To fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative.

HB 3290 creates a dedicated fund called the Tobacco Cessation Initiative Program Special Revenue Account to support tobacco use cessation programs. The bill mandates an annual transfer of $5 million from the interest and returns earned on the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund - Part B into this account, starting July 30, 2025. The Bureau for Public Health will manage these funds exclusively for tobacco cessation initiatives, such as quitting support services. Any unspent balance at year-end will remain in the account rather than reverting to the general fund.