Bill > HB1915

This bill appropriates $4,825,690 from special funds in the State Treasury to the Mississippi Board of Nursing to cover its expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. A significant portion of these funds, $2,437,192, is designated for "Personal Services," which includes employee salaries, wages, fringe benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" (funds for unfilled positions). The bill also specifies that $1,560,000 is allocated to the Office of Nursing Workforce (ONW) to support its mission of promoting a strong educational infrastructure between nursing practice and education, and up to $105,000 may be given to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy for the Prescription Monitoring Program. Additionally, the bill outlines the intention for funds to be used in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Department of Health for the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Act, and requires the Board of Nursing to maintain detailed accounting and personnel records. The bill also includes provisions for giving preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing goods and services and emphasizes that no agency should incur obligations exceeding its appropriation.

Budget and Finance

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1915.xml