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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

7 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Medical licensees may pay investigation costs

In FY2027, the medical board may charge a license holder the direct costs of an investigation and a case to revoke, suspend, or restrict a license. The board must find a law violation and provide notice and a hearing. The law sets no maximum charge, so the amount depends on the costs of the case.

Faster medical license renewals and complaints

For FY2027, the board must make every effort to put 100% of renewals online and issue 100% of individual renewals within seven business days. Other targets include a 4% recidivism rate, 500 documented complaints, and resolving 40% of complaints within seven business days. The board must report progress in its FY2028 budget request to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

State support for medical cannabis oversight

For FY2027, the law funds work to carry out the Medical Cannabis Act, including registrations and compliance checks. A signed agreement with the Mississippi Department of Health governs the funding. The text does not state an amount or provide direct household payments.

Funding for physician and prescription programs

For FY2027, the medical board may approve a grant of up to $600,000 for the Mississippi Physician Health Program. The law also allows up to $130,000 for the Board of Pharmacy’s Prescription Monitoring Program. These funds support programs, not direct payments to households.

Blind industry gets equal-bid preference

When competitive bids match in price, quality, and service, the medical board must prefer Mississippi Industries for the Blind. A similar preference applies to purchases made without competitive bids. The law does not set an award amount.

Medical board gets $4.82 million

The law provides $4,820,735 from special funds for the medical board’s operations from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The funds also cover required technology charges for system upgrades or moves to cloud systems under the Cloud Center of Excellence Act. The money goes to the board, not directly to households.

Limits on medical board staffing costs

For FY2027, the board’s salary and benefit spending is capped at $2,979,811 for 32 permanent positions, with no time-limited positions. This includes $116,972 to fill authorized vacancies; vacancy funds cannot pay for promotions, pay increases, or in-range adjustments. Salaries must follow state compensation and minimum-pay rules, and all employee compensation comes from special funds. Personnel actions generally cannot exceed the FY2027 limit or raise base FY2028 needs above FY2027 levels; essential new hires are excepted. Raising the limit requires written approval from the Department of Finance and Administration and proof of extra funds.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Clay Deweese

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Richard Bennett

    Republican • House

  • Samuel Creekmore IV

    Republican • 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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