The bill is an appropriation act for the Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program under the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their respective salary rates for various positions within the program, including a DHS Program Manager, Registered Nurses, and Program Eligibility Specialists. The total amount appropriated for personal services and operating expenses is $1,272,813, with additional appropriations for hospital and medical services and prescription drugs totaling $169,969,927.

Significant legal language changes include the establishment of separate paying accounts for the Medicaid Expansion Program to manage federal and state expenditures, as well as the codification of special language regarding the appropriations and fund accounts necessary for the act's administration. The bill also includes provisions that clarify the non-commitment of the state to continue funding positions if Tobacco Settlement funds are insufficient and outlines the process for transferring appropriations within the program. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2023, to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1117 V2 - 4-5-2023 03:13 PM:
HB 1117:
Act 797: