To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Health Surveillance and Program Support for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
The enactment of HB2005 is likely to have significant implications for funding directed at health surveillance and program support in mental health and substance abuse areas. With the limitation on funds, the support available for initiatives aimed at addressing these critical issues may diminish, potentially leading to decreased access to services for individuals in need. This limitation could affect various state-operated programs that cater to substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling, possibly exacerbating existing challenges in these areas.
Summary
House Bill 2005 seeks to impose a limitation on the availability of funds for the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Health Surveillance and Program Support for the fiscal year 2024. This bill addresses the allocation of resources within the state's health services framework, particularly focusing on substance abuse and mental health programs. The intent seems to align with broader budgetary constraints while trying to manage public health initiatives effectively.
Contention
Discussions surrounding HB2005 have highlighted a contention between the need for fiscal responsibility and the necessity for adequate funding in essential health services. Proponents of the bill may argue that it is a necessary cost-saving measure, reflecting the growing concern about state spending. However, opponents may voice concerns over the impact of funding cuts on vulnerable populations who rely on these services, arguing that such limitations could lead to increased rates of substance abuse and mental health crises in communities. This tension underscores the ongoing debate about how best to allocate resources in the public health sector.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental Health for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse Prevention for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse Treatment for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Aging and Disability Services Programs for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Health for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Health Care Systems for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Health Care for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for fiscal year 2024.