The bill appropriates a total of $42 million from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support foundational public health responsibilities. Specifically, it allocates $21 million for each fiscal year to the commissioner of health for distribution to community health boards and Tribal governments. The funding aims to enhance public health initiatives as defined in Minnesota Statutes, ensuring that both community health boards and Tribal governments can effectively address their respective foundational public health responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a portion of the appropriated funds will be designated for community health boards under Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.131, and for grants to Tribal governments under Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.14. This structured funding approach is intended to ensure that resources are appropriately allocated to meet the unique public health needs of both community health boards and Tribal governments, thereby strengthening the overall public health infrastructure in Minnesota.