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AK HB265

AK HB265
Approp: Mental Health Budget


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

34th Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates funds for the operating and capital expenses of Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, allocating specific amounts to various state departments including Administration, Corrections, Education and Early Development, Family and Community Services, Health, Labor and Workforce Development, Law, Natural Resources, Public Safety, Revenue, the University of Alaska, and the Judiciary. The bill also allows for flexibility in transferring funds within certain departments at the discretion of the Commissioner, and outlines provisions for salary and benefit adjustments based on collective bargaining agreements, with adjustments made if agreements are not ratified. The appropriations are funded through various sources, including the General Fund and the Mental Health Trust Authority, and the bill specifies that these appropriations are for the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program as defined by state law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (House)

Last Action

House Finance Hearing (13:30:00 2/27/2026 Adams 519) (on 02/27/2026)

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