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JFAC advances Public Health Services enhancements, orders multiple program transition reviews
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee advanced an FY2026 funding package for the Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Public Health Services and approved language requiring analyses on several programs, including potential transitions of services and vendor changes.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 12 recommended additional FY2026 funding and directed multiple program reviews for the Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Public Health Services.
Alex Williamson, budget policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, told the committee the division covers five budgeted programs including physical health services, emergency medical services (EMS), laboratory services, suicide prevention, and the Healthcare Policy Initiatives Program. Williamson outlined six requested enhancements supported by the governor plus a separate governor's initiative and several language provisions that would require reporting or analyses.
The committee approved an amended motion to add four full-time equivalent positions and a mix of general, dedicated and federal dollars for FY2026, and the motion carried with a due-pass recommendation (total reported: 14 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent/excused). Representative Tanner…
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