Sen. Daniel Sparks

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill authorizes the Prentiss County Board of Supervisors to collect additional fees from court convictions to fund repairs and renovations of the historic Prentiss County Courthouse. The assessment would charge up to $25 for most convictions and up to $50 for driving under the influence cases, excluding DUI charges from the lower fee tier. Funds collected must be used specifically for courthouse maintenance, and the provision would expire on July 1, 2030. The bill applies only to convictions processed in Prentiss County's Justice, County, and Circuit Courts.

Maddy summarySB 2632 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's Emergency Management Law (Mississippi Code of 1972) by moving specific code sections (33-15-1 through 33-15-53) to new positions in the code. It does not change the content or policy of these sections, which cover definitions, purposes, and structure of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The bill’s sole purpose is to facilitate future amendments by updating the code’s numbering. This reorganization affects the legal code itself, not individuals or entities, and requires no action from the public or agencies.

Maddy summarySB 3064 allocates $137,774,071 in state funds to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), primarily for operational expenses. It specifically restricts $29,865,891 of these funds to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for up to 425 authorized positions (379 permanent, 46 time-limited), with strict rules requiring the department to avoid exceeding budgeted personnel costs. The bill mandates that "Vacancy Funding" ($908,823) can only fill unfilled positions from the prior year - not fund raises or promotions - and requires State Personnel Board approval for any salary increases or position escalations. As a funding measure, it does not create new policies but sets procedural limits on how state funds may be spent for department staffing.

Maddy summarySB 3062 allocates $68.16 million in state funds to support the Mississippi Community College Board's operations for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically covers administrative expenses, the Greenville Higher Education Center ($542,459), geospatial licenses ($37,626), and the Workforce Education Program ($50.83 million), with funds sourced from the General Fund, Education Enhancement Fund, and other dedicated accounts. The bill also directs $30 million for postsecondary career education operations and requires budget submissions for FY2028 following FY2027 standards. It prohibits using state funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds and mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $909,689 from the State General Fund to cover the Mississippi Ethics Commission's operating expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It authorizes six permanent staff positions and requires the Commission to maintain detailed financial records matching its FY 2026 standards. The bill also mandates that the Commission prioritize purchasing from Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal and permits insurance purchases for agency vehicles. It does not change ethics laws or create new policies - it solely provides funding and administrative guidelines for the Commission's existing operations.

Maddy summaryMississippi Senate Bill 3090 allocates $56.8 million from the General Fund and $25 million from special funds to cover the operating costs of the Mississippi Department of Revenue for fiscal year 2027. This includes funding for its Homestead Exemption Division, Motor Vehicle Comptroller, Alcohol Beverage Control Division, Enforcement Division, and reimbursement to counties and school districts for tax losses due to homestead exemptions. The bill also specifies that $44.7 million must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) with strict limits on staffing levels (604 permanent positions) and prohibits using these funds for promotions or salary increases beyond approved levels. It requires the State Personnel Board to monitor spending to ensure compliance with annual budget caps and prohibits using general funds to replace other funding sources.

Maddy summarySB 3069 appropriates $6,391,102 from the State General Fund to cover the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission's operating expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $25,000 for the Second Injury Fund and sets detailed spending limits for "Personal Services," including salaries for key roles: Commission Chairman ($142,200), Members ($137,800), and Administrative Law Judges ($132,900). The bill restricts how funds can be used, requiring strict adherence to headcount limits and prohibiting transfers to other budget categories, with oversight by the State Personnel Board to ensure compliance with salary and staffing rules. This is a funding measure for the Commission's existing operations, not a new policy.

Maddy summarySB 3063 appropriates $233,257,625 for Mississippi's public community and junior colleges during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds, distributed based on student enrollment (using full-time equivalent counts), support college operations and include special weights for nursing and allied health programs. This funding directly affects all 15 participating community colleges, including Hinds, Meridian, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Colleges, with $80.8 million specifically drawn from the Education Enhancement Fund. The bill also authorizes $32.6 million for employee health/life insurance through the state plan.

Maddy summarySB 3089 appropriates $5.8 million from the State General Fund and $28.7 million from a special fund to support the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for fiscal year 2027, including establishing a Disaster Relief Reserve Fund. The bill requires $19.1 million of these funds to be used exclusively for personnel costs - salaries, wages, and fringe benefits - for up to 183 authorized positions (122 permanent and 61 time-limited), with strict rules to prevent overspending. It prohibits using general funds to replace federal or special funds for salaries and mandates that "Vacancy Funding" must fill vacant positions, not provide raises for current employees. MEMA directly benefits as the recipient of these funds to carry out disaster response and relief programs.

Maddy summarySB 3067 appropriates $165 million from the State General Fund and $111 million from the State Treasury to fund the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It allocates $153 million specifically for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) to cover 1,751 authorized positions (1,685 permanent and 66 time-limited). The bill requires that "Vacancy Funding" be used only to fill unfilled positions - not for raises, promotions, or salary increases - and mandates strict budget adherence, with the State Personnel Board monitoring compliance to prevent overspending. This funding ensures the department can operate within its allocated budget while maintaining staffing levels.