Department of Health; extend timeframe to increase fees for water quality analysis as required by Safe Drinking Water Act.

HB 937 extends the timeframe during which Mississippi's Department of Health can increase fees for water quality testing required by federal law. The bill changes the current rule limiting fee increases to one time between July 2025 and June 2029, allowing for more flexible adjustments to cover rising costs. Water suppliers (including municipalities and rural water systems) who pay these fees directly are affected, as the change impacts when fee hikes can occur. The amendment ensures the state can maintain funding for testing without violating federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.