HB937

Department of Health; extend timeframe to increase fees for water quality analysis as required by Safe Drinking Water Act.

Failed·2/3/26
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Extends timeframe for increasing fees for water quality analysis by Mississippi Department of Health.

Mississippi HB937 extends the timeframe for increasing fees for water quality analysis by the Department of Health. The bill allows the department to increase fees once between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2029, based on the Producer Price Index. It also establishes an advisory committee to review program needs and costs annually. The Drinking Water Quality Analysis Fund is created to receive fees and other funds, which are used to cover the costs of water quality analysis and related activities. The fund includes an equipment capital expenditure account for purchasing or repairing equipment.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Public Health and Human Services