Maddy summaryHB 24 appropriates $4,657,022 from state special funds to cover the operating costs of Mississippi's State Board of Medical Licensure for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $2,958,098 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits for employees), with strict limits on headcount (32 permanent positions) and prohibitions against using these funds for promotions or salary increases beyond established rates. It requires the board to meet performance targets like 100% online license renewals and resolving 90% of complaints within seven days, while mandating detailed financial reporting to the legislature. The funds cannot replace withdrawn federal funds or violate IRS reporting rules for contract employees.
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Maddy summaryHB 3 appropriates $20.7 million from general funds and $252.7 million from special funds to support Mississippi's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects DEQ staff by setting strict limits on personal services spending (including salaries and vacancies), requiring that no more than $34.6 million be used for personnel, and prohibiting fund transfers to other categories. It authorizes 13 new positions (8 permanent, 5 time-limited), such as Environmental Engineers and Geologists, while mandating detailed accounting and compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan. The funding aims to maintain DEQ operations without increasing personnel costs beyond the approved budget.
Maddy summaryHB 43 appropriates $4,713,545 from general funds and $9,921,012 from special funds (including $2,118,966 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television's (MAET) expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically restricts $6,550,368 of these funds for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, benefits, and vacancy funding), limiting MAET to 87 total authorized positions (80 permanent, 7 time-limited) and prohibiting use for public relations or replacing federal funds. It requires MAET to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2025 reporting standards and mandates that any 2027 budget request follow the same format. This is a routine budget appropriation bill, now law after passing the legislature and being signed by the governor on June 2, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 14 appropriates $44.8 million for Mississippi's State Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds cover the Commission's administrative expenses and programs under existing law, with $566,583 from general funds and $44,274,797 from special source funds. Key provisions restrict how personal services funds (salaries, wages, and vacancy funding) can be used, requiring strict adherence to budget limits and prohibiting their reallocation to non-salary purposes. The bill mandates detailed accounting and ensures funds align with the state's Variable Compensation Plan for employee pay. This is a routine funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Commission's operational budget.
Maddy summaryHB 16 approves $30,185,481 in state funds for the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority to cover its fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It allocates $15 million for capital projects and $50,000 for overtime pay, while requiring the authority to maintain detailed financial records and give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions. The bill, signed into law on June 4, 2025, is a funding appropriation with no new policy provisions.
Maddy summaryHB 4 appropriates $62,755 from state funds to cover the operating expenses of Mississippi's State Board of Registration for Foresters for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $18,626 for upgrading the board's licensing system database. It also requires the board to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or equipment, following standard competitive bidding procedures. The funds must be spent within the approved budget, with strict record-keeping requirements.
Maddy summaryHB 1126 amends Mississippi law to set a maximum local match requirement for cities and counties receiving Gulf Coast Restoration Fund assistance. It limits local matching contributions to the lesser of 20% of the state assistance amount or the value of one mill on all taxable property in the municipality or county. This directly affects Mississippi municipalities and counties seeking funding for Gulf Coast restoration projects. The bill ensures local governments cannot be required to contribute more than this capped amount toward eligible projects.
Maddy summaryHB 1131 clarifies and corrects the names and descriptions of specific capital improvement projects funded by Mississippi's 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund. The bill directly affects state universities and institutions like Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, which received allocated funds for projects such as facility repairs and new construction. It updates the project details in the fund's allocation table without changing funding amounts, ensuring descriptions accurately reflect intended work. The bill also requires institutions to account for unused funds after four years and limits administrative cost reimbursements to 2% of project funds.
Maddy summaryHB 1127 requires Mississippi state agencies administering ARPA-funded programs (such as nursing retention grants, hospital funding, and water infrastructure projects) to report quarterly on spent funds and remaining balances to subgrantees. Agencies must notify recipients within 30 days of the law's effective date and again on September 1, 2025, with combined reports due to legislative leaders by November 3, 2025. It also mandates annual reports on unspent ARPA funds by November 1, 2025, filed with the legislature by December 1, 2025. The law aims to increase transparency around federal pandemic relief spending across multiple state programs.
Maddy summaryHB 1934 amends Mississippi's 2019 law authorizing the City of Gautier to develop the Singing River Mall site by updating the specific land parcels included in the agreement. It revises the list of Jackson County parcel IDs (including 82435270.100, 82435270.109, and others) that define the 88-acre development area. This bill directly affects the City of Gautier’s ability to negotiate lease agreements with developers for the mall site, without altering the project’s scope or financial terms. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and was never enacted.