Rep. Willie Bailey

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends Eli Edmondson of Vardaman Attendance Center for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Individual State Golf Championship. The resolution formally recognizes his achievement of shooting a two-day total of 140, two under par, and acknowledges his contribution to his team's runner-up finish. It also honors his display of sportsmanship and dedication, directing copies of the resolution to him, his coaches, school administration, and the press. This is a ceremonial measure intended to celebrate athletic excellence rather than enact policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1964 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to help Calhoun County purchase a new truck bed and related equipment for its volunteer fire department. The bill directly affects the Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department by providing state funds to cover the cost of this specific equipment. The key mechanism is the issuance of general obligation bonds, with proceeds disbursed through a special fund to the county for this purpose. The state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bonds, but the bill itself only provides the funding mechanism, not new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Bruce, Mississippi, to cover costs for purchasing a fire truck during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions from the town's governing authorities. It directly affects the Town of Bruce by providing state financial assistance for a specific equipment purchase, with no other provisions or mechanisms beyond the funding allocation.

Maddy summaryHB 1983 appropriates $42,000 from the state general fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors to help cover the cost of purchasing extrication tools for the Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department. The funds are designated for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027) and will directly support this volunteer fire department's equipment needs. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions, solely providing financial assistance for specific emergency equipment. The bill does not affect broader legislation or create new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1958 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to purchase extrication tools (rescue equipment for vehicle accidents) for the Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department. The state would issue the bonds through the State Bond Commission, with proceeds transferred to a special fund exclusively for this purchase. The state would be responsible for repaying the bonds using state funds if needed, but the money would only be used for the specified fire department equipment. This bill creates a dedicated funding mechanism for local fire department equipment without altering broader state budget processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1976 allocates $250,000 from the State General Fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors to cover costs for repairing and resurfacing County Road 235 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill provides direct funding for a specific local infrastructure project, targeting road maintenance in Calhoun County. This is a straightforward appropriation with no new policy provisions or broader legislative changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1978 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to repair and pave County Roads 308 and 409. The bill creates a special fund using bond proceeds, which will be disbursed directly to Calhoun County for these specific road projects. The bonds are general obligations of the state, backed by Mississippi's full credit, meaning the state would repay them if needed using state funds. This legislation provides a dedicated funding source for targeted infrastructure improvements on two county roads without requiring additional local taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 1971 provides $25,000 in state funds to the Town of Derma to purchase a new truck bed and related equipment for its fire department truck, covering the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions, directly supporting Derma’s local fire department operations. The bill requires the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisition from the town. It is a routine procedural appropriation with no broader legislative impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1948 provides $350,000 in state funding to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors to help cover the cost of purchasing roll-out garbage cans for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directly affects Calhoun County residents by supporting the county's waste management infrastructure. It authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified financial assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 1988 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funding for the Calhoun County School District to construct, furnish, and equip a new fieldhouse at Vardaman High School. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be sold to raise capital, with proceeds transferred to a dedicated school district fund for the project. This bill directly affects Calhoun County School District students, staff, and community by enabling a new athletic facility, while requiring the state to manage bond repayment from general treasury funds if needed. The legislation creates no new taxes or fees but uses standard bond mechanisms to finance a specific school infrastructure project.