4265 Department of Public Health
Major Program Changes
  • The revised 2008-09 Budget includes $98.4 million Proposition 84 bond funds, as appropriated by Chapter 1, Statutes of 2008 (SB X2 1), for small community drinking water grants and for contamination prevention/clean-up efforts. These funds are available for expenditure until June 30, 2010. The Governor's Budget also includes 14.0 limited-term positions and $1.7 million Proposition 84 funds to carry out the provisions of SB X2 1.

  • The Governor's Budget includes a two-year extension of 94.8 limited-term positions (set to expire June 30, 2009) and $12 million in federal funding to continue various public health emergency preparedness activities. These positions support management of emergency pharmaceutical supplies, oversight of local health department preparedness, and coordination of public health and medical care response capabilities.

  • The Governor's Budget includes an increase of $86.1 million for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program to reflect a projected increase in prescription drug costs and the number of clients served.