Maddy summarySB 3007 appropriates $6.26 million from general state funds and $1.37 million from special sources (including $450,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the day-to-day operating and maintenance costs of Mississippi State University's Forest and Wildlife Research Center for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically directs that general funds cannot replace other funding sources and requires special funds to be reported in future budget requests. It also reappropriates $1 million from the Capital Expense Fund for Deer Lab renovations, matching prior authorization, and mandates compliance with state spending rules. This is a funding bill focused on sustaining existing operations, not creating new policy.
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Maddy summarySB 3009 allocates $51.65 million from the state general fund and $4.3 million from federal sources to support Mississippi's student financial aid programs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directly affects Mississippi students using state-funded scholarships, grants, and loans by prioritizing aid for those eligible under Section 37-106-39 of state law and restricting certain programs for new applicants after July 2025. Key provisions include requiring annual reports detailing recipients and award amounts, prohibiting transcripts for students with unpaid loan balances, and reserving $70,000 for speech-language pathologist loan forgiveness. The bill ensures funds are used for existing state aid programs while mandating transparency through detailed public reporting.
Maddy summarySB 3002 appropriates $375.9 million from the state general fund, $1.09 billion from federal/student fees, and $1.5 million from the Ayers Endowment to fund operations for Mississippi's eight public universities (Alcorn State, Delta State, Jackson State, Mississippi State, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss) for fiscal year 2026. The bill specifies that off-campus centers must receive at least 65% of on-campus student costs without indirect overhead charges, and earmarks $145,000 for the Governor's School for the Gifted and $349,200 for the Teacher Corps. It also requires institutions to prioritize special funds over general funds for remediation and prohibits using state appropriations for non-essential purposes. The legislation mandates that universities submit budget requests for 2027 in the same format as 2026 and continue reviewing duplicate programs.
Maddy summarySB 3005 appropriates $24.5 million from the state general fund and $10.5 million from special source funds to support the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifies $1.35 million of the special funds must come from the Education Enhancement Fund and prohibits using state funds to replace existing federal or other special funds allocated for MAFES. It sets performance targets for MAFES, including research publication goals and scientist positions, requiring annual reporting on these metrics in the 2027 budget request. Additionally, the bill mandates that MAFES give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or equipment.
Maddy summarySB 3003 allocates nearly $86 million in state and special funds for fiscal year 2026 to support 15+ research centers and programs at Mississippi's public universities. It directly funds specific initiatives like the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory ($8.6 million), Mississippi Law Research Institute ($917,183), and the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory ($1.9 million), among others. Key provisions include requiring that state funds not replace federal or special funds, and mandating that the chemical laboratory only provide additional services after clients pay overdue fees. The bill primarily enables existing university research programs to continue operations through dedicated funding streams.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 125) formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi State Fire Academy. It honors the Academy's history since 1974, its role in training firefighters and emergency responders, and its contributions to public safety across Mississippi. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment presented to the Academy's leadership.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SC 525) is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Mississippi. It honors the plant's role in providing safe, low-emission electricity to nearly half a million Mississippians since 1985, generating approximately 16% of the state's power while emitting no greenhouse gases. The resolution highlights the facility's economic impact, noting it employs over 800 people with $113 million in annual payroll and contributes $30 million in state/local taxes. As a purely symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the plant's significance to Mississippi's energy infrastructure and economy.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., who died on March 4, 2025. It extends the Legislature's sympathy to his family and recognizes his historic service as Mississippi's first African American legislator since Reconstruction (1967-2003), his leadership roles, and his advocacy for education and Mississippi's historical preservation. The resolution directs that it be presented to his family and forwarded to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. No policy changes or funding are involved.
Maddy summarySB 2051 extends the expiration date for a Mississippi Department of Corrections program that partners with Bolivar County Regional Facility to provide drug and alcohol treatment to up to 250 inmates. The program requires comprehensive treatment, aftercare planning, and recidivism monitoring for inmates within 18 months of release. This extension delays the program’s automatic termination beyond its original July 1, 2029, repeal date, ensuring continued operation under current terms. The bill directly affects the Department of Corrections, Bolivar County Regional Facility, and participating inmates.
Maddy summarySB 2256 increases weight limits for specialized trucks transporting concrete and solid waste in Mississippi. Concrete trucks with three axles may now weigh up to 64,000 pounds (previously lower), and those with four axles up to 72,000 pounds. Solid waste trucks with three axles also receive the 64,000-pound limit. All affected vehicles must operate within 50 miles of their base, stay within vehicle capacity limits, have all-wheel brakes, and avoid interstate highways and bridges restricted by officials.