Maddy summarySB 3041 is a proposed budget bill that allocates $55.78 million from the state General Fund and $22.27 million from a special fund to cover the Mississippi Department of Revenue's expenses for fiscal year 2026. It directly funds specific divisions (Homestead Exemption, Motor Vehicle Comptroller, Alcohol Control, and Enforcement), reimburses counties for tax losses due to homestead property tax exemptions, and covers motor vehicle license tag purchases. The bill includes strict rules on personnel spending, requiring that salary increases use new funds only and prohibiting the use of general funds to replace federal or special funds. It also mandates performance metrics for efficiency, such as cost per tax return processed and revenue collected per dollar spent. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and remains pending legislative action.
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Maddy summarySB 3037 appropriates $26.5 million from the State General Fund and $21.5 million from a special fund to cover the operational expenses of Mississippi's Department of Information Technology Services (DITS) for fiscal year 2026. It also allocates $11.9 million for the Wireless Communication Commission's expenses, requiring compliance with state procurement laws. The bill authorizes 132 permanent positions for DITS and 9 for the Commission, with strict rules prohibiting the use of these funds for salary increases beyond minimums, promotions, or replacing federal funds. Additionally, it permits a $750,000 transfer to DITS' revolving fund for cash flow management, requiring repayment before year-end.
Maddy summarySB 3010 allocates $1.91 billion in state and special funds for the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) during fiscal year 2026, directly affecting UMMC's operations and services. It specifies $189 million from the State General Fund and $1.72 billion from patient/student fees and other special sources to cover expenses, including maintaining its schools of medicine, nursing, and dentistry. The bill mandates that funds support specific programs like the Rural Physicians Scholarship ($2.17 million), Cancer Institute ($4.75 million), Children's Safe Center ($1.35 million), and a Comprehensive Tobacco Center ($595,000), while prohibiting use for embryo-destructive research. UMMC must report expenditures to the Legislature and ensure payments from state agencies for services are received within 90 days.
Maddy summarySB 3049 is a budget appropriation bill that allocates $37.3 million from the General Fund and $49.1 million from the State Treasury to fund the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It also allocates $6.3 million for the Tort Claims Board and $44,125 for the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women. The bill authorizes 298 permanent positions for the Finance Department and includes strict rules: funds must cover headcount increases (not salary raises), require matching payroll projections, and prohibit using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds. This bill directly affects state employees and agencies by setting their operational funding limits for the upcoming fiscal year.
Maddy summarySB 3095 reduces Mississippi's individual income tax rate for income above $10,000 to 3.75% starting in 2027, gradually decreasing to 2.99% by 2030. It increases the sales tax on groceries (not purchased with food stamps) to 5% starting July 2025 and raises the fuel excise tax from 21¢ to 27¢ per gallon over 2025-2027. The bill also adjusts how revenue from fuel and sales taxes is distributed, directing more funds to infrastructure projects in municipalities and counties. These changes directly affect higher-income earners, grocery shoppers, and drivers purchasing gasoline.
Maddy summarySB 3021 appropriates $143,843 for the Mississippi Board of Registered Professional Geologists to cover its operational expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifies that funds may only cover authorized personnel costs (including one permanent position) and strictly prohibit using them for salary increases, promotions, or replacing withdrawn federal funds. It requires the board to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2025 reporting standards and mandates compliance with state budget laws limiting expenditures to the appropriated amount. This is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes, intended solely to support the board’s existing administrative functions.
Maddy summarySB 3031 is a funding bill that allocates $450.5 million (from general and special funds) to Mississippi's Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It directly affects the state's correctional operations by funding specific areas like medical services ($109.6 million), regional facilities ($50.3 million), community corrections ($40.7 million), and major facilities including Parchman ($38.8 million) and South Mississippi Correctional ($27.1 million). Key mechanisms include strict limits on personal services spending (preventing salary increases for current staff) and requiring funds for vacancies to fill headcount, not boost existing salaries. This bill provides operational funding but does not create new policies or alter correctional laws.
Maddy summarySB 3020 appropriates $330,143 from the state treasury to fund the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Services for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes two permanent staff positions for the board and strictly limits spending to prevent exceeding the budget, requiring agencies to use funds only for new hires - not salary increases or promotions. The bill mandates detailed accounting records matching 2025 standards and requires the board to prioritize purchases from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal. It also ensures funds comply with state budget laws and prohibits using state funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $136.7 million (including $33 million from the Unemployment Trust Fund) for Mississippi's Department of Employment Security to cover fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 2025-June 2026). It authorizes 453 positions (389 permanent, 64 time-limited) and specifies that funds must cover staff costs, One-Stop Career Center operations (rent, equipment, disability access), technology systems, and workforce data programs like the SLDS. Strict limits prevent using funds for salary increases beyond approved levels or replacing federal funds, requiring new funding approval for any salary actions. The department must align actual spending with projected costs published by the Legislative Budget Office.
Maddy summarySB 3044 appropriates $6,039,432 for the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission's operations and $25,000 for the Second Injury Fund during fiscal year 2026, directly affecting the Commission's staff and budget. The bill authorizes 54 permanent positions and strictly limits personnel spending to avoid salary increases without new funds, requiring compliance with performance targets like resolving 900 cases within three months. It mandates detailed financial reporting, prioritizes contracts with Mississippi Industries for the Blind, and requires the Commission to implement a safety training program. The legislation ensures funds are used solely for authorized purposes without replacing federal or special funds.