Sen. John Polk

Maddy summarySB 2037 appropriates $15,146,621 from general funds and $18,863,565 from special funds to support the Mississippi Secretary of State's office for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill restricts $7,842,078 to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits for 108 authorized positions), prohibiting use for promotions or raises and requiring strict adherence to annual budget limits. It mandates detailed accounting, prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn special funds, and bans nepotistic hiring (paying relatives within the third degree). This procedural bill focuses solely on funding allocation for the office's existing duties, with no new policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 2042 provides $12.6 million in state funding for Mississippi's Department of Audit to cover salaries and operational costs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly affects the Department of Audit and county governments by ensuring audits of public offices and federal programs are conducted. Key provisions restrict spending to specific categories (like employee salaries and "Vacancy Funding" for unfilled positions) and require adherence to salary guidelines set by the State Personnel Board. The bill also mandates performance targets, such as auditing 60% of county finances through outside firms and recovering $600,000 in misused funds through investigations. This funding bill was enacted after approval by the governor on June 17, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $189 million from Mississippi's general fund and $1.7 billion from patient/student fees and special funds to cover the University of Mississippi Medical Center's (UMMC) operating expenses for fiscal year 2026. It specifically allocates funds for UMMC's schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing), the Teaching Hospital, and designated programs including $2.17 million for rural physician scholarships, $4.75 million for the Cancer Institute, $595,000 for a tobacco center, and $1.35 million for children's abuse care facilities. The bill requires UMMC to provide detailed expenditure reports to the legislature and mandates that state agencies reimburse UMMC for services within 90 days or risk service discontinuation. It also prohibits using funds for embryo research and specifies how certain allocations (like scholarship programs) must be used.

Maddy summarySB 2011 appropriates $227.65 million from the State General Fund and $65.79 million from the Education Enhancement Fund for Mississippi's public community and junior colleges during fiscal year 2026. The bill directly affects 14 specific institutions (including Hinds, Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Northeast Mississippi Community Colleges) by funding their operations through a formula based on full-time equivalent student enrollment, with weighted allocations for academic, technical, nursing, and allied health programs. Key provisions include $30.81 million for employee life/health insurance, $6.75 million for workforce development and equipment, $179,050 for sign language interpreter training, and $10 million for education technology. Funds are distributed based on student enrollment counts as of the sixth week of each semester, with advance payments allowed for colleges facing immediate cash flow needs.

Maddy summarySB 2036 is an appropriations bill that allocates $56.99 million from general funds and $25.85 million from special funds for the Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) during fiscal year 2026. It covers DOR operations - including the Homestead Exemption Division, Motor Vehicle Comptroller, Alcohol Beverage Control, and Enforcement Division - and reimburses counties and school districts for tax losses due to homestead exemptions. The bill restricts $44.92 million of the total to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), requiring strict adherence to headcount limits and salary caps set by the State Personnel Board. This funding ensures DOR can maintain essential services while preventing overspending on personnel costs.

Maddy summarySB 2012 appropriates $138 million in state funds and $1.8 million in special funds for Mississippi's Department of Employment Security to cover its operational costs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $30 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits for employees), with strict rules prohibiting diversion of these funds to other purposes or exceeding budgeted headcount levels. It also designates $138 million from the Unemployment Trust Fund to support One-Stop Career Centers and unemployment compensation administration, including staffing, technology, and accessibility improvements. This funding bill directly affects the department’s budget and staffing operations but does not change eligibility rules or program benefits.

Maddy summarySB 2028 appropriates $9.59 million from general funds and $19.95 million from special sources (including fees and museum admissions) to cover the fiscal year 2026 operating expenses of Mississippi's Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The bill specifically allocates $15.21 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 235 authorized positions (222 permanent, 13 time-limited), with strict rules preventing fund diversion for non-salary purposes or exceeding budgeted amounts. It also authorizes three new positions (two inspectors and a Trade Mart assistant manager) and includes $1.1 million for the Beaver Control Program. The bill mandates compliance with state personnel rules and IRS reporting requirements for contractor payments.

Maddy summarySB 2027 provides $34.5 million in state funding for Mississippi's Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It allocates $5.9 million from general funds for regular operations and $28.6 million from special funds for agency support, with $18.99 million strictly reserved for salaries, benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" to fill open positions (not for raises). The bill also sets aside $585,056 for disaster assistance programs, including public aid, individual grants, and mitigation efforts. All spending is subject to strict budget caps and rules to prevent exceeding appropriations.

Maddy summarySB 2026 appropriates $438.2 million from the state General Fund and $30.8 million from special funds for Mississippi's Department of Corrections during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill allocates specific funding to key areas including $122 million for medical services, $69.5 million for private prison contracts, and $144 million for personnel costs (salaries, benefits, and staffing positions). These funds directly support state correctional facilities like Parchman, South Mississippi Correctional, and community corrections programs, covering operational expenses and staffing for approximately 2,900 positions. As a funding measure, it does not change policy but authorizes financial resources for existing correctional operations.

Maddy summarySB 2016 is an appropriation bill that allocates $722.7 million (combined General Fund and special source funds) to Mississippi’s Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly affects the department’s operations by funding staff salaries, mental health services, and specific programs like crisis centers and fentanyl education. Key provisions restrict the funds to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and vacancy funding), prohibit using General Funds to replace federal funds, and require strict adherence to the Variable Compensation Plan. The bill mandates efficient use of funds to meet performance targets, such as reducing unmet community mental health care access. As a procedural funding measure, it does not create new policies but authorizes existing service delivery.