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SB 2988

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to DFA for software upgrades for Region 4 Mental Health Services facilities.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rita Parks

Appropriates General Fund funds in FY2026 to DFA to upgrade Region 4 Mental Health Services software, boosting operations and data handling (one-year effort; died in committee).

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Bill Summary · SB 2988

SB 2988 — Summary

Title: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to DFA for software upgrades for Region 4 Mental Health Services facilities

Status: Died In Committee

Introduced: March 14, 2025

Subject: Appropriations

Classification: Bill

Overview

SB 2988 would authorize an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) for fiscal year 2026 to support software upgrades for Region 4 Mental Health Services facilities. The bill aims to modernize software systems used by facilities within Region 4 to improve operations, data management, or related functions.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide funding via the General Fund for FY2026 to DFA to upgrade software at Region 4 Mental Health Services facilities.
  • Support modernization efforts intended to enhance administrative efficiency, data handling, reporting, and potentially service delivery at regional mental health facilities.
  • Establish a targeted, one-year appropriation to address software upgrade needs within Region 4 (specific dollar amount not provided in available information).

Key Provisions (with available details)

  • Appropriation Source: General Fund
  • Recipient/Implementer: Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
  • Allocation Year: Fiscal Year 2026
  • Purpose of Funds: Software upgrades for Region 4 Mental Health Services facilities (implementation, licenses, integration, training, and related costs may be included, though explicit line-item details are not provided in the summary)
  • Use Restrictions: Not specified in the available information; typical appropriations would be subject to standard state budgeting and procurement rules.

Note: The description provided does not include a specific dollar amount or detailed spend plan. The exact scope, eligible expenditures, and reporting requirements would be determined by the bill’s text and applicable appropriations provisions.

Fiscal Implications

  • Potential General Fund expenditure for FY2026.
  • The impact would depend on the appropriated amount and how funds are allocated (licenses, implementation, maintenance, training, and ongoing support).
  • No revenue impact is expected; the measure focuses on expenditure for software upgrades.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: DFA (recipient and administering agency)
  • Region 4 Mental Health Services facilities (beneficiaries of upgraded software)
  • Staff and administration at regional facilities (users of upgraded systems)

Procedural History and Timeline

  • February 12, 2025: Referred To Appropriations
  • February 26, 2025: Died In Committee
  • March 14, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate; Filed
  • March 14, 2025: Status updated to Died In Committee (no further movement noted)

Additional Notes

  • The bill did not advance past committee in its current session, so no enacted change would occur unless reintroduced and approved in a future legislative cycle.
  • If pursuing similar objectives, future iterations should specify the appropriation amount, eligible spending categories, implementation timeline, and any reporting or accountability provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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