Appropriation; Department of Health for making physician grants under the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program.
HB 62 appropriates $750,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Health for physician grants under the existing Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports grants that help qualified health centers hire physicians, primarily benefiting underserved communities in Mississippi. The bill is a routine budget allocation with no new policy changes, directing existing program funds for physician recruitment.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A
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John Hines
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