Bill > HF3180

This bill establishes an essential public health functions contingency account to help the Minnesota Department of Health maintain critical public health services if federal funding is unexpectedly reduced or eliminated. The account specifically covers two types of essential public health functions: (1) preventing and controlling health threats through disease investigation, outbreak identification, laboratory testing, public alerts, and disease prevention guidelines, and (2) preventing and responding to waterborne disease outbreaks. Starting March 1, 2025, if federal funding for these functions is significantly reduced, the commissioner of health can access the account to continue these services. Before making any expenditures, the commissioner must provide written notice to legislative committee chairs and seek review from the Legislative Advisory Commission. The bill requires an annual report detailing any account expenditures, including the amount of federal funding lost, the purpose of each expenditure, and other relevant documentation. The commissioner of management and budget will transfer a specified amount from the general fund to this account in fiscal year 2026, which is a one-time transfer. This bill aims to create a financial safety net to ensure continuous operation of critical public health functions during potential funding disruptions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3180&ssn=0&y=2025