Bill > SB3075

This bill appropriates $4,398,210.00 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy to cover its expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, with a significant portion, $2,897,314.00, specifically allocated for "Personal Services," which includes salaries, wages, fringe benefits, and "Vacancy Funding" (funds for approved but unfilled positions). The bill also outlines specific performance targets for the Board, such as timely license issuance and complaint resolution, and mandates that the Board maintain detailed accounting and personnel records comparable to Fiscal Year 2026. It further allows the Board to escalate up to $500,000.00 for compliance examinations and regulatory oversight under the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, and to accept funds from other state agencies for the Prescription Monitoring Program. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for IT charges related to system upgrades and allocates $118,067.00 for the expansion of the Mississippi Association of Recovering Pharmacists (MARP). The bill emphasizes adherence to state laws regarding expenditures and debt, and prioritizes purchases from the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when bids are equal.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3075.xml