Rep. Jerry Turner

Maddy summaryHB 1745 appropriates over $8.1 billion in state funds for Mississippi's Medicaid program during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $845 million from the State General Fund for medical assistance and administration, $814 million from the Medical Care Fund, and $6.37 billion from special source funds to cover program costs. The bill authorizes 890 permanent and 82 temporary positions at the Division of Medicaid, with strict rules requiring funds to maintain current staffing levels without increasing salaries for existing employees or replacing federal funds. It also mandates detailed accounting records and prohibits using state funds to violate IRS reporting rules for contract employees.

Maddy summaryHB 1755 appropriates $273,302 from state funds for the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists to cover its operating expenses during the 2026 fiscal year (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $5,500 to upgrade the Board’s Licensing and Regulatory System (LARS) to a cloud-based platform. It includes spending rules requiring the Board to maintain existing staffing levels, avoid using funds for salary increases beyond budgeted amounts, and comply with state fiscal accountability procedures. This is a routine funding measure for an existing state board, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1739 appropriates $312.4 million in state funds for Mississippi’s Department of Child Protection Services (DCPS) to cover expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It funds existing child protection services, including a $250,000 24-hour hotline for trafficking victims and up to $4.5 million for kinship care payments. The bill requires strict accounting of funds, prohibits using state money to replace federal funds, and mandates that salary increases for current staff must not exceed budgeted amounts. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, ensuring DCPS can maintain current operations and authorized positions.

Maddy summaryHB 1743 appropriates $6,854,812 from the state General Fund and $1,825,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to support the Mississippi State Fire Academy for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes 62 permanent staff positions, requires training 8,100 students at an average cost of $1,151.60 per student, and prohibits using funds for salary increases of current employees or to replace federal funds. It mandates detailed financial record-keeping, prioritizes purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind, and ties future funding to meeting performance targets. This funding directly affects the State Fire Academy’s operations, staffing, and training programs for firefighters across Mississippi.

Maddy summaryHB 1741 appropriates $63 million from the State General Fund and $535 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Health's operations for fiscal year 2026. It allocates specific amounts to key programs, including $34 million for the Trauma Care System (with $13 million for trauma centers and $1.8 million for emergency medical services), $20 million from tobacco funds for cancer programs and the Tobacco Control Office, and $7 million for initiatives like the Magnet Community Health Disparity Program and Breast/Cervical Cancer Program. The bill directly affects state health programs, hospitals within Mississippi's trauma network (including designated out-of-state centers like Le Bonheur Children's Hospital), and health centers receiving grants. Funds must be used as specified, with no spending on out-of-state hospitals except for approved trauma centers participating in Mississippi's system.

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 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 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 1167 renames several buildings at Mississippi's State Fire Academy and the Workers' Compensation Commission building to honor specific individuals. It designates the Education Building/Auditorium as the "Honorable Mary Ann Stevens Education Building and Auditorium," the Administration Building as "Commissioner George Dale Administration Building," the Fire Station as "Reggie Bell Fire Station," the Apparatus Building as "Bill Warren Apparatus Building," and the Workers' Compensation Building as "Liles Williams Workers' Compensation Building." The bill requires the Department of Finance and Administration to install signage with the new names and plaques detailing each honoree's service. This procedural bill takes effect July 1, 2025.