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SB 3074MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi appropriates $1.29 million to the State Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2027

Original title: Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of.

Last action · March 25, 2026: 03/25 Approved by GovernorSponsors: Briggs Hopson and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 3074 appropriates $1,298,591.00 in to the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The measure sets funding at $720,776.00, caps permanent headcount at 8 positions, and allocates $27,000 to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.

Why it matters

The measure determines the annual operating budget, staffing limits, and salary expenditure caps for the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating dentists and dental hygienists.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners

The agency receives its operating appropriation, salary caps, and headcount limits for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy

The board receives an allocation of up to $27,000 to help defray expenses of the Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated to the Board of Dental Examiners for fiscal year 2027?

The bill appropriates $1,298,591.00 in for the support of the board.

What is the authorized staff headcount for the agency?

The agency is authorized a permanent headcount of 8 employees, with zero time-limited positions.

Are any funds directed to other state agencies?

Yes, an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 is allocated to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to defray expenses of the Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions

Mar 25, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
03/25 Approved by Governor
Mar 19, 2026HouseEnrolled
03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 19, 2026SenateEnrolled
03/19 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 17, 2026SenateFloor
03/17 (S) Concurred in Amend From House
Mar 13, 2026House
03/13 (H) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 12, 2026HouseFloor
03/12 (H) Passed As Amended

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Mar 12, 2026House
03/12 (H) Amended
Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee
03/11 (H) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Mar 11, 2026House
03/11 (H) DR - TSDPAA: AP To A2
Mar 10, 2026House
03/10 (H) DR - TSDPAA: A2 To AP
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
02/24 (H) Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A
Feb 23, 2026Senate
02/23 (S) Transmitted To House
Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
02/19 (S) Passed
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
02/18 (S) Title Suff Do Pass
Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee
02/17 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Connected Entities

Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Mississippi State Personnel Board and 3 more

OrganizationMississippi Industries for the Blind“Preferred provider for commodity and equipment purchases under tied bids”Map →

OrganizationJoint Legislative Budget Committee“Recipient of the agency's fiscal year 2028 budget request”Map →

OrganizationMississippi State Personnel Board“Board overseeing the Variable Compensation Plan and salary compliance”Map →

OrganizationMississippi State Board of Dental Examiners“State agency receiving the fiscal year 2027 appropriation”Map →

OrganizationMississippi Board of Pharmacy“Recipient of allocated funds to defray expenses of the Prescription Monitoring P”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Finance and Administration“Department providing written approval for position escalations”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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