House Bill No. 2033 establishes the "Community Health Center Access to Care Revolving Fund" within the State Department of Health. This fund is designed to enhance access to care provided by community health centers as authorized by the Public Health Service Act. The bill outlines that the fund will be a continuing fund, not limited by fiscal year constraints, and will consist of all monies directed for deposit by law. All funds accruing to this account are appropriated for use by the Department, which will budget and expend these funds to support community health initiatives.
The bill also includes provisions for the management of expenditures from the fund, requiring that they be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer and approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate implementation upon passage and approval.