Rep. Daryl Porter

Maddy summaryHB 578 would create a $1,000 income tax credit for Mississippi businesses that hire individuals released from incarceration for nonviolent misdemeanor or felony offenses. To qualify, businesses must employ eligible workers for at least nine months during a tax year, and the credit is limited to the business’s total income tax liability for that year. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years. The bill, which died in committee in February 2025, would have taken effect January 1, 2025, if enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 76 proposed appropriating $2 million from Mississippi's state general fund to the Summit Community Development Foundation for the development of a public park in Summit, Mississippi, during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill would have covered costs associated with building the park, with funds paid through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. It directly affected the Town of Summit residents by enabling park development through state funding. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1802 is a procedural bill that would have appropriated $500,000 from the state general fund to Pike County's Board of Supervisors to cover repair, renovation, and upgrade costs for the McComb Public Library in McComb, Mississippi, for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law, so no funding was allocated.

Maddy summaryHB 78 provides $200,000 in state funding from the Mississippi General Fund to the Town of Summit to cover the cost of purchasing and installing two weather sirens. The bill directly assists Summit's local government by enabling emergency warning system upgrades for residents. It authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding appropriation with no policy changes beyond the financial support.

Maddy summaryHB 576 would create a $1,000 annual income tax credit for Mississippi businesses (like corporations, LLCs, or nonprofits) that provide transitional housing to people recently released from prison for misdemeanor or felony convictions. This credit is specifically for housing individuals who struggle to find stable housing after incarceration while they try to rebuild their lives. The credit is limited to the business’s total annual income tax bill, with unused credits carrying forward for up to five years. The bill defines "transitional housing" as temporary housing supporting those facing housing barriers post-release. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.)

Maddy summaryHB 1917 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds to Walthall County for a nonprofit youth sports organization (Best of the Best Youth Sports) to upgrade its recreational park. The bill specifies the funds would cover concrete improvements like additional parking pavement, upgraded lighting, bathroom renovations, new bleachers, fencing, and completing a T-ball field. It outlines the bond issuance process, repayment terms using state funds, and requires the money be used solely for these park enhancements. The bill died in committee without becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 1642 authorized Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance to cover costs of infrastructure projects (including development, repairs, upgrades, and improvements) in Franklin, Walthall, Pike, Amite, and Wilkinson counties. The bill established procedures for bond issuance, repayment using state funds, and specified that proceeds must be used solely for these designated projects. The bill died in the Ways and Means Committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted. This procedural bill directly affected the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance and Mississippi taxpayers, but did not create new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1920 appropriates $100 million (split equally as $50 million each) to Coahoma Community College and Mississippi Delta Community College for campus facility repairs and improvements through June 2026. The funds cover specific projects like restoring historic buildings, upgrading electrical/plumbing systems, modernizing academic spaces, improving student housing, enhancing safety systems, and implementing energy efficiency initiatives. Each college must submit a detailed plan with timelines and provide annual progress reports to the Legislature. The bill, referred to Appropriations committees in February 2025, died in committee and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1921 appropriates $300 million ($100 million to each) to Mississippi's three HBCUs - Alcorn State, Jackson State, and Mississippi Valley State - for repairing and upgrading campus buildings and infrastructure. The funds cover specific projects like restoring historic structures, modernizing electrical/plumbing systems, improving student housing, creating new academic spaces, enhancing safety systems, and supporting energy efficiency. Each university must submit a detailed plan for approval and provide annual progress reports to the legislature on how the money is spent.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending the Southern Mississippi Titans youth football team and their head coach, Daniel McGaffeny. It recognizes the team's nine consecutive league championships since 2016, including their 2024 victories in multiple age divisions and state bowl championships. The resolution formally congratulates the team, coach, and assistant coaches for their achievements and sportsmanship in Mississippi youth football.