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MS HB1626

Appropriation; Health, Department of.


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Introduced
02/13/2023
In Committee
02/20/2023
Crossed Over
02/15/2023
Passed
04/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/19/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Health For The Fiscal Year 2024.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates funds for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the State Department of Health for the fiscal year 2024. Key provisions include: - Appropriating $48,127,694 from the State General Fund and $510,981,838 from special funds for the Department of Health's operations. - Allocating specific funding amounts for various health programs and initiatives, such as the Early Intervention Program, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, and Maternal and Child Health Care Program. - Providing $28 million for the Trauma Care System and allocating court assessments for Trauma Care Systems and Emergency Medical Services. - Appropriating $20 million from the Tobacco Control Program Fund for various health-related programs and initiatives. - Authorizing 699 permanent and 1,306 time-limited positions for the Department of Health. - Setting performance targets for the Department of Health across various health services, health protection, communicable disease, tobacco control, public health emergency preparedness, and administrative and support services. - Allowing the Department of Health to provide Hepatitis B vaccinations to Emergency Medical Services personnel and purchase AIDS drugs. - Appropriating additional funds for the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board and the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. - Authorizing the Department of Health to escalate its headcount and budgets related to Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds and other special funds.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 04/19/2023)

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