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AK SB215

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $244,682,600 total for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), including $234,747,600 for operating expenses and $9,935,000 for capital projects

  • Allocates $154,223,700 to the Department of Health, the largest agency share, including $82,155,800 for Medicaid Services and $54,062,700 for Behavioral Health programs

  • Funds Department of Family and Community Services at $34,523,700, covering Alaska Psychiatric Institute ($22,237,600), juvenile justice facilities, children's services, and foster care programs

  • Provides capital funding for housing assistance including $5,000,000 for AHFC Homeless Assistance Program and $1,950,000 for Beneficiary and Special Needs Housing

  • Draws from multiple funding sources: $181,158,100 from unrestricted general funds, $39,619,400 from designated general funds (including Recidivism Reduction Fund and Marijuana Education and Treatment Fund), and $23,905,100 from Mental Health Trust Authority receipts

Legislative Description

Approp: Mental Health Budget

Education

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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