SB 1075
Funding Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 1075 aims to establish a special revenue account to fund a tobacco use cessation initiative in West Virginia. The bill directs a specific amount of money, primarily from interest earned on the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund, to be deposited into this account. These funds are then designated solely for supporting programs designed to help West Virginians quit tobacco. The initiative is overseen by the Director of the Bureau for Public Health.
Key provisions
- Creates the "Tobacco Cessation Initiative Program Special Revenue Account".
- Directs a portion of interest earned on the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to the account.
- The Director of the Bureau for Public Health will administer the account.
- Funds are restricted to tobacco cessation programs.
- Any remaining funds at the end of a fiscal year cannot revert to the General Revenue Fund.
- A transfer of $5 million is required on or before July 30, 2026.
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.
- Specifies the source of funds – interest from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund.
Fiscal impact
The bill directs a transfer of $5 million from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to the Tobacco Cessation Initiative Program Special Revenue Account for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
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