Rep. John Hines

Maddy summaryHB 1848 provides $3.345 million in state funding to the Delta Health System in Washington County to cover costs for an advanced robotic-assisted surgery platform. The funds will pay for the surgical system itself ($2.5 million), one year of service support ($195,000), facility upgrades ($275,000), surgical instruments ($175,000), staff training ($120,000), and IT integration ($80,000). This funding directly supports Delta Health System's ability to acquire, install, and operate the platform for multi-specialty surgical care. The appropriation applies to fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4028 appropriates $7,053,578.20 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Greenville for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly assist Greenville's city government by covering specific costs: $5,567,900 for repaving/resurfacing city streets and $1,485,678.20 for rehabilitating sewer infrastructure. The bill specifies exact allocations for these projects and directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or legislative action beyond the appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund to Washington County's Board of Supervisors to help cover repair costs for specific roads in Supervisor District 3 during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are allocated specifically to $150,000 for Estes Street and $350,000 for Airdale Drive. The funding is intended to support road repairs and resurfacing, directly benefiting residents and infrastructure in those areas. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4036 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide financial assistance to Alliance Training, Inc. for repairing, renovating, and upgrading its worksite training facility. The bill directly affects Alliance Training, Inc., which would use the bond proceeds to cover costs for facility improvements. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission issuing the bonds as general state obligations, with proceeds deposited into a special fund for the company's project. The bonds would be backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, with repayment funded through state treasury if needed.

Maddy summaryHB 4031 allocates $2.5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) for its Student Success and Workforce Readiness Strategy during fiscal year 2027. The funding directly supports MVSU students by modernizing campus technology ($728,000) to improve retention and graduation rates, and by hiring key staff ($1,772,000) focused on student retention and career readiness. The bill specifies that these funds must be used exclusively for the stated purposes outlined in Section 2 of the legislation. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and does not create new policy beyond the allocated funding.

Maddy summaryHB 4029 appropriates $4,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Greenville for repairs and renovation of its wastewater treatment plant during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly assist Greenville city officials in covering costs for upgrading the plant's infrastructure. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with the money drawn from unallocated state general funds. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond providing the specified financial support for the city's project.

Maddy summaryHB 4030 appropriates $748,750 from the state's Capital Expense Fund to the Town of Metcalfe to cover costs for upgrading its water and sewer system during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly assist Metcalfe's local governing authorities in financing infrastructure improvements. This is a straightforward budget allocation, not a policy change, directing existing state funds to a specific municipal project. The bill requires payment through standard state fiscal procedures upon proper requisition. It has no broader legislative impact beyond this targeted funding for Metcalfe's water and sewer system.

Maddy summaryHB 66 appropriates $300 million from Mississippi's general fund to repair and improve campus facilities at three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University. The funding, allocated equally at $100 million per institution, covers specific projects including historic building restoration, infrastructure upgrades (electrical/plumbing/HVAC), student housing improvements, academic space development, safety enhancements, and sustainability initiatives. Each university must submit a detailed plan for approved repairs and provide annual progress reports to the legislature. The funds are available from the bill's passage through June 30, 2027, with all projects required to be completed within this timeframe.

Maddy summaryHB 65 appropriates $831,000 from Mississippi’s state general fund to the Delta Health System in Greenville for two specific purposes: $481,000 to procure and install advanced 3D mammography equipment (including biopsy and C-arm tools), and $350,000 to replace/update critical infrastructure like boilers that support sensitive medical equipment. The funds will cover costs for the fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027), directly benefiting patients using Delta Health System’s mammography services. This is a funding allocation, not a policy change, and specifies exact equipment and infrastructure upgrades without altering existing laws or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 62 appropriates $750,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Health for physician grants under the existing Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports grants that help qualified health centers hire physicians, primarily benefiting underserved communities in Mississippi. The bill is a routine budget allocation with no new policy changes, directing existing program funds for physician recruitment.