The Commonwealth Health and Prevention Fund, established
in House 2 collects revenues generated from the elimination of the
existing sales tax exemptions on the purchase of soda and candy. Monies
appropriated from this fund will support programs and services
administered by the Department of Public Health that augment the health
and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth, specifically programs
related to addiction services, children and family health and health
promotion. In FY 2015, this amount is calculated to total $57
M. |