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Board hears options in House Bill 24-42 for funding public health clinics
Summary
Whitman County health staff told the Board of Health that House Bill 24-42 may permit a "carve out" to fund public health clinics but flagged contradictions in the bill; the Department of Revenue will issue a Special Notice on July 1 and the bill references a 1% limit.
Whitman County public health staff briefed the Board of Health on House Bill 24-42 and its potential to fund public health clinics. Chris Skidmore said he "is still getting familiar with the Bill" but noted there appears to be an option to use a "carve out" to direct money to clinic services. Chairman Arthur D. Swannack told the board the bill also includes provisions affecting veterans and developmental services levies and flagged several contradictions in the text.
Board members recorded that the Department of Revenue will issue a Special Notice on July 1 to clarify implementation. The minutes note the bill references a 1% limit; staff and board members said they will await the Department of Revenue guidance before recommending specific local actions or budget adjustments.
