Bill > HB270

This bill makes appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, totaling $238,335,600. * **Department of Health:** $159,868,100 is appropriated for various behavioral health services, including treatment and recovery grants, prevention and early intervention programs, substance abuse treatment, and services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. This includes $36,931,700 for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Grants and $10,601,600 for Behavioral Health Prevention and Early Intervention Grants. * **Department of Family and Community Services:** $33,386,700 is appropriated for services including the Alaska Psychiatric Institute ($21,109,800), children's services, and departmental support services. * **Department of Corrections:** $18,434,900 is appropriated for community residential centers, health and rehabilitation services, and recidivism reduction grants. * **Department of Revenue:** $6,296,300 is appropriated for the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, including $4,899,600 for the Mental Health Trust and $400,000 for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for beneficiary and special needs housing and homeless assistance programs. * **Department of Administration:** $3,943,000 is appropriated for legal and advocacy services, including the Office of Public Advocacy and the Public Defender Agency. * **Department of Public Safety:** $2,184,600 is appropriated for victim services and the Alaska State Troopers. * **University of Alaska:** $3,118,300 is appropriated for the Anchorage and Fairbanks campuses. * **Judiciary:** $4,998,000 is appropriated for the Alaska Court System, including $4,465,400 for therapeutic courts. * **Capital Projects:** $17,020,000 is appropriated for capital projects, including $11,650,000 for various housing initiatives through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and $1,250,000 for coordinated transportation and vehicles. * **New Legislation Funding:** $894,500 is appropriated to various departments to fund new legislation passed during the current legislative session. * **Salary and Benefit Adjustments:** The bill includes appropriations for salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, university employees, and legislators, contingent on the ratification of collective bargaining agreements.