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MS HB1908
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clay Deweese
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $60,633,807 from the State General Fund and $524,890,396 from special funds to the Mississippi State Department of Health for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)
- Allocates $34,000,000 to the Trauma Care System, with provisions allowing funds to support out-of-state Level 1 trauma centers in Memphis, Mobile, and Augusta that participate in Mississippi's trauma care system
- Dedicates $20,000,000 from the Tobacco Control Program Fund to various health initiatives including $4,250,000 for UMMC Cancer Institute, $3,060,000 for the public school nurse program, and $3,400,000 for qualified health center grants
- Authorizes 2,072 total employee positions (678 permanent, 1,394 time-limited) with $151,990,832 for personal services including salaries and fringe benefits
- Provides $185,137,437 for the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board to match federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Health, Department of.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/27/2026
Appropriations C2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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