The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Health's Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 31, with specific positions and salary grades outlined. The total amount appropriated for these programs is $14,697,089, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses. Notably, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of funds and the management of appropriations, ensuring that the agency can operate efficiently while maintaining legislative oversight.

Additionally, the bill includes several special provisions that clarify the use of Tobacco Settlement funds, stating that state funds will not replace these funds if they become insufficient. It also authorizes a transfer of $500,000 from the Prevention and Cessation Program Account to the Breast Cancer Control Fund for Medicaid services related to breast and cervical cancer. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness starting July 1, 2025.