Rep. Sam Creekmore

Maddy summaryHB 345 establishes the MissHEALTH Pilot Program to provide financial grants to Mississippi law enforcement agencies for transporting individuals experiencing mental health crises to hospitals or treatment facilities. The program requires participating agencies to contribute a 25% funding match, limits the pilot to three agencies over one year, and mandates joint administration by the Departments of Mental Health, Finance and Administration, and Medicaid. The bill also outlines specific protocols for crisis evaluations, transportation, and hospital coordination, but the measure "died in committee" on February 3, 2026, after being referred to committees.

Maddy summaryHB 1313 exempts Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) who have completed at least 8,000 practice hours from needing a collaborative agreement with a physician or dentist. This directly affects CRNAs in Mississippi who meet the hour requirement, allowing them to practice independently without physician oversight. The bill also permits CRNAs to count hours worked before the law's effective date toward the 8,000-hour requirement. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1674 reorganizes existing Mississippi law related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurance licensing for potential amendment. It consolidates Sections 73-21-151-163 (the "Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act"), 83-18-1-29 (insurance administrators), and 83-18-101-111 (managing general agents) into a single, updated format. Key provisions require PBMs to provide pharmacies with accessible, timely updated maximum allowable cost lists for drugs, along with a 30-day appeal process for disputes over reimbursement rates. This affects pharmacies, PBMs, and plan sponsors (like employers or insurers) by setting transparency and appeal standards for drug payment rates. The bill does not create new requirements but reorganizes current law for clarity.

Maddy summaryHB 1367, the Mississippi Farm and Food Security Act of 2026, requires Mississippi public schools (K-12) to integrate local food systems and nutrition education into health curricula, including topics like agricultural production and consumer awareness. It creates the Mississippi Farm, Food, and Nutrition Commission to coordinate statewide efforts for purchasing locally grown food through schools and food banks, while also establishing a Farm to Food Bank Program to support local food distribution. The bill mandates that physicians renew licenses by completing continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health, and amends school health education standards to require specific weekly physical activity and nutrition instruction. These changes directly affect schools, local farmers, food banks, and healthcare providers by connecting agricultural production with public health initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 1132 would have required Mississippi public schools to establish multidisciplinary threat assessment teams (including mental health professionals, staff, and administrators) to identify and address students exhibiting concerning behavior. The bill mandated using evidence-based methods like the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) to assess risks and develop interventions, with training provided by the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. It also required school districts to collaborate with law enforcement, implement parental notification policies, and protect confidentiality of assessment records. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 7) is a ceremonial commendation for the New Albany High School Boys Golf Team and Head Coach Shane Sanderson, recognizing their victory as Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 4A State Golf Champions in 2025. It specifically highlights the team's championship performance, standout players (including seniors Nick Little and Hunter Henson), and Coach Sanderson's role in their success. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition with no new laws, funding, or requirements. It was formally adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on January 14, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 19 appropriates $597 million from state funds for Mississippi's Department of Health operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates specific sums to critical programs, including $34 million for the Trauma Care System (covering hospitals in Mississippi and select out-of-state partners), $20 million from the Tobacco Control Fund for cancer programs and school nurse initiatives, and $7 million for targeted health disparity and maternal care programs. The bill also sets strict limits on "Personal Services" funding (salaries and benefits) for 2,083 authorized positions. The legislation passed the legislature but was partially vetoed by the governor on June 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 22 allocates $13.55 million from general funds and $28.63 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Insurance’s expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It specifically restricts $11.21 million of these funds to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for 131 authorized positions), prohibiting their use for promotions or salary increases for current staff. The bill mandates that "Vacancy Funding" ($619,005) can only fill unfilled positions from fiscal year 2025, not raise existing salaries, and requires the department to maintain detailed spending records. This is a routine funding measure affecting the department’s budget execution, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 23 appropriates approximately $8.4 billion in state funds for Mississippi's Medicaid program during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $906 million from the General Fund, $842 million from the Medical Care Fund, and $6.6 billion from special funds to provide medical assistance to eligible residents and cover administrative costs under Mississippi's Medicaid Law. The bill also sets a strict $61.8 million cap on "Personal Services" funding (salaries, wages, and benefits) for Medicaid staff, requiring the agency to stay within this limit without exceeding previous year's appropriations. This funding directly supports Medicaid recipients and ensures the Division of Medicaid can operate within defined budgetary constraints.

Maddy summaryHB 17 appropriates $136.49 million from general funds and $177.90 million from special funds to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $124.89 million for "Personal Services" (covering salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding) to support 1,507 permanent and 412 time-limited staff positions. It strictly prohibits using these funds for salary increases beyond budgeted amounts, requires using vacancy funds only to fill open positions (not for raises), and mandates detailed accounting of all expenditures. This funding directly affects the department’s ability to operate child protection services, including staffing and operational costs, without exceeding the approved budget limits.