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HB 1354

Public Health Trust Fund; create in Treasury for State Department of Health.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Creekmore

HB 1354 would create a dedicated Public Health Trust Fund in Mississippi's treasury to provide stable funding for the State Department of Health, but the bill died without passage.

Died On Calendar
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Bill Summary · HB 1354

Legislative bill overview

HB 1354 proposes creating a dedicated Public Health Trust Fund within Mississippi's state treasury under the management of the State Department of Health. The bill would establish a financial mechanism to accumulate and allocate resources specifically for public health initiatives and operations.

Why is this important

A dedicated trust fund can provide more stable, long-term funding for public health programs compared to relying on annual appropriations, potentially improving planning and service continuity. However, the bill died on calendar in February 2025 without passage, so it did not become law.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear – The bill does not specify how the trust fund would be capitalized or what revenue streams would feed into it, raising questions about whether it requires new taxes or diverts existing appropriations
  • Oversight and accountability – Dedicated funds can reduce legislative oversight of health spending year-to-year, potentially limiting public accountability for how money is used
  • Competing budget priorities – Creating a protected fund for one agency may be viewed as unfairly prioritizing health spending over education, infrastructure, or other state needs during budget constraints

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

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