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Joint committee approves restoration steps for ACT and peer support, taps one‑time funds
Summary
After debate over package size and sources, the joint committee approved one‑time funding and supplemental language to restore assertive community treatment (ACT) and peer‑support services using Millennium Income Fund, state‑directed opioid settlement funds, and federal match; members also approved a $250,000 opioid‑fund request for peer support in mental health courts.
Legislative Services Office analysts presented options to restore a suite of behavioral health programs, with special emphasis on assertive community treatment (ACT) and peer support services. Janica Bisharat told the committee FY2026 state funding needs to restore the programs total about $4.1 million and FY2027 costs are just over $11.8 million; identified funding sources included the Millennium Income Fund, state‑directed opioid settlement funds and internal salary savings.
Analyst Alex Williamson explained two packet options: Option 1 would restore all listed programs (ACT, statewide peer support, skills training, transportation, half‑day…
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