The bill addresses the appropriation and management of COVID-19 relief funds in Wyoming, providing 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 other health and human services programs. The bill establishes conditions for fund usage, including requirements for matching funds and prioritization of specific projects, while also authorizing emergency government programs and mandating reporting on the use of these appropriated funds. It emphasizes targeted funding for workforce development, health services, and infrastructure improvements, alongside provisions for the reversion of unexpended funds.
Additionally, the bill allocates funds to enhance mental health services, food distribution, and legal assistance in response to COVID-19 challenges. It introduces a grant program for emergency medical service providers and law enforcement to improve mental health access for first responders, allocates $225,000 for planning a food distribution system, and provides $3,025,000 for grants addressing food insecurity. The bill also amends previous appropriations, reducing Behavioral Health Redesign funding from $5 million to $3 million and adjusting the Difficult to Employ Self-Sufficiency Program funding. Overall, the total appropriations are adjusted from $16,602,500 to $14,497,500, with a focus on sustainability and transparency in funded programs.