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MississippiHB 19132026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of.

Sponsored By: Clay Deweese (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations CAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

License violators pay investigation costs

If the Board finds a licensee violated the law after notice and a hearing, the licensee must pay the direct costs of the investigation and proceeding.

Buying preference for Blind Industries

When bids tie on price, quality, and service, Mississippi Industries for the Blind gets the purchase. The same preference applies to non‑competitive buys when conditions are equal.

Funding to run medical licensure board

The state provides $4,820,735 to run the Medical Licensure Board for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. The money pays routine operations. Funds can also pay state IT service charges for cloud upgrades under the Cloud Center of Excellence Act.

Support for physician health and drug safety

The Board can fund key health programs in FY2027. It may grant up to $600,000 to the Mississippi Physician Health Program. Up to $130,000 may support the Prescription Monitoring Program. The Board may also help the Health Department run the Medical Cannabis Act by funding registration and compliance work under a signed agreement.

Staffing and pay limits for board employees

Personal Services spending is capped at $2,979,811 for FY2027. Of that, $2,862,839 is for salaries and benefits and $116,972 is for vacancy hiring. The Board may fill up to 32 permanent positions and no time‑limited positions. Vacancy funds can only raise headcount, not pay raises or title changes. Salary actions above the cap need approval and new funds; Personal Services money cannot be moved to other uses.

Accountability and performance reporting for FY2027

The Board must keep accounting and personnel records at the same detail as in FY2026. Its FY2028 budget request must report how FY2027 targets were met. Spending must follow state law and cannot exceed the appropriation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Clay Deweese

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Richard Bennett

    Republican • House

  • Sam Creekmore IV

    House

  • Becky Currie

    Republican • House

  • Missy McGee

    Republican • House

  • Carl L. Mickens

    Democratic • House

  • John Read

    Republican • House

  • Omeria Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Jerry R. Turner

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 344 • No: 0

House vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/6/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/31/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/31/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026House

  8. Conferees Named Hopson,Hill,DuPree

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Deweese,Cockerham,Creekmore IV

    3/19/2026House

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/18/2026House

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Appropriations

    2/27/2026Senate

  16. Transmitted To Senate

    2/20/2026House

  17. Passed

    2/19/2026House

  18. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026House

  19. DR - TSDP: AP To A2

    2/18/2026House

  20. DR - TSDP: A2 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  21. Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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