Rep. Angela Cockerham

Maddy summaryHB 1927 appropriates $36.4 million from the State General Fund and $491,802 from the Prosecutor Compensation Fund to cover salaries, travel, and office expenses for Mississippi district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and criminal investigators for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill specifically allocates $1.682 million for office expenses and $371,679 for two assistant district attorneys and one criminal investigator under prior legislation. It prohibits using funds for taxable meals incurred within a district and requires district attorneys to maintain detailed financial records matching 2026 standards. This is a funding measure for existing state prosecutorial offices, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1930 appropriates $4,678,350 from the State General Fund to cover the Office of State Public Defender's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill funds the office’s general operations, authorizes 25 full-time positions, and allocates specific amounts for three key programs: three assistant public defenders ($446,521), indigent parental representation ($422,500), and a youth defender specialist ($235,926). It requires the office to track performance metrics (like case processing timelines) and maintain detailed financial records, while also reapplying $30,000 for Hinds County and $200,000 for a rural legal pilot program from prior capital funds. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly supporting the public defender office’s services for indigent defendants.

Maddy summaryHB 1649 directs Mississippi's State Treasurer to transfer $1.00 from the General Fund and $1.00 from the Treasurer's Office Abandoned Property fund to the Capital Expense Fund during fiscal year 2027, totaling $2.00. This procedural bill affects state financial operations by requiring specific, minimal transfers between state funds. The key mechanism is a mandatory, fixed-dollar transfer from two designated accounts, with no other policy changes or impacts described. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and has not yet been enacted into law. (Note: The $2.00 total reflects the exact amounts specified in the bill text.)

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally honors the legislative career and public service of former Representative Blaine H. "Bo" Eaton II, who served Mississippi's House District 79 for 20 years from 1996 to 2016. The resolution recognizes his leadership roles on key committees including Agriculture and Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and highlights his contributions to economic development initiatives such as the Reforestation Tax Credit and the Mississippi Investment Act. This document serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi House of Representatives and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1932 allocates $84,594,361 from state funds for the Veterans' Home Purchase Board during fiscal year 2027. The bill funds the board's operational expenses and authorizes new home loans for Mississippi veterans under existing law. It specifically restricts $1,430,076 of this appropriation to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits for 16 authorized staff positions), with strict rules to prevent exceeding budget limits for personnel costs. This funding directly supports veterans seeking home loans through the board's program and ensures compliance with state personnel budgeting rules for fiscal year 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates funding for Mississippi judicial offices by setting a $15,000 annual office operating allowance for circuit judges and chancellors (effective July 2023) and creating a $130,000 annual fund for support staff. It requires judges to get approval from the Administrative Office of Courts before hiring staff, with all support staff compensation and equipment costs drawn from this dedicated fund. Counties may also provide additional office expense assistance to judges without primary county offices. The bill consolidates existing funding mechanisms under Sections 9-1-36, 9-21-45, and related codes to clarify administrative procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1940 provides additional state funding from the Capital Expense Fund to cover legal costs for Mississippi agencies during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It allocates specific sums to the Attorney General’s office for ongoing cases (including Curtis Flowers v. State), the Department of Health for Jackson water litigation, and the Department of Finance for Bolton Building renovations. The funding covers expenses like legal fees, court costs, and settlements incurred by these agencies. This appropriation ensures these state entities can manage existing legal obligations without diverting funds from other budget priorities.

Maddy summaryHB 1923 appropriates $175,312 from state funds to cover the Mississippi Athletic Commission’s expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), with $58,867 specifically designated for employee salaries, wages, and benefits. The bill strictly limits "Personal Services" spending to prevent exceeding this salary budget, prohibits using these funds for promotions or salary increases, and requires the Commission to maintain detailed financial records matching its FY2026 reporting standards. It also mandates that any future budget requests for FY2028 must follow the same detailed format as the current year’s submission.

Maddy summaryHB 1926 appropriates $2,100,968 from the State General Fund and $215,258 from the State Treasury to fund the Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill authorizes nine permanent staff positions to support the office’s work representing individuals sentenced to death in Mississippi. It requires the office to maintain detailed financial records and comply with existing state budget laws governing fund usage. This is a routine funding measure to sustain existing legal services for death penalty cases, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1925 appropriates $117,462 for the Mississippi Auctioneers Commission to cover its operating expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill requires the commission to maintain detailed financial records matching its FY2026 standards and submit future budget requests in a comparable format. It also mandates that the commission give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or equipment, both with and without competitive bids. The funds must be spent in compliance with existing state budget laws prohibiting overspending.