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HB 30

Appropriation; Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Board of Examiners for.

2025 First Extraordinary Session Introduced by Richard Bennett and 8 co-sponsors

Mississippi appropriates funds to the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists to support professional licensing and regulatory operations.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 30

Legislative bill overview

HB 30 is a fiscal appropriations bill that allocates funding to Mississippi's Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. The bill was introduced by five Republican legislators and has completed the legislative process, receiving gubernatorial approval on June 4, 2025.

Why is this important

This appropriation directly impacts the regulatory capacity of the state board responsible for licensing and overseeing social workers and marriage/family therapists in Mississippi. Adequate funding for the board affects licensure processing times, complaint investigations, and professional standards enforcement—factors that ultimately influence service quality and consumer protection in mental health and social services.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount not specified: The bill text provided does not detail the actual appropriation amount, making it impossible to assess whether funding is adequate, excessive, or represents a change from previous budgets.
  • Transparency of regulatory costs: Questions may arise about how the board allocates resources and whether the funding level reflects operational necessity or bureaucratic expansion.
  • Professional licensing as regulatory burden: Some may view appropriations for professional licensing boards as imposing costs on practitioners that ultimately increase service expenses for consumers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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