HB 59 Summary

• Appropriates $218,085,700 for operating expenses and $12,100,000 for capital projects of Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

• Provides funding across multiple state departments including Health and Social Services ($187.8 million), Corrections ($10.1 million), Department of Administration, and Judiciary for mental health treatment, prevention, and support services.

• Establishes funding from general fund mental health accounts, Mental Health Trust Authority receipts, alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund, and recidivism reduction fund, with flexibility for the Commissioner of Health and Social Services to transfer up to $25 million between appropriations.

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System staff, and university employees per collective bargaining agreements in effect for fiscal year 2018.

• Takes effect July 1, 2017, with capital project funds lapsing under Alaska Statute 37.25.020 unless otherwise specified.