Rep. Karl Oliver

Maddy summaryHB 44 appropriates $11.16 million from general funds and $4.86 million from special funds to support the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically restricts $3.48 million of these funds for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), prohibiting transfers to other categories and requiring compliance with state salary caps. The bill also mandates at least $1.35 million be spent on the Magnolia Database and requires detailed accounting for all funds, including quarterly payments to public libraries under the Personnel Incentive Grants Program. This directly affects the Library Commission’s operations, staff compensation, and public library funding.

Maddy summaryHB 41 appropriates $1.6 million from general funds and $6.49 million from special funds (including $1.49 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the Mississippi Arts Commission's expenses for fiscal year 2026. The bill specifically allocates $1.49 million to fund arts education programs in public schools, including teacher training, grants, and the "Whole Schools Initiative." It strictly limits $1.098 million of the total funds to "Personal Services" (salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding for staff), prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases beyond approved headcounts. The Commission must maintain detailed financial records and ensure funds are spent only as specified, directly affecting its staff and public school arts programs.

Maddy summaryHB 43 appropriates $4,713,545 from general funds and $9,921,012 from special funds (including $2,118,966 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television's (MAET) expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically restricts $6,550,368 of these funds for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, benefits, and vacancy funding), limiting MAET to 87 total authorized positions (80 permanent, 7 time-limited) and prohibiting use for public relations or replacing federal funds. It requires MAET to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2025 reporting standards and mandates that any 2027 budget request follow the same format. This is a routine budget appropriation bill, now law after passing the legislature and being signed by the governor on June 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally commends the Grenada High School Chargers Football Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A State Championship in the 2024-2025 season - their first state title in program history. It specifically highlights their 43-14 championship victory over Hattiesburg and recognizes key players and coaches. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team’s achievement, with no policy changes or direct effects beyond symbolic recognition. It was adopted by both legislative chambers in April 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1775 authorizes the Greenwood Utilities Commission to bottle and sell water drawn from its municipal water supply directly to consumers. This bill directly affects the Greenwood Utilities Commission, granting it the legal authority to engage in this activity, and would impact consumers who purchase the bottled water. The key provision requires the commission to comply with all applicable state and federal health, safety, and labeling regulations for bottled water. The bill would take effect upon passage but has not advanced beyond committee review.

Maddy summaryHB 1776 authorizes the Greenwood Utilities Commission to construct and lease dark fiber (unused fiber optic cables) within its service area to improve broadband capacity for residents and businesses. The bill directly affects Greenwood Utilities Commission, enabling it to build this infrastructure to meet digital needs and support economic growth. Key provisions allow the commission to independently decide on construction and leasing terms for the dark fiber network. The bill died in committee in April 2025 and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution commending the Grenada High School Chargers Football Team for winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship. It formally recognizes their 2024-2025 season achievements, including their first state title, championship victory over Hattiesburg, and individual player honors. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative praise for the team's athletic success and community representation. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond acknowledging the team's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) commending Kirk Academy's football team and head coach Colin Boone for winning the 2024 Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class 3A State Championship. It recognizes the team's championship victory, highlights specific player awards (like All MAIS Player of the Year), and acknowledges coaching staff honors (including Coach of the Year). The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal expression of recognition from the Mississippi House of Representatives. It directly affects the team, coaches, and players by publicly honoring their athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryHB 1770 funds the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2026 with $10,946,838 from the State General Fund and $4,863,028 from special funds. It authorizes 48 permanent and 1 temporary position, requires strict budget adherence (no salary increases without new funds), and mandates $493,847 from the Education Enhancement Fund specifically for the Magnolia Database program. The bill ensures funds are used for library operations, staff support, and performance targets like resolving 1,150 help desk tickets and hosting 40 continuing education workshops. It directly affects public libraries statewide through the Library Commission's operations and the Magnolia Database initiative.

Maddy summaryHB 1769 appropriates $4,547,938 from the State General Fund and $6,353,694 from a special fund (including $2.1 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television's (MAET) expenses for fiscal year 2026. The funding directly supports MAET's operations, including salaries for 78 permanent and 7 temporary staff positions, with strict requirements to maintain current educational broadcast schedules as a priority. Key provisions prohibit using state funds to replace federal funds, restrict personnel spending to new hires (not promotions or salary increases), and mandate detailed accounting comparable to previous years. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, ensuring MAET can continue providing educational TV programming and public service content.