Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill appropriates $20 million from the state's Capital Expense Fund to support the construction and renovation of the CARES Center, a facility for children and youth psychiatric treatment. The funds are designated for a subgrant to Canopy Children's Solutions, which must agree to reserve at least 33 beds for patients under state care and meet specific health regulatory standards. To protect state investment, the legislation requires Canopy to provide a financial security interest in the facility and allows the state to recoup the funds if the facility fails to meet standards for three consecutive months or ceases operations. Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits using these funds to pay employee premium payments and releases the state from any future obligation to maintain the center if the agreement is breached.
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Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to cover the operating expenses and salaries for the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board and the Mississippi State Veterans Homes for the 2025 fiscal year. It authorizes specific staffing levels for both entities and includes strict rules to prevent using general funds to replace federal or special source money, while also ensuring no employee salaries fall below state minimums. Additionally, the legislation provides $250,000 to assist indigent or low-income veterans and eligible surviving spouses with care costs and grants the Board limited authority to transfer up to 25% of its budget between the Board and the Homes to manage cash reserves more efficiently.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Development Authority for the fiscal year 2025. The legislation authorizes specific amounts from the State General Fund and the State Treasury to finance the agency's activities, including economic development, community grants, and tourism promotion. Additionally, the bill sets limits on new employee positions and salary increases while establishing performance targets for job creation and business recruitment. It also designates specific portions of the funding for tourism advertising and the operation of state welcome centers.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates over $120 million from various state funds to cover the administrative expenses of the Mississippi Community College Board for the 2025 fiscal year. The funding supports a range of specific programs, including workforce training, industrial training, the Mississippi Virtual Community College, and the administration of proprietary school regulations. Additionally, the legislation authorizes 46 permanent staff positions and allocates money for facility repairs, equipment upgrades, and the Greenville Higher Education Center. The bill also includes provisions to prioritize purchases from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind and sets guidelines for future budget requests and industrial training commitments.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $463 million in state funds to support and maintain the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the fiscal year 2025. The legislation allocates specific amounts from both the General Fund and a special fund to cover operational costs, staffing, and services across various facilities, including central offices, regional prisons, community corrections, and private prison contracts. Key provisions authorize a total of 2,279 permanent and time-limited positions and set spending limits for areas such as medical services, farming operations, and local confinement centers. Additionally, the bill includes restrictions requiring that vacancy funds be used exclusively to hire new staff rather than for salary increases or promotions for existing employees.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $329,091 from the state treasury to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Services for the fiscal year 2025. The funding authorizes two permanent staff positions and establishes strict rules to ensure money is used only for hiring new employees rather than raising salaries or changing job titles for current workers. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the agency give purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when buying goods or services and requires detailed financial record-keeping. These provisions aim to maintain fiscal responsibility and transparency while supporting the board's administrative functions.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $14.2 million in state funds to cover the salaries and operating expenses of the Mississippi Department of Audit for the 2025 fiscal year. The legislation authorizes the department to maintain a permanent workforce of 156 employees and establishes strict rules to prevent salary increases for current staff unless new positions are added. It also sets specific performance targets for audits, investigations, and technical assistance services, while requiring the department to prioritize purchasing from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. Additionally, the bill allocates $30,000 for employee training and provides up to $1 million specifically for non-budgeted law enforcement activities related to federal equitable sharing programs.
Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill appropriates over $1.5 billion in state and special funds to support the eight state universities for the 2025 fiscal year, covering general operations, maintenance, and repairs. A key provision establishes a rule requiring off-campus centers to receive at least 65% of the funding rate applied to on-campus students while charging only direct costs. The legislation also allocates specific amounts for the Mississippi Governor's School for the Gifted and Talented and the Teacher Corps, and directs the Board of Trustees to eliminate duplicate programs and avoid using general funds to replace withdrawn federal money.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Department of Revenue for the fiscal year 2025. The money will support various divisions, including those handling tax exemptions, vehicle registration, alcohol distribution, and tax enforcement, while also reimbursing local governments for tax losses related to home exemptions. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the hiring of 668 permanent employees and sets strict rules on how salary funds can be used, ensuring they are allocated to new hires rather than raises for current staff. The bill also establishes specific performance targets for the department, such as limits on the cost per tax audit and goals for issuing permits for alcohol and medical cannabis.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates approximately $38.7 million from state funds to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Secretary of State's office for the 2025 fiscal year. The funding supports a specific workforce of 96 permanent and 12 temporary positions while establishing strict rules to prevent salary increases for current employees and requiring written approval for any pay escalations. Additionally, the legislation sets performance targets for elections, business services, and public lands management, and allocates specific amounts for litigation costs, voter system bonds, and land records maintenance.