Maddy summarySB 3057 appropriates $34.37 million from general funds and $18.51 million from special sources (including $1.15 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) for the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service’s fiscal year 2027 operations. The bill mandates that these funds support specific program areas: Agriculture, Family and Consumer Education, Natural Resources, 4-H, and Business/Community Development in all counties. It requires the agency to meet detailed performance targets, such as delivering 270,000 educational contacts in Agriculture and 370,000 total contacts in Natural Resources. The bill also prohibits using general funds to replace federal or special funds and directs reporting on performance metrics for the 2028 budget request.
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Maddy summarySB 3058 appropriates $6,482,062 from the State General Fund and $1,375,700 from special funds (including $450,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the operating costs of Mississippi State University’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies that general funds cannot replace federal or special funds already allocated for salaries, requires matching federal grants to be reported, and mandates that funds be used in compliance with existing state budget laws. It directly affects Mississippi State University’s research center operations and its funding sources, with no new policy changes beyond the allocation. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on funding the center’s ongoing maintenance and operations.
Maddy summarySB 3075 appropriates $4,398,210 in state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy to cover its expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027), with $2,897,314 specifically designated for salaries, wages, and benefits for its 21 authorized permanent staff positions. The bill restricts how these funds can be used, requiring that salary increases and headcount changes comply with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and not exceed the allocated budget without legislative approval. It mandates that the Board achieve 100% of licenses and renewals processed within specified timeframes (10 business days for new licenses, 2 for renewals). This funding bill directly affects the Board of Pharmacy’s operational budget and staffing, with no policy changes beyond financial allocation.
Maddy summarySB 3054 appropriates $39.8 million from the State General Fund and $48.0 million from special sources (like federal funds and student fees) for fiscal year 2027 to support 18 designated research programs, laboratories, and administrative offices at Mississippi's public universities. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for entities like the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory ($8.7 million), Mississippi Law Research Institute ($922,966), and the Executive Office of the Board of Trustees ($21.5 million). These funds maintain ongoing operations for research, education, and community initiatives at the listed institutions, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and Mississippi Mineral Resources Research Institute. The bill does not create new programs but allocates existing funds to sustain current research and administrative activities.
Maddy summarySB 3056 appropriates $25,686,902 from the State General Fund and $10,542,565 from special sources for the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station's operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill requires the station to meet specific performance targets (e.g., 29.78 scientist FTEs in Plant Systems, 150 research publications) and report on progress in its 2028 budget request, while directing $1.35 million from the Education Enhancement Fund to support these activities.
Maddy summarySB 2898 directs the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer to transfer $20 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund upon the bill's effective date. This technical amendment reallocates existing state funds without creating new programs or changing eligibility for disaster assistance. The transfer affects state budget accounting by moving money between two designated funds (Fund No. 6499C00000 to Fund No. 3372500000) to support disaster response resources. The bill has no direct impact on citizens or businesses but modifies how state funds are allocated. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryMississippi's Senate Concurrent Resolution 534 is a request to Congress, not a law. It urges Congress to include in the 2026 Water Resources Development Act a requirement for the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a reliability report on Marine Highway 65 (M-65). This report would assess the condition and risks of locks and infrastructure along M-65, including documented failures at the Demopolis, Holt, and Wilson locks. The resolution directly affects Mississippi's ports (like Yellow Creek and Itawamba), industries, and communities that rely on this waterway for transporting goods like steel, coal, and agricultural products. The report aims to guide future infrastructure investments to maintain the corridor's reliability.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution extends the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Warner Alford, Jr., a former University of Mississippi Athletic Director who passed away in March 2026. The resolution recognizes Alford's extensive contributions to Ole Miss athletics, including his 16-year tenure as director during which he expanded the program from eight to 15 sports and oversaw significant facility improvements. It also highlights his numerous honors, including inductions into multiple halls of fame, and notes his continued service to the university after retirement through alumni work and scholarship programs.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends the Ole Miss Women's Rifle Team and Coach Will Shaner for winning the program's first-ever NCAA team title in the smallbore event. It also recognizes team member Audrey Gogniat for defending her individual air rifle national championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's historic achievements at the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including multiple podium finishes and individual high scores. This document serves as an official gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi State Legislature to the athletes and coaching staff for their accomplishments.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery costs. It specifically covers expenses related to the severe weather event beginning January 24, 2026, and other state disaster obligations, effective from passage through June 30, 2027. The funds are intended to cover MEMA's costs for managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this period. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.