Rep. Jeffery Harness

Maddy summaryHB 1847 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund Jefferson County’s purchase of sheriff’s department vehicles and repairs/upgrades to the county jail. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds specifically for these two purposes: law enforcement vehicles and jail facility improvements. The bonds are general obligations of the State of Mississippi, backed by its full credit, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed. This is a funding mechanism, not a direct appropriation, and applies exclusively to Jefferson County’s sheriff’s department and jail.

Maddy summaryHB 1869 appropriates $950,000 from the state general fund to the City of Vicksburg for Year 1 of its three-year blight elimination plan, effective July 2026. The funds directly support Vicksburg residents by financing specific actions: creating a land bank ($150,000), demolishing 15 unsafe structures near schools ($150,000), launching a neighborhood cleanup program ($100,000), providing home repair grants to 30 low-income or elderly homeowners ($300,000), and stabilizing 5 historic buildings ($250,000). This bill enables the city government to address dilapidated properties and improve community safety and aesthetics in targeted areas. The appropriation is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with future years (2027-2028 and 2028-2029) planned for additional funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1864 allocates $100,000 from the state general fund to Jefferson County to cover costs for purchasing motor vehicles for the sheriff's department and making repairs to the county jail. The funding is designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), directly supporting Jefferson County government operations. This is a straightforward funding bill with no new policy provisions - only a one-time appropriation for specified equipment and facility maintenance. The bill requires the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 917 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds specifically to fund repairs and renovations at Alcorn State University needed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance standards for its buildings and facilities. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to handle bond issuance, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated fund for these upgrades. It directly affects Alcorn State University by providing funding for physical accessibility improvements, which would benefit students, faculty, and visitors using campus facilities. The legislation establishes the bond terms but does not specify exact renovation projects or timelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, expansions, and upgrades to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond issuance process, including determining sale methods, setting interest rates within legal limits, and ensuring the bonds mature within 25 years. Funds raised from the bond sales will be placed in a special fund and used exclusively for the specified construction and improvement projects at the university facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 924 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to cover preplanning costs for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds specifically for these preplanning activities, not the physical construction work. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed. This legislation directly affects Alcorn State University’s infrastructure planning and the state’s budget for higher education capital projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Mississippi State Bond Commission to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction and equipping of new housing facilities for faculty and staff at Alcorn State University. The legislation establishes the legal framework for selling these bonds, including provisions for interest rates, repayment terms up to 25 years, and the authority to sell through public bidding or negotiated sales. Once issued, the bond proceeds will be placed in a special fund to cover construction costs, with the full faith and credit of the state pledged for repayment. The bill requires standard legal procedures such as court validation and public notice of sales in Jackson newspapers.

Maddy summaryHB 922 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. The bill directly affects Alcorn State University, which will use the bond proceeds for facility improvements, and ultimately impacts state taxpayers through the repayment mechanism. Key provisions include the State Bond Commission handling bond issuance and sale, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged to repay the bonds from state treasury funds if needed. The funds are restricted to the specified building upgrades, with no mention of other uses or program changes.

Maddy summaryHB 923 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to agricultural facilities and infrastructure at Alcorn State University. The bill directs bond proceeds specifically toward improving the university's farm-related buildings, equipment, and supporting infrastructure. These bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the state, with repayment funded through state treasury resources if needed. The legislation creates a dedicated funding mechanism for Alcorn State's agricultural programs without changing eligibility or services for students or residents.

Maddy summaryHB 912 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a hydroponics research and teaching greenhouse at Alcorn State University. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, with proceeds deposited into a special fund at the university. This bill directly affects Alcorn State University, providing dedicated funding for a facility supporting agricultural research and student education in hydroponics. The key mechanism is the bond issuance process managed by the State Bond Commission, with repayment secured through state treasury funds if needed.