MississippiHB 19162026 Regular SessionHouse

Appropriation; Optometry, Board of.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Optometry Board funding and guardrails

The law provides $259,022 from the board’s special fund for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The money pays the State Board of Optometry’s operating costs and authorized salaries. The board cannot use general funds in this act to replace withdrawn federal or special funds for salaries. The board keeps detailed records and follows state purchasing rules, with a tie-breaker for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal.

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: 293 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed