Rep. Sam Creekmore

Maddy summaryHB 1908 allocates $585.5 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Health operations during fiscal year 2027. It specifically directs $34 million to the Trauma Care System, $20 million from tobacco funds to UMMC's cancer institute and tobacco control programs, and $4.25 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute. The bill also funds programs like maternal health, breast/cervical cancer screenings, and health center grants. These funds support public health services and infrastructure across Mississippi, including trauma care networks and cancer treatment initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 1911 allocates $13.61 million from general funds and $28.91 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Insurance’s (DOI) operating expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically restricts $11.27 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), limiting the DOI to 130 permanent staff positions and requiring unused "Vacancy Funding" to fill unfilled roles from the prior year. The bill prohibits using these funds for employee promotions, title changes, or salary increases beyond the approved budget, and mandates compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan. It also requires DOI to maintain detailed financial records and prohibits replacing federal funds with general appropriations.

Maddy summaryHB 1913 appropriates $4,876,022 from state special funds to cover the State Board of Medical Licensure's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $3,063,808 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) to support 32 permanent staff positions, with strict rules preventing fund transfers to other categories or exceeding budgeted headcounts. The bill requires compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and mandates that "Vacancy Funding" (for unfilled positions) cannot be used for employee salary increases or promotions. It also ties funding to performance targets, including 100% of license renewals processed online and within seven business days. As a procedural appropriation bill, it does not change medical licensure laws but ensures budgetary compliance for the agency’s operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1909 appropriates over $1.68 billion in total funding to Mississippi's Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027), including $94.3 million from general funds and $1.588 billion from special funds. It specifically limits $117.3 million of this total for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), requiring strict adherence to the state's Variable Compensation Plan and prohibiting funds from being used for non-essential purposes. The bill mandates that the department cannot exceed the allocated personal services budget, must use "Vacancy Funding" solely to fill authorized unfilled positions (not for raises or promotions), and must secure written approval for any fund escalations. This funding measure directly supports the department’s operations but does not create new policies or services.

Maddy summaryHB 1906 appropriates $321,341,757 total for Mississippi's Department of Child Protection Services (DCPS) for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It allocates $143,462,074 from general funds and $177,879,683 from special source funds to cover the department’s operating expenses, primarily for personnel costs. The bill specifies that $125,185,108 of these funds must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), including authorized headcounts of 1,431 permanent and 393 time-limited positions. It also authorizes six new attorney positions and includes strict rules to prevent overspending on personnel, requiring departmental compliance with salary caps and headcount limits.

Maddy summaryHB 1921 is a funding bill that allocates $33.78 million from the State General Fund and $226.79 million from special funds to cover the Department of Rehabilitation Services' expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifies that $3.68 million from the Health Care Expendable Fund must fully match federal funds and support the Independent Living Program. The bill restricts how personal services funds (covering salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) can be used, requiring compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and preventing overspending on personnel costs. This is a routine appropriations measure with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1912 appropriates over $6.7 billion in state funds for Mississippi's Medicaid program for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It allocates specific sums to cover medical assistance under Mississippi Medicaid Law, administrative costs, and the CHIP program, with $61 million reserved for personal services like employee salaries and "vacancy funding" for authorized positions (840 permanent, 82 time-limited). The bill restricts shifts between funding categories, requires compliance with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan for salaries, and mandates that personal services spending not exceed the FY2027 appropriation without legislative approval. This funding directly supports the Division of Medicaid in delivering healthcare services to eligible Mississippi residents.

Maddy summaryHB 1716 revises Mississippi's Main Street Revitalization Grant Program to clarify eligibility and funding rules. It affects Mississippi communities with Main Street programs (including designated communities, cities, counties, and business improvement districts) seeking grants for downtown revitalization projects. Key changes include adjusting matching fund requirements: cities with over 10,000 residents must cover 20% of project costs locally, while smaller cities pay 10% for the first $100,000 and 20% thereafter. Grants are capped at $500,000 per community annually and can fund historic preservation, downtown economic initiatives, and land improvements. The bill also establishes a dedicated state fund for these grants, managed by the Mississippi Development Authority with input from the Mississippi Main Street Association.

Maddy summaryHB 1067 requires that vendors providing goods or services directly to the Mississippi state government through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) must undergo a competitive bidding process, excluding emergency purchases or exemptions. It exempts goods/services provided to subgrantees (like rural clinics or community health programs) via RHTP-funded grants from competitive bidding, but mandates priority selection for subgrantees in areas with high health needs - such as counties designated as health professional shortage areas, with high maternal mortality, low per capita income ($45,000 or less), or lacking hospital access. The bill also requires entities administering RHTP grants to be selected through competitive bidding and mandates quarterly legislative reports on fund distribution. This directly affects state agencies, healthcare providers, and rural communities receiving RHTP funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1760 organizes Mississippi's management of opioid settlement funds from lawsuits against drug companies (like Purdue Pharma and Walgreens). It creates two fund categories: "abatement" funds (for opioid treatment programs, requiring council recommendations) and "nonabatement" funds (limited to 30% of total, with no council input). The bill establishes an Advisory Council to review grant applications and recommend funding to the legislature, while creating the Mississippi Opioid Response Center of Excellence (MSORCE) under the Mississippi Public Health Institute to coordinate statewide opioid treatment efforts and evaluation. These changes directly affect state agencies handling settlement funds, including the Attorney General’s office, public health departments, and local grant recipients.