Rep. Steve Massengill

Maddy summaryHB 1935 allocates over $5.49 billion in state funds to support Mississippi's public K-12 education system for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directs specific funding to the State Department of Education for general operations, vocational training, the Mississippi Student Funding Formula, and targeted programs like early learning initiatives, literacy efforts, and the Mississippi Eye Screening Program. The bill also includes restrictions limiting how much can be spent on personnel expenses for certain positions. This funding directly affects public schools, students, and educational programs across Mississippi.

Maddy summaryHB 342 designates two specific segments of Mississippi highways as "Memorial Highways" in honor of Roger Campbell and Jakob Edward Kindt, following local resolutions requesting the names. The bill requires the Mississippi Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs along these designated roadways: Highway 370 in Itawamba County (from Lee-Itawamba County line to Houston-Palestine Road) and Highway 363 (from Centerville Road to Hall Road). This is a procedural naming measure with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.477 billion from state funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Transportation's (MDOT) administrative costs and program expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It allocates specific amounts for key areas: $1.02 billion for construction, $274 million for maintenance, $64.9 million for administration, $81.6 million for debt service, and $37.5 million for aeronautics/rails. The funds are restricted to authorized uses, including strict limits on salary expenses and prohibitions against using general funds to replace federal funding. This is a routine funding measure, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1936 appropriates $4,713,259 from the State General Fund and $8,419,652 from special funds to cover the operational costs of the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television (MAET) for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifically restricts $6,548,722 of these funds for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), limiting MAET to 80 permanent and 7 time-limited staff positions while prohibiting the use of these funds for promotions or salary increases without additional approvals. It requires MAET to prioritize maintaining its current educational broadcasting schedule over producing new content and mandates strict adherence to state personnel budget rules, including using "Vacancy Funding" solely to fill unfilled positions from the prior year. The funds cannot replace federal or other special funds used for salaries.

Maddy summaryHB 1934 appropriates $1,686,731 from the State General Fund and $2,699,838 from special funds to cover the Mississippi Arts Commission's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies that $1,168,500 of these funds must be used exclusively for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 13 authorized positions (11 permanent, 2 time-limited), with strict limits on exceeding the appropriation or using funds for promotions. It requires compliance with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan and mandates that the Commission maintain detailed accounting records for all expenditures. This is a routine funding bill, not a policy change, directly affecting the Arts Commission's budget operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Lafayette County High School Commodores baseball team for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's victory in the championship series, highlights the contributions of individual players and coaches, and acknowledges the support received from the school administration, parents, and community. It serves as an official record of the legislature's recognition of the team's athletic achievement and expresses wishes for their continued success.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally commends and congratulates Mr. Darryal Wooldridge for being named the Mississippi Trucking Association's 2025 Driver of the Year. The resolution recognizes his 30 years of experience as a truck driver, his exceptional safety record, and his extensive community service as an Assistant Fire Chief, volunteer firefighter, and disaster relief coordinator. Copies of the resolution will be provided to Mr. Wooldridge, the Mississippi Trucking Association president, and local media outlets.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and commends Jon Grey Morrisson, a high school senior from West Union High School in Mississippi, for his athletic achievements. The resolution highlights his accomplishments as the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A Baseball Player of the Year and the 2026 Class 1A Basketball Player of the Year. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his performance and does not create any new laws or policies. The resolution directs that copies be sent to Morrisson and the Capitol Press Corps.

Maddy summaryHB 1937 appropriates $11,456,706 from general funds and $4,888,390 from special funds to support the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2027. The bill specifically allocates $3,475,228 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) to cover 49 authorized positions (48 permanent and 1 time-limited), with strict limits preventing salary increases or headcount expansions without new funding. It requires the Library Commission to use these funds solely for employee compensation, prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds, and mandates quarterly payments of Personnel Incentive Grants to public library systems. This funding directly affects the Library Commission's operations and public libraries receiving incentive grants.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 63) is a ceremonial honor for the Mississippi House of Representatives Softball Team and Coach Troy Smith, recognizing their victory in the "Battle of the Tombigbee" softball tournament against the Alabama Legislature. The resolution highlights their 16-11 win (with proceeds benefiting Children's of Alabama Hospital) and a subsequent 23-8 victory over the Louisiana House team. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commends the team's sportsmanship and community-focused competition. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition.