Maddy summaryHB 1937 appropriates $11,456,706 from general funds and $4,888,390 from special funds to support the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2027. The bill specifically allocates $3,475,228 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) to cover 49 authorized positions (48 permanent and 1 time-limited), with strict limits preventing salary increases or headcount expansions without new funding. It requires the Library Commission to use these funds solely for employee compensation, prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds, and mandates quarterly payments of Personnel Incentive Grants to public library systems. This funding directly affects the Library Commission's operations and public libraries receiving incentive grants.
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Maddy summaryHB 420 increases homestead tax exemptions for Mississippi veterans aged 85 or older who were honorably discharged, and their unremarried surviving spouses. Currently, most homeowners receive capped tax exemptions (up to $288 for properties valued at $7,200+), but this bill removes that cap for eligible veterans and surviving spouses. It ensures they receive full exemption from all property taxes on the entire assessed value of their homestead property, not just a portion. This change directly affects qualifying elderly veterans and their surviving spouses who own homes in Mississippi. The bill amends Mississippi Code Section 27-33-75 to expand existing veteran homestead protections.
Maddy summaryHB 4066 temporarily expands Mississippi’s Qualified Equity Investment Tax Credit program by authorizing additional investments eligible for tax credits. It revises Section 57-105-1 to allow the Mississippi Development Authority to allocate credits for more qualified equity investments held by taxpayers in community development entities that fund low-income community projects across Mississippi. The bill maintains existing credit rates (4% or 8% of the investment amount) but broadens the scope of qualifying investments under the program. This directly affects taxpayers investing in designated community development entities seeking income tax credits against taxes under Sections 27-7-5, 27-15-103, 27-15-109, and 27-15-123.
Maddy summaryHB 4040 creates the "Mississippi Agriculture and Timber Economic Development Fund" to support the state's agriculture and timber industries. It authorizes up to $5 million in state bonds, funded by a 1.5% sales tax on farm tractors, parts, labor for maintenance, and farm implements. The Mississippi Development Authority will administer the fund to recruit economic development, aiming to create new markets and expand access for Mississippi's agricultural and timber products. The bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, and funds can only be used for these specific purposes after legislative appropriation.
Maddy summaryHB 4065 establishes the MS ROSS program to fund school resource officers (SROs) at Mississippi schools. The state (via the Department of Public Safety) covers 75% of the costs for one SRO per school campus (up to $55,000 annually for salary, benefits, training, and equipment), while local law enforcement agencies and school governing bodies cover the remaining 25%. The program applies to all public and eligible private K-12 schools within a law enforcement agency's jurisdiction, requiring joint applications and a formal agreement between schools and law enforcement. It creates a dedicated state fund and authorizes bonds to support these SRO placements, aiming to enhance school safety through community policing partnerships.
Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.
Maddy summaryHB 1460 amends an existing appropriation to allow Prentiss County to redirect $450,000 originally designated for bridge replacement and road repairs on County Roads 1471, 1475, and 1481 in Supervisors District 5 to another road project. The bill modifies Section 28 of Chapter 549, Laws of 2023 (as amended), which previously specified these exact road improvements. This is a technical adjustment to fund allocation, not a new program or policy change. The bill does not alter the funding amount or affect other allocations listed in the same section.
Maddy summaryHB 430 requires Mississippi health insurers and group health plans to cover genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations (for people with personal or family cancer history) and evidence-based cancer imaging (for those at increased risk, per NCCN guidelines), with no out-of-pocket costs. It directly affects individuals at higher cancer risk who would otherwise face deductibles or copays for these preventive services. The bill mandates coverage for services recommended by healthcare providers and aligns with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical guidelines. It also updates state employee health plan requirements under Section 25-15-9 of Mississippi law.
Maddy summaryHB 1170 updates Mississippi's fire insurance rating system to directly affect municipalities, fire departments (including volunteer and rural units), and insurers. It requires the rating bureau to evaluate fire trucks based on condition and maintenance (not age), consider all water sources (like ponds/lakes) when grading fire departments (with a minimum 250 gpm standard), and use a 7.5-mile response distance from fire stations. The bill also mandates new rules for selling fire trucks, requiring local entities to have first priority before out-of-state sales, and prohibits insurers from raising rates above the bureau’s base rates. These changes aim to standardize fire risk assessments and ensure fairer insurance pricing for communities.
Maddy summaryHB 1019 creates the "Association Self-Funded Health Benefit Plan Coverage Act" to allow Mississippi professional and trade associations (like lawyers, doctors, plumbers, or electricians) to offer self-funded health plans regulated by another state or federal authority instead of Mississippi insurance laws. The bill exempts such plans from Mississippi's insurance regulations if they prove they meet specific requirements, including being established for at least three years, operating as a nonprofit, maintaining proper reserves, and complying with federal ERISA standards. Plans must provide written notice to participants that they are not regulated under Mississippi law and designate the state Insurance Commissioner as their agent for legal service. This directly affects association members seeking alternative health coverage options without Mississippi's insurance oversight.