Rep. Robert Johnson

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 summarySB 2383 updates Mississippi banking regulations to clarify definitions and streamline operations for state-chartered banks and thrifts. It redefines "electronic terminal" (including interactive teller machines or ITMs) and states banks can independently decide where to place these devices without prior regulatory approval. The bill also modifies dividend rules requiring commissioner approval if a bank is undercapitalized or under corrective action, and shifts charter renewal approvals from the State Comptroller to the Banking Commissioner. Additionally, it permits banks to invest in community development projects and public welfare investments under federal guidelines. These changes directly affect Mississippi banks by reducing regulatory barriers for terminal placement and investment while updating dividend and charter procedures.

Maddy summarySB 2748 revises Mississippi's real estate licensing rules to clarify definitions and update procedures for brokers and salespersons. It defines a "brokerage agreement" as a written contract between brokers and clients, requires principal brokers to notify the commission of license transfers within three days after termination, and changes the deadline for handling client funds from "next banking day" to "two banking days." The bill also updates how renewal fee notices must be delivered via email to licensees and their brokers. These changes directly affect licensed real estate professionals and their clients by standardizing communication and timelines.

Maddy summarySB 2202 requires businesses seeking Mississippi's economic development incentives (like grants or tax breaks) to follow specific labor-related conditions. It prohibits employers from recognizing unions based solely on signed authorization cards (instead requiring secret ballot elections via the NLRB), sharing employee contact information with unions without written consent, signing neutrality agreements with unions, or forcing subcontractors to do these things. The law applies only to new agreements signed on or after July 1, 2026, and mandates that the state include a separate agreement with recipients that allows recovery of funds if these rules are violated. This directly affects private businesses receiving state economic development funds by adding labor practice requirements to their incentive contracts.

Maddy summarySB 2711 requires Mississippi mortgage lenders to include three specific statements in borrower mortgage origination agreements: (1) details about their surety bond filed with the state banking department, (2) reference to the Mississippi S.A.F.E. Mortgage Act protections, and (3) contact information for filing complaints with the Mississippi Department of Banking. This directly affects all licensed mortgage lenders in Mississippi handling residential loans. The bill clarifies required documentation in borrower files, mandating these statements alongside standard loan records like applications, closing documents, and federal disclosures. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not alter loan terms or federal requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2018 creates the Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program, which reimburses actively drilling Mississippi National Guard members for their Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The program applies to members eligible for Tricare Reserve Select coverage who are not covered by another employer, with reimbursements paid at the current "Tricare Reserve Select - Member only" rate. The Adjutant General administers the program, requiring legislative funding each year and annual reports starting in 2026 to assess its impact on medical readiness and participation. This policy directly affects National Guard members by reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aiming to support retention and readiness.

Maddy summarySB 2713 allows real estate agents to show residential properties (with 1-4 dwelling units) to potential homebuyers without requiring a written brokerage agreement first. It mandates that any agreement used must clearly state service terms and compensation, but does not require one for property tours. Written agreements remain necessary before agents list properties for sale, submit offers, or act on behalf of clients for compensation. The bill excludes certain transactions like foreclosures, family transfers, government sales, and properties without dwellings from these rules.

Maddy summarySB 2007 removes an expiration date (repealer) from Mississippi's law allowing the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to conduct joint examinations of banks with the Federal Reserve. This change directly affects Mississippi state-chartered banks and bank holding companies with over $1 billion in assets, which must now undergo joint exams with the Federal Reserve instead of separate state examinations. The key provision deletes the sunset clause in Section 81-1-81, ensuring the joint examination authority remains in effect permanently. The bill does not create new requirements but removes a time limit on existing cooperative oversight. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 526 is a symbolic resolution congratulating the Ole Miss Rebels football team and head coach Pete Golding for winning the 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl championship and finishing No. 3 in national rankings - the highest finish for an SEC team since 1962. It recognizes their 13-2 season, historic College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, and significance as the highest-ranked Ole Miss team in over six decades. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, commending the team's achievements without altering laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 2011 extends the expiration date of Mississippi's Debt Management Services Act from an earlier date to July 1, 2030, preventing the law from automatically repealing before that date. It reorganizes the existing sections of the Act (81-22-1 through 81-22-28) to prepare them for potential future amendments. This change directly affects debt management service providers in Mississippi who must be licensed under the Act, as it preserves the current regulatory framework without altering licensing requirements or service definitions. The key mechanism is delaying the law's expiration, not modifying how debt management services operate.