Rep. Bo Brown

Maddy summaryHB 4011 extends the expiration date of Jackson's existing convention and visitors tax from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. It authorizes an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel sales and a 0.5% tax on restaurant sales within Jackson, but requires a public election before these new rates take effect. The taxes would apply to businesses meeting the $100,000 annual sales threshold in Jackson (excluding small lodgings under 10 units and 501(c)(3) non-profits). This bill directly affects hotels, motels, and qualifying restaurants in Jackson by potentially increasing their tax burden if voters approve the new rates.

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 resolution (not a policy bill) commending the Blackburn Middle School Panthers Football Team for winning the Middle School Football Championship with a 9-0 record. It formally recognizes their undefeated season, defensive achievements (six shutouts), and academic accomplishments of student-athletes. The resolution directs copies to the team, coaches, school principal, and press corps, but contains no funding, regulations, or policy changes. It serves solely as a symbolic honor with no direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond the recognized team.

Maddy summaryHB 4082 appropriates $1,500,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors for constructing a community center in the Town of Pocahontas, North Hinds County, during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to assist with construction costs, with disbursement handled through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This bill directly affects Hinds County officials and residents of Pocahontas by providing state funding for a local infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 1840 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund upgrades and improvements at the Jackson Police Department Training Academy in Hinds County. The bonds, backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, would provide funds directly to Hinds County for the academy's construction or renovation costs. Proceeds from bond sales would be deposited into a special fund designated for this project. This bill does not create new policies but enables state financial support for a specific local infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHB 4085 appropriates $40,000 from the state general fund to the City of Jackson for installing surveillance cameras at the intersection of Bailey Avenue and West Northside Drive. The funds are specifically for "strategic high crime public places" in that location during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directs the State Treasurer to pay the City upon proper requisitions, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the funding allocation. This is a straightforward funding measure affecting the City of Jackson and residents near the specified intersection.

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 4086 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Jackson for infrastructure repairs in the Belaire neighborhood. The funds specifically cover the repair of the Queensroad Avenue bridge near Beacon Place and Overbrook Road, along with other bridges, sidewalks, and infrastructure projects in Belaire - described as Jackson's oldest middle-class neighborhood. The appropriation is for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and must be used solely for these designated projects. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting Jackson's city authorities and residents in the Belaire area.

Maddy summaryHB 4077 allocates $500,000 from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to help cover costs for expanding broadband internet access to residents in the northern and western parts of the county during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly assists Hinds County residents in underserved areas by supporting infrastructure costs for improved broadband service. The bill provides a specific appropriation amount with no new regulatory requirements or policy changes. This is a straightforward funding measure, not a policy or procedural bill, with no indication of additional funding mechanisms or long-term program changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $375,000 from the State General Fund to Access Training, Inc. in Jackson for fiscal year 2027. The funds must be used to cover tuition/fees and provide stipends for students, support mentorship programs connecting trainees with professionals, and finance continuing education for healthcare providers. It directly affects students training at Access Training and healthcare workers seeking specialized skills. The appropriation is limited to the specified purposes and takes effect July 1, 2026.