Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $189 million from Mississippi's general fund and $1.7 billion from patient/student fees and special funds to cover the University of Mississippi Medical Center's (UMMC) operating expenses for fiscal year 2026. It specifically allocates funds for UMMC's schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing), the Teaching Hospital, and designated programs including $2.17 million for rural physician scholarships, $4.75 million for the Cancer Institute, $595,000 for a tobacco center, and $1.35 million for children's abuse care facilities. The bill requires UMMC to provide detailed expenditure reports to the legislature and mandates that state agencies reimburse UMMC for services within 90 days or risk service discontinuation. It also prohibits using funds for embryo research and specifies how certain allocations (like scholarship programs) must be used.
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Maddy summarySB 2028 appropriates $9.59 million from general funds and $19.95 million from special sources (including fees and museum admissions) to cover the fiscal year 2026 operating expenses of Mississippi's Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The bill specifically allocates $15.21 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 235 authorized positions (222 permanent, 13 time-limited), with strict rules preventing fund diversion for non-salary purposes or exceeding budgeted amounts. It also authorizes three new positions (two inspectors and a Trade Mart assistant manager) and includes $1.1 million for the Beaver Control Program. The bill mandates compliance with state personnel rules and IRS reporting requirements for contractor payments.
Maddy summarySB 2027 provides $34.5 million in state funding for Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $5.9 million from general funds for regular operations and $28.6 million from special funds for agency support, with $18.99 million strictly reserved for salaries, benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" to fill open positions (not for raises). The bill also sets aside $585,056 for disaster assistance programs, including public aid, individual grants, and mitigation efforts. All spending is subject to strict budget caps and rules to prevent exceeding appropriations.
Maddy summarySB 2005 appropriates $33.37 million from general funds and $14.53 million from special sources (including $1.15 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) to support Mississippi State University's Cooperative Extension Service for fiscal year 2026. The bill requires the service to report on meeting specific performance targets across agriculture, 4-H, family education, and community development programs, while prohibiting the use of state funds to replace federal or external grants. It also mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions and requires compliance with budget reporting standards for future funding requests.
Maddy summarySB 2030 appropriates $1,913,967 from general funds and $1,287,795 from special funds to cover the Mississippi Board of Animal Health’s expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically allocates $2,131,775 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) to support 28 authorized positions (23 permanent, 5 time-limited), with strict limits preventing overspending on personnel costs. It requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records and comply with state personnel rules, including a cap on annualized salary expenditures. This funding directly affects the Board’s operational budget and staffing for animal health oversight in Mississippi.
Maddy summarySB 2001 allocates nearly $1.5 billion in state funds to 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 the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides $376 million from the state general fund for core operations, $1.09 billion from federal/student fees, and $1.5 million from the Ayers Endowment for specific university support. The bill also earmarks $145,000 for the Governor's School for Gifted Students (requiring nominations from all high schools) and $349,200 for the Teacher Corps program. Key provisions include requiring 65% of on-campus funding for off-campus centers and prohibiting general funds from replacing federal or special funds.
Maddy summarySB 2029 appropriates $1.2 million for the Dixie National Livestock Show in Jackson and allocates additional funds totaling $196,540 for other livestock events in Mississippi. It directly supports livestock exhibitors, county associations, and schools by funding prizes, premiums, and operational costs for county shows, district livestock shows, state dairy shows, and high school rodeos. Key provisions require 75% of district and dairy show funds to go to 4-H and Smith-Hughes students, limit county show funding to $2,000 per county, and mandate adequate facilities for funded events. The bill specifies exact amounts for each event type (e.g., $65,000 for district shows, $14,150 for high school rodeo promotion) for fiscal year 2026. It has been signed into law by the governor.
Maddy summarySB 2004 allocates $24.5 million in state general funds and $10.5 million from special sources (including $1.35 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) to support Mississippi State University's Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill directly funds the station's operations, including research activities, and requires reporting on performance targets like researcher staffing levels and publications. It mandates efficient use of funds to meet specific annual goals and includes provisions for purchasing preferences for Mississippi Industries for the Blind. This is a routine appropriations bill focused on sustaining agricultural research, not a policy change.
Maddy summarySB 2008 allocates $47.3 million from state funds and $11 million from federal sources to support Mississippi's student financial aid programs for fiscal year 2026. It prioritizes aid for students from families earning under $42,500 annually (based on income thresholds in Section 11) and prohibits funding for specific loan programs like the Southeast Asia POW/MIA Grant. The bill requires detailed annual reports tracking recipients, award amounts, repayment status, and institutional distribution of funds. It also restricts students from receiving multiple state grant awards simultaneously in the same enrollment term.
Maddy summarySB 2034 appropriates $173.6 million in state funds for Mississippi National Guard operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It covers general expenses ($9.5 million), military programs ($164 million), and specific initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program ($2.3 million), Armed Forces Museum ($663,124), and the Sonny Montgomery Center ($300,000). The funding comes from general state funds, specialized accounts (e.g., Camp Shelby Timber Fund), and $4 million redirected from the Education Enhancement Fund. This is a routine budget allocation with no new policy requirements, solely authorizing financial support for existing Guard activities and facilities.