HB 302 - Mental Health Budget Appropriations Summary

• Appropriates $200,809,200 for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011), consisting of $200,666,400 in operating expenses and $142,800 in new legislation funding.

• Distributes funding across multiple state agencies including Department of Health and Social Services ($180,474,300), Department of Corrections ($7,093,700), Alaska Court System ($2,847,100), and University of Alaska ($2,299,000).

• Allocates $15,200,000 for capital projects including mental health housing programs ($11,000,000), deferred maintenance ($500,000), and coordinated transportation ($1,050,000).

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System staff, and university employees, along with collective bargaining agreement implementations for 10 different unions.

• Takes effect July 1, 2010; conditions excess Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority receipts on program review compliance and reduces appropriations if receipts fall short of estimates.