The bill addresses the appropriation and management of COVID-19 relief funds in Wyoming, detailing definitions and conditions for their expenditure. It amends previous appropriations by reducing funding for several programs, such as the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program, which is cut from $22 million to $13.17 million, while reallocating funds to new initiatives focused on mental health, workforce development, and infrastructure. The bill also establishes provisions for the reversion of unexpended funds, authorizes emergency government programs, and mandates reporting requirements to ensure effective use of the funds in response to ongoing public health challenges.
Additionally, the bill allocates funds to enhance mental health services and support systems, including a grant program for emergency medical service providers and law enforcement to improve access to mental health services for first responders. It designates $225,000 for planning a food distribution system and $3,025,000 for grants to combat food insecurity. Significant changes include a reduction in the appropriation for behavioral health redesign from $5 million to $3 million and a decrease for the Difficult to Employ Self-Sufficiency Program from $2,252,500 to $2,147,500. New appropriations include $100,000 for treatment courts and $1,750,000 for administrative costs related to ARPA projects, with total appropriations adjusted from $16,602,500 to $14,497,500. The bill emphasizes compliance with federal guidelines and includes a reporting requirement for the governor to monitor expenditures.