The bill, known as Senate Bill No. 1140, pertains to the budget allocations for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Oklahoma. It mandates that specific amounts from the appropriated funds be designated for various purposes, including $10,812,408 for program growth and to compensate for lost federal matching dollars, $9,480,421 to fulfill obligations from a consent decree, $18,500,000 for a continuum of care for children in crisis, and $1,300,000 to maintain services for veterans and their families.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to request early transfers of tax collections from the Oklahoma Tax Commission to address cash-flow issues. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate implementation upon passage and approval.