Maddy summaryHB 1937 appropriates $11,456,706 from general funds and $4,888,390 from special funds to support the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2027. The bill specifically allocates $3,475,228 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) to cover 49 authorized positions (48 permanent and 1 time-limited), with strict limits preventing salary increases or headcount expansions without new funding. It requires the Library Commission to use these funds solely for employee compensation, prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds, and mandates quarterly payments of Personnel Incentive Grants to public library systems. This funding directly affects the Library Commission's operations and public libraries receiving incentive grants.
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Maddy summaryHB 1402 designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 537 in Yazoo County as the "Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway" to honor Colonel Donnell Berry. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain signage along this highway segment. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation with no policy or funding changes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 5, 2026, as "Nonprofit Day at the Capitol" in Mississippi. It encourages all citizens to support nonprofit organizations and invites nonprofit leaders, advocates, and supporters to engage with legislators at the Capitol on that date. The resolution acknowledges nonprofits' role in providing essential services like education, healthcare, and community development but does not create new policies or funding. It is a symbolic gesture with no binding legal effect.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 78) formally commends Earl "Big E" Sanders, Jr., for his induction into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. It recognizes his athletic achievements as a Jackson State University standout (1984-1986), where he became the first player to earn both SWAC Hitter and Pitcher of the Year in the same season, and his later coaching legacy at Tougaloo College, including the 2023 dedication of the Bulldogs' baseball field in his honor. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute by the Mississippi House of Representatives, highlighting his contributions to collegiate athletics and the state. It does not create new laws or affect policy.
Maddy summaryHB 788 modifies Mississippi's election rules to allow voters who are not registered in the jurisdiction they are voting in (but are otherwise eligible) to cast an affidavit ballot. This ballot will be used as their official voter registration, adding them to the statewide voter rolls as if they had completed a standard registration form. The bill also allows the affidavit ballot to serve as a written request to transfer voting precincts or wards, and automatically reactivates voters who were placed on inactive status (due to a confirmation notice) after they cast such a ballot. These changes aim to streamline voter registration and address common issues at polling places.
Maddy summaryHB 4023 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County's Board of Supervisors for road repairs, resurfacing, and improvements specifically in Supervisor District 4. The funding covers costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and is paid directly to the county through state warrants. This bill directly affects residents and infrastructure in Washington County's Supervisor District 4 by providing state financial support for local road maintenance.
Maddy summaryHB 4024 appropriates $300,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County's Board of Supervisors for parking lot upgrades and pavilion improvements at Delta Health System. The funds are designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to cover costs associated with these specific facility enhancements. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader implications.
Maddy summaryHB 1834 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds for capital improvements at Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, and Mississippi Valley State University. The bill directs bond proceeds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure at these three public universities. The State Bond Commission would manage the bond issuance, with funds deposited into a special account for these specific projects. This is a funding mechanism, not a new program, and directly affects the operational infrastructure of these institutions.
Maddy summaryHB 4061 allocates $1,000,000 from the state General Fund to the Western Line School District for the 2027 fiscal year to cover costs of establishing a Star Academy program. This program targets selected 7th and 8th grade students and combines project-based learning with workforce readiness training alongside standard coursework. The funding directly supports the district in creating this accelerated educational initiative for middle school students. The bill is a straightforward appropriation with no additional policy mandates.
Maddy summaryHB 4026 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County's Board of Supervisors for road repairs, resurfacing, and improvements in Supervisor District 2 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly support Washington County's local road maintenance efforts in a specific geographic district. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will disburse the funds via warrants upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the targeted roadwork.