SB 51 Summary

• Appropriates $218.2 million for operating expenses of Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022), distributed across multiple state departments and agencies.

• Appropriates $9.7 million for capital projects and grants including mental health services, assistive technology, housing assistance, homelessness programs, and coordinated transportation.

• Makes supplemental appropriation of $6 million to Alaska Psychiatric Institute for fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021).

• Funds derived from general fund mental health allocations ($150.2 million), Mental Health Trust Authority authorized receipts ($12.5 million), designated funds including alcohol and drug abuse treatment fund ($21.6 million) and marijuana education fund ($8.8 million), and other sources.

• Includes salary and benefit adjustments for state employees, court system employees, and collective bargaining unit members for fiscal year 2022, with adjustments contingent upon ratification of specified agreements.