Maddy summaryHB 42 appropriates over $5.2 billion in state funds for Mississippi's K-12 education system for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly funds public schools, the State Department of Education, vocational programs, and specific initiatives like literacy programs, school facilities, special education services, and the Mississippi Student Funding Formula. Key provisions include $2.7 billion for the general education budget, $268 million for the student funding formula, and targeted allocations for programs such as Early Learning Collaboratives ($21.2 million) and Mississippi School for Math and Science ($1.1 million). The bill also restricts $37.6 million in funds to "Personal Services" (salaries and benefits) for education staff, requiring compliance with state personnel pay rules. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, directing existing state resources to existing education programs.
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Maddy summaryHB 45 appropriates $1.48 billion from state funds to the Mississippi Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $194.2 million specifically for salaries, benefits, and approved vacancies ("Personal Services"), with strict rules preventing salary reductions below state board minimums and requiring unused "Vacancy Funding" to fill unfilled positions rather than raise existing salaries. The bill also directs $1.02 billion for construction, $274.6 million for maintenance, $81.8 million for debt service, and $37.5 million for aeronautics/rails, plus $650,000 to the Agriculture Department for beaver control and $5 million to Public Safety for commercial truck enforcement. This is a routine funding measure for ongoing transportation operations, not a new policy.
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 is a commemorative resolution (HR 1) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor Winfred Jerome "Win" Crane, who served as Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Mississippi House of Representatives from 2004 until his death on April 18, 2025. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and commemorates his 21-year service, personal qualities, and contributions to the House and community. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally recognizes his life and legacy through a House resolution. The resolution was adopted unanimously on May 28, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1960 extends the expiration date for Washington County's Convention and Visitors Committee and its tourism tax from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029. The committee, which promotes tourism, is funded by a 1% tax on hotel, motel, and restaurant sales (excluding small businesses under $100,000 annual revenue and certain exempt establishments). Tax proceeds, after a 3% collection fee, must be used solely for tourism promotion and cannot count as general county revenue. This extension directly affects Washington County businesses subject to the tax and ensures the committee's continued operation until 2029.
Maddy summaryHB 1998 restores voting rights to April Pace-Brooks of Coahoma County, Mississippi, who lost her right to vote after a 2003 embezzlement conviction that resulted in 60 months of probation (completed in 2008). The bill states she has since been a law-abiding citizen. It is a specific, one-time restoration of voting rights for an individual, not a new policy affecting broader groups. The bill passed the legislature but died in committee in April 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 21) is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It proclaims February 20, 2025, as "Nonprofit Day at the Capitol" in Mississippi to recognize the work of nonprofit organizations. The resolution encourages citizens to support nonprofits and invites nonprofit leaders to engage with legislators at the Capitol. It does not create new policies, change funding, or directly affect any individuals or organizations. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 1991 restores voting rights to Jon E. Walker of Benton County, Mississippi, who was disqualified due to past felony convictions (burglary, probation violations, and credit card fraud) and served prison time until 2008. The bill formally declares his right to vote fully restored, noting he has been law-abiding since his release. It is a procedural measure targeting one individual, not a broad policy change. The bill passed the House in March 2025 but died in a Senate committee on April 3, 2025, and did not become law.