Maddy summaryThis Mississippi legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V specifically to propose limits on how many terms members of Congress can serve. The bill affects only the state of Mississippi by submitting its application as one of the required two-thirds of state legislatures needed to trigger the national convention process. It does not create new laws or change current term limits but instead initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifies that this application covers only congressional term limits and will be combined with similar applications from other states once enough states have submitted requests.
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Maddy summaryHB 377, the Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act, requires all Mississippi local law enforcement agencies to accept every report of a missing person without refusal (e.g., for age, lack of suspected foul play, or short disappearance time). Agencies must gather detailed information including physical descriptions, medical details, and DNA reference samples from family members for submission to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). If a person remains missing after five days, agencies must input their case into NamUs within 15 days, with special procedures for "high-risk" cases (e.g., those at risk of injury). The Mississippi Department of Public Safety must prioritize DNA analysis and immediately share critical information with nearby agencies to aid in locating high-risk missing persons.
Maddy summaryHB 1772 extends the repeal dates for specific Mississippi laws establishing the Department of Human Services (DHS). It delays the sunset of Sections 43-1-1, 43-1-2, and 43-1-3 (among others) from July 1, 2029, to a later date specified in the bill. The bill directly affects the DHS structure, maintaining its current legal framework, including the Executive Director's role, oversight committee, and operational authority. This is a procedural adjustment to prevent automatic repeal of these foundational DHS statutes, with no new policy changes or program modifications.
Maddy summaryHB 1761 extends the expiration dates for several Mississippi laws governing festival wine permits. The bill amends specific code sections to delay when provisions allowing the Department of Revenue to issue these permits, permit holders to sell alcohol under certain conditions, and businesses to have financial interests in the permits would automatically expire. It also extends the deadline for an annual tax on festival permits. This change directly affects businesses holding festival wine permits and the Department of Revenue, ensuring they can continue operating under current rules without immediate disruption. The bill maintains the existing framework for festival wine permits without altering their core requirements.
Maddy summaryHB 941 extends the expiration dates for Mississippi's existing health care industry tax incentives, which directly affect health care businesses meeting specific job or investment thresholds. The bill renews key provisions including accelerated income tax depreciation, ad valorem tax exemptions for facilities, and sales tax exemptions on construction materials and equipment. These incentives apply to qualified businesses creating at least 25 new jobs or $10 million in capital investment (or $20 million for university-affiliated facilities) within designated health care industry zones. The extensions prevent these tax benefits from expiring, maintaining support for health care sector growth without creating new policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the economic development partnership between the City of Greenwood and Leflore County in Mississippi. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the long-standing collaboration that established the Greenwood-Leflore Industrial Board. The resolution acknowledges the partnership's role in fostering job creation and attracting major businesses to the region over seven decades. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the involved organizations and local government bodies as an expression of appreciation from the state legislature.
Maddy summaryHB 4014 amends Mississippi's income tax code to exclude name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation from taxable "gross income." This directly affects Mississippi college athletes who receive NIL payments for endorsements or promotions. The bill achieves this by adding NIL compensation to the list of exempt items under Section 27-7-15(4) of the tax code. The change means these payments will no longer be subject to state income tax in Mississippi, providing a concrete tax benefit for affected athletes.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for Mississippi's existing chiropractic licensing laws, preventing them from automatically ending. It reenacts current rules governing chiropractor practice (such as no surgery or drug prescriptions), the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and its structure. The extension directly affects licensed chiropractors and the Board by maintaining current licensing requirements without changes to practice standards. The bill does not alter what chiropractors can or cannot do, only delays when the current rules would expire.
Maddy summaryHB 1117, the "Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act," requires dental insurance companies (dental carriers) to calculate and annually report their dental loss ratio (DLR) - the percentage of premium dollars spent directly on patient dental care versus administrative costs. Dental carriers must file these reports by June 30 each year, detailing how much was spent on clinical services, unpaid claims, and recovered payments, while excluding overhead like staff salaries or network development. The Commissioner of Insurance will make these reports publicly accessible on the department's website by December 1 each year and submit aggregated data to the Insurance Committees. This applies to all dental health plans sold in Mississippi but excludes Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and other state-sponsored plans.
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.