HB 40 Summary

• Appropriates $219,592,200 for operating expenses of Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2019-2020 across multiple state agencies and departments.

• Appropriates $15,300,000 for capital projects including assistive technology, housing modifications, homeless assistance programs, and coordinated transportation through the Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Revenue, and Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.

• Funds distributed from multiple sources including general funds ($160.8 million), Mental Health Trust Authority ($17.1 million), Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment & Prevention Fund ($21.6 million), Recidivism Reduction Fund ($11.4 million), and Marijuana Education and Treatment Fund ($8.6 million).

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System staff, university employees, and implementation of collective bargaining agreements effective through June 30, 2020.

• Effective date is July 1, 2019; requires Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority to achieve compliance with Weiss settlement requirements by November 15, 2019.