Sen. John Polk

Maddy summarySB 2021 appropriates $753,471 for the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy to cover its fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It specifically allocates $479,746 for employee salaries, wages, and benefits (with strict limits on using these funds only for authorized headcounts and no salary reductions below state minimums) and $42,000 for investigations and hearings. The bill requires strict adherence to budget limits, prohibits using funds for non-authorized purposes (like promotions), and mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement. This is a procedural funding bill affecting the Board’s operations and staffing, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 2014 appropriates $887,141 from the State General Fund and $111,769 from the State Treasury to cover the operational costs of Mississippi's Commission on Judicial Performance for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funding supports six permanent staff positions and specifically allocates $140,000 for an attorney to audit and monitor Youth Courts operations. It requires the Commission to maintain detailed financial records and comply with existing budget laws. This bill directly affects the Commission’s ability to function and evaluate judicial performance, with no new policy changes beyond funding.

Maddy summarySB 2029 appropriates $1.2 million for the Dixie National Livestock Show in Jackson and allocates additional funds totaling $196,540 for other livestock events in Mississippi. It directly supports livestock exhibitors, county associations, and schools by funding prizes, premiums, and operational costs for county shows, district livestock shows, state dairy shows, and high school rodeos. Key provisions require 75% of district and dairy show funds to go to 4-H and Smith-Hughes students, limit county show funding to $2,000 per county, and mandate adequate facilities for funded events. The bill specifies exact amounts for each event type (e.g., $65,000 for district shows, $14,150 for high school rodeo promotion) for fiscal year 2026. It has been signed into law by the governor.

Maddy summarySB 2025 appropriates $4,154,101 in state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy to cover fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill allocates $2,799,541 specifically for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), including $354,951 designated to fill existing vacancies without increasing headcount beyond 21 authorized positions. It requires the Board to meet strict performance targets, such as processing 100% of licenses within 10 business days and resolving 100% of complaints within six months. The funding includes safeguards to prevent exceeding budget limits, ensure salaries meet state minimums, and mandate annual reporting on performance metrics to the legislature.

Maddy summarySB 2004 allocates $24.5 million in state general funds and $10.5 million from special sources (including $1.35 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) to support Mississippi State University's Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill directly funds the station's operations, including research activities, and requires reporting on performance targets like researcher staffing levels and publications. It mandates efficient use of funds to meet specific annual goals and includes provisions for purchasing preferences for Mississippi Industries for the Blind. This is a routine appropriations bill focused on sustaining agricultural research, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 2032 appropriates $28.46 million from the State General Fund and $21.49 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services' (ITS) expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $12.45 million for staff salaries, benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized positions (including nine new IT roles), with strict rules prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases beyond budgeted amounts. It requires ITS to comply with state personnel salary rules and limits transfers of funds to avoid overspending. The bill directly affects the ITS department and all state agencies relying on its technology services, ensuring funding aligns with approved headcounts and salary structures.

Maddy summarySB 2008 allocates $47.3 million from state funds and $11 million from federal sources to support Mississippi's student financial aid programs for fiscal year 2026. It prioritizes aid for students from families earning under $42,500 annually (based on income thresholds in Section 11) and prohibits funding for specific loan programs like the Southeast Asia POW/MIA Grant. The bill requires detailed annual reports tracking recipients, award amounts, repayment status, and institutional distribution of funds. It also restricts students from receiving multiple state grant awards simultaneously in the same enrollment term.

Maddy summarySB 2034 appropriates $173.6 million in state funds for Mississippi National Guard operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It covers general expenses ($9.5 million), military programs ($164 million), and specific initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program ($2.3 million), Armed Forces Museum ($663,124), and the Sonny Montgomery Center ($300,000). The funding comes from general state funds, specialized accounts (e.g., Camp Shelby Timber Fund), and $4 million redirected from the Education Enhancement Fund. This is a routine budget allocation with no new policy requirements, solely authorizing financial support for existing Guard activities and facilities.

Maddy summarySB 2045 appropriates $3,206,626 from the State General Fund and $637,372 from Special Funds to cover the Governor's Office, staff, and mansion operations for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 39 permanent and 7 time-limited staff positions for these operations and requires detailed financial records matching the prior fiscal year’s standards. The bill also directs preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions when bids are equal. This is a routine funding measure for existing executive branch operations, not a policy change affecting the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $73.47 million total for Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine for fiscal year 2026. It allocates $20.57 million from general funds for operations and $52.90 million from special sources (including $750,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund), specifically funding the Wise Center construction ($17.5 million), rural veterinarian scholarships ($120,000), and Chronic Wasting Disease testing ($125,000). The bill requires the college to track performance metrics like 95% graduation pass rates on vet licensing exams and 40,000 annual animal clinic visits. It mandates efficient spending and reporting to the legislature on these targets.