Rep. Billy Adam Calvert

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends and congratulates the West Lauderdale High School Lady Knights Soccer Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's victory in a three-nil shutout game against the New Albany Lady Bulldogs on February 21, 2026, and highlights their season achievements including a 19-5-1 record and 96 goals scored. Copies of the resolution will be provided to the team and members of the Capitol Press Corps as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending the Mississippi Forestry Commission for its 100th anniversary. It formally honors the agency's century of service since its 1926 founding, recognizing its role in wildfire protection, forest management, and supporting Mississippi's economy and environment. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation through a formal commendation. It does not affect any individuals, programs, or laws.

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 bill is a House Resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Lamar School "Raiders" Boys Soccer Team and Head Coach Rusty Warden for winning the 2025-2026 MAIS Class 4A Division II State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 4-1 victory over Heritage Academy, highlighting specific player contributions and the leadership of the coaching staff. Copies of the resolution will be distributed to the team, school administration, and the Capitol press corps as an official acknowledgment of their achievement.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally commends the West Lauderdale High School Boys Cross Country Team for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's third consecutive state title and highlights individual achievements, including Hunter Walton's individual state championship and the contributions of other runners and coaches. It serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's athletic accomplishments and hard work throughout the season.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau officers to retain their issued sidearm upon retirement, instead of returning it to the agency. It amends Section 45-9-133 of Mississippi law to explicitly permit these officers to keep one firearm as personal property when retiring under the Public Employees' Retirement System. The policy change directly affects current and future retirement of officers employed by the Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Ricky Hood, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Mississippi, for his 35+ years of service. It commends his work managing clubs serving over 600 children daily, providing pandemic-era meals, and mentoring youth. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors Hood’s community contributions through a formal House of Representatives acknowledgment. No specific policy changes or affected parties are involved beyond the recognition itself.

Maddy summaryHB 999 establishes the Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry within the State Department of Health to track the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease and related conditions (Parkinsonisms) across the state. It requires movement disorder centers and certified healthcare providers treating these conditions to submit patient data to the registry starting January 1, 2027, with patients able to opt out of data collection. The registry will collect epidemiological data while keeping all information confidential, and the Department must make anonymized data available to approved researchers. The bill also mandates public website updates, annual reports to health committees, and requires the State Health Officer to appoint an advisory committee with patient and medical expertise to guide the registry.

Maddy summaryHB 913 increases the homestead property tax exemption for Mississippi homeowners aged 65 or older. It raises the cap on taxable value from $7,500 to $12,500 for qualifying seniors, meaning they pay no property taxes on the first $12,500 of their home's assessed value. This applies to primary residences owned by seniors who reached age 65 by January 1 of the tax year, effective January 1, 2027. The exemption covers all ad valorem taxes (property taxes), with half allocated to school districts and half to county general funds. It directly benefits older Mississippi homeowners seeking relief from property tax burdens.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Enterprise High School in Clarke County for earning Mississippi's highest accountability score (908/1,000) in the 2024-2025 state report, recognizing it as the top-performing high school in the state. It has no policy or funding impact - it is a ceremonial gesture with no binding requirements, solely serving to honor the school's academic achievement. The resolution was introduced by Representatives Smith, Calvert, and Creekmore IV.