Sen. Jenifer Branning

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the governing authorities of the City of Philadelphia, Mississippi, to donate up to $10,000 from available city funds to support Philadelphia Transit. The money is designated for a nonprofit organization that provides transportation services to the general public, as well as elderly and disabled citizens within the city. The donation is intended to help cover the operational costs of the transit service and is a one-time contribution that may be made at the discretion of the city officials. The law includes a provision that it will automatically expire and be repealed on July 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill provides $164,556 in general funds and authorizes $342,584 in special funds for the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority to operate during fiscal year 2025. The legislation authorizes three permanent staff positions and includes standard financial rules, such as prohibiting the use of state vehicles for non-official purposes and requiring the agency to give purchasing preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. It also mandates that the agency maintain detailed accounting records similar to the previous year and submit its 2026 budget request in a comparable format. The bill sets a deadline for spending the funds and holds responsible officers accountable for any financial obligations that exceed the approved appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funding for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to cover its expenses for the 2025 fiscal year. It allocates money from the State General Fund and the Unemployment Trust Fund to support staff salaries, operational costs, and specific programs like One-Stop Career Centers and unemployment compensation administration. The legislation also establishes rules for hiring, limits salary increases to new hires only, and grants preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or services. Additionally, it sets aside specific amounts for data systems, workforce training initiatives, and administrative support.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill appropriates $20 million from the state's Capital Expense Fund to support the construction and renovation of the CARES Center, a facility for children and youth psychiatric treatment. The funds are designated for a subgrant to Canopy Children's Solutions, which must agree to reserve at least 33 beds for patients under state care and meet specific health regulatory standards. To protect state investment, the legislation requires Canopy to provide a financial security interest in the facility and allows the state to recoup the funds if the facility fails to meet standards for three consecutive months or ceases operations. Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits using these funds to pay employee premium payments and releases the state from any future obligation to maintain the center if the agreement is breached.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates over $120 million from various state funds to cover the administrative expenses of the Mississippi Community College Board for the 2025 fiscal year. The funding supports a range of specific programs, including workforce training, industrial training, the Mississippi Virtual Community College, and the administration of proprietary school regulations. Additionally, the legislation authorizes 46 permanent staff positions and allocates money for facility repairs, equipment upgrades, and the Greenville Higher Education Center. The bill also includes provisions to prioritize purchases from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind and sets guidelines for future budget requests and industrial training commitments.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new trust fund to provide death benefits to Mississippi law enforcement officers and firefighters who die or suffer fatal injuries while performing official duties. It increases the base death benefit payment to $150,000 and allows for an additional $25,000 per child, with a maximum total payout of $250,000, while also authorizing up to $15,000 for funeral expenses. The legislation creates a separate fund for training and equipment grants, directing any money remaining in the death benefits trust after maintaining a $4 million minimum balance to support enhanced training or safety gear for covered individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $220 million to the Mississippi Department of Transportation's Office of State Aid Road Construction for the fiscal year 2025 to fund road maintenance and bridge repair projects. The legislation authorizes the hiring of 54 permanent staff members and establishes strict rules to ensure salary funds are used only for new hires rather than raises or promotions for existing employees. Additionally, the bill sets specific performance targets for the agency, such as completing a certain number of road and bridge projects and maintaining administrative costs at or below 5% of construction spending. It also designates up to $40 million specifically for replacing structurally deficient bridges on the Local System Bridge Program.

Maddy summarySB 3016 appropriates state funds to support the operation of Mississippi's public community and junior colleges for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill allocates money from the State General Fund and special funds to cover general operating expenses, employee life and health insurance, workforce development programs, and technology initiatives. Funding distribution is based on a formula that considers student enrollment and specific program types, including academic, technical, and nursing degrees. The legislation also authorizes the Mississippi Community College Board to provide temporary financial advances to colleges that lack sufficient funds to operate until state appropriations are distributed.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $286 million in state funds to cover the expenses of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year 2025. The legislation authorizes the hiring of specific permanent and time-limited positions while establishing strict rules to prevent using these funds for salary increases or promotions of current employees. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department cannot issue speed limit citations based on quotas and sets specific performance targets for enforcement activities, driver services, and forensic analysis.