The bill appropriates forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) from the general fund to the 988 system trust fund account, as established by W.S. 35-25-506(a). This funding is specifically designated for the purposes outlined in W.S. 35-25-506 and cannot be used for any other purposes. Additionally, the bill stipulates that this appropriation will remain in effect and will not revert unless further legislative action is taken, overriding certain existing statutes (W.S. 921008, 921012(e), and 94207).

The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2024.