Maddy summaryHB 23 appropriates approximately $8.4 billion in state funds for Mississippi's Medicaid program during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $906 million from the General Fund, $842 million from the Medical Care Fund, and $6.6 billion from special funds to provide medical assistance to eligible residents and cover administrative costs under Mississippi's Medicaid Law. The bill also sets a strict $61.8 million cap on "Personal Services" funding (salaries, wages, and benefits) for Medicaid staff, requiring the agency to stay within this limit without exceeding previous year's appropriations. This funding directly supports Medicaid recipients and ensures the Division of Medicaid can operate within defined budgetary constraints.
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Maddy summaryHB 17 appropriates $136.49 million from general funds and $177.90 million from special funds to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $124.89 million for "Personal Services" (covering salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding) to support 1,507 permanent and 412 time-limited staff positions. It strictly prohibits using these funds for salary increases beyond budgeted amounts, requires using vacancy funds only to fill open positions (not for raises), and mandates detailed accounting of all expenditures. This funding directly affects the department’s ability to operate child protection services, including staffing and operational costs, without exceeding the approved budget limits.
Maddy summaryHB 20 appropriates $92.9 million from general funds and $1.578 billion from special funds to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), covering operational expenses. It restricts spending to authorized duties under state/federal law and mandates strict limits on "Personal Services" funds (covering salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding totaling $113.9 million), requiring DHS to maintain headcount levels and avoid exceeding budgeted amounts for personnel costs. The bill also directs $1 million from DHS special funds to the Department of Health’s Child Care Licensure Program by July 31, 2025. This funding measure directly affects DHS’s ability to operate its programs, including child care services, by allocating specific resources for personnel and agency expenses.
Maddy summaryHB 29 appropriates $33.68 million from general funds and $227.77 million from special funds to cover the Department of Rehabilitation Services' expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically allocates $3.68 million from the Health Care Expendable Fund to match federal funds and support the Independent Living Program, including the State Attendant Care Program. The bill strictly limits $66.12 million in "Personal Services" funds to salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, requiring the department to maintain headcount limits (875 permanent, 201 time-limited) and prohibiting fund transfers to other categories or salary increases without new funding. This directly affects the department’s operations, its employees’ compensation, and the delivery of rehabilitation services to Mississippi residents.
Maddy summaryHB 30 appropriates $305,129 from state special funds to cover the operating costs of Mississippi's Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists for fiscal year 2026. The funds specifically support employee salaries and benefits (totaling $191,115), with strict rules prohibiting use for promotions, title changes, or exceeding salary caps set by state personnel rules. An additional $5,500 is allocated for upgrading the Board's licensing system to a cloud-based platform. This bill directly affects the Board’s operations, ensuring its budget for staff and technology aligns with state fiscal regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 21 appropriates $7,384,650 (including $7,084,650 from general funds and $300,000 from special funds) to cover the State Fire Academy's expenses for fiscal year 2026. The bill specifically restricts $5.3 million to "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) for 62 authorized positions, requiring compliance with Mississippi's salary rules and preventing funds from being used for promotions or salary increases beyond the appropriation. It mandates training 8,100 students at an average cost of $1,151.60 per student and requires detailed financial reporting to the legislature. The funding directly affects the State Fire Academy's operations and staff compensation.
Maddy summaryHB 25 appropriates $5,308,814 from special funds to the Mississippi Board of Nursing for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly funds the board’s operations, including $2.9 million for staff salaries and positions, $1.56 million for the Office of Nursing Workforce (administering nursing education programs), and $105,000 for the Prescription Monitoring Program. The bill specifies that funds must be used for authorized personnel costs and cannot replace federal funding, with strict rules to prevent exceeding budgeted amounts for salaries. It requires the board to maintain detailed financial records and aligns with existing programs like the Medical Cannabis Act implementation.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.8 million from state funds to cover the Mississippi Real Estate Commission's operating expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically allocates $1.1 million for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits), with strict rules preventing use for promotions, title changes, or exceeding salary caps set by the State Personnel Board. The Commission must maintain detailed records of all spending and cannot increase headcount or salaries without new legislative funding. This funding directly affects the Commission's staff and budget management for licensing and regulatory activities.
Maddy summaryHB 26 appropriates $256,272 from state special funds to cover the operating costs of Mississippi's State Board of Optometry for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2025 reporting standards and mandates that funds be spent strictly within the allocated amount, per state budget laws. This procedural funding measure directly supports the Board's administrative operations but does not change optometry licensing rules or create new requirements.
Maddy summaryHB 27 appropriates $354,726 from state funds to cover the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy’s operating expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically allocates $221,771 for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding), with strict rules prohibiting use for promotions, salary increases, or replacing federal funds. It requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records and ensures funds are used only within the authorized budget limits, including compliance with state personnel compensation rules.