The bill addresses the appropriation and management of COVID-19 relief funds in Wyoming, detailing definitions for key terms and amending previous funding allocations. Notably, it reduces the funding for the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program from $22 million to $13.17 million and adjusts total appropriations from $440.37 million to $389.78 million. The legislation establishes conditions for fund usage, including requirements for matching funds, prioritization of expenditures, and mandates reporting on the use of appropriated funds. Additionally, it ensures that any unexpended and unobligated funds are reverted back to the state.
Furthermore, the bill aims to enhance mental health services and food distribution in response to pandemic-related challenges. It introduces a grant program for emergency medical service providers and law enforcement to improve mental health support for first responders, while also allocating funds to the Department of Family Services for a food distribution system targeting vulnerable populations. Significant amendments include a reduction in funding for behavioral health redesign from $5 million to $3 million and the Difficult to Employ Self-Sufficiency Program from $2,252,500 to $2,147,500, alongside new funding of $100,000 for treatment courts. The total appropriations for these initiatives are adjusted from $16,602,500 to $14,497,500, with stipulations for compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.