legislative appropriations to support statewide infrastructure, economic development, and quality-of-life improvements. The bill directly affects large-scale developers and local governments entering fee-in-lieu agreements, as it redirects a portion of their payments toward this new fund rather than local budgets. It also updates existing tax agreement rules but does not change the minimum fee-in-lieu amounts or eligibility thresholds for smaller projects.
Maddy summaryHB 1680 would create a grant program for deer processors in Mississippi to become authorized SNAP (food stamp) retailers and sell processed donated deer meat to SNAP recipients. Processors could receive up to $50,000 in grants to upgrade facilities and equipment, funded by redirecting $10 million annually from unspent TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to seek a federal waiver if needed to allow deer processors to participate in SNAP, and amends state law to transfer the TANF funds for this purpose. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 326 requires Mississippi state agencies that own, lease, or manage agricultural land to hire an accredited farm manager by July 2026. These managers would provide professional services - including financial analysis, crop production, and soil conservation - to optimize land value and support day-to-day operations, supplementing existing agency staff. The bill applies specifically to state agencies managing agricultural properties, not private landowners or farmers. It died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 6), not a policy bill. It formally honors Chief Leroy (Butch) Embrey Bledsoe Jr., a Mississippi firefighter, Vietnam veteran, and community leader who passed away in March 2025. The resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' deepest sympathy to his family and commemorates his life, legacy, and service to firefighting and his community. It has been officially adopted by the House.
Maddy summaryHB 920 authorizes Mississippi vehicle owners to purchase special license tags for $30 annually, with the fee distributed as follows: $24 to the supporting organization, $1 to the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 to highway maintenance, and $1 to a special fund. It adds new eligible organizations - including the Mississippi Land Bank, National Guard Association of Mississippi, and Magnolia Honeybee Education Exchange - to the existing list of groups that can issue these tags. The bill modifies existing code to include these groups and specifies that tags must be displayed alongside standard license plates. This is a procedural bill focused on generating revenue for specified causes through license tag sales.
Maddy summaryHB 1461 revises Mississippi's definition of "capital improvements" to include any project the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) determines qualifies as such, expanding eligibility for local government loans. This affects counties and municipalities seeking funding for projects like infrastructure, economic development, or recreational facilities through the MDA-administered revolving loan program. The bill also extends the expiration date for MDA's authority to use certain loan fund interest for its general operations (previously set to end in 2029). These changes aim to increase flexibility for local governments accessing capital improvement funding while maintaining MDA's oversight role.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill), adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 31, 2025. It formally commends and congratulates Mark Carson, head baseball coach at Northwest Mississippi Community College, for becoming the winningest coach in the program's history (557 career wins). The resolution recognizes his coaching achievements, career background, and contributions to developing players. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it solely serves to publicly honor his accomplishments.
Maddy summaryHB 1894 authorizes Mississippi to issue $20 million in state bonds for higher education campus improvements, $10 million for the ACE Fund, and additional funds for business incentives, port/airport revitalization, and infrastructure projects. It increases bond limits for existing programs like the Mississippi Business Investment Act by $25 million and expands the Industry Incentive Fund by $20 million. The bill also sunsetted certain tax credits and incentives for alternative energy jobs and business expansions after 2025. This legislation died in conference on March 29, 2025, and did not become law.