Sen. John Polk

Co-sponsor SB 3042

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services and the Wireless Communication Commission for the 2025 fiscal year. It authorizes the hiring of 132 permanent staff positions for the IT department and 10 for the Wireless Communication Commission, while establishing strict rules to prevent using these funds for salary increases or promotions of existing employees. The legislation also permits a limited transfer of up to $750,000 to help manage cash flow within the IT department's revolving fund and requires that all contracts follow state procurement laws.

Signed into law May 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3021

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates over $691 million in state and special funds to support the Mississippi Department of Mental Health for the 2025 fiscal year. The funding authorizes the hiring of nearly 6,250 permanent and time-limited staff members while establishing strict rules to prevent salary increases for current employees unless new positions are added. A significant portion of the money is designated for specific programs, including Medicaid payments, Alzheimer's services, crisis centers, and drug abuse education. The legislation also sets performance targets for the department, such as increasing community-based care and expanding access to crisis response teams.

Signed into law May 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3049

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $662,799 from the State General Fund to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi Board of Tax Appeals for the fiscal year 2025. The funding supports a permanent staff of six employees and includes strict rules to prevent salary increases for current workers while allowing new hires only when essential. Additionally, the legislation requires the agency to maintain detailed financial records, gives purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind, and mandates that no funds be used to replace withdrawn federal money.

Signed into law May 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3051

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Treasurer's Office.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $6.66 million to cover the operating expenses of the Mississippi State Treasurer's Office for the 2025 fiscal year, including funding for 37 permanent staff positions. It establishes strict rules to prevent salary increases for current employees and mandates that any new hires be essential, while also requiring detailed financial record-keeping for future budget reviews. Additionally, the legislation allocates specific funds for prepaid college tuition programs and grants a purchasing preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. The bill also includes standard provisions prohibiting the use of funds for attorney fees or payments to relatives of state officials.

Signed into law May 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3019

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3009

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3018

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Ethics Commission.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3010

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3011

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3037

Signed into law · Mississippi Senate · Co-sponsor

Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor