HB 5108
To fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a special revenue account to fund a Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative. The account will be managed by the Director of the Bureau for Public Health and will receive funding from specific sources, including interest earned on the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund. The goal of this initiative is to provide resources for programs designed to help West Virginians quit tobacco use. The initial funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, is authorized from collections rather than a legislative appropriation.
Key provisions
- Creates the "Tobacco Cessation Initiative Program Special Revenue Account".
- Directs a portion of interest earned from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to the account.
- The Bureau for Public Health will administer the account.
- Funds are to be used for tobacco cessation programs.
- Any remaining funds at the end of a fiscal year will remain in the account.
- Initial funding for fiscal year 2026 is authorized from collections.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents who use tobacco products
- The Bureau for Public Health
- The State Treasury
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for tobacco cessation programs.
- Utilizes interest from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to support the initiative.
Fiscal impact
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, expenditures are authorized from collections rather than a legislative appropriation.
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