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.
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Maddy summarySB 3054 appropriates $39.8 million from the State General Fund and $48.0 million from special sources (like federal funds and student fees) for fiscal year 2027 to support 18 designated research programs, laboratories, and administrative offices at Mississippi's public universities. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for entities like the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory ($8.7 million), Mississippi Law Research Institute ($922,966), and the Executive Office of the Board of Trustees ($21.5 million). These funds maintain ongoing operations for research, education, and community initiatives at the listed institutions, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and Mississippi Mineral Resources Research Institute. The bill does not create new programs but allocates existing funds to sustain current research and administrative activities.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $9,545,229 from the State General Fund and $18,998,335 from special sources for Mississippi's Department of Agriculture and Commerce for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly funds the department’s operations, including divisions like Plant Industry, Fair Commission, Livestock Coliseum, and the Agriculture Museum. Key provisions restrict $14,954,881 of the total to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), requiring strict adherence to budget limits and prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases for current staff. Funds must cover authorized headcounts (215 permanent, 13 time-limited positions) without exceeding appropriations, with specific rules for filling vacancies using "Vacancy Funding."
Maddy summarySB 3056 appropriates $25,686,902 from the State General Fund and $10,542,565 from special sources for the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station's operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill requires the station to meet specific performance targets (e.g., 29.78 scientist FTEs in Plant Systems, 150 research publications) and report on progress in its 2028 budget request, while directing $1.35 million from the Education Enhancement Fund to support these activities.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $466 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Corrections operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It allocates resources to fund salaries, maintenance, and services across all state correctional facilities - including Parchman Prison, South Mississippi Correctional Facility, and regional prisons - as well as medical services, parole operations, and community corrections programs. The funding comes from both the state General Fund and special funds designated for corrections. This is a routine budgetary measure to support existing correctional system operations, not a policy change.
Maddy summarySB 2898 directs the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer to transfer $20 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund upon the bill's effective date. This technical amendment reallocates existing state funds without creating new programs or changing eligibility for disaster assistance. The transfer affects state budget accounting by moving money between two designated funds (Fund No. 6499C00000 to Fund No. 3372500000) to support disaster response resources. The bill has no direct impact on citizens or businesses but modifies how state funds are allocated. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally commends Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller for her distinguished leadership as President of Mississippi University for Women. It recognizes her 30-year career in higher education and her contributions to the state, particularly highlighting her role as the institution's fifteenth and first alumna president. The resolution notes specific achievements during her tenure, including enrollment growth and favorable student outcomes, and directs that copies of the commendation be presented to her and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies, serving only to honor her retirement and service.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team for their multiple national championship wins at the 2026 UCA and UDA College National Championships in Orlando, Florida. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's first-place finishes in the Open Co-Ed Game Day, Open All-Girl Cheer, and Open Small Coed Cheer divisions, as well as their second-place finish in the Open All-Girl Game Day division. It highlights the program's nine total national championships under Head Coach Brandon Casey and Assistant Coach Rainy Bordelon, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes. The resolution is presented to the team's coaches, the college president, and the Capitol Press Corps to publicly recognize their achievements and bring pride to the institution and state.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team for winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship and achieving an outstanding 2025-2026 season. The resolution formally recognizes the team's accomplishments, including their 23-8 overall record and historic first national tournament appearance since 2005. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team, coach, college administration, and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial document that honors athletic achievement without creating new policy or changing laws.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes and congratulates the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Women's Soccer Team for winning back-to-back national championships and achieving the highest team GPA in the nation. The resolution acknowledges the team's athletic success, including their 2025 season record of 21 wins, one loss, and one draw, as well as their academic excellence and consistent performance in regional and national competitions. It also honors the coaching staff and institutional support that contributed to these accomplishments. The document is presented to the college administration, the team, and the coaching staff as a gesture of appreciation for their achievements.