Sen. Dennis DeBar

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $219,128 from the state treasury to fund the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly affects the Board by providing dedicated funding for its operational expenses, including staff and administrative costs. The bill requires the Board to maintain detailed financial records matching those used in fiscal year 2026 and to submit its 2028 budget request in the same format as the 2027 request. It does not create new regulations for massage therapy but ensures continued funding and accountability for the existing Board.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $690,254 from the state general fund to cover the operational costs of Mississippi's Board of Tax Appeals for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically designates $609,399 for staff salaries and benefits, limiting the board to six permanent employees. The bill requires strict adherence to this budget, prohibits using funds for non-salary purposes like promotions, and mandates detailed financial reporting to ensure compliance with state personnel salary standards. It does not change tax laws or policies but provides funding for the board's administrative operations.

Maddy summarySB 3082 appropriates $384,213 for the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission's operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $274,515 for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) to cover 3 permanent staff positions, with strict rules prohibiting fund transfers to other categories or exceeding the budget. The bill requires the commission to comply with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and ensures funds are used only for authorized staff positions, not promotions or salary increases for current employees. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy changes, directly affecting the Motor Vehicle Commission’s staffing budget.

Maddy summarySB 3078 appropriates $12,545,602 for Mississippi's Department of Banking and Consumer Finance for fiscal year 2027, primarily funding employee salaries and benefits. The bill specifies that $9,001,454 must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) for 86 authorized positions, with strict rules preventing the use of these funds for promotions, salary increases, or replacing federal funds. It requires the department to maintain detailed financial records and ensures no salary reductions below state personnel board minimums, while prohibiting excess spending beyond the allocated budget.

Maddy summarySB 3074 appropriates $1,269,591 for the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2027, primarily to cover staff salaries and benefits for its authorized 8 full-time positions. The bill specifies that $720,776 must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), with strict limits preventing budget overruns or using these funds for promotions or new positions. It requires the Board to use "Vacancy Funding" only to fill existing unfilled authorized positions from the prior year, not to increase current staff compensation. The funds must comply with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan and cannot exceed the prior year's allocation without legislative approval for new positions.

Maddy summarySB 3079 appropriates $362,604 from the state treasury to fund the State Board of Funeral Services for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifically allocates $139,251 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) to cover two permanent staff positions, with strict rules prohibiting use for employee raises or promotions. It requires the agency to maintain detailed financial records matching FY2026 standards and mandates that any future funding requests for FY2028 must align with current appropriations unless new positions are approved by the legislature. This is a procedural budget measure with no policy changes to funeral service regulations.

Maddy summarySB 3087 allocates $12.27 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Audit to cover salaries and operational expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies $7.89 million from General Funds and $5.06 million from Special Funds, with all funds restricted to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) for 134 authorized positions. It requires strict adherence to the state's Variable Compensation Plan and prohibits using these funds for promotions, salary increases, or replacing federal funds. As a purely procedural appropriations bill, it does not create new policies or directly affect citizens or public offices beyond funding the audit department's mandated oversight work.

Maddy summarySB 3103 reappropriates unspent funds from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to specific state agencies for existing programs in fiscal year 2027. It allocates $16.1 million to the Office of Workforce Development for job training, $110 million to the Department of Environmental Quality for water infrastructure grants, and smaller amounts to the Department of Finance and Administration for tourism marketing and the State Department of Health for pandemic response programs. All funds must come from unexpended balances as of June 30, 2026, and cannot change the original purpose of the funds. This bill does not create new programs but extends existing uses of previously authorized recovery funds.

Maddy summarySB 3100 appropriates $371.8 million from Mississippi's General Fund to cover bank service charges and pay principal/interest on state bonds due between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It also allocates $51.3 million from special funds for general obligation bonds and $41.7 million for revenue bonds maturing in fiscal 2027. The bill ensures timely payments to bondholders by directing the State Treasurer to disburse funds from specified accounts as scheduled. This is a routine funding measure for existing debt obligations, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 3052 appropriates $3,223,525 from the State General Fund and $638,140 from Special Funds to cover expenses for the Governor's Office, staff, and operation of the Governor's Mansion during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill authorizes 46 positions (39 permanent, 7 time-limited) for the Governor's Office and requires adherence to standard accounting and reporting practices. It also mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement when bids are equal. This is a routine funding measure with no substantive policy changes.