HB 109 Summary - Alaska Mental Health Budget Appropriations

• Appropriates $209,410,700 in operating expenses for the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2011-2012, funded through general fund, Mental Health Trust Authority receipts, and alcohol/drug abuse treatment funds.

• Appropriates $14,945,000 in capital projects including $10,000,000 for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation homeless assistance programs, $1,750,000 for beneficiary housing, and $1,050,000 for coordinated transportation and vehicles.

• Funds behavioral health services with $81,915,900 including Medicaid services, crisis intervention, psychiatric emergency services, and mental health board operations across multiple state agencies.

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System staff, and legislators for fiscal year 2012 based on 11 specified collective bargaining agreements.

• Effective date: July 1, 2011.