Appropriation; Department of Health for upgrades and improvements to infrastructure at county health departments.

HB 349 appropriates $49,692,200 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Health for infrastructure upgrades at county health departments during fiscal year 2026. The funds will directly support specific improvements including new or repaired buildings ($13 million total), accessibility enhancements for patients with disabilities ($15.2 million), medical equipment ($572,900), fire safety systems ($762,000), and other facility maintenance needs. This bill provides concrete funding for physical infrastructure at all county health departments, focusing on operational safety, accessibility, and equipment upgrades. The appropriation is effective July 1, 2025, and applies to all county health departments receiving these funds.