Bill would set aside $2 million for mosquito control

The proposal would set aside $2 million for the Department of Health to track, prevent and reduce mosquito problems. The funding would support mosquito surveillance, prevention and mitigation work by the department and, through grants, eligible local governments and state educational institutions. The department could use up to $1.5 million of the appropriation for grants to eligible local governments and state educational institutions. The money would be available in fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Any amount left at the end of fiscal year 2028 would return to the general fund.