This bill amends existing legislation related to the County Community Safety Investment Fund, which is managed by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. It updates statutory references and broadens the fund's purpose to include not only the development and implementation of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs but also to provide funding to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board for specific programs. The bill specifies that the fund will be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and outlines the requirements for the expenditure of these funds, including the submission of annual reports to legislative leaders.

Additionally, the bill modifies the request for proposals process for county governments or multi-county partnerships seeking funding. It removes certain program types from eligibility while adding a requirement for the Department to electronically submit annual reports detailing the distribution of funds and services provided. The bill also establishes a cap of $1 million for annual awards to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board for specific programs, mandates the Board to report on the use of these funds, and includes provisions for the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create rules for program eligibility. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-631, 57-201, 57-2023