Governor Reeves vetoes CON reform bill over Senate amendment

Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes legislation reforming CON laws, cites willingness to negotiate with lawmakers - SuperTalk Mississippi

Gov. Tate Reeves has vetoed a bill aimed at reforming Mississippi’s certificate of need laws. For those unfamiliar with the concept, certificate of need laws, colloquially known as CON laws, originated at the state level in New York in 1964 and were federally mandated in 1974 to lower healthcare costs and prevent unnecessary duplication of services. The regulations require healthcare providers to seek the government’s approval for certain projec…

Governor Reeves vetoes CON reform bill over Senate amendment

State Rep. Sam Creekmore said he’s willing to remove the Senate amendment and send the measure back to the Governor. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Thursday that he had vetoed a bill that aimed to reform the state’s certificate of need laws.