Sen. Kamesha Mumford

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs for improvements and equipment at volunteer fire departments located in Senate District 26 within Hinds County. It does not create new policies or obligations but provides direct funding for existing fire department needs. The appropriation is limited to the specified amount and timeframe, with payment to be issued through standard state fiscal procedures.

Maddy summarySB 3138 appropriates $2,750,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Bolton for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will cover repairs, renovations, and upgrades to two specific structures: $1.5 million for the town hall and $1.25 million to convert a former Department of Human Services building into a community center. This is a direct funding allocation with no new policy provisions, solely for approved physical improvements to Bolton's existing infrastructure. The bill does not affect broader state policies or create new obligations beyond these two designated projects.

Maddy summarySB 2950 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's State General Fund for the Clinton/Raymond/Bolton Regional Wastewater Authority to cover construction and development costs of their wastewater project. The project will transport treated wastewater from local municipal treatment facilities in Clinton, Raymond, and Bolton to the Big Black River. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, supports infrastructure development for the fiscal year 2027.

Maddy summarySB 3136 appropriates $2 million from the state General Fund to Hinds County for road and infrastructure improvements in Senate District 26 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly support local road projects and infrastructure upgrades within that specific district. This bill provides a dedicated funding source for these improvements, administered through the State Treasurer and Fiscal Officer per standard procedures. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 3120 extends Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption to unremarried surviving spouses of homeowners who were totally disabled at the time of their death. Currently, this exemption applies to disabled homeowners themselves, but the bill ensures their surviving spouse retains the same tax benefit after the homeowner's death. The change applies only to cases where the deceased homeowner qualified for the exemption due to total disability (as defined by federal disability programs or state criteria), not to all surviving spouses. This policy change takes effect January 1, 2027, and directly affects disabled homeowners' unremarried spouses seeking continued property tax relief.

Maddy summarySB 3143 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County for the fiscal year 2027. This funding directly covers the purchase and installation of security cameras for homeowner associations located in Senate District 26. The bill specifies that the funds are to defray costs associated with these security camera systems. The appropriation is effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements for homeowners or associations.

Maddy summarySB 3139 appropriates $400,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Edwards for fiscal year 2027. The funds will directly support the purchase of police department equipment and the paving/resurfacing of the community center's parking lot. This is a one-time budget allocation for specific local infrastructure needs, not a new policy or law. The money becomes available July 1, 2026, and must be spent within the 2027 fiscal year.

Maddy summarySB 3137 allocates $20 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the State Department of Health for an infant mortality reduction initiative during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly provides funding for programs aimed at reducing infant deaths, without specifying new policies or eligibility criteria. It is a procedural appropriation bill, solely authorizing the expenditure of funds for this established initiative.

Maddy summarySB 3140 appropriates $840,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County for sewer and drainage improvements specifically in the Presidential Hills area. The funds are designated to cover costs associated with these infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This bill directly affects residents and properties in the Presidential Hills neighborhood by providing state funding for essential public works upgrades. The appropriation is a straightforward financial allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2579 appropriates $5 million from Mississippi's Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It enables small municipalities receiving discretionary federal funds to access matching state funds by requiring them to contribute 20% of project costs locally while federal funds cover 80%. The bill directs the Department of Finance and Administration to disburse these matching funds to qualifying small municipalities, aiming to help them leverage additional federal resources for local projects. The funds are specifically intended for municipalities that qualify under the state's matching program.