HB 285 Summary

• Appropriates $233,367,900 in operating expenses for fiscal year 2018-2019 for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program across multiple state departments and agencies.

• Provides $202,436,600 to the Department of Health and Social Services, including $81,411,800 for behavioral health services, $16,386,200 for Alaska Pioneer Homes, and $84,649,300 for Medicaid services.

• Allocates $12,450,000 in capital projects including $1,550,000 for Department of Health and Social Services, $9,600,000 for Department of Revenue (Alaska Housing Finance Corporation programs), and $1,300,000 for Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.

• Includes funding from general fund ($185,281,800), Mental Health Trust Authority authorized receipts ($13,308,300), Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment & Prevention Fund ($23,142,500), and Recidivism Reduction Fund ($7,500,000).

• Takes effect July 1, 2018, and includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System employees, and legislators consistent with specified collective bargaining agreements.