Maddy summaryHB 12 appropriates $5,515,418 total for Mississippi's Public Service Commission (PSC) to cover its fiscal year 2026 operating expenses, including $5,050,924 from the General Fund and $464,494 from special funds. The bill strictly limits funding for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) to support 51 permanent and 6 time-limited staff positions, prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases beyond approved headcounts. It requires the PSC to meet specific performance targets, such as resolving 4,600 utility complaints within 3 days and maintaining average electricity costs at 87.83% of the national average. This funding directly affects the PSC's ability to regulate utilities and handle public complaints. The bill is a routine budget allocation with no new policy changes.
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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 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 1341 extends the expiration dates for Mississippi's Health Care Industry Zone Act and related tax incentives, keeping existing programs active beyond 2026. The bill directly affects health care businesses that create 25+ new jobs or $10 million+ in capital investment (or $20 million for academic-affiliated facilities), allowing them to continue qualifying for tax benefits like accelerated depreciation, sales tax exemptions on construction materials, and ad valorem or fee-in-lieu tax exemptions. Key provisions include extending the repealer date for the main act (Section 57-117-11) and delaying the end of tax exemption periods for counties/municipalities (Sections 27-31-101, 27-31-104, and 27-65-101). The bill does not create new incentives but prolongs existing ones for qualifying health care industry facilities.
Maddy summaryHR 116 is a ceremonial resolution commending St. Patrick Women's Soccer Team (affectionately known as the Lady Irish) for winning the 2025 South State Championship. It has no policy provisions or funding impact - it solely serves as symbolic recognition of their athletic achievement, including overcoming challenges like a teammate's cancer diagnosis and highlighting individual player accolades. The resolution was formally adopted and signed by the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Maddy summaryHB 1732 appropriates $22,815,388 in special funds to cover the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District's (PRVWSD) operating expenses for fiscal year 2026. The bill authorizes 100 permanent staff positions and includes strict rules requiring PRVWSD to stay within budgeted personnel costs, prohibit salary increases for current staff using these funds, and maintain detailed financial records. It also mandates that PRVWSD waive traffic control fees for vehicles with "REZ" tags and provide priority hosting and fee waivers for certain fishing tournaments (like the ESPN Bass Masters Classic) if local entities win bids. The bill specifies that funds must not replace federal or other special funds and includes a $200,000 allocation for overtime pay and reservoir dredging activities.
Maddy summaryHB 1728 appropriates $68,451,691 for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport to cover its operating expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It directly affects the Port Authority by funding its operations, including authorizing 39 permanent staff positions and $135,000 for overtime or standby pay. Key provisions require the Port Authority to maintain detailed financial records, prioritize purchases from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal, and restrict funds to port operations only. The bill ensures compliance with state budget laws and mandates reporting similar to the previous fiscal year.
Maddy summaryHB 1735 allocates $566,298 from the state general fund and $37,484,521 from a special fund to cover the administrative costs and operations of Mississippi's State Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes 9 permanent and 6 time-limited staff positions to carry out existing programs under Mississippi Code § 69-27-1 et seq. It includes specific rules for personnel spending, requiring funds to cover salaries and positions without exceeding prior-year allocations unless new programs are approved. This is a funding bill for the Commission’s current operations, not a policy change.