This bill proposes a series of supplemental appropriations and amendments to existing appropriations for the fiscal year 2025, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It outlines funding allocations for various state departments, including the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Education and Early Development, and others, totaling approximately $380 million. Notable appropriations include $228.6 million for Medicaid services, $5 million for public assistance, and $4.1 million for population management within the Department of Corrections. The bill also includes provisions for capital projects and grants, with specific funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System and the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

Additionally, the bill amends previous appropriations related to federal receipts for housing programs, increasing the estimated amount from $127 million to $131 million and extending the appropriation period to include fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It also makes adjustments to debt service payments for various state bonds, including new estimates for bonds issued in 2024. The bill includes provisions for the reappropriation of unexpended funds and specifies that certain appropriations will not lapse, ensuring continued funding for critical projects and services. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, with retroactive provisions to July 1, 2024, if enacted after that date.

Statutes affected:
HB0085A, AM HB 85, introduced 02/10/2025: 37.25.020, 37.05.146