Bill > HB1913

This bill appropriates $4,876,022 from special funds in the State Treasury to the State Board of Medical Licensure for its expenses during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. A significant portion of these funds, $3,063,808, is designated for "Personal Services," which includes salaries, wages, fringe benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" (funds for approved but unfilled positions intended to increase the number of filled positions). The bill also outlines specific allocations for the Mississippi Physician Health Program ($600,000), the Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program ($130,000), and computer repairs, replacement, and upgrades ($20,000). Furthermore, it mandates that the Board maintain complete accounting and personnel records comparable to the previous fiscal year and sets performance targets for licensure, renewals, and complaint resolution, with reporting required in the agency's next budget request. The bill also includes provisions for giving preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing and allows the Board to recover direct costs from licensees found in violation of statutes after due process. Finally, it emphasizes compliance with state laws regarding incurring obligations and indebtedness within appropriations and specifies that the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1913.xml