SB 3030 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of.

SB 3030 appropriates $3,958,339 for the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy to cover its operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill directly funds the Board’s activities, authorizing 20 permanent staff positions and requiring strict adherence to spending rules (e.g., no salary increases for current employees, funds must cover headcount not promotions). It mandates the Board to meet specific performance targets, including processing 100% of pharmacy licenses within 10 business days and resolving 100% of complaints within six months. The bill also includes safeguards to prevent misuse of funds and requires detailed reporting for future budget requests.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Mar 29, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 8 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended after passing the Senate to add new sections regarding compliance examinations, acceptance of funds from other agencies for the Prescription Monitoring Program, and payment procedures. The original version included performance measures and procurement preferences that were removed in the final version. These changes clarify how the Board can use funds for regulatory oversight and accept additional funding sources.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include provisions for compliance examinations and acceptance of funds from other state agencies, while removing specific performance measures and procurement preferences.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 7 allowing the Board to escalate up to $500,000 for compliance examinations and regulatory oversight.

Removed Section 3 containing specific performance measures and targets for licensure, compliance, and investigations.

Removed Section 4 regarding preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement.

Modified Section 5 to update budget request submission requirements for Fiscal Year 2027.

FISCAL

Added Section 8 permitting the Board to accept and expend funds from other state agencies for the Prescription Monitoring Program.

TECHNICAL

Added Section 9 detailing payment procedures through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer.

Modified Section 6 to add provisions about state agency debt limitations and officer responsibility.

TIMELINE

Added Section 10 specifying the effective date as July 1, 2025, and repeal date as June 30, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2025 · House Feb 27, 2025

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Feb 19, 2025

D Democratic16

16 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican35

34 Yea 1

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed As Amended

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Committee

Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Introduced

Transmitted To House

upper

Feb 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass

upper

Feb 17, 2025

Committee

Referred To Appropriations

upper

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors