Bill > HB1746

This bill provides a detailed appropriation for the State Board of Medical Licensure for the fiscal year 2026, allocating $4,383,252.00 from special state treasury funds to cover the board's expenses. The bill authorizes 30 permanent staff positions and includes several key provisions: the board is permitted to negotiate a $600,000 grant for the Mississippi Physician Health Program, allocate $130,000 to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy for the Prescription Monitoring Program, and spend $20,000 on computer repairs and upgrades. The legislation also mandates strict oversight of personnel expenses, requiring the agency to ensure that personnel expenditures do not exceed projected costs and that any salary increases follow specific guidelines. Additionally, the bill sets performance targets for the board, including 100% online license renewals, resolving 90% of complaints within seven business days, and maintaining a 4% recidivism rate for disciplinary actions. The bill further specifies that the board will assist the Mississippi Department of Health with implementing the Medical Cannabis Act and allows the board to recover investigation costs from licensed professionals found in violation of statutes. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1746.xml