This bill appropriates a total of $42 million from the general fund over two fiscal years (2026 and 2027) to support foundational public health responsibilities through community health boards and Tribal governments in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $21 million for each fiscal year, with designated amounts for community health boards and Tribal governments as outlined in Minnesota Statutes.

The bill includes new legal language that specifies the distribution of funds: a portion will be allocated to community health boards under Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.131, and another portion will be granted to Tribal governments under Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.14. This funding aims to enhance public health initiatives and responsibilities at both community and Tribal levels, ensuring that foundational health services are adequately supported.