Rep. Bill Pigott

Maddy summaryHB 10 authorizes $7,764,319 in state funds for the Pat Harrison Waterway District to cover its operations and specific projects during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly allocates $700,000 for park facility repairs (including bath houses and cabins, but excluding Flint Creek Horse Trail) and $480,000 for dam repairs. The bill requires the district to maintain detailed financial records, submit annual reports on repairs and a five-year project plan to the legislature, and prioritize purchases from Mississippi Industries for the Blind. It also mandates that funds be deposited at interest and spent in compliance with state budget laws. The bill passed and was signed into law on June 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 15 appropriates $19.6 million from general funds and $75.7 million from special funds (including $5.75 million from gasoline taxes) to support Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for fiscal year 2026. The funds cover the department's operations, including staff salaries, park maintenance, and programs like Project WILD, which receives $125,335 from the Education Enhancement Fund. The bill specifies strict limits on "Personal Services" funding for salaries and staffing headcounts (514 permanent and 51 time-limited positions) to prevent overspending. It requires detailed annual spending reports to the legislature and ensures funds are used only for authorized purposes without replacing federal or other special funds.

Maddy summaryHB 13 allocates $2,566,599 in state funds for Mississippi's Public Utilities Staff to cover expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically provides $2,340,120 for staff salaries and benefits (including $380,713 for filling vacant positions) and $80,000 for the "Atlas Project." It strictly limits fund usage - requiring all money to stay within "Personal Services" for salaries (no transfers to other categories) and mandating compliance with state personnel salary rules and budget caps. This is a routine funding measure for existing agency operations, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1 appropriates $26.8 million for Mississippi's Department of Archives and History for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), primarily covering staff salaries and operations. The bill allocates $13.1 million from general funds and $13.8 million from special funds, with strict rules requiring over $12.4 million to be used solely for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) and prohibiting the use of "Vacancy Funding" for employee raises or promotions. It also dedicates $2 million from the Mississippi Landmark Grant Fund specifically for preserving historic properties. The bill ensures funds are spent within budget limits and requires detailed accounting for all expenditures.

Maddy summaryHB 12 appropriates $5,515,418 total for Mississippi's Public Service Commission (PSC) to cover its fiscal year 2026 operating expenses, including $5,050,924 from the General Fund and $464,494 from special funds. The bill strictly limits funding for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) to support 51 permanent and 6 time-limited staff positions, prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases beyond approved headcounts. It requires the PSC to meet specific performance targets, such as resolving 4,600 utility complaints within 3 days and maintaining average electricity costs at 87.83% of the national average. This funding directly affects the PSC's ability to regulate utilities and handle public complaints. The bill is a routine budget allocation with no new policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3 appropriates $20.7 million from general funds and $252.7 million from special funds to support Mississippi's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects DEQ staff by setting strict limits on personal services spending (including salaries and vacancies), requiring that no more than $34.6 million be used for personnel, and prohibiting fund transfers to other categories. It authorizes 13 new positions (8 permanent, 5 time-limited), such as Environmental Engineers and Geologists, while mandating detailed accounting and compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan. The funding aims to maintain DEQ operations without increasing personnel costs beyond the approved budget.

Maddy summaryHB 14 appropriates $44.8 million for Mississippi's State Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds cover the Commission's administrative expenses and programs under existing law, with $566,583 from general funds and $44,274,797 from special source funds. Key provisions restrict how personal services funds (salaries, wages, and vacancy funding) can be used, requiring strict adherence to budget limits and prohibiting their reallocation to non-salary purposes. The bill mandates detailed accounting and ensures funds align with the state's Variable Compensation Plan for employee pay. This is a routine funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Commission's operational budget.

Maddy summaryHB 16 approves $30,185,481 in state funds for the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority to cover its fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It allocates $15 million for capital projects and $50,000 for overtime pay, while requiring the authority to maintain detailed financial records and give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions. The bill, signed into law on June 4, 2025, is a funding appropriation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 4 appropriates $62,755 from state funds to cover the operating expenses of Mississippi's State Board of Registration for Foresters for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $18,626 for upgrading the board's licensing system database. It also requires the board to give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or equipment, following standard competitive bidding procedures. The funds must be spent within the approved budget, with strict record-keeping requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1732 appropriates $22,815,388 in special funds to cover the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District's (PRVWSD) operating expenses for fiscal year 2026. The bill authorizes 100 permanent staff positions and includes strict rules requiring PRVWSD to stay within budgeted personnel costs, prohibit salary increases for current staff using these funds, and maintain detailed financial records. It also mandates that PRVWSD waive traffic control fees for vehicles with "REZ" tags and provide priority hosting and fee waivers for certain fishing tournaments (like the ESPN Bass Masters Classic) if local entities win bids. The bill specifies that funds must not replace federal or other special funds and includes a $200,000 allocation for overtime pay and reservoir dredging activities.