Rep. Carl Mickens

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Randall Lee McCulloch of Winston County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his suffrage due to criminal convictions for burglary and embezzlement. The legislation formally recognizes that McCulloch has served his sentences and has conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen since his release from the Mississippi Department of Corrections. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature removes the legal barriers that prevented McCulloch from participating in elections. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and applies only to this specific individual.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the right to vote to Robert Henley of Noxubee County, Mississippi, who was previously disqualified from voting due to a 2002 embezzlement conviction. The legislation states that Henley has served his sentence and been released, and acknowledges his conduct as a law-abiding citizen since his release. Once enacted, the act takes effect immediately, allowing Henley to participate in elections. The measure is a specific restoration of voting rights for one individual rather than a change to general election laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores voting rights to Tony Lavell Smith of Noxubee County, Mississippi, who had been disqualified from voting due to a 2006 grand larceny conviction. The legislation states that Smith has completed his probation and conducted himself as a law-abiding citizen since being discharged in 2009. If passed, the act would immediately remove the voting restriction that resulted from his criminal conviction. This measure is a specific restoration of civil rights for one individual rather than a broad policy change affecting the general electorate.

Maddy summaryHB 1908 allocates $585.5 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Health operations during fiscal year 2027. It specifically directs $34 million to the Trauma Care System, $20 million from tobacco funds to UMMC's cancer institute and tobacco control programs, and $4.25 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute. The bill also funds programs like maternal health, breast/cervical cancer screenings, and health center grants. These funds support public health services and infrastructure across Mississippi, including trauma care networks and cancer treatment initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 1911 allocates $13.61 million from general funds and $28.91 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Insurance’s (DOI) operating expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically restricts $11.27 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), limiting the DOI to 130 permanent staff positions and requiring unused "Vacancy Funding" to fill unfilled roles from the prior year. The bill prohibits using these funds for employee promotions, title changes, or salary increases beyond the approved budget, and mandates compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan. It also requires DOI to maintain detailed financial records and prohibits replacing federal funds with general appropriations.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill authorizes the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors to create an Industrial Zone Emergency Response District to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other emergency services to industrial businesses in a specific area near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. The district would be formed through a county resolution and a petition signed by industrial taxpayers representing at least 80% of the area's total participation factors, which are calculated based on property value and employee numbers. Once established, the district would have the power to levy special assessments on industrial property owners, issue bonds for funding, and enjoy tax exemptions on its property and revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 1837 would allow Noxubee County, Mississippi, to impose a 2% tax on short-term rental properties (like Airbnb listings) to fund tourism promotion and parks/recreation. The tax requires a countywide election where 60% voter approval is needed before implementation. Revenue collected must be kept in a separate special fund and spent exclusively on tourism and parks/recreation projects, not general county operations. The tax would expire on July 1, 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 1913 appropriates $4,876,022 from state special funds to cover the State Board of Medical Licensure's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $3,063,808 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) to support 32 permanent staff positions, with strict rules preventing fund transfers to other categories or exceeding budgeted headcounts. The bill requires compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and mandates that "Vacancy Funding" (for unfilled positions) cannot be used for employee salary increases or promotions. It also ties funding to performance targets, including 100% of license renewals processed online and within seven business days. As a procedural appropriation bill, it does not change medical licensure laws but ensures budgetary compliance for the agency’s operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1909 appropriates over $1.68 billion in total funding to Mississippi's Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027), including $94.3 million from general funds and $1.588 billion from special funds. It specifically limits $117.3 million of this total for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), requiring strict adherence to the state's Variable Compensation Plan and prohibiting funds from being used for non-essential purposes. The bill mandates that the department cannot exceed the allocated personal services budget, must use "Vacancy Funding" solely to fill authorized unfilled positions (not for raises or promotions), and must secure written approval for any fund escalations. This funding measure directly supports the department’s operations but does not create new policies or services.

Maddy summaryHB 1906 appropriates $321,341,757 total for Mississippi's Department of Child Protection Services (DCPS) for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It allocates $143,462,074 from general funds and $177,879,683 from special source funds to cover the department’s operating expenses, primarily for personnel costs. The bill specifies that $125,185,108 of these funds must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), including authorized headcounts of 1,431 permanent and 393 time-limited positions. It also authorizes six new attorney positions and includes strict rules to prevent overspending on personnel, requiring departmental compliance with salary caps and headcount limits.