Mississippi appropriates $259,022 to the State Board of Optometry for fiscal year 2027

Original title: Appropriation; Optometry, Board of.

Last action · March 25, 2026: 03/25 Approved by GovernorSponsors: Clay Deweese and 8 others

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What This Bill Does

Mississippi appropriates $259,022 from s to defray the expenses of the State Board of Optometry for the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Sets the official annual operational funding cap and accounting requirements for the state agency that regulates optometry practices and licensing.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State Board of Optometry

Receives its operational funding appropriation of $259,022 and must comply with specific accounting and reporting requirements.

Directly affected

Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Receives mandatory preference in agency procurement when competing bids are equal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated for the State Board of Optometry?

The act appropriates $259,022.00 from s in the State Treasury.

What time period does this funding cover?

The funding covers the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Are there special purchasing rules tied to this funding?

Yes, whenever two or more bids for commodities or equipment are equal in price, quality, and service, preference must be given to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind.

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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 20, 2026SenateEnrolled
03/20 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 19, 2026HouseEnrolled
03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
03/18 (H) Concurred in Amend From Senate
Mar 13, 2026Senate
03/13 (S) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 12, 2026SenateFloor
03/12 (S) Passed As Amended

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Mar 12, 2026Senate
03/12 (S) Amended
Mar 12, 2026SenateCommittee
03/12 (S) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Feb 27, 2026SenateCommittee
02/27 (S) Referred To Appropriations
Feb 20, 2026House
02/20 (H) Transmitted To Senate
Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
02/19 (H) Passed
Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee
02/18 (H) Title Suff Do Pass
Feb 18, 2026House
02/18 (H) DR - TSDP: AP To A2
Feb 17, 2026House
02/17 (H) DR - TSDP: A2 To AP
Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
02/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A

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