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 1758 appropriates $117,462 from the state treasury to cover the operational expenses of the Mississippi Auctioneers Commission for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill requires the commission to maintain detailed accounting records matching its 2025 standards and submit future budget requests with comparable detail. It also mandates that the commission give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or equipment, both with and without competitive bidding. The funds must be spent in compliance with existing state budget laws governing appropriations and expenditures.
Maddy summaryHB 1773 provides additional state funding for legal expenses and corrections. It allocates $156,842 from the Capital Expense Fund to cover court costs, settlements, and legal fees for the Attorney General's Office related to specific cases, including Curtis Flowers v. State of Mississippi ($50,000) and Eddie Lee Howard v. State of Mississippi ($50,000). An additional $995,000 from the Capital Expense Fund is designated for ongoing legal matters through June 2026, including $350,000 for a federal CRIPA investigation into the Department of Corrections. The bill also includes a $0 allocation for the Corrections medical program under the General Fund. This is a procedural funding measure to cover existing legal obligations, not a policy change.
Maddy summaryHB 1128 makes technical corrections and administrative adjustments to several state funding provisions. It changes the disbursing agency for the Mississippi State University Veterinary School Fund from the Department of Finance and Administration to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The bill also corrects a fund number reference for the 2022 Emergency Road and Bridge Fund and revises a 2025 appropriation to the State Department of Education to continue funding for the current school safety platform. Additionally, it directs specific transfers from the Capital Expense Fund to other designated funds for capital improvements in fiscal year 2026.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill), passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 5, 2025. It formally recognizes and commends Devin Winsett for his service as Director of Social Services at the Refill Jackson Initiative (RJI), a nonprofit organization. The resolution highlights Winsett’s work supporting young adults (ages 18-24) in Jackson through job training, career coaching, and addressing barriers like housing insecurity and mental health needs. It contains no policy changes, funding, or legislative action - only words of appreciation for his contributions.
Maddy summaryHB 1130 relocates an existing section of Mississippi law that established the Opioid Settlement Fund. This fund holds money from settlements with opioid manufacturers (like Johnson & Johnson) and retailers (like Walmart and CVS) that the state Attorney General collected. The bill moves the fund’s legal description to a new location in the state code to allow for future amendments, but it does not change how the fund operates or how money is spent. The fund’s current rules - such as requiring legislative approval for spending and preventing unspent funds from lapsing - remain unchanged.
Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Mississippi House of Representatives' support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to address border security. The text frames the situation as an invasion and calls for the transport of undocumented individuals back across the border to Mexico. It does not create any new laws or alter federal policy but serves as a symbolic statement of solidarity with Texas. The bill was referred to a committee and did not advance further.
Maddy summaryHB 1793 provides $332,928 in state funding for the Mississippi State Board of Barber Examiners to cover its operational expenses for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill authorizes the hiring of four permanent staff members and establishes strict rules to ensure these funds are used only for new hires rather than salary increases or promotions for existing employees. It sets specific performance goals, such as completing 425 examinations and processing licenses within one year, while also requiring the agency to give purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the board maintain detailed financial records and submit a budget report for the following year to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $26.7 million from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration's Bureau of Building, Grounds, and Real Property Management. The funds are designated for eligible capital projects at state-owned buildings and grounds that comply with the American Rescue Plan Act, including improvements to water infrastructure, ventilation systems, and facilities for congregate living. The legislation requires the department to verify that each project is eligible and that the recipient has not already received reimbursement for the expenses, while also prohibiting the use of these funds for employee premium payments. Additionally, the department must submit annual reports detailing project allocations and expenditures to ensure transparency and compliance with federal guidelines.
Maddy summaryHB 1783 appropriates state funds to support the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for the fiscal year 2025, totaling approximately $257 million from special funds and $3.6 million from the general fund. The bill authorizes the department to hire 108 permanent and 65 temporary staff members while establishing strict rules to prevent salary increases for current employees and requiring detailed accounting of all expenditures. Additionally, the legislation allocates $11.7 million specifically for tidelands projects, including public access improvements like boat launches and piers in various coastal counties, as well as management initiatives and bond repayments.