SB 143 Summary

• Appropriates $231,932,000 in operating expenses for fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019) for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program across multiple state agencies.

• Allocates $12,450,000 in capital project and grant funding for mental health initiatives including housing assistance, program equipment, home modifications, and coordinated transportation.

• Funds come from multiple sources including General Fund/Mental Health ($184,463,400), Mental Health Trust Authority receipts ($15,058,700), Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Treatment & Prevention Fund ($24,642,500), and Recidivism Reduction Fund ($6,000,000).

• Major funding recipients include Department of Health and Social Services ($201,843,000 operating), behavioral health services ($80,970,900), and Medicaid services ($84,808,300).

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System, legislature, and University of Alaska under specified collective bargaining agreements for fiscal year 2019; takes effect July 1, 2018.