Appropriation; Health, Department of.
HB 1908 allocates $585.5 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Health operations during fiscal year 2027. It specifically directs $34 million to the Trauma Care System, $20 million from tobacco funds to UMMC's cancer institute and tobacco control programs, and $4.25 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute. The bill also funds programs like maternal health, breast/cervical cancer screenings, and health center grants. These funds support public health services and infrastructure across Mississippi, including trauma care networks and cancer treatment initiatives.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Signed Apr 8, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to increase the total appropriation for the State Department of Health from $60.6 million to $61.6 million. This increase was achieved by reducing the allocation from the State General Fund by $1 million while keeping the Health Care Expendable Fund contribution constant. Additionally, the deadline for filling vacancies to qualify for 'Vacancy Funding' was extended from February 1 to March 1, 2026.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include a new appropriation of $4.56 million from the Opioid Settlement Fund for specific opioid harm reduction programs in the Mississippi Delta, and a new $1 million allocation for public health infrastructure.
FISCAL
Total appropriation increased by $1 million, with a $1 million reduction in the State General Fund portion to reach $7.026 million.
Added a new Section 37 appropriating $4.56 million from the Opioid Settlement Fund for opioid harm reduction and substance use disorder programs.
Added a new Section 40 appropriating $1 million from Section 1 funds to address obesity, hypertension, heart disease, and maternal mortality.
Increased the reappropriated amount for City of Jackson water litigation from $2.045 million to $3.77 million.
REQUIREMENT
Extended the deadline for filling authorized vacancies to qualify for 'Vacancy Funding' from February 1, 2026, to March 1, 2026.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House Feb 19, 2026
How they voted
51–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 52
Mar 12, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Apr 8, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Adopted
lower
Mar 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Filed
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Referred To Appropriations
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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