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MS HB1916

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Deweese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $256,272 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Optometry for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)
  • Prohibits using general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds designated for salaries
  • Requires the Board to maintain complete accounting and personnel records at the same detail level as fiscal year 2026
  • Mandates purchasing preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal in price, quality, and service
  • Prohibits the agency from incurring obligations exceeding their appropriation, with responsible officers personally liable for violations

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Optometry, Board 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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