Sen. John Polk

Maddy summarySB 2040 appropriates $6,808,433 for Mississippi's State Treasurer's Office to cover fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), primarily for employee salaries and benefits totaling $3,569,544. The bill authorizes 37 permanent staff positions and strictly limits spending on "Personal Services," requiring compliance with state personnel salary rules and prohibiting budget overruns. It also allocates $150,000 to the Education Improvement Trust Fund and $35 million to the Prepaid College Tuition Program for fiscal year 2026. The funding includes specific rules to prevent using appropriated funds for promotions or salary increases beyond authorized headcounts.

Maddy summarySB 2022 appropriates $4,319,483 from state special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $1.28 million specifically for salaries, wages, and benefits for 18 permanent staff positions, with strict limits to prevent exceeding budgeted amounts for personnel costs. An additional $2.3 million is designated for enforcement activities, collecting unpaid fines, and administrative costs related to contractor oversight. The bill also requires the Board to prioritize purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service.

Maddy summarySB 2043 appropriates $12,505,269 for Mississippi's Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF) to operate during fiscal year 2026. It specifically allocates $8,961,121 for salaries and benefits of authorized staff (86 permanent positions), with strict rules preventing budget overruns and requiring use of "Vacancy Funding" only to fill unfilled positions - not for raises or promotions. The bill also sets aside $300,000 from a civil penalty fund created by another bill (SB 2049) and mandates detailed record-keeping for all expenditures. This funding directly affects DBCF employees and operations, ensuring financial compliance without altering consumer finance regulations.

Maddy summarySB 2019 appropriates $144,816 for the Mississippi Board of Registered Professional Geologists to cover its fiscal year 2026 operating expenses. The bill specifies that $103,219 of this amount must be used solely for employee salaries, wages, and benefits (designated as "Personal Services"), with strict limits to prevent exceeding the budget. It requires the board to follow state personnel rules, prohibits using these funds for employee raises or promotions, and mandates that vacancy funding (for unfilled positions) be used only to increase headcount. The bill ensures all expenditures comply with state budget laws and requires detailed financial reporting.

Maddy summarySB 2023 allocates $200,296 to Mississippi's Board of Veterinary Examiners for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) to cover their operational expenses. This is a funding bill with no policy changes, directly supporting the board's work in regulating veterinary professionals. It specifies that funds must be used for board expenses, requires detailed financial reporting, and includes standard procurement preferences for Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The bill was enacted after approval by the governor on June 4, 2025.

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 2041 appropriates $422 million from the State General Fund to cover bank service charges and pay principal/interest on Mississippi's existing "full faith and credit" bonds, and $17.75 million plus $41.75 million from special funds for maturing bonds due in Fiscal Year 2026. It specifically allocates $500,000 for bank fees related to bond payments and requires payments to occur between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects the state treasury (which pays bondholders), banks acting as state agents, and bondholders receiving payments. It is a routine funding measure for existing debt obligations, with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summarySB 2038 appropriates $666,936 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 specifically allocates $586,081 for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) for six authorized permanent positions, with $58,608 designated as "Vacancy Funding" for unfilled roles. It prohibits using these funds for promotions, salary increases, or non-salary adjustments, requiring strict adherence to Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan and budget limits. The Board must maintain detailed financial records matching FY2025 standards and follow state procurement preferences for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind.

Maddy summarySB 2031 appropriates $9,586,041 from the state General Fund and $1,657,595 from a special fund to cover the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically allocates these funds for the Commission’s "Personal Services" category, including salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for up to 119 authorized positions. It requires the Commission to adhere to state personnel budget rules, prohibits using general funds to replace federal or special funds, and directs portions of the special fund toward law enforcement resources and gaming investigations. This is a budgetary measure with no new policy provisions, solely funding existing Commission operations.

Maddy summarySB 2024 provides $1.29 million in state funding to Mississippi's Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It specifically allocates $694,646 for staff salaries and benefits for the board’s 8 authorized positions, with strict rules preventing use for promotions or salary increases beyond budget limits. Additionally, $27,000 is designated for the Board of Pharmacy to support its Prescription Monitoring Program. This is a routine budget allocation for operational costs, not a new policy change.