Rep. Sam Creekmore

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,786,295 from the Real Estate License Fund to cover the Mississippi Real Estate Commission's operating expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It authorizes 16 permanent staff positions and strictly prohibits salary increases for current employees without new funding, requiring all personnel costs to stay within the approved budget. The commission must comply with State Personnel Board rules, maintain detailed financial records matching 2025 standards, and follow IRS guidelines for contract employee reporting. The funds cannot replace withdrawn federal or special funds, and all spending must adhere to Mississippi Code §27-104-25 on budget limitations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 108) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives. It formally commends the Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Volleyball Team for winning the 2024-2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 2A State Championship. The resolution highlights their 3-0 championship victory (scores 25-19, 25-13, 25-8), a 41-2 season record, and 16 consecutive wins. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policy or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1747 appropriates $209,142 from state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators to cover its expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes two permanent staff positions and strictly limits fund usage to personnel costs without increasing salaries for current employees, requiring adherence to budgeted payroll levels. It mandates detailed accounting records matching 2025 standards and prohibits using state funds to replace federal or special funds. Additionally, the bill requires preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions and ensures all expenditures comply with state budget laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1404 exempts individuals already receiving treatment in a licensed acute psychiatric hospital with two prior professional evaluations from needing a pre-affidavit screening before a relative or interested person can file a legal commitment request. This directly affects families seeking to commit a loved one, hospitals treating patients, and community mental health centers that must be notified 24 hours in advance. The key mechanism requires hospitals to notify the community mental health center 24 hours before filing the commitment affidavit, streamlining the process for these specific cases. The bill also updates related reporting requirements for mental health centers and defines terms in Mississippi's mental health laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1751 appropriates $162,606 from the state treasury to cover the Mississippi State Board of Psychology's operational expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes one permanent position and strictly prohibits using funds for salary increases, promotions, or title changes for current employees, requiring all spending to align with existing salary minimums and budget limits. It mandates detailed accounting records and compliance with state budget laws, ensuring funds are used solely for board operations without exceeding the approved appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1752 appropriates $746,698 from state funds to cover the operational expenses of the Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes five permanent positions for the board and includes strict rules governing how funds can be spent, such as prohibiting salary increases for current employees using these funds and requiring compliance with state payroll guidelines. It does not change licensing rules or affect real estate appraisers directly - it solely provides funding for the board’s existing administrative operations. The bill also mandates detailed financial records and ensures funds are used strictly for approved purposes under state budget laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 amends Mississippi law to allow the State Board of Health to use fees collected for certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records for public health programs like maternal and child health, rather than solely for completing vital records. The bill redirects existing fee revenue - previously restricted to record completion - toward broader public health initiatives. It specifies these funds must be spent only for approved health programs or vital records work, with oversight requiring Board of Health vouchers. This change directly affects how the State Board of Health manages these specific fee revenues. The bill does not create new fees or programs but reallocates existing resources.

Maddy summaryHB 1085 changes the administering agency for Mississippi's Main Street Revitalization Grant Program from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). It increases the annual grant limit per community (though the exact new amount isn't specified in the text) and removes a requirement that MDAH provide 2% of funds to the Mississippi Main Street Association for administrative costs. The bill also reallocates funding between agencies, reducing MDA's appropriation while increasing MDAH's funds for the program. This directly affects Mississippi communities designated as Main Street programs seeking downtown revitalization grants for projects like historic preservation and economic development.

Maddy summaryHB 1094 exempts the Mississippi State Department of Health from needing Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB) approval for contracts related to specialized equipment and software required for the Public Health Laboratory's operation. This directly affects the Department of Health when procuring services for critical lab equipment or software, bypassing a standard review step. The bill amends Section 27-104-7 of the Mississippi Code to create this specific exemption, streamlining procurement for these essential health lab resources. It does not alter general procurement rules for other state agencies or equipment types.

Maddy summaryHB 1447 allows Mississippi's State Department of Health to increase fees for water quality testing required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, directly affecting municipal and rural water suppliers who pay these fees. It establishes rules for annual fee adjustments (based on costs and inflation), requires water suppliers to pay fees within 45 days, and mandates reporting of test results within 24 hours. The bill also creates a fund to cover equipment costs for water analysis, using up to 10% of collected fees, and forms an advisory committee with water association representatives to review fees annually. This changes how fees are calculated and administered but does not alter federal testing requirements.