Maddy summaryHB 1752 appropriates $746,698 from state funds to cover the operational expenses of the Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes five permanent positions for the board and includes strict rules governing how funds can be spent, such as prohibiting salary increases for current employees using these funds and requiring compliance with state payroll guidelines. It does not change licensing rules or affect real estate appraisers directly - it solely provides funding for the board’s existing administrative operations. The bill also mandates detailed financial records and ensures funds are used strictly for approved purposes under state budget laws.
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Maddy summaryHB 662 updates Mississippi's Medicaid rules to align with federal requirements for pregnant women's prenatal care access. It allows qualified providers (like clinics or health centers) to quickly determine if a pregnant woman's income meets Medicaid limits, granting temporary eligibility for prenatal services while her full application is processed. Women must apply for full Medicaid by the end of the month following the provider's determination, and the state must simplify application forms and processes. This ensures consistent care continuity during the approval period without changing income thresholds.
Maddy summaryHB 248 amends Mississippi's sales tax code to remove the requirement that food sold to certain charitable organizations must be nonperishable. This change directly affects food banks, shelters, and other charities that distribute food to people in need, allowing them to receive tax-exempt status on all food items (including perishable goods) purchased from retailers. The key mechanism is revising Section 27-65-111 to delete the "nonperishable" restriction while maintaining the existing exemption for qualifying charitable organizations. This policy update simplifies the process for charities to obtain tax-free food supplies without altering other exemption rules.
Maddy summaryHB 1148 would have amended Mississippi's Medicaid program to expand coverage for specific groups and update administrative processes. Key changes included extending Medicaid eligibility for foster youth until age 26 (both for those aging out in Mississippi and those who aged out in other states), expanding family planning access to include men of reproductive age, and allowing 12-month supplies of oral contraceptives. The bill also removed certain waiver services for kidney disease, cancer, and transplant patients, updated hospital and nursing facility payment systems, and required Medicaid to maximize federal funding for existing hospital programs. However, the bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, and did not become law.
Maddy summaryHB 994 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Archives to acquire Jackson City's existing cell tower and construct a new tower on state fairgrounds property. The city would lease the new tower for 50 years at $1, with the option to sublease space to mobile phone companies. This directly affects Jackson's mobile service infrastructure and creates a revenue stream for the city through tower leasing. The bill updates state law to include this tower arrangement within fairgrounds management rules.
Maddy summaryHB 1147 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing Medicaid eligibility and service provisions in Mississippi law (specifically Sections 43-13-115 and 43-13-117) to prepare them for potential future amendments. It does not change current eligibility rules or services for Medicaid recipients. The bill moves these sections to a new position in the code to streamline future legislative updates. This procedural change affects Medicaid administration but directly impacts no current beneficiaries or service provisions.
Maddy summaryHB 1175 would allow licensed wine producers (including out-of-state manufacturers) to sell and ship wine directly to Mississippi residents, subject to specific rules. To qualify, producers must obtain a "direct shipper's permit" from the Mississippi Department of Revenue, pay applicable taxes, and follow restrictions like selling only wine (not beer or spirits), limiting sales to 12 bottles per person annually, and requiring recipients to be 21+ for delivery. The bill mandates detailed recordkeeping for shipments, prohibits resale of shipped wine, and directs a portion of the tax revenue to mental health programs. It directly affects wine producers seeking to sell in Mississippi and residents purchasing wine directly from out-of-state sources.
Maddy summaryHB 1656, the STRONG Act, would provide tax benefits and health care support for Mississippi National Guard members and their families. It increases income tax exemptions for Guard and Reserve members, creates a $250 annual credit against motor vehicle taxes for service members and their spouses, and establishes a program to reimburse National Guard members for Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The Adjutant General would administer the program and report its progress to the legislature. The bill passed the legislature in February 2025 but died on calendar before becoming law.
Maddy summaryHB 1719 exempts admissions charged at athletic games or contests between universities or colleges from Mississippi's 7% sales tax. This change directly affects colleges, universities, and event organizers hosting intercollegiate sporting events, removing the standard tax on ticket sales for these games. The bill amends Mississippi's tax code (Section 27-65-22) to explicitly exclude such admissions from taxation, aligning with existing exemptions for similar events listed in the law. It does not create new taxes or funding mechanisms but clarifies that these specific admissions are not subject to the state sales tax.
Maddy summaryHB 1146 is a procedural bill that moves Section 43-13-145 of the Mississippi Code (which outlines assessments on healthcare facilities to fund Medicaid) to a new location in the code for easier amendment. It does not change existing assessment rules but repositions the section to streamline future legislative updates. The current section requires nursing homes, intellectual disability facilities, psychiatric treatment centers, and hospitals to pay annual assessments based on federal limits and state Medicaid funding levels, with exemptions for certain government-operated facilities. This bill has no direct policy changes - it only adjusts the code's structure.