Rep. Jonathan McMillan

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 House Resolution formally commends the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 MAIS Class 4A Division I State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's historic 37-2 season record, their championship victory over Jackson Academy, and their role in honoring retiring head coach Richard Duease, who concluded his 51-year career with 1,888 victories. Copies of the resolution will be provided to the school administration, Coach Duease, and the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, as it does not alter any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends the Madison Central High School Boys Soccer Team and Head Coach Seth Male for winning back-to-back state championships in the 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A Boys Soccer State Championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's 21-0-2 season record and their victory over Biloxi High School in the championship match, which concluded with goals from Carson Pentecost and Tanner Nichols. It also acknowledges the contributions of individual players, assistant coaches, and support staff who helped the team achieve this accomplishment. The document serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Mississippi House of Representatives for the team's athletic success and sportsmanship.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution commends the Germantown High School Band for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A State Marching Band Championship. The resolution recognizes the band's fifth state title, their performance at the Bands of America Super Regional in St. Louis, and their continued excellence under director Justin Harvison. It formally acknowledges the group's achievements and extends congratulations to the students for their dedication and success in the performing arts.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Germantown High School Mavericks Cheerleading Team and Head Cheer Coach Neely Umphlett for winning the 2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in the Game Day category. The resolution also recognizes the team's ninth-place finish in the Traditional category and highlights their achievements throughout the season, including a state championship finish. The document lists the names of all squad members and coaches to acknowledge their contributions and extends best wishes for their future endeavors. This type of resolution serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Mississippi House of Representatives for the team's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryHB 1523 creates a grant program to help Mississippi farmers purchase new tractors, parts, maintenance/repair labor, and farm implements (taxed at 1.5% sales tax). The Department of Finance and Administration will administer the program using funds from a portion of sales tax revenue on eligible farm equipment. Farmers can apply for grants up to $50,000 annually but cannot receive grants in consecutive years. Applicants must provide proof of farming status (e.g., federal Schedule F) and details about their equipment needs.

Maddy summaryHB 1126 increases base teacher salaries by $5,000 annually starting with the 2026-2027 school year, with an additional $3,000 annual supplement for licensed special education teachers and $6,000 for certified occupational therapists and school psychologists. It also raises assistant teachers' pay by $5,000 and caps superintendent salaries at 250% of equivalent teacher pay, including district supplements. The bill includes related provisions for retirement benefits for first responders and revised roles for student success coaches, but its core focus is direct compensation increases for educators.

Maddy summaryHB 4098 authorizes the issuance of up to $520,000 in state bonds to create a loan fund for Mississippi county sheriff's departments to purchase radar speed detection equipment. The Mississippi Sheriffs Radar Speed Detection Equipment Loan Fund, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration, will provide low-cost loans to counties to buy this equipment for use on public roads, including work zones and school zones as defined in the amended law. The bill amends Section 63-3-519 to explicitly permit sheriffs and deputies to use radar equipment in these designated zones. Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, with proceeds funding the loan program and interest covering debt service.

Maddy summaryHB 1270 designates the month of April as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" in Mississippi. The bill directly affects all Mississippi residents by recognizing individuals living with limb loss or limb differences and promoting awareness of their experiences. It adds this designation to the state's list of recognized months (like Mississippi Musicians Month) but specifies it is for "recognition and observation only," not a legal holiday. The bill does not create new programs or funding, nor does it alter existing laws or policies. It serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment to foster inclusion and support for this community.

Maddy summaryHB 1042 allows sheriffs and deputies in all Mississippi counties to use radar speed detection equipment in designated work zones (construction or maintenance areas marked with warning signs) and school zones (roadways near schools during related activities). This changes existing law by explicitly authorizing county law enforcement for these specific locations, where radar use was previously restricted. The bill defines "work zone" as marked construction areas and "school zone" as segments near school buildings or activities. It does not affect existing restrictions on radar use elsewhere or create new zones.