Legislative Priorities

NCCPH TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2007

• “Public Health Funds Aid to Counties” HB125, SB249
• Elimination of healthhazards from second-hand smoke and an increase in the NC cigarette tax as referred to in HB24, HB259, HB760, SB124, SB1086
• $4.3 million in additional recurring funding to strengthen the Statewide Health Promotion Program in each county Health Department. HB23
• <$1,010,000 for each year for a 2 year period in support of “Healthy Carolinian” Programs HB25

NCCPH ALSO SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES FOR 2007

• $450 million to relieve counties of Medicaid cost HB1424
• To create a new permanent funding source for the Universal Vaccine Program HB771, SB710
• $1.35 million to expand dental care for special care population
• Change the name of the Commission for Health Services to the Commission for Public Health
• An act to authorize community-based needle and syringe exchange programs
• $750,000 to support the “Healthy Start Foundation” HB322