AR HB1138

Appropriates $17,380,822 to the Department of Health's Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs for fiscal year 2015-2016, including $1,929,605 for regular salaries, $50,000 for extra help, and $648,739 for personal services matching.

Authorizes 47 regular full-time employees and up to 4 part-time or temporary employees for the tobacco prevention program, with positions ranging from Senior Physician Specialist to Administrative Specialist roles.

Allocates $11,405,398 specifically for tobacco prevention and cessation expenses and $717,447 for nutrition and physical activity programs.

Authorizes transfer of $500,000 annually from the Prevention and Cessation Program Account to the Breast Cancer Control Fund to provide the State's matching share for Medicaid breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment services.

Prohibits use of elected officials' names, voices, or likenesses in advertising related to tobacco prevention or reduction; restricts fund transfers except as authorized by law and requires Legislative Council approval for budget classification modifications.