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HB 1909·MS·house

Appropriation; Human Services, Department of.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Deweese
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Approved by Governor

Apr 6, 2026

Summary

The bill provides $94.7 million from the state’s general fund and $1.59 billion from special funds to the Department of Human Services for the 2027 fiscal year. It also sets limits on how much of that money can be used for employee salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding, and transfers $1 million to the Department of Health’s child‑care licensure program. The goal is to fund the department’s operations while controlling personnel costs.

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