The bill, passed on March 13, 2026, authorizes the expiration of $2,981,132.08 from the Attorney General Consumer Protection Recovery Fund (fund 1509) to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This action is based on the finding that the current balance in the Attorney General's fund exceeds the necessary amount for its intended purposes. The bill also includes a supplementary appropriation from the unappropriated surplus to the Department of Health (fund 0407), allowing for the allocation of these funds for specific programs.
Additionally, the bill amends the appropriations for the Department of Health by adding a new item for the Tobacco Education Program, which will receive the aforementioned surplus amount. This adjustment is intended to ensure that the funds are effectively utilized within the fiscal year, thereby enhancing public health initiatives related to tobacco education.