Rep. Brent Anderson

Maddy summaryHB 1898 authorizes $9,336,274 in state funds for the Pat Harrison Waterway District's fiscal year 2027 operations. The bill specifically allocates $700,000 for park facility repairs (excluding Flint Creek Horse Trail) and $480,000 for dam repairs. It requires the district to submit detailed reports on completed repairs by December 1, 2026, and annual five-year project plans by July 15 each year. The funding must be spent in compliance with state budget laws, with strict accounting records maintained for all expenditures. This appropriation directly affects the Pat Harrison Waterway District's budget and operations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Maddy summaryHB 1890 appropriates $1,277,547 from state funds to cover the operating expenses of Mississippi's State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifically allocates $471,877 for "Personal Services," including salaries, benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized positions. It requires the board to maintain detailed financial records and prohibits using these funds for purposes beyond the board’s operational costs, such as promotions or salary increases for current staff. This is a procedural funding measure that directly supports the board’s administrative functions, affecting licensed engineers and land surveyors who rely on its regulatory services.

Maddy summaryHB 1895 appropriates $78,569,033 for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), directly funding its operations. The bill authorizes 39 permanent staff positions, requires detailed accounting records matching fiscal year 2026 standards, and mandates that funds be used solely for port operations. It also directs the port authority to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions and sets aside $135,000 for overtime or standby pay. The appropriation must comply with state budget laws, prohibiting the use of state funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1897 appropriates $5,432,487 from special funds to cover the State Oil and Gas Board's operational expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $2,427,686 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) with $242,769 designated as "Vacancy Funding" to fill unfilled positions authorized as of June 30, 2026. The bill requires strict budget adherence, prohibiting spending that exceeds the appropriation for personnel costs or increases headcount without new legislative funding. It mandates detailed accounting and reporting by the Board, aligning with existing personnel rules and the Mississippi State Personnel Board’s oversight.

Maddy summaryHB 1892 appropriates $62,100 from state funds to cover the operational costs of Mississippi's State Board of Registration for Foresters for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill specifically allocates $18,626 for upgrading the board’s licensing system database. It requires the board to maintain detailed financial records matching 2026 standards and mandates that purchases prioritize Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. The funding must comply with existing state budget laws prohibiting overspending.

Maddy summaryHB 1903 authorizes $9,101,320 in state funds for the Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District to cover bond payments, interest, maintenance, and project costs during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly affects the water management district by funding its operational expenses and authorizing 17 permanent staff positions. The bill requires the district to maintain detailed financial records matching 2026 standards and mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions. It does not create new policies but formalizes existing funding allocations for the district's operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1905 appropriates $27,094,906 in state funds for the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority to cover its operational expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill specifically allocates $15 million for capital projects and $50,000 for overtime or standby pay. It requires the Authority to maintain detailed accounting records comparable to fiscal year 2026 and mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions. The funds are subject to standard budget compliance rules, including prohibitions against using state funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1993 allocates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the existing Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports the program established under Mississippi Code § 45-11-271, which provides monetary awards to volunteer firefighters based on years of service. The bill directly affects Mississippi's volunteer firefighters by ensuring continued funding for these service-based recognition awards. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes, solely directing existing state funds to an established program.

Maddy summaryHB 8 appropriates $257.28 million (including $3.05 million from gasoline taxes) and $3.73 million in general funds for Mississippi's Department of Marine Resources for fiscal year 2026, covering operations, personnel, and tidelands projects. It specifically allocates $6.39 million for tidelands projects (including $3.84 million for management and $1.55 million for bond repayment), with strict rules limiting how personal services funds can be used for salaries, vacancies, or promotions. The bill directly affects the department's budget execution and requires detailed accounting of all funds.