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May Revision cuts shrink some behavioral health investments; commission flags children and youth impacts
Summary
Deputy Director Norma Pate briefed the commission on the governor's May Revision: it widens the fiscal gap and reduces several behavioral health allocations, including workforce and Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative components; commissioners urged staff engagement to protect youth and community‑defined grants.
Deputy Director Norma Pate summarized the governor's May Revision and its potential impacts on behavioral health programs discussed at the commission meeting. The May Revision updates the state’s fiscal outlook and proposes reductions and delays that affect existing behavioral health proposals and MHSA/BHSA‑related dollars.
Key budget proposals and effects: Norma Pate told the commission the May Revision increases the fiscal shortfall and proposes targeted reductions, including a reduction of about $854.6 million for health care workforce initiatives across several years and a proposed…
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