4265 Department of Public Health
Major Program Changes
  • Public Health Laboratories-The Budget includes $1.6 million General Fund and 14 positions in 2016-17 to enhance state laboratory capacity to address communicable diseases through increased disease surveillance and testing.

  • Medical Marijuana Implementation and Safety Act-The Budget contains $457,000 in 2015-16 and $3.4 million and 14 positions in 2016-17 for the Department to begin its regulatory responsibilities associated with implementation of the Medical Marijuana Implementation and Safety Act.