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 positions within the program, including a DHS Program Manager, Registered Nurses, and Program Eligibility Specialists, with a total of 18 employees allocated for the Provider Services and Quality Assurance division. The bill outlines specific salary rates and appropriates funds for personal services, operating expenses, and grants, totaling approximately $145.6 million for hospital and medical services and prescription drugs.

Additionally, the bill includes several provisions that clarify the management of appropriations, including restrictions on transferring funds and the necessity for compliance with existing fiscal control laws. It emphasizes that state funds will not replace Tobacco Settlement funds if they become insufficient and mandates that disclosures regarding funding commitments be made available to employees. The bill also contains an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of the agency and its programs.