SB 2729 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

"Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund"; establish to support public health programs funded from medical cannabis taxes.

SB 2729 establishes the "Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund" in the state treasury to support public health programs defined under state law. The fund will be financed primarily by medical cannabis tax revenue (as stated in the bill's title), along with other appropriations, donations, or grants. Funds can only be used for public health services and must be spent at rates between 3% and 7% of the fund's total value annually, with oversight by the Mississippi State Department of Health. This bill directly affects public health programs across Mississippi by creating a dedicated funding source for health initiatives. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Signed Mar 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

As Passed the upper Current version · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill's effective date was modified to remove the repeal provision that would have ended the law on June 30, 2025. This change ensures the Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund remains in force indefinitely after its July 1, 2025 start date, rather than being self-terminating after one year.
Scope change
The bill's duration was extended from a one-year temporary measure to a permanent statute effective July 1, 2025.
TIMELINE

Removed the repeal clause that would have terminated the act on June 30, 2025.

Changed the effective date language to indicate the act remains in force indefinitely after July 1, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 13, 2025 · House Mar 12, 2025

How they voted

510
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 13, 2025
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican35
35 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 28, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred in Amend From House
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Ways and Means
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Hob Bryan
Hob Bryan
DDemocratic
MS
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