Sen. John Polk

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $422 million from the State General Fund to pay banks for handling state bond payments and to cover maturing state bonds and interest due during fiscal year 2026. It allocates $17.75 million specifically for "full faith and credit" state bonds and $34.54 million for revenue bonds falling due between July 2025 and June 2026. The funds will be paid from the State Treasury using designated accounts, including special source funds and bond interest earnings. The bill is effective July 1, 2025, and expires June 30, 2025 (though this date appears to be a typo in the bill text).

Maddy summarySB 3050 appropriates $3,205,828 from the General Fund and $637,204 from Special Funds to cover the Governor's Office, staff, and Mansion operations for Mississippi's fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 39 permanent and 7 time-limited staff positions for these operations. The bill also requires the Governor's Office to prioritize purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal and mandates detailed financial records matching fiscal year 2025 standards. This is a funding bill with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the Governor's administrative budget and staff.

Maddy summarySB 3036 is a funding bill that allocates $9,130,593 from the general fund and $1,607,810 from a special fund to cover the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 119 permanent staff positions and specifies how funds must be spent, including $75,000 for the Mississippi Council on Compulsive Gambling and restrictions on using funds for employee salary increases beyond approved budgets. The bill also requires the Commission to use specific portions of seized property and gaming control fees for law enforcement and investigations, while mandating detailed financial reporting to the legislature. This is a procedural budget measure with no new policy provisions, directly affecting the Gaming Commission’s operations and the nonprofit support organization.

Maddy summarySB 3025 appropriates $753,303 from the state treasury to cover the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy’s operating expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifies that $42,000 must be used solely for investigations, testimony, and administrative hearings related to the board’s work, and includes restrictions on fund usage - such as prohibiting funds from replacing federal money or covering salary increases for current staff. It also directs the board to prioritize Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions.

Maddy summarySB 3005 appropriates $24.5 million from the state general fund and $10.5 million from special source funds to support the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifies $1.35 million of the special funds must come from the Education Enhancement Fund and prohibits using state funds to replace existing federal or other special funds allocated for MAFES. It sets performance targets for MAFES, including research publication goals and scientist positions, requiring annual reporting on these metrics in the 2027 budget request. Additionally, the bill mandates that MAFES give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or equipment.

Maddy summarySB 3043 appropriates $666,684 from the State General Fund to cover the Board of Tax Appeals' expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes six permanent staff positions and strictly limits personnel spending to prevent salary increases for current employees, requiring funds to fill vacancies instead. It mandates detailed accounting records and compliance with existing laws on budgeting and spending limits (Mississippi Code §27-104-25). The bill focuses solely on funding the Board’s operations without altering tax policies or creating new programs.

Maddy summarySB 3015 appropriates $643,363 from the State General Fund and $109,286 from the State Treasury to fund the Commission on Judicial Performance for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill authorizes four permanent staff positions for the commission and requires detailed accounting of funds, aligning with existing fiscal year 2025 reporting standards. It also directs the commission to prioritize purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal, but does not create new judicial policies or affect judges directly.

Maddy summarySB 3042 provides $16.9 million in general funds and $16.7 million in special funds to support the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It authorizes 95 permanent and 11 time-limited staff positions, mandates strict spending limits on salaries (no increases for current employees), and requires the office to meet specific performance targets like answering 95% of customer calls and updating 6,400 voter registrations online. The bill also restricts funds to approved duties under state law, prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn special funds, and allocates $500,000 for county voting system bonds. It directly affects the Secretary of State’s office operations, staffing, and accountability for fiscal year 2026 expenditures.

Maddy summarySB 3003 allocates nearly $86 million in state and special funds for fiscal year 2026 to support 15+ research centers and programs at Mississippi's public universities. It directly funds specific initiatives like the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory ($8.6 million), Mississippi Law Research Institute ($917,183), and the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory ($1.9 million), among others. Key provisions include requiring that state funds not replace federal or special funds, and mandating that the chemical laboratory only provide additional services after clients pay overdue fees. The bill primarily enables existing university research programs to continue operations through dedicated funding streams.

Maddy summarySB 3051 allocates $320.46 million in state funds to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill provides $20.9 million for general expenses and $299.56 million for operations, including funding for 190 authorized positions (154 permanent, 36 time-limited) and specific programs like tourism advertising ($4.88 million) and welcome center operations ($800,000). It requires the MDA to meet defined performance targets, such as generating 1,500 international investment contracts, creating 3,000 new jobs, and achieving $7.5 billion in travel revenue. The funding directly affects the MDA’s operations, its ability to support economic development initiatives, and businesses engaging with its tourism and incentive programs.