Mental Health; revise appointment of Board of Mental Health and Executive Director.

HB 347 revised Mississippi's mental health governance by changing how the State Board of Mental Health is appointed and removing Senate confirmation for the Executive Director. It updated board membership requirements (including district representation and professional qualifications), adjusted term lengths, and eliminated the Senate confirmation step for the Executive Director position. The bill also modified term expiration dates for current members and set limits on consecutive service for board members. This legislation directly affected the State Board of Mental Health, its appointed members, and the Executive Director role. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.