HB2439 Summary

• Appropriates funds to the State Department of Health from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, with the specific dollar amount left blank in the template bill.

• Authorizes the State Department of Health to expend funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund (490 Fund) for operations and duties.

• Establishes budgeting requirements for appropriated funds, allowing flexibility to budget for either FY-11 or FY-12, with funds needing to be expended by November 15 of the respective fiscal year or they lapse.

• Requires transfer of funds to multiple revolving funds including the Child Abuse Prevention Fund, Dental Loan Repayment Fund, Kidney Health Fund, and Alternatives-to-Abortion Services Fund.

• Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2010, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.