SB 140 Summary

• Appropriates funding for operating and capital expenses of Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2017.

• Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority authorized receipts exceeding appropriated amounts are appropriated conditionally upon compliance with program review provisions; shortfalls reduce appropriations accordingly.

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state executive branch employees, Alaska Court System employees, legislature employees and legislators for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.

• Implements collective bargaining agreement terms for fiscal year 2017 for five employee groups including Alaska Correctional Officers Association, Public Safety Employees Association, and marine workers unions.

• Establishes University of Alaska salary and benefit adjustments and implements collective bargaining agreements for four university employee groups, with provisions for proportional budget reductions if agreements are not ratified.

• Takes effect July 1, 2016.