Rep. Jeffery Harness

Maddy summaryHB 1784 proposed allocating $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026) to strengthen its environmental science research and extension programs. The bill would have provided direct funding for the university to enhance its environmental science initiatives, including research and community outreach. It was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law. The bill focused solely on funding allocation, with no policy changes beyond the financial support for Alcorn State.

Maddy summaryHB 1795 is a funding bill that would have allocated $3.4 million from the state general fund to the Town of Fayette, Mississippi, for specific local projects during fiscal year 2026. The funds were intended for constructing a new water treatment plant ($2 million), creating a public lake/park ($200,000), sewer system upgrades ($1 million), preparing sites for economic development along U.S. Highway 61 ($100,000), and matching funds for a new fire engine ($100,000). The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law. This was a straightforward funding appropriation, not a policy change, directly affecting Fayette's infrastructure and public services.

Maddy summaryHB 1841 provides $810,000 in state funding to the City of Port Gibson for specific local government needs. The funds are allocated to construct a new police station ($650,000) and purchase two police vehicles plus one public works utility vehicle ($160,000), all for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This direct appropriation supports Port Gibson’s police department and public works operations by covering capital costs for infrastructure and equipment. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but died in committee on February 26, 2025, without becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 1839 was a proposed bill that would have allocated $1.71 million from the Mississippi state general fund to Claiborne County's Board of Supervisors for specific recreational facility upgrades during fiscal year 2026. The funds were intended for: constructing a new indoor pool ($500,000), renovating restrooms at multiple sites including Pattison Recreation Park ($700,000), building a covered pavilion at Pattison ($310,000), and upgrading Cannon Ainsworth Park ($200,000). This bill directly affected Claiborne County residents by funding improvements to public parks and recreation facilities. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted into law.

Maddy summaryHB 1790 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Catfish Row Museum in Vicksburg for constructing a new museum extension, furnishing it to international standards, and adding innovative technologies. The funding is intended for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) to support the museum’s expansion and modernization. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1838 proposed a $50,000 state appropriation from the General Fund to Claiborne County's Board of Supervisors. This funding would directly assist the county in covering costs for repairs and upgrades to the wastewater lagoon serving the Hermanville area, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1778 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund road improvements at the intersection of Dale Drive and NE Industrial Park Drive in the Town of Marion. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, would provide direct financial assistance to Marion for construction, reconstruction, or upgrades at that specific location. Proceeds from the bond sale must be used exclusively for these road projects, with the State Bond Commission handling issuance and sale. This is a procedural funding mechanism, not a substantive policy change, and the bill died in committee without becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 1648 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for Claiborne County's road repairs, reconstruction, and upgrades. The state would borrow money through these bonds (guaranteed by Mississippi's full faith and credit), with proceeds disbursed exclusively to Claiborne County for specific road projects. This is a funding mechanism that directly assists Claiborne County with infrastructure costs, not a policy change affecting broader state law. The bill would not alter existing state road maintenance responsibilities or create new regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1666 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funding for specific infrastructure projects in the Town of Fayette. The bill directs bond proceeds toward constructing a new water treatment plant, creating a public lake and park, upgrading sewer systems, preparing property for economic development along U.S. Highway 61, and covering matching funds for a new fire engine. The bonds would be backed by Mississippi’s full credit, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed. This legislation directly affects Fayette residents and local economic development efforts by providing state financial assistance for these community projects. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 1797 proposed appropriating $64,055,883 from Mississippi's general fund to increase salaries for faculty at public universities, aiming to bring their pay closer to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) average. The bill directly affected Mississippi's public university faculty by providing funding for salary adjustments during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). Key provisions included the specific appropriation amount and a requirement that the funds be used solely to adjust faculty compensation toward the SREB benchmark. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law.