The bill proposes an appropriation for the Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program under the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees for various divisions within the Department, including the Division of Medical Services and the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services. Notably, the bill specifies the number of positions and their corresponding salary grades, with a total of 18 employees allocated for the Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services division, including 14 Program Eligibility Specialists.

Additionally, the bill outlines the financial appropriations for personal services, operating expenses, and grant payments associated with the Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program. It includes specific amounts for regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses, totaling approximately $1.3 million for the Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services division and over $145 million for hospital and medical services and prescription drugs. The bill also includes provisions for the effective date of the appropriations, which is set for July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to ensure the timely implementation of the funding necessary for the program's operations.