Appropriation; Nursing, Board of.

HB 1748 appropriates $5,307,890 from state funds to cover the Mississippi Board of Nursing’s expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It authorizes 36 permanent staff positions and allocates $1.56 million specifically to the Office of Nursing Workforce for nursing education programs, $105,000 for the Prescription Monitoring Program, and funds for implementing the Medical Cannabis Act. The bill includes strict spending rules, requiring the Board to stay within budget limits, avoid salary increases without new funding, and maintain detailed financial records. This funding directly supports the Board’s regulatory oversight, nursing workforce development, and program compliance efforts.