Rep. Jerry Turner

Maddy summaryHB 4078 authorizes Prentiss County, Mississippi, to add a fee to court convictions to fund repairs of its historic courthouse. It allows a $25 assessment on most convictions (excluding DUI) and $50 for DUI convictions, in addition to existing court costs. The collected funds must be used solely for maintenance, repairs, and renovations of the Prentiss County Courthouse, designated as a Mississippi Landmark. The fee authority expires on July 1, 2030.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally commends Tupelo High School and Athletics Director Jason Miller for winning the 2024-2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A All-Sports Award. The resolution recognizes the school's athletic teams for achieving multiple state championships across football, basketball, cross country, and tennis, as well as strong academic performance among student-athletes. It highlights the leadership of Athletics Director Jason Miller and notes that this award marks Tupelo's first All-Sports title since 2017. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the school's athletic achievements and does not create any new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1917 appropriates $394,691 from Mississippi state funds to cover the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies that $223,126 must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for up to three permanent positions, including funds to fill unfilled positions from the prior year. It also requires the board to maintain detailed financial records and comply with state budget rules to prevent exceeding allocated funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1919 appropriates $749,462 from state funds to cover the operating costs of Mississippi's Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for fiscal year 2027. The bill specifically allocates $381,490 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), with strict limits on salary increases and vacancy funding to ensure compliance with state personnel rules. It prohibits using these funds for promotions or salary adjustments for current staff and requires the board to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2026 reporting standards. This is a procedural budget measure that affects the board's staffing and payroll operations, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1914 appropriates $213,717 from state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators to cover its expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill specifically allocates $144,610 for "Personal Services," meaning staff salaries and benefits for the board’s two authorized positions, with strict rules preventing use for promotions, salary increases, or filling vacancies beyond 2026. It requires the board to maintain detailed financial records matching 2026 standards and prohibits using these funds to replace federal money or violate IRS reporting rules. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, directly affecting the board’s operational budget.

Maddy summaryHB 1918 appropriates $165,187 for the Mississippi State Board of Psychology to cover its operating expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $93,714 for "Personal Services," including salaries and benefits for one permanent employee position, with strict rules prohibiting fund transfers to other categories. The bill requires compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan, mandates no salary reductions below state minimums, and restricts vacancy funding to filling unfilled positions - not salary increases for current staff. It also mandates detailed accounting and budget reporting for these funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1907 appropriates $1,704,723 from the State Treasury to fund the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill specifically allocates $795,564 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) with strict rules: funds cannot be transferred to other categories, vacancy funding ($154,556) must fill existing unfilled positions (not raise current salaries), and all spending must comply with the Variable Compensation Plan. Additionally, the board must adopt two policies before using funds: (1) no wigology licensing, and (2) continued practice for existing wig specialists under pre-2014 rules. This is a procedural budget bill with no new regulations, solely governing the board’s spending of existing funds.

Maddy summaryHB 1915 appropriates $4,825,690 from state special funds to cover the Mississippi Board of Nursing's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $1,560,000 for the Office of Nursing Workforce (ONW) to administer nursing education programs under state law. The bill restricts $2,437,192 of the total to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), requiring strict adherence to budget limits and prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases beyond authorized headcounts. This is a funding authorization bill with no policy changes, solely ensuring operational budgeting for the Board of Nursing.

Maddy summaryHB 1910 allocates $7,847,403 from the State General Fund and $525,500 from a special fire academy fund to cover the State Fire Academy's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies that $6,080,871 of the general funds must be used exclusively for employee salaries, wages, and benefits for 62 permanent staff positions, with strict rules to prevent overspending and ensure vacancy funding is only used to fill open positions (not for raises or promotions). It requires all staffing changes to stay within budget limits and mandates Department of Finance and Administration approval for any increases, along with proof of additional funding if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 1916 provides $256,272 in state funding from special funds to cover the State Board of Optometry's operating expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records matching 2026 standards and directs that Mississippi Industries for the Blind receive procurement preference for goods/services when bids are equal. It also mandates compliance with existing budget laws limiting agency spending to approved amounts. This is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes to optometry practice or regulations.