Sen. Albert Butler

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $574,272 from Mississippi's General Fund to cover salaries, travel, and office expenses for the Sixth Circuit Court District's legal staff during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates funds for three full-time assistant district attorneys and $12,000 for district attorney office expenses, as authorized under state law. The bill prohibits using these funds to reimburse taxable meals for staff within the district. As a funding measure - not a policy change - it directly affects the Sixth Circuit Court District's assistant district attorneys and district attorney's office by ensuring their operational budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Maddy summarySB 3037 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, reconstruction, and restoration of the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University. The bill directs proceeds from bond sales to a special fund for the center's facility improvements, with the state's full credit backing the bonds. This directly affects Alcorn State University by providing capital for its research facility upgrades. The key mechanism is bond financing - bonds would be sold to investors, with repayment secured by state funds if needed. The bill does not change research policies but enables physical facility investment.

Maddy summarySB 3032 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure at Alcorn State University's Lorman, Vicksburg, and Natchez campuses. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated fund for these specific campus improvements. This bill directly affects Alcorn State University's three campuses by providing dedicated funding for physical infrastructure upgrades.

Maddy summarySB 2977 appropriates $1.2 million from the State General Fund to Claiborne County for radiological emergency preparedness costs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically intended to cover expenses related to emergency planning and protection for first responders, sourced from existing state nuclear-related revenue. This is a funding allocation bill with no new requirements or policy changes, directly affecting Claiborne County’s emergency preparedness budget.

Maddy summarySB 3222 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance. The funds will support infrastructure upgrades in Franklin, Walthall, Pike, Amite, and Wilkinson counties, including road and parking improvements, river access, erosion control, utility upgrades, and trail enhancements. This bill directly affects these five counties by providing state funding for local facility and environmental infrastructure projects. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation with no new policy requirements.

Maddy summarySB 3214 allocates $5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Franklin County for infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs associated with the county's infrastructure projects, such as roads or utilities, without specifying particular improvements. This direct appropriation is funded through the state's general budget and requires payment via state warrants. The bill affects Franklin County residents and local infrastructure planning by providing dedicated state funding for the specified period.

Maddy summarySB 3034 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds specifically for preplanning costs associated with repairing, renovating, and upgrading the Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University. The bill establishes a process for the State Bond Commission to issue, sell, and manage these bonds, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated special fund. The direct beneficiary is Alcorn State University, as the funds will cover preplanning expenses for the building improvements. This is a funding mechanism bill focused solely on enabling future construction planning, not on the construction itself.

Maddy summarySB 3038 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. The bill directs bond proceeds to be paid into a dedicated fund for these specific improvements, with the state pledging its full credit for repayment. This directly affects Alcorn State University by providing funding for physical infrastructure upgrades at its campus. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on the bond authorization mechanism without specifying project details or timelines.

Maddy summarySB 3039 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to Revels Hall and Robinson Hall at Alcorn State University. The bill specifies that bond proceeds will be directed to these two specific university buildings for physical improvements. The state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bonds, with any shortfall covered from the state treasury if legislative appropriations are insufficient. This is a procedural financing measure focused solely on funding infrastructure upgrades at Alcorn State University.

Maddy summarySB 3033 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds specifically to fund new housing construction for faculty and staff at Alcorn State University. The bill directs bond proceeds to a dedicated special fund for building and equipping housing facilities, with the full credit of the State of Mississippi pledged for repayment. These bonds would be sold through the State Bond Commission and paid using state treasury funds if needed, following standard bond procedures. The legislation directly affects Alcorn State University employees who will gain access to new on-campus housing options.