Maddy summaryHB 1744 appropriates $13.29 million from the state general fund and $5.13 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Insurance's expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes 124 permanent positions and strictly limits personnel spending to filling vacancies (not salary increases or promotions), requiring the department to maintain detailed financial records and report on performance targets. Key targets include issuing 150,000 insurance licenses, conducting 8,000 fire marshal inspections, and addressing 24,500 customer assistance requests, with results reported in the 2027 budget request. This funding directly supports the department’s operations and accountability to the legislature.
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Maddy summaryHB 1724 allocates $16.17 million from the State General Fund and $251.59 million from special funds to support Mississippi's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for fiscal year 2026. The bill authorizes 212 permanent and 165 temporary staff positions while prohibiting the use of funds for salary increases beyond budgeted levels, requiring strict accounting and performance reporting. It mandates the DEQ to meet specific environmental targets, including air/water quality compliance rates (e.g., 85% of air facilities in compliance, 56% of waters meeting quality standards) and waste/permit processing timelines. The funds are designated for DEQ operations, staffing, and environmental programs, with reporting requirements tied to the agency’s budget submission.
Maddy summaryHB 1750 appropriates $354,642 from state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy to cover its operational expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifies that funds must cover authorized positions (3 permanent staff) and prohibits using the allocation for employee promotions, salary increases beyond budgeted levels, or replacing federal funds. It also requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records matching 2025 standards and comply with state budget laws regarding expenditure limits. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change affecting the public or physical therapy practice.
Maddy summaryHB 1723 appropriates $630,147 for the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to cover its fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes five permanent positions and includes strict rules limiting salary increases, requiring compliance with budget laws, and prioritizing Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing. This procedural bill funds existing board operations without creating new policies or regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 1754 appropriates $32,555,404 from the State General Fund and $224,005,132 from special funds to cover the Department of Rehabilitation Services' expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It authorizes 875 permanent and 201 temporary positions, with strict rules requiring that personal services funding not exceed the prior year’s level without new legislative approval and limiting fund use to new hires - not promotions or salary increases for current staff. The bill specifies $3,681,802 from the Health Care Expendable Fund for federal fund matching and the Independent Living Program, and allocates $100,000 for the National Federation for the Blind News Line service. It also mandates detailed financial reporting and prioritizes contracts with Mississippi Industries for the Blind.
Maddy summaryHB 1765 appropriates $84,692,446 from state funds for Mississippi's Veterans' Home Purchase Board to cover its expenses and make new home loans for veterans during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects veterans seeking home loans through this program, as well as the Board's operations. Key provisions include authorizing 19 permanent positions and requiring strict adherence to budget limits, ensuring funds are used solely for approved personnel costs and home loans without exceeding appropriations. The bill mandates compliance with state budget laws and specifies that no general funds may replace federal or special funds.
Maddy summaryHB 1756 appropriates $166,093 from state funds to cover the Mississippi Athletic Commission’s operating expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It authorizes one permanent staff position and strictly limits spending to prevent salary increases for current employees, requiring new funds for any additional positions or programs. The bill mandates that personnel costs must not exceed the FY2026 appropriation, with strict reporting requirements for all expenditures. Additionally, it directs the Commission to prioritize purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal and specifies a $43,060 annual salary for the Commission Chairman.
Maddy summaryHB 1746 appropriates $4,383,252 from state funds to cover the State Board of Medical Licensure's expenses for fiscal year 2026. The bill authorizes 30 permanent positions and requires the board to use funds strictly for filling vacancies (not salary increases), maintain performance targets like 100% online license renewals and 90% complaint resolution within seven days, and submit detailed budget reports. It also allocates $600,000 for the Mississippi Physician Health Program and $130,000 for the Prescription Monitoring Program. The funding includes strict controls to prevent exceeding budgeted personnel costs and mandates compliance with state personnel rules. This is a funding bill, not a policy change to medical licensure standards.
Maddy summaryHB 1770 funds the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2026 with $10,946,838 from the State General Fund and $4,863,028 from special funds. It authorizes 48 permanent and 1 temporary position, requires strict budget adherence (no salary increases without new funds), and mandates $493,847 from the Education Enhancement Fund specifically for the Magnolia Database program. The bill ensures funds are used for library operations, staff support, and performance targets like resolving 1,150 help desk tickets and hosting 40 continuing education workshops. It directly affects public libraries statewide through the Library Commission's operations and the Magnolia Database initiative.
Maddy summaryHB 1766 reappropriates existing state funds for construction and renovation projects at Mississippi state agencies, institutions, and higher education facilities for fiscal year 2026. It allocates $65.5 million (Fund 3393100000) for general state agency projects, $70 million (Fund 3390300000) specifically for universities and community colleges, and additional sums totaling $38.7 million for other facility improvements. The bill allows state agencies to spend unexpended balances from prior years’ budgets, but cannot exceed those balances or change the original purpose of the funds. This reappropriation extends existing project authorizations from prior legislative sessions (including HB 1816 and HB 1643) without creating new spending authority.