Rep. Brent Anderson

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $674,227 in state funds for the Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to cover its expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds specifically support staff salaries and benefits ($468,557), including $139,036 designated to fill open positions (vacancy funding) and authorizing one new customer service role. It strictly limits spending to prevent exceeding budgeted amounts for personnel costs and requires compliance with state salary guidelines. The board must maintain detailed financial records and submit future budget requests in a standardized format.

Maddy summaryHB 5 appropriates over $31 million in state funds for Mississippi's State Forestry Commission during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), split between $17.75 million from the General Fund and $13.67 million from special source funds. The bill directly affects the commission’s 266 authorized positions (259 permanent, 7 time-limited) by restricting $17.33 million to "Personal Services" (salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding for unfilled roles), with strict limits on annualized personnel costs. It mandates the commission maintain detailed financial records and achieve specific performance targets, such as suppressing forest fires within 2 hours and managing 35,000 acres for forest development. The bill is procedural, focused solely on funding allocation and budget compliance, with no new policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 7 appropriates $78,539,426 for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport to cover its operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes 39 permanent staff positions, allocates $135,000 for overtime/pay, and requires the port authority to prioritize contracts with Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. It mandates strict accounting records matching 2025 standards and prohibits using state funds to replace federal or special funds. The bill also restricts spending to direct port operations and requires compliance with state budget laws.

Maddy summaryHB 9 appropriates $8,932,663 for Mississippi's State Oil and Gas Board to cover its fiscal year 2026 expenses, directly affecting the agency's operations and employees. The bill allocates $2,480,755 specifically for "Personal Services" (salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding for 35 authorized positions), with strict rules preventing fund transfers or exceeding budgeted headcounts. It also sets aside $2.3 million from the Capital Expense Fund for orphan well plugging and requires all purchases to prioritize Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. The bill mandates strict accounting for all funds and prohibits using appropriated money for promotions or salary increases beyond authorized vacancy funding.

Maddy summaryHB 6 appropriates $361,546 from the State General Fund and $344,758 from the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission's special fund to cover the operation, maintenance, and building repairs of the Grand Gulf Military Monument during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill restricts personnel spending to authorized salaries, fringe benefits, and filling vacancies (with $290,170 allocated for these purposes), requiring strict compliance with state personnel rules and budget limits.

Maddy summaryHB 10 authorizes $7,764,319 in state funds for the Pat Harrison Waterway District to cover its operations and specific projects during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly allocates $700,000 for park facility repairs (including bath houses and cabins, but excluding Flint Creek Horse Trail) and $480,000 for dam repairs. The bill requires the district to maintain detailed financial records, submit annual reports on repairs and a five-year project plan to the legislature, and prioritize purchases from Mississippi Industries for the Blind. It also mandates that funds be deposited at interest and spent in compliance with state budget laws. The bill passed and was signed into law on June 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 15 appropriates $19.6 million from general funds and $75.7 million from special funds (including $5.75 million from gasoline taxes) to support Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for fiscal year 2026. The funds cover the department's operations, including staff salaries, park maintenance, and programs like Project WILD, which receives $125,335 from the Education Enhancement Fund. The bill specifies strict limits on "Personal Services" funding for salaries and staffing headcounts (514 permanent and 51 time-limited positions) to prevent overspending. It requires detailed annual spending reports to the legislature and ensures funds are used only for authorized purposes without replacing federal or other special funds.

Maddy summaryHB 13 allocates $2,566,599 in state funds for Mississippi's Public Utilities Staff to cover expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically provides $2,340,120 for staff salaries and benefits (including $380,713 for filling vacant positions) and $80,000 for the "Atlas Project." It strictly limits fund usage - requiring all money to stay within "Personal Services" for salaries (no transfers to other categories) and mandating compliance with state personnel salary rules and budget caps. This is a routine funding measure for existing agency operations, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1 appropriates $26.8 million for Mississippi's Department of Archives and History for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), primarily covering staff salaries and operations. The bill allocates $13.1 million from general funds and $13.8 million from special funds, with strict rules requiring over $12.4 million to be used solely for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) and prohibiting the use of "Vacancy Funding" for employee raises or promotions. It also dedicates $2 million from the Mississippi Landmark Grant Fund specifically for preserving historic properties. The bill ensures funds are spent within budget limits and requires detailed accounting for all expenditures.

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.