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This bill allocates specific appropriated funds for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for several targeted purposes. The bill directs $10,812,408 to be used for program growth and to replace reduced federal matching dollars, $9,480,421 to meet obligations required in a specific consent decree (case number 23-cv-81-GKF-JFJ in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma), $18,500,000 for the continuum of care for children in crisis, and $1,300,000 to maintain services for veterans and their families. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to request early transfer of tax collections through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to help alleviate potential cash-flow problems for the department. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure immediate implementation upon passage and approval, highlighting the urgent nature of the mental health and substance abuse services funding.

Budget and Finance

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1140&Session=2600