The bill, ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1140, pertains to the budget allocations for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Oklahoma. It specifies that a total of $10,812,408 will be allocated for program growth and to compensate for lost federal matching funds. Additionally, $9,480,421 is designated to fulfill obligations under a consent decree related to a federal court case, while $18,500,000 is earmarked for a continuum of care for children in crisis. Furthermore, $1,300,000 will be allocated to maintain services for veterans and their families.
The bill also grants the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services the authority 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.