SB 28 Summary

• Appropriates $237,210,000 total for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016), funded through general funds, designated funds, and Mental Health Trust Authority receipts.

• Allocates operating funds across multiple state departments including $86.3 million to behavioral health services, $18 million to senior and disabilities services, and $73.9 million to Medicaid services through the Department of Health and Social Services.

• Provides capital project appropriations of $2,350,000 for mental health home modifications/housing upgrades ($1,050,000) and coordinated transportation/vehicles ($1,300,000).

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System employees, and implementation of collective bargaining agreements for fiscal year 2016 across seven unions.

• Takes effect July 1, 2015, with provisions to adjust appropriations if Mental Health Trust Authority receipts fall short of estimates or if collective bargaining agreements are not ratified.