This bill amends the appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services in Nebraska, specifically focusing on funding for community health centers for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The bill increases the Cash Fund allocation from $9,339,000 to $10,230,000 for FY2026-27, resulting in a total program budget increase from $16,422,060 to $17,313,060. Additionally, it introduces a new allocation of $500,000 in Cash Funds for FY2026-27 specifically for the seven community health centers, which will be distributed based on the number of uninsured clients served in the previous fiscal year. The centers are expected to use these funds to expand healthcare access and services.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for various health initiatives, such as funding for minority public health services and support for tribally owned health centers. It emphasizes the intent of the Legislature to increase the transfer from the Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund to the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund by $500,000 annually to support the increased funding for federally qualified health centers. The original section of the law being amended is repealed, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage due to the declaration of an emergency.