Requires federal funding to be made available to Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to support Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse if needed to offset unanticipated decrease in dedicated revenues.
Impact
If implemented, S190 would enable the GCADA to access federal resources from various financial assistance programs, including those established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This provision allows the state to address potential funding gaps stemming from lower than expected revenues, helping maintain the alliance's operations, which focus on combating alcoholism and drug addiction through community-based interventions.
Summary
Senate Bill 190 (S190) is a legislative measure introduced in New Jersey aimed at ensuring the availability of federal funding to the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA) to support the Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. The bill specifically outlines the conditions under which this funding should be accessed, particularly in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, if there are unforeseen shortfalls in dedicated state revenue sources that fund the alliance's activities.
Contention
While the bill primarily seeks to ensure continued support for the alliance's mission, it raises important discussions regarding the dependency on federal funds in the context of state budgeting. Critics may argue that reliance on federal funding obscures the need for sustainable state-level revenue solutions to address behavioral health initiatives. However, proponents suggest that such flexibility in funding is vital, especially in the wake of economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notable points
S190 also reaffirms the state's commitment to addressing public health issues related to substance abuse through the coalition model, which involves schools, law enforcement, and community organizations. The bill thus plays a crucial role in sustaining local initiatives that are pivotal for building resilience and support networks within communities vulnerable to addiction.
Same As
Requires federal funding to be made available to Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to support Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse if needed to offset unanticipated decrease in dedicated revenues.
Requires federal funding to be made available to Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to support Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse if needed to offset unanticipated decrease in dedicated revenues.
Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.
Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.
Imposes tax on collection of consumer data in certain instances; dedicates portion of annual revenues to support 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline.