AR HB1077

Establishes 33 maximum regular employees for the Department of Health - Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs for fiscal year 2022-2023, including 1 Senior Physician Specialist, 1 Registered Nurse Supervisor, 14 Registered Nurses, and various administrative and health program specialists.

Authorizes up to 4 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Appropriates $14,696,818 total for the program, including $1,767,583 for regular salaries, $50,000 for extra help, $565,635 for personal services matching, $185,000 for operating expenses, $2,278,900 for professional fees, $9,221,071 for tobacco prevention and cessation expenses, and $603,629 for nutrition and physical activity expenses.

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.

Restricts appropriations from being transferred under Arkansas Code 19-4-522 except as provided in the act, and establishes that tobacco settlement funds cannot be replaced with state funds if they expire unless appropriated by the General Assembly.