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MississippiHB 8142026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Dept. of Health; authorize to increase fees by certain percentage during next three fiscal years.

Sponsored By: Sam Creekmore IV

Signed by Governor

Public Health and Human ServicesPublic Health and Welfare

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Health department fee increases allowed

Beginning July 1, 2026, the health department can raise certain fees up to three times through June 30, 2029. Each raise can be up to 33 1/3% of the fee in place at that time. An advisory board must recommend any increase each year. This covers food permits, on-site wastewater fees, and related licenses and registrations.

New food permit and water fees

Beginning July 1, 2026, annual food permit fees are set by category: $40, $132.25, $198, and $264.50. The private water supply approval fee is $10. Public schools, public junior and community colleges, and state agencies or institutions do not pay the food permit fee. Licensed foster homes do not pay the $10 water fee. Future changes must follow the state’s fee‑increase rules.

On-site wastewater fees and installer rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, a soil and site evaluation costs $150 per evaluation. Installer and pumper certification is $225, due once every three years. Manufacturers register for $450, due once every three years. Installers must apply, finish department training, pay the fee, and keep required liability insurance. State agencies and licensed foster homes do not pay these fees. Any later increases must follow the state’s fee‑increase rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sam Creekmore IV

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 138 • No: 24

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Passed

Yes: 37 • No: 12 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/12/2026

Passed

Yes: 101 • No: 12

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/2/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    2/19/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    2/19/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    2/19/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    2/18/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/17/2026Senate

  7. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

    2/17/2026Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/13/2026House

  9. Passed

    2/12/2026House

  10. Read the Third Time

    2/11/2026House

  11. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/3/2026House

  12. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

    1/16/2026House

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