Maddy summaryHB 1671 updates Mississippi's youth court system by revising regulations for youth court referees and the Mississippi Council of Youth Court Judges. It requires referees (with a grandfather clause for those appointed before 1991) to be attorneys and complete mandatory judicial training and annual continuing education, with removal for missing two consecutive training sessions or one session within six months of appointment. The bill also mandates the Council to meet annually, submit annual reports to the Governor and Supreme Court, and manage federal funds for youth court training. These changes directly affect youth court referees, judges, and the Council, aiming to standardize training and improve juvenile justice administration.
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Maddy summaryHB 1658 requires Mississippi's Division of Tourism to establish a statewide "Gospel Music Trail" featuring structured tours of historical gospel music sites and performance venues. The bill directs the division to inventory relevant cultural assets, designate and install historical markers (approved by the division), and coordinate with preservation programs to identify sites eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. It specifically targets tourists and groups interested in gospel music culture, defined as gospel, Christian, praise, and worship music genres and their associated heritage. This is a procedural tourism initiative with no direct financial or regulatory changes to existing laws.
Maddy summaryHB 1659 prohibits Mississippi public K-12 schools and colleges from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or requiring diversity statements during hiring. It bans programs promoting "divisive concepts" (defined as content linking race, gender, or national origin to inherent superiority or oppression) and prohibits favoring applicants based on race, sex, color, or national origin. The bill directly affects all public educational institutions in Mississippi by restricting DEI-related policies, trainings, and hiring practices. It reorganizes existing prohibitions from Mississippi Code sections 37-191-1 through 37-191-17 without creating new programs. The bill died in committee in 2026 and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 35 is an appropriation bill that allocates state funds for Mississippi's legislative operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It directly funds salaries, travel, and daily allowances for House and Senate members, contingent operating funds for both chambers, and expenses for key legislative committees - including the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Performance Evaluation Committee, and Reapportionment Committee. The bill also covers assessments for interstate organizations like the Southern States Energy Board and allocates $2.4 million for computer systems upgrades for the Budget Committee. As a procedural funding measure, it does not create new policies but ensures existing legislative bodies have resources for their mandated duties.
Maddy summaryHB 40 reappropriates existing state funds for construction and renovation projects at Mississippi state agencies, universities, community colleges, and facilities like water treatment plants. It renews authorization for unused funds from prior fiscal years (up to $175 million total), specifically for projects previously approved under bills like HB 1816 (2024) and HB 1643 (2023). The bill does not create new funding but allows agencies to spend leftover money from the previous year on the same projects they were originally intended for. It explicitly states that spending cannot exceed the unspent balance as of June 30, 2025, and cannot change the original project purpose. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy.
Maddy summaryHB 32 appropriates $46.39 million (split between $33.89 million general funds and $12.50 million special funds) for Mississippi's Attorney General's Office for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the Attorney General's operations by funding salaries, staffing headcounts (91 permanent, 209 time-limited positions), and operational expenses. Key provisions strictly limit "Personal Services" spending to $30.72 million for salaries and fringe benefits, prohibit using funds for promotions or salary increases beyond budgeted amounts, and require compliance with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan. The bill mandates detailed financial reporting and ties funding to specific performance metrics like criminal conviction affirmations (target: 93%).
Maddy summaryHB 38 is a funding bill that allocates $75.9 million in state funds for Mississippi's judicial system for fiscal year 2026. It provides specific appropriations for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, trial judges (including special judges and chancellors), the Administrative Office of Courts, and specialized programs like Drug Courts, Mental Health Treatment Courts, and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. The bill does not create new laws or policies but ensures funding for existing court operations, staff positions, and court-related services as detailed in the appropriations sections.
Maddy summaryHB 34 allocates approximately $34 million in state funds to cover salaries, travel expenses, and office costs for Mississippi's district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and related staff during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It specifically prohibits reimbursing taxable meals and sets aside $1.68 million for office expenses, $371,679 for two new assistant attorneys and a criminal investigator, and $789,120 for criminal investigator salary increases. The bill also requires district attorneys to maintain detailed financial records and submit strategic plans, with funds effective July 1, 2025. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, directly affecting all 44 district attorney offices across Mississippi.
Maddy summaryHB 39 appropriates $84,693,202 for Mississippi's Veterans' Home Purchase Board to cover operational expenses and fund new home loans for veterans during fiscal year 2026. It specifically allocates $1,528,917 for personnel costs, including salaries, fringe benefits, and vacancy funding to fill authorized positions, with strict rules preventing salary increases beyond the budgeted amount. The bill requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records, prioritize contracts with Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bidding is equal, and comply with state budgeting laws. This directly affects veterans seeking home loans through the Board and the Board's staff managing these funds.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $23.88 million from state funds for Mississippi's Public Employees' Retirement System during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically allocates $12.99 million for employee salaries, benefits, and filling 168 authorized positions (including one new "Retirement Benefits" role), with $731,871 reserved exclusively for filling unfilled vacancies - not for promotions or salary increases. The bill strictly prohibits exceeding these funds for personnel costs, requires maintaining detailed financial records matching prior years, and establishes a separate fund for building maintenance using rental income from the system's Jackson office. It directly affects Retirement System staff and their operational budgeting.