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This bill directs specific uses for funds appropriated to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. * **Program Growth and Federal Funding Replacement:** $10,812,408.00 from Enrolled House Bill No. 2766 will be used for program expansion and to offset a reduction in federal matching dollars. * **Consent Decree Obligations:** $9,480,421.00 from Enrolled House Bill No. 2766 is allocated to fulfill requirements of a court-ordered consent decree in a federal lawsuit. * **Children in Crisis Continuum of Care:** $18,500,000.00 from Enrolled House Bill No. 2766 is designated for services supporting children experiencing crises. * **Veteran Services:** $1,300,000.00 from Enrolled House Bill No. 2766 will be used to maintain services for veterans and their families. * **Early Fund Transfers:** The Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services can request early transfers of tax collections to the General Revenue Fund to help alleviate cash-flow issues for the department's disbursing funds.