Rep. Sam Creekmore

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 569) corrects a misstatement in its title - its focus is on University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, not Harrison County. It grants UMMC an academic exemption from the certificate of need approval process for certain hospital beds, services, or equipment within a defined Jackson area, provided they serve academic purposes. The bill also requires the State Department of Health to study exempting small hospitals from certificate of need requirements for dialysis units, geriatric psychiatric units, and mandates psychiatric units to treat a certain percentage of uninsured patients. These changes aimed to streamline healthcare access and reduce administrative barriers for specific facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 856 updates Mississippi's Pharmacy Practice Act by extending its effective date until 2029 and making several key changes to regulations. The bill clarifies definitions, expands the Board of Pharmacy's authority to regulate pharmacy services organizations, and requires registration for entities in the drug supply chain. It increases a surcharge on license renewal fees to fund an impaired pharmacists program, adds interns and technicians to disciplinary processes, and allows immediate license suspension without a hearing in public safety emergencies. The bill also modifies prescription monitoring reporting requirements to provide annual data upon legislative request.

Maddy summaryHB 1953 would have allowed Union County, Mississippi, to add fees to certain justice court cases: $50 for implied consent law cases (like DUIs) and $25 for other misdemeanor convictions or cases dismissed without a finding of guilt. The funds collected would go into a dedicated "Union County Capital Improvements Fund" to finance county infrastructure projects like roads or buildings. The bill specified these fees would expire on July 1, 2029, and required a county board resolution to implement them. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1954 authorizes Union County, Mississippi's Board of Supervisors to charge a $15 fee per civil case filed or misdemeanor conviction in the county's justice courts. The revenue from these fees would be deposited into a dedicated "Union County Law Enforcement Center Maintenance Fund" to cover upkeep of the law enforcement center. The bill specifies that these fees are in addition to existing court costs and would expire on July 1, 2029. This measure directly affects individuals filing civil cases or facing misdemeanor convictions in Union County justice courts.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), commending the Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons basketball team for winning the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. It formally recognizes their achievement, including their third consecutive title and a 58-28 championship victory. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely offers official praise through the Mississippi House of Representatives. It was adopted and signed on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Myrtle Attendance Center Girls Cross Country Team for winning the 2024-2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 1A State Championship. It formally recognizes their victory, including their second consecutive title, strong team performance (finishing with 34 points), and individual All-State placements. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a ceremonial expression of support from the Mississippi House of Representatives. It directly affects the student-athletes, coaches, and school by publicly honoring their achievement.

Maddy summaryHB 674 creates a multistate agreement (compact) that Mississippi would join to simplify dental and dental hygiene licensing across participating states. The compact requires passing a single national exam and establishes a shared system for license information, so professionals don’t need to repeat exams or paperwork when moving between states. Military members and their spouses receive fee waivers and expedited licensing under the agreement. This directly affects dentists, dental hygienists, and military families seeking to practice in multiple states.

Maddy summaryHB 1740 appropriates $1,459,164 for the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering's fiscal year 2026 expenses. The bill authorizes 17 permanent positions and strictly limits fund use to new hires (not salary increases for current staff), requiring the agency to adhere to specific performance targets like conducting 6,000 annual inspections and processing 3,120 cosmetology examinations. It also mandates the board not issue new wigology licenses while allowing existing wig specialists to continue practicing under prior rules. This is a funding authorization bill, not a policy change, with no direct impact on the public beyond the board's operational budget.

Maddy summaryHB 1742 appropriates $78.1 million from the state general fund and $1.57 billion from special funds to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 1,202 permanent and 353 time-limited staff positions, strictly requiring that funds be used only for new hires - not raises, promotions, or salary increases - and mandating that DHS maintain detailed financial records matching 2025 standards. The bill also transfers $1 million to the Department of Health for child care licensing and prohibits using state funds for utilities (electricity, gas, cable, phone) in state-provided employee housing. All funding must align with constitutional duties, federal law, or approved programs, with strict limits on personnel spending exceeding prior-year appropriations.

Maddy summaryHB 1749 appropriates $256,272 from state special funds to cover the operational expenses of Mississippi's State Board of Optometry for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes one permanent position for the board and strictly limits how funds can be used, prohibiting salary increases for current employees and requiring adherence to the agency’s 2026 budget without exceeding allocated amounts. It mandates compliance with state personnel rules, including no use of funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds, and requires the board to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2025 reporting standards. This is a procedural funding measure with no direct policy impact on optometrists or the public.