This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Health's Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 31, with specified positions and salary grades. The total amount appropriated for these programs is $14,575,685, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of funds from the Prevention and Cessation Program Account to the Breast Cancer Control Fund, ensuring the state's matching share for Medicaid services related to breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment.

The bill also introduces new legal language prohibiting the use of elected officials' names, voices, or likenesses in tobacco prevention or reduction advertising. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. Furthermore, an emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2023, to ensure the continued operation of the agency and its programs. The bill reflects a commitment to public health initiatives while providing necessary funding and regulatory frameworks for effective tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.