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AK SB58

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $245,570,400 total for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026), including $231,310,400 for operating expenses and $14,260,000 for capital projects

  • Allocates $154,579,200 to the Department of Health for behavioral health services ($54.4M), Medicaid services ($82.2M), senior and disabilities services ($12.9M), and public health programs ($4.9M)

  • Funds the Department of Family and Community Services at $32,886,900 for Alaska Psychiatric Institute operations ($21.2M), children's services ($2.2M), juvenile justice programs ($1.6M), and coordinated health care ($7.8M)

  • Provides capital funding through Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for homeless assistance programs ($10.15M), beneficiary and special needs housing ($1.95M), and home modifications to retain housing ($575,000)

  • Includes salary and benefit adjustment funding for state employees and implements monetary terms of collective bargaining agreements with Public Safety Employees Association, Public Employees Local 71, and Alaska Public Employees Association

Legislative Description

Approp: Mental Health Budget

Education

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

1/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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