Maddy summarySB 2444 requires the Mississippi State Department of Health to conduct a study on preventing and reducing diabetes-related amputations. The study must evaluate amputation rates, associated state costs, evidence-based prevention practices (including early detection), access to limb-saving services, and public-private partnership opportunities. The Department must form a workgroup of experts and submit a final report with recommendations to the House Public Health Committee and Senate Public Health Committee by December 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the Department of Health’s responsibilities and the legislative committees receiving the study findings. It does not create new programs or funding but mandates a data-driven review of a significant health issue impacting Mississippi residents.
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Maddy summaryMississippi Senate Bill 2293 amends the state's student funding formula to increase the weight and multiplier for gifted education funding. It requires that all funds allocated under this revised calculation go directly toward gifted education instruction in schools. The bill also adds seventh- and eighth-grade students enrolled in career and technical education courses to the calculation for those funds. This change affects all Mississippi public school districts serving students identified as gifted, increasing their per-pupil funding for specialized gifted programs. The bill does not specify the exact new percentage but revises the existing 14.5% weight calculation method.
Maddy summaryMississippi SB 2242 establishes the "Moving Mathematics in Mississippi" (M3) program to improve math education across public K-12 schools. It requires schools to implement K-5 math screening with targeted interventions for struggling students, use 5th-grade test scores as an Algebra-Readiness Indicator to guide middle school placement, and expand math coaching for teachers in all grade bands. The bill mandates grade-specific professional development aligned with state standards and creates a state fund to support these initiatives. These changes directly affect all Mississippi public school students, teachers, and districts through new assessment protocols and support structures.
Maddy summarySB 2344 requires students at Mississippi's public colleges and universities to complete a financial literacy course (at least one credit hour) as a graduation requirement, starting fall 2027. The course must cover practical topics like budgeting, debt management, student loans, taxes, and retirement planning, using real-world simulations rather than commercial content. Institutions can deliver the course through various formats (online, embedded in other classes, etc.) and allow prior coursework to satisfy the requirement if it meets standards set by the Board of Trustees or Mississippi Community College Board. This applies to all state institutions of higher learning and community colleges, but does not automatically accept high school financial literacy courses unless they meet postsecondary standards. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
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 3369 allocates $100,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Noxubee County for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs related to the District 4 building, including purchasing and repairing the workshop used by county supervisors. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes, directly affecting Noxubee County's operations for its District 4 office facilities.
Maddy summarySB 3371 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Shuqualak for street resurfacing during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly provides funding to address local road maintenance needs in Shuqualak. The funds will be paid through standard state fiscal procedures upon proper requisition by the town. This is a procedural appropriation bill with no new policy changes, solely allocating existing state funds for a specific local infrastructure project.
Maddy summarySB 3370 allocates $250,000 from the State General Fund to Winston County for courthouse renovation costs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports Winston County's local government operations by covering expenses related to renovating its courthouse building. This is a straightforward budgetary appropriation with no additional policy provisions or eligibility requirements beyond the specified fiscal year and purpose. The bill provides clear, targeted financial support for a specific county infrastructure project.
Maddy summarySB 3373 appropriates $3,000,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Louisville for industrial development project costs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding allocation directly supports Louisville’s efforts to finance industrial development initiatives, such as infrastructure or site preparation. The bill is purely procedural, specifying the amount, recipient, and timeframe without creating new policies or regulations. It requires payment via state warrants upon city requisitions, as outlined in Sections 1-3 of the bill text.
Maddy summarySB 3377 appropriates $50,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Piney Woods Water Association for water line repairs and infrastructure maintenance during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects the Piney Woods Water Association, a local water utility, by providing funding to address existing infrastructure needs. It does not create new policies but allocates existing state funds to cover repair costs, with payments issued through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This is a routine funding measure with no additional regulatory provisions.