HB 270 Summary

• Appropriates $238,335,600 for operating expenses and $17,020,000 for capital projects for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

• Funds mental health services across multiple departments including Health ($159,868,100), Family and Community Services ($33,386,700), and Corrections ($18,434,900), with additional allocations to courts, public safety, and university programs

• Includes $894,500 in new legislation funding for employee compensation under SB 259, distributed across multiple agencies

• Appropriates capital project funding for Mental Health Trust programs including essential equipment ($500,000), home modifications ($1,150,000), housing assistance ($13,120,000), and transportation ($1,250,000)

• Contains salary and benefit adjustment provisions for state employees, Alaska Court System staff, legislators, and university employees based on collective bargaining agreements; takes effect July 1, 2024