Bill > SB917

This bill makes appropriations for the support of the government of the State of California and for several public purposes in accordance with the provisions of the state constitution, relating to the state budget. Key provisions include: - Appropriating over $34.5 billion for the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal) to provide medical care and services, including $265 million for a Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program. - Providing $319.6 million for healthcare workforce development programs, including grants for primary care residencies, the Comprehensive Nursing Initiative, community health worker training, and nursing education. - Allocating $265 million from the Mental Health Services Fund for provider training on trauma screenings. - Appropriating $787 million from the Healthcare Treatment Fund and $8.6 billion from the Managed Care Enrollment Fund for Medi-Cal provider payments and supplemental reimbursements. - Transferring up to $150 million from the Beverage Container Recycling Fund to the General Fund as a loan. - Providing $40 million for the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative within the Department of Public Health. The bill makes these and other appropriations to support state government operations and various public purposes in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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