1 Appropriation. Notwithstanding RSA 126-AA:2, I(a) and RSA 126-AA:3, the sum of $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services, which shall be nonlapsing, for the purpose of enhancing provider rates for mental health and substance use disorder inpatient and outpatient services consistent with 2018, 342. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall, within 21 days of the effective date of this section, issue a report to the finance committees of the senate and the house of representatives stating how he intends to expend the appropriation. Notwithstanding RSA 14:30-a, VI, the department may accept and expend any federal fund match to the appropriation in this section without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court.

2 Department of Health and Human Services; Emergency Shelter and Stabilization Services.

I. The sum of $450,000 in general funds is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, which shall be nonlapsing, for the purpose of emergency shelter and stabilization services for persons experiencing substance use disorder. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Notwithstanding RSA 14:30-a, VI, the department is hereby authorized to accept and expend any federal fund match to the appropriation in this section without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court.

II. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall allocate and disburse such funds through a sole source contract or contracts and shall prioritize the use of the funds to high need areas within the state of New Hampshire that are in immediate need for those services. The contracted services shall be operational on or before June 30, 2019.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

VETOED June 7, 2019

Veto Sustained June 13, 2019

1 Appropriation. Notwithstanding RSA 126-AA:2, I(a) and RSA 126-AA:3, the sum of $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services, which shall be nonlapsing, for the purpose of enhancing provider rates for mental health and substance use disorder inpatient and outpatient services consistent with 2018, 342. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall, within 21 days of the effective date of this section, issue a report to the finance committees of the senate and the house of representatives stating how he intends to expend the appropriation. Notwithstanding RSA 14:30-a, VI, the department may accept and expend any federal fund match to the appropriation in this section without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court.

2 Department of Health and Human Services; Emergency Shelter and Stabilization Services.

I. The sum of $450,000 in general funds is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, which shall be nonlapsing, for the purpose of emergency shelter and stabilization services for persons experiencing substance use disorder. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Notwithstanding RSA 14:30-a, VI, the department is hereby authorized to accept and expend any federal fund match to the appropriation in this section without prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court.

II. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall allocate and disburse such funds through a sole source contract or contracts and shall prioritize the use of the funds to high need areas within the state of New Hampshire that are in immediate need for those services. The contracted services shall be operational on or before June 30, 2019.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

VETOED June 7, 2019

Veto Sustained June 13, 2019