Rep. Daryl Porter

Maddy summaryHB 4006 provides $50,000 in state funding to the Town of Summit for installing an additional weather siren. The bill directly affects Summit residents by supporting the town's emergency warning system, with funds to cover installation costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader impacts.

Maddy summaryHB 507 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds specifically for the Town of Summit to purchase and install a new weather siren. The bill creates a direct funding mechanism where bond proceeds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be transferred to Summit for this single infrastructure project. The State Bond Commission would handle bond issuance and sales, with repayment secured by state funds if needed. This bill directly affects only the Town of Summit, providing targeted financial assistance for a local weather warning system.

Maddy summaryHB 817 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund specific improvements at a youth recreational park operated by Best of the Best Youth Sports, a nonprofit in Walthall County. The bill directs bond proceeds toward concrete park upgrades including new parking pavement, upgraded lighting, bathroom facilities, additional seating (bleachers), better fencing, and completion of a T-ball field. It does not create new policies but provides a financing mechanism through state general obligation bonds, with funds exclusively for these physical park enhancements. The primary beneficiaries are local youth athletes and the nonprofit organization managing the park, as the funding directly covers construction and equipment costs.

Maddy summaryHB 818 appropriates $5 million from the state general fund to the City of McComb for specific fire department infrastructure. The funds cover $2 million for constructing a new fire station in South McComb, $500,000 to equip the station, $2 million for a new fire truck, and $500,000 to equip the truck. This bill directly affects McComb's fire department by providing state funding for these capital improvements, effective July 1, 2026. It is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation.

Maddy summaryHB 819 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Summit, Mississippi, to help pay for purchasing and installing two weather sirens. This funding covers costs for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, directly supporting Summit's emergency alert system.

Maddy summaryHB 875 appropriates $40,000 from the state general fund to Best of the Best Youth Sports, a nonprofit organization, to fund specific improvements at its youth recreational park. The funds will cover park upgrades including additional parking pavement, upgraded lighting, bathroom renovations, new bleachers, enhanced fencing, and completion of a T-ball field. This appropriation is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with payments made through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. The bill directly supports the nonprofit's facility enhancements for youth recreational use.

Maddy summaryHB 1810, the "Mississippi Human Capital Supplemental Tax Act," imposes a tax on Mississippi businesses with 50+ employees that displace workers through AI implementation. The tax rate increases based on displaced positions: $5,000 per position for the first 10, $7,500 for positions 11-50, and $10,000 for 51+, phased in over three years. Employers can reduce their tax liability by claiming credits for retraining displaced workers (up to $7,500 per worker) or creating new AI-related jobs (up to $3,000 per new position). The bill establishes the "Mississippi Workforce Transition and Development Fund" to finance skills training, apprenticeships, job placement, and support services for affected workers, funded by the tax revenue.

Maddy summaryHR 40 is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) from the Mississippi House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Jordan Anthony, a track and field athlete from Tylertown, Mississippi, for winning the 2025 Bowerman Award - the top honor for collegiate track and field athletes. The resolution highlights his achievements as a high school champion, NCAA and SEC title winner at the University of Arkansas, and his record-breaking performances. It has no policy impact or legal effect; it simply serves as a formal expression of praise for his accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the South Pike High School boys' and girls' powerlifting teams for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 2A state championship. It formally recognizes their achievement as the 11th and 12th state titles, highlighting their dedication and coaching under Tyrone Varnado. The resolution, introduced by the Mississippi House of Representatives, serves solely as a symbolic honor with no policy changes or direct impact beyond public recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 436 increases Mississippi's speed limits on state highways to 70 mph (from 65 mph) and on interstate highways to 75 mph (from 70 mph), effective July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects all drivers using these roads by raising the legal maximum speeds. Key provisions include amending Section 63-3-501 of the Mississippi Code to set these new limits, with the Mississippi Transportation Commission retaining authority to adjust specific sections within these caps. The change applies broadly to public highways without targeting specific vehicle types or user groups.