Maddy summaryHB 1071 would authorize Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce to issue subpoenas for department hearings and require witnesses to appear or produce documents, with enforcement through circuit courts. It also allows the Bureau of Plant Industry to seek court-issued administrative inspection and search warrants when denied access to regulated facilities (like farms or agribusinesses), detailing how warrants must be obtained, executed, and documented. The bill specifies that warrants require probable cause showing a public interest in enforcement, must be served during business hours, and include strict procedures for seizing property and documenting inventory. This bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and would have directly affected licensed agricultural entities subject to the Bureau’s oversight.
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Maddy summaryHB 1100, the "Mississippi Teachers' Bill of Rights," would require teachers to create annual classroom management plans and grant teachers immediate authority to remove students for disruptive, threatening, or dangerous conduct (like persistent refusal to follow directions or verbal outbursts) without prior administrative approval. It mandates schools to notify parents about removal authority, establish clear timelines for plan approvals, and ensure removed students are placed under supervised administrative control - not suspended - while requiring written documentation and behavioral support plans for repeated removals. The bill directly affects Mississippi teachers, students, and school administrators by clarifying classroom management procedures, prohibiting principal interference with teacher removal decisions, and protecting teachers from retaliation for using these rights. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Day in Mississippi. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic recognition to raise public awareness about CHDs, which affect about 1 in 100 babies and require lifelong care. The resolution highlights the importance of early detection, ongoing medical support, and reducing stigma for those living with CHDs. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy change, and its primary effect is to encourage community awareness efforts.
Maddy summaryHB 11 authorizes $23.3 million in state funds for the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District to cover its operating expenses during fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill specifies funding for 102 permanent staff positions, dredging operations in Ross Barnett Reservoir, a study on spillway gates, and construction of a new office building. It also includes conditions requiring the district to waive traffic control fees for "REZ" tag vehicles and exempt certain fishing tournaments (like the ESPN Bass Masters Classic) from launch fees and lottery systems. The funds must be spent per state accounting rules and cannot replace federal or other special funds. This is a funding bill directly affecting the district's budget and operational planning.
Maddy summaryHB 8 appropriates $257.28 million (including $3.05 million from gasoline taxes) and $3.73 million in general funds for Mississippi's Department of Marine Resources for fiscal year 2026, covering operations, personnel, and tidelands projects. It specifically allocates $6.39 million for tidelands projects (including $3.84 million for management and $1.55 million for bond repayment), with strict rules limiting how personal services funds can be used for salaries, vacancies, or promotions. The bill directly affects the department's budget execution and requires detailed accounting of all funds.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $674,227 in state funds for the Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to cover its expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds specifically support staff salaries and benefits ($468,557), including $139,036 designated to fill open positions (vacancy funding) and authorizing one new customer service role. It strictly limits spending to prevent exceeding budgeted amounts for personnel costs and requires compliance with state salary guidelines. The board must maintain detailed financial records and submit future budget requests in a standardized format.
Maddy summaryHB 5 appropriates over $31 million in state funds for Mississippi's State Forestry Commission during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), split between $17.75 million from the General Fund and $13.67 million from special source funds. The bill directly affects the commission’s 266 authorized positions (259 permanent, 7 time-limited) by restricting $17.33 million to "Personal Services" (salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding for unfilled roles), with strict limits on annualized personnel costs. It mandates the commission maintain detailed financial records and achieve specific performance targets, such as suppressing forest fires within 2 hours and managing 35,000 acres for forest development. The bill is procedural, focused solely on funding allocation and budget compliance, with no new policy changes.
Maddy summaryHB 7 appropriates $78,539,426 for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport to cover its operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes 39 permanent staff positions, allocates $135,000 for overtime/pay, and requires the port authority to prioritize contracts with Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. It mandates strict accounting records matching 2025 standards and prohibits using state funds to replace federal or special funds. The bill also restricts spending to direct port operations and requires compliance with state budget laws.
Maddy summaryHB 9 appropriates $8,932,663 for Mississippi's State Oil and Gas Board to cover its fiscal year 2026 expenses, directly affecting the agency's operations and employees. The bill allocates $2,480,755 specifically for "Personal Services" (salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding for 35 authorized positions), with strict rules preventing fund transfers or exceeding budgeted headcounts. It also sets aside $2.3 million from the Capital Expense Fund for orphan well plugging and requires all purchases to prioritize Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. The bill mandates strict accounting for all funds and prohibits using appropriated money for promotions or salary increases beyond authorized vacancy funding.
Maddy summaryHB 6 appropriates $361,546 from the State General Fund and $344,758 from the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission's special fund to cover the operation, maintenance, and building repairs of the Grand Gulf Military Monument during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill restricts personnel spending to authorized salaries, fringe benefits, and filling vacancies (with $290,170 allocated for these purposes), requiring strict compliance with state personnel rules and budget limits.