Maddy summarySB 3087 allocates $12.27 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Audit to cover salaries and operational expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies $7.89 million from General Funds and $5.06 million from Special Funds, with all funds restricted to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) for 134 authorized positions. It requires strict adherence to the state's Variable Compensation Plan and prohibits using these funds for promotions, salary increases, or replacing federal funds. As a purely procedural appropriations bill, it does not create new policies or directly affect citizens or public offices beyond funding the audit department's mandated oversight work.
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Maddy summarySB 3103 reappropriates unspent funds from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to specific state agencies for existing programs in fiscal year 2027. It allocates $16.1 million to the Office of Workforce Development for job training, $110 million to the Department of Environmental Quality for water infrastructure grants, and smaller amounts to the Department of Finance and Administration for tourism marketing and the State Department of Health for pandemic response programs. All funds must come from unexpended balances as of June 30, 2026, and cannot change the original purpose of the funds. This bill does not create new programs but extends existing uses of previously authorized recovery funds.
Maddy summarySB 3100 appropriates $371.8 million from Mississippi's General Fund to cover bank service charges and pay principal/interest on state bonds due between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It also allocates $51.3 million from special funds for general obligation bonds and $41.7 million for revenue bonds maturing in fiscal 2027. The bill ensures timely payments to bondholders by directing the State Treasurer to disburse funds from specified accounts as scheduled. This is a routine funding measure for existing debt obligations, not a policy change.
Maddy summarySB 3052 appropriates $3,223,525 from the State General Fund and $638,140 from Special Funds to cover expenses for the Governor's Office, staff, and operation of the Governor's Mansion during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill authorizes 46 positions (39 permanent, 7 time-limited) for the Governor's Office and requires adherence to standard accounting and reporting practices. It also mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement when bids are equal. This is a routine funding measure with no substantive policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and congratulates the Warren Central High School boys and girls swim teams and their head coach Terry Wong for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class II State Championships. The bill acknowledges the teams' historic achievement as their first state titles, noting specific accomplishments such as the girls' team co-championship status and the boys' team finishing first in their division. It also highlights the contributions of individual athletes and the support from school administration, staff, parents, and community members. The resolution directs that this commendation be presented to the school's coach, principal, and school board, and shared with the press.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Starkville High School Boys Basketball Team and their first-year coach, Anthony Carlyle, for winning the 2026 Class 7A State Championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's comeback victory against Germantown High School, where they overcame a seven-point halftime deficit to win 40-36. It highlights the achievements of individual players and coaches, including MVP Jerwan McCarter and Coach Carlyle's seventh state championship as a head coach. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's success and extends congratulations to the school, community, and supporters.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Starkville High School Girls Basketball Team and Coach Matt Wilbanks for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 7A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of securing their sixth state title in school history and highlights key details from their championship game performance. It formally presents the resolution to the coaching staff and school administration while making the document available to the press. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, serving to honor the team's accomplishment.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates the St. Patrick High School Lady Irish Girls Soccer Team and standout player Meredith Tindell for winning their fourth consecutive state championship in 2026. The resolution formally recognizes the team's undefeated playoff performance and their overall season record of 18-4-4, highlighting key players and coaching staff who contributed to the achievement. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team, coaches, and school administration while also making it available to the Capitol Press Corps for public record.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life and legacy of Robert H. 'Bob' Dunlap, a Mississippi businessman and philanthropist who passed away on January 11, 2026. The resolution formally recognizes Dunlap's contributions as the former CEO of Dunlap & Kyle Co., a major tire distributor, and acknowledges his extensive charitable work including scholarships, community support, and conservation efforts. It extends the Senate's sympathy to Dunlap's family and directs the resolution to be presented to his surviving family, the city of Batesville, and the Capitol Press Corps.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Colonel Charles Haynes for his 25 years of dedicated service as Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Assistant Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. It also congratulates him on his new appointment as Director of Administration of Justice at Mississippi College, where he will join the faculty. The resolution formally recognizes his extensive law enforcement background, including his work with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and various state agencies, and presents the document to him and the Capitol Press Corps.