This bill appropriates a total of $70.5 million to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services from the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Specifically, it allocates $20 million for Title XIX costs, $18.5 million to support providers through the Enhanced Tier Payment System, and $32 million to renew contracts with service providers that were not renewed for the following fiscal year. The bill emphasizes that the funds for the Enhanced Tier Payment System are intended to supplement existing resources and programs rather than replace them.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it is immediately necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety, which allows the act to take effect upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the importance of timely funding for mental health and substance abuse services in the state.