Rep. Justin Crosby

Maddy summaryHB 655 designates a specific 12.32-mile segment of roads in Chickasaw County as the "Davis Lake Road Scenic Byway," running from the intersection of MS Highway 15 and County Road 124 east to MS Highway 41. The bill formally establishes this route under Mississippi's scenic byway program (per Section 65-41-1 et seq.) without creating new funding or regulations. It directly affects local transportation planning and signage within Chickasaw County, effective July 1, 2026. This is a procedural designation focused solely on naming and recognizing the route, with no additional policy changes.

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 summaryHB 1822 allocates $6 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority for grants under the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Program. This funding directly supports small municipalities and counties with limited populations (typically rural areas) that qualify under existing law (Section 57-1-18, Miss. Code 1972). The bill provides the specific financial mechanism to award these grants for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). It is a straightforward funding measure for an established program, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1820 allocates $5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for the 2027 fiscal year. This funding directly supports small municipalities participating in the Small Municipality Street and Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program (created by HB 1499). The bill provides the financial mechanism for the MDA to make awards covering street repairs, infrastructure upgrades, and related public improvements in qualifying small communities. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4036 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide financial assistance to Alliance Training, Inc. for repairing, renovating, and upgrading its worksite training facility. The bill directly affects Alliance Training, Inc., which would use the bond proceeds to cover costs for facility improvements. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission issuing the bonds as general state obligations, with proceeds deposited into a special fund for the company's project. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, with repayment funded through state treasury if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 1995 appropriates $4 million from the state general fund to Monroe County's Board of Supervisors for the Egypt Road Improvement Project. The funding covers specific road reconstruction, drainage upgrades, and safety enhancements on Egypt Road during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). This bill directly affects Monroe County residents by supporting infrastructure improvements on a local road. The state will pay the funds via standard state fiscal procedures upon county request.

Maddy summaryHB 1821 appropriates $56.5 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the Mississippi Legislative District Project Allocation Program. This program, established by House Bill 1432 (2026), allocates state funds to projects within each legislative district. The funding covers the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill provides the specific financial mechanism to implement this district-based project allocation system.

Maddy summaryHB 1994 appropriates $437,500 from the state general fund to Monroe County's Board of Supervisors for the Tenn-Tom Bike Trail Project. The funds cover costs like planning, engineering, surveying, and construction for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This bill directly supports Monroe County’s development of the bike trail infrastructure, which connects to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway system. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1997 appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to create a Rural Broadband Pilot Grant Program for fiscal year 2027. It directly assists small towns and municipalities with populations under 10,000 that lack adequate broadband service, requiring applicants to provide a 10% local match. The program funds eligible costs like broadband infrastructure construction (fiber, wireless), planning, equipment, and related deployment expenses. Grants are awarded competitively, with the MDA coordinating with federal broadband funding to avoid duplication and maximize resource efficiency.

Maddy summaryHB 1996 establishes Mississippi's Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment Incentive Program to attract business investment in federally designated economically distressed areas. It directly affects businesses locating or expanding operations within these zones by offering property tax exemptions (up to 100%), income tax exemptions (up to 100%), and sales tax exemptions on equipment purchases for up to 10 years. To qualify, businesses must invest at least $3 million, create 30+ full-time jobs (with 60% local hires), and maintain operations for 7 years. The Mississippi Development Authority administers the program, requiring annual compliance reporting and audits to ensure businesses meet these performance-based requirements.