Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3320

Introduced

2/24/26

Refer

2/24/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MEDICAL CANNABIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 41-137-63 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

The passage of SB3320 is expected to have a significant impact on the operational scope of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee. By securing funding, the committee will be better positioned to address regulatory challenges and provide guidance on the implementation of the state's medical cannabis program. This financial support is critical as the state continues to navigate the evolving landscape of medical cannabis, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place for effective administration and public safety.

Summary

Senate Bill 3320 is an appropriations act aimed at providing funding to the Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee for the fiscal year 2027. It specifies an allocation of $100,000 from the state general fund to support the committee's functions as outlined in Section 41-137-63 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining operational capabilities for the advisory committee, which plays a vital role in overseeing medical cannabis regulations and initiatives within the state.

Contention

While the bill itself primarily focuses on appropriations and is straightforward in its intentions, discussions around its funding allocation may raise broader issues of budget prioritization. Some legislators may argue over the sufficiency of the monetary support provided and whether additional funding is warranted for expanded activities or research related to medical cannabis. Hence, this proposed appropriation offers a platform for dialogue on the future direction of medical cannabis policy in Mississippi, including considerations of public health and economic implications.

Latest MS SB3320 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3238

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee.

MS SB2109

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee.

MS SB3236

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to University of Mississippi for the Center for Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research.

MS SB2110

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to University of Mississippi for the Center for Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research.

MS HB1597

Medicaid; seek federal waiver for plan to allow Medicaid coverage for persons described in the federal Affordable Care Act.

MS SB2745

Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; amend to add anxiety and sleep disorders as debilitating medical conditions.

MS SB2748

Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; revise provisions related to.

MS HB611

Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; revise provisions relating to.

MS HB630

Hospice and Palliative Care Study and Advisory Committee Act; create.

MS SB2009

Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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