HB 282 Summary

• Appropriates $227,259,500 in operating expenses and $16,200,000 in capital projects for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).

• Allocates funds across multiple state departments including Health ($158.7 million), Family and Community Services ($28.3 million), and Corrections ($17.3 million) for mental health treatment, prevention, and support services.

• Includes $1,463,500 in new legislation funding for mental health facilities and medications through HB 172, distributed to the Department of Administration ($482,600), Department of Family and Community Services ($675,100), and Judiciary ($305,800).

• Funds capital projects including Alaska Housing Finance Corporation programs for homeless and special needs housing ($12.05 million), mental health equipment and technology ($1.6 million), and coordinated transportation ($1.3 million).

• Implements salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, Alaska Court System employees, and university personnel for fiscal year 2023; takes effect July 1, 2022.