Funding provided for distribution to community health boards and Tribal governments for foundational public health responsibilities, and money appropriated.

HF 2079 appropriates $21 million for fiscal year 2026 and $21 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Health. This funding is distributed to community health boards (under Minnesota Statutes §145A.131) and Tribal governments (under §145A.14) for their "foundational public health responsibilities" as defined in state law. The bill does not create new requirements but allocates existing state funds to support core public health services provided by these entities. It directly affects community health boards across Minnesota and participating Tribal governments by providing dedicated financial resources for essential public health functions.