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MS HB1598
Bill
Status
4/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Read
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $4,047,338 from special funds to the State Board of Medical Licensure for fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
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Authorizes 30 permanent positions and 0 time-limited positions for the board
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Allows up to $600,000 in grant funding for the Mississippi Physician Health Program and up to $130,000 for the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to support the Prescription Monitoring Program
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Sets performance targets including 100% online license renewals, 100% of renewals issued within seven business days, and a 4% recidivism rate for disciplinary actions
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Requires the board to coordinate with the Mississippi Department of Health on implementing the Medical Cannabis Act for registering and monitoring compliance
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/17/2023