Appropriation; Health Department to provide funding to federally qualified health centers.

HB 316 allocates $25 million from Mississippi's state general fund to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2026 to provide funding to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the state. This bill directly affects community health centers that serve underserved populations, including rural and low-income areas, by providing stable state funding. The key mechanism is a straightforward appropriation requiring the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2025. The bill does not create new programs but ensures existing FQHCs receive dedicated state support for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.