A2162

New Jersey A2162 mandates a minimum annual appropriation of $10 million for Public Health Priority Funding to support local health departments.

New Jersey A2162 amends the "Public Health Priority Funding Act of 1977" by requiring a minimum annual state appropriation of $10 million for Public Health Priority Funding. This funding, which was eliminated in 2011, is intended to provide local health departments with flexibility to address local needs and emerging health threats. The bill reinstates New Jersey's only state-appropriated, unrestricted fund for local health departments, ensuring they can plan for operational expenses and support core public health programs.