Existing law establishes various offices within the Office of the Governor. (NRS 223.400-223.930) Section 1 of this bill: (1) creates the Public Health Resource Office within the Office of the Governor; and (2) requires the Governor to appoint the Public Health Resource Officer. Section 1 requires the Office to perform certain duties to improve the delivery of public health services and otherwise meet the public health needs of this State. Section 1.3 of this bill authorizes the Governor to employ staff for the Public Health Resource Office, and section 1.6 of this bill makes an appropriation for the personnel, travel, operating and equipment costs of the Office. Existing law creates the Office of Minority Health and Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services to: (1) improve the quality of health care services for members of minority groups; (2) increase access to health care services for members of minority groups; (3) disseminate information to and educate the public on matters concerning health care issues of interest to members of minority groups; and (4) develop recommendations for changes in policy and advocate on behalf of minority groups. (NRS 232.474) Section 1.5 of this bill requires the Office of Minority Health and Equity to advise the Public Health Resource Officer concerning strategies to address disparate health outcomes in certain communities. Section 1.9 of this bill makes an appropriation for the personnel, travel, operating and equipment costs to perform this duty.

Statutes affected:
Reprint 1: 223.085, 232.475
As Enrolled: 223.085, 232.475