Sen. Michael McLendon

Maddy summarySB 2017 appropriates $235.7 million for Mississippi's Department of Transportation's Office of State Aid Road Construction for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $5.3 million specifically for staff salaries and filling open positions (including $392,000 for "vacancy funding"), with strict limits to prevent exceeding budgeted personnel costs. Additionally, $55 million is dedicated to replacing structurally deficient bridges under the Local System Bridge Program. The bill requires detailed accounting of all funds and mandates that administrative costs stay below 4% of construction spending.

Maddy summarySB 2046 appropriates over $322 million to fund the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), directly affecting the MDA’s operations and staff. It specifies strict limits on "Personal Services" funding ($16.5 million total for salaries, benefits, and unfilled positions), requiring that vacancy funds be used *only* to fill authorized roles - not for raises or promotions - and mandates compliance with state personnel pay rules. The bill ties funding to measurable performance targets, including creating 3,000 new jobs, securing 1,500 international investment contracts, and processing 250 minority business certifications. It prohibits using funds to replace withdrawn federal money or violate IRS reporting rules, while requiring the MDA to report on progress toward its annual goals.

Maddy summarySB 2044 appropriates $119.6 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Finance and Administration to cover expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically allocates $75.3 million for department operations and $6.3 million for the Tort Claims Board, with strict limits on how funds can be used for salaries and staff positions. The bill requires the department to stay within a fixed budget for "Personal Services" ($26.4 million), authorizing 301 total staff positions (300 permanent, 1 time-limited), and prohibits using vacancy funds for promotions or salary increases for current employees. All spending must comply with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan and cannot exceed the approved budget without new legislative funding.

Maddy summarySB 2033 provides $5,352,002 in state funding for the Mississippi State Personnel Board to cover its operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $4,424,204 for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) to support 47 authorized positions, with strict rules preventing funds from being diverted to other categories or used for promotions. It requires the Board to track spending against this budget, ensures salaries comply with established minimums, and mandates that any new staffing must be approved by the Legislature with additional funding.

Maddy summarySB 2040 appropriates $6,808,433 for Mississippi's State Treasurer's Office to cover fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), primarily for employee salaries and benefits totaling $3,569,544. The bill authorizes 37 permanent staff positions and strictly limits spending on "Personal Services," requiring compliance with state personnel salary rules and prohibiting budget overruns. It also allocates $150,000 to the Education Improvement Trust Fund and $35 million to the Prepaid College Tuition Program for fiscal year 2026. The funding includes specific rules to prevent using appropriated funds for promotions or salary increases beyond authorized headcounts.

Maddy summarySB 2043 appropriates $12,505,269 for Mississippi's Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF) to operate during fiscal year 2026. It specifically allocates $8,961,121 for salaries and benefits of authorized staff (86 permanent positions), with strict rules preventing budget overruns and requiring use of "Vacancy Funding" only to fill unfilled positions - not for raises or promotions. The bill also sets aside $300,000 from a civil penalty fund created by another bill (SB 2049) and mandates detailed record-keeping for all expenditures. This funding directly affects DBCF employees and operations, ensuring financial compliance without altering consumer finance regulations.

Maddy summarySB 2041 appropriates $422 million from the State General Fund to cover bank service charges and pay principal/interest on Mississippi's existing "full faith and credit" bonds, and $17.75 million plus $41.75 million from special funds for maturing bonds due in Fiscal Year 2026. It specifically allocates $500,000 for bank fees related to bond payments and requires payments to occur between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects the state treasury (which pays bondholders), banks acting as state agents, and bondholders receiving payments. It is a routine funding measure for existing debt obligations, with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 2032 appropriates $28.46 million from the State General Fund and $21.49 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services' (ITS) expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $12.45 million for staff salaries, benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized positions (including nine new IT roles), with strict rules prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases beyond budgeted amounts. It requires ITS to comply with state personnel salary rules and limits transfers of funds to avoid overspending. The bill directly affects the ITS department and all state agencies relying on its technology services, ensuring funding aligns with approved headcounts and salary structures.

Maddy summarySB 2045 appropriates $3,206,626 from the State General Fund and $637,372 from Special Funds to cover the Governor's Office, staff, and mansion operations for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 39 permanent and 7 time-limited staff positions for these operations and requires detailed financial records matching the prior fiscal year’s standards. The bill also directs preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions when bids are equal. This is a routine funding measure for existing executive branch operations, not a policy change affecting the public.

Maddy summarySB 2047 reauthorizes the expenditure of $68.7 million in unspent Gulf Coast Restoration Funds for specific coastal restoration and development projects in Mississippi. The bill directs funds to cities (like Gulfport, Long Beach, and Ocean Springs), counties (including Pearl River and Harrison), redevelopment authorities, universities (such as Mississippi State University), and organizations for projects including harbor restoration, road improvements, downtown revitalization, and economic development sites. It does not create new funding but reallocates leftover funds from prior fiscal years to continue previously authorized projects, such as the Long Beach Harbor Complex Restoration and the Mississippi Cyber Center. The bill was signed into law by the governor on June 2, 2025, and applies to fiscal year 2026.