Indiana Code Title 4. State Offices and Administration § 4-12-4-9

(1) all assets, obligations, powers, and duties of the executive board are transferred to the Indiana department of health;  and

(2) all appropriations made to the Indiana tobacco use prevention and cessation executive board are transferred to the Indiana department of health and are considered appropriations made to the Indiana department of health.

(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter;

(2) accept gifts, devises, bequests, grants, loans, appropriations, revenue sharing, other financing and assistance, and any other aid from any source and agree to and comply with conditions attached to that aid;

(3) make, execute, and effectuate any and all contracts, agreements, or other documents with any governmental agency or any person, corporation, limited liability company, association, partnership, or other organization or entity necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including contracts for the provision of all or any portion of the services the Indiana department of health considers necessary;

(4) recommend legislation to the governor and general assembly;

(5) make recommendations to the governor, the budget agency, and the general assembly concerning the priorities for appropriation and distribution of money from the Indiana health care account established by IC 4-12-5-3;  and

(6) do any and all acts and things necessary, proper, or convenient to carry out this chapter.