Rep. Carolyn Crawford

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates Ship Island Excursions on its 100th anniversary. The resolution honors the Skrmetta family business, which has provided ferry service to Ship Island since 1926 and has transported over 1.2 million visitors over the past century. The document outlines the company's history, its role as a community supporter through discounted tickets and donations, and its current operations from Gulfport. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as an official commendation from the Mississippi Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team for winning the NJCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship. The resolution highlights the team's achievements, including multiple national titles and individual awards won by players and the head coach. It also acknowledges the team's academic success and directs copies of the resolution to college officials and the press. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding implications.

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 summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (not a bill) honoring Matt McDonnell upon his retirement as Executive Director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center after 40 years of service. It recognizes his career at the facility since 1986, including roles as Director of Operations, Assistant Executive Director, and Executive Director, as well as his prior work in event management, public service as an Ocean Springs Alderman, and business ventures. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of appreciation with no legal effect or direct impact on any individuals or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $9.4 million in state funding to the Pass Christian Public School District for the construction of a dedicated performing arts center, specialized classrooms, and other building improvements. It directly affects Pass Christian Public School District students and staff by enabling new facilities for arts education and current space upgrades. The funds, allocated for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), come from the State General Fund and must be used specifically for these construction and development purposes. As a funding bill, it does not create new policy but provides the financial resources for the district’s capital project.

Maddy summaryHB 1177 allocates $2.5 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Pass Christian to help cover construction costs for a new fire station during fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds would be paid directly to the city’s governing authorities upon state requisition, with no additional requirements or policy changes. This is a straightforward funding measure for a specific municipal infrastructure project, not a new law or policy. The bill is currently in the Appropriations committee (referred January 19, 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 1174 proposed designating the second Monday of October as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in Mississippi, replacing the previous observance of Columbus Day. The bill would have established this as a day of commemoration for Native American heritage and contributions, not a legal holiday. It directly affected state government observances and potentially public school activities, aligning with similar designations like Veterans' Day. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1188 requires Mississippi's State Health Officer to obtain the Governor's approval before releasing public health orders related to disease control and quarantine measures. This bill specifically targets orders issued to suppress diseases and prevent their spread, directly affecting the State Health Officer's ability to communicate such directives publicly. The key provision mandates that these orders must be approved by the Governor prior to public release, adding a procedural step to health emergency communications. The bill died in committee in 2026 and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 1193 would have amended Mississippi's Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program by removing a requirement that loan recipients must purchase a home and reside in the county where they work. The bill affects licensed teachers in school districts designated as having critical teacher shortages, keeping the $6,000 loan limit and 3-year service requirement for converting loans to interest-free grants. Key changes include eliminating the county residency rule while maintaining other program terms, such as repayment for less than 3 years of service. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1194 changes Mississippi's public employee retirement system by reducing the required service years for retirement eligibility from 35 to 30 years for "New Tier" members (those who joined after July 1, 2007). It directly affects public employees in this tier who qualify for retirement benefits. The bill revises Section 25-11-111 to allow these members to retire with 30 years of service regardless of age, rather than requiring 35 years. For those retiring before age 60 with less than 30 years, the bill adjusts benefit calculations to account for the reduced service requirement.