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HB 1083

Health Care Expendable Fund; extend repealer on.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fred Shanks

Bill extends the repeal date of Mississippi's Health Care Expendable Fund to continue healthcare funding, but died in committee without passage.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1083

Legislative bill overview

HB 1083 proposes to extend the repeal date of Mississippi's Health Care Expendable Fund, effectively prolonging the fund's existence beyond its currently scheduled termination. The bill was introduced by Representative Fred Shanks but died in committee during the 2025 legislative session.

Why is this important

The Health Care Expendable Fund appears to support healthcare-related expenditures in Mississippi. Extending its repealer means continuing funding for whatever healthcare programs or initiatives depend on this fund, rather than allowing it to sunset. The bill's failure suggests the legislature did not prioritize extending this particular funding mechanism.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill title: The bill's title provides minimal information about what specific healthcare programs or expenditures would be affected by the extension
  • Fiscal impact unclear: The legislative record doesn't indicate whether extending the fund has significant budgetary implications or which populations benefit
  • Limited legislative support: The bill died in committee without advancing, suggesting either lack of consensus or competing healthcare priorities among lawmakers

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

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