Maddy summarySB 2242 creates a new work release program allowing eligible Mississippi state inmates to work for the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). It directly affects inmates serving sentences without violent crime convictions who have less than one year remaining, requiring them to work under MDOT supervision. Key provisions mandate that inmates earn at least the federal minimum wage, with wages allocated as follows: 25% toward court-ordered payments (like child support or fines), 50% saved for post-release use, 15% for facility costs, and 10% for personal expenses. The Mississippi Department of Corrections must establish eligibility rules and oversee the program, with potential collaboration with the prison industries corporation (MAGCOR).
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Maddy summarySB 2886 creates a statewide domestic violence fatality review team within Mississippi's Department of Public Safety, along with optional local teams in each circuit court district. These teams review fatal and near-fatal domestic violence incidents, related matters, and suicides within their jurisdiction to identify prevention opportunities and improve responses from agencies and institutions. The law provides limited civil immunity for team members and strictly protects all information gathered during reviews from being used in court or disclosure. It requires diverse team membership and mandates that reviews examine community resources, laws, and responses to develop recommendations for better victim support.
Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution (SC 519) apologizes for Mississippi's historical role in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers. It expresses "profound regret" for the state's creation of a hostile environment, failure to protect Till, and the defense of the killers, offering sympathy to his family. Key provisions include directing the resolution to all Mississippi state officials, civil rights groups (like the NAACP Mississippi Chapter), and requesting they share it to educate the public about this Civil Rights-era injustice. The resolution explicitly states it is not legally binding and cannot be used in court.
Maddy summarySB 3030 appropriates $3,958,339 for the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy to cover its operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly funds the Board’s activities, authorizing 20 permanent staff positions and requiring strict adherence to spending rules (e.g., no salary increases for current employees, funds must cover headcount not promotions). It mandates the Board to meet specific performance targets, including processing 100% of pharmacy licenses within 10 business days and resolving 100% of complaints within six months. The bill also includes safeguards to prevent misuse of funds and requires detailed reporting for future budget requests.
Maddy summarySB 3029 allocates $1,276,240 in state funds to the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), covering operational costs for 8 permanent staff positions. It specifies that funds must not exceed prior-year staffing levels without legislative approval, prohibits using funds for salary increases beyond minimums, and requires strict accounting for expenditures. An additional $27,000 is directed to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy for the Prescription Monitoring Program. The bill is procedural, solely providing funding without altering dental licensing rules or affecting the public directly.
Maddy summarySB 3004 appropriates over $7.8 million from the state General Fund and $335,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund to support Alcorn State University's agricultural programs for fiscal year 2026. The funds specifically cover the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center ($300,000 from Section 1 and $165,000 from Section 3), broader agricultural research and extension programs ($715,000), and agency operations ($170,000). This bill directly affects Alcorn State University's land-grant agricultural research, extension services, and related academic programs. It is a funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing financial support for existing university programs.
Maddy summarySB 3010 allocates $1.91 billion in state and special funds for the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) during fiscal year 2026, directly affecting UMMC's operations and services. It specifies $189 million from the State General Fund and $1.72 billion from patient/student fees and other special sources to cover expenses, including maintaining its schools of medicine, nursing, and dentistry. The bill mandates that funds support specific programs like the Rural Physicians Scholarship ($2.17 million), Cancer Institute ($4.75 million), Children's Safe Center ($1.35 million), and a Comprehensive Tobacco Center ($595,000), while prohibiting use for embryo-destructive research. UMMC must report expenditures to the Legislature and ensure payments from state agencies for services are received within 90 days.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $33.36 million from general state funds and $14.43 million from special sources (including $1.15 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) to fund Mississippi State University's Cooperative Extension Service for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the agency's county-level programs in agriculture, family education, natural resources, 4-H youth development, and community business initiatives. Key provisions require the service to meet specific performance targets (e.g., 270,000 agricultural educational contacts) and restrict fund usage (e.g., no general funds to replace federal grants). The bill establishes reporting requirements for the 2027 budget request and mandates efficient fund allocation per the state's performance budgeting law.
Maddy summarySB 3008 provides $20.5 million in state general funds and $52.9 million in special-source funds for Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine for fiscal year 2026. The funding supports operations, construction of the Wise Center ($17.5 million), rural veterinarian scholarships ($60,000), and chronic disease testing ($125,000). The bill ties funds to specific performance targets, including 95% of graduates securing jobs within a year and 40,000 animal health clinic visits. It directly affects MSU's vet school, its students, faculty, and the veterinary care providers it serves across Mississippi. The legislation requires annual reporting on performance metrics to the legislature.
Maddy summarySB 3017 allocates $667 million (combining $249 million from the General Fund and $417 million from special sources) to fund Mississippi's Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2026. It specifically directs $20.95 million from the Health Care Expendable Fund toward critical services like crisis centers ($636,000), fentanyl/drug abuse education ($2 million), physician services at community clinics ($1.1 million), and Alzheimer's programs ($379,000). The bill also authorizes 5,321 staff positions (4,968 permanent, 353 time-limited) with strict rules requiring funds to cover new hires only, not salary increases or promotions. This funding directly supports mental health services for Mississippi residents, including crisis response, community-based care, and specialized treatment programs.