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Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing
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August 17, 2023 - In this post, we assess the Governor’s proposed bond for behavioral health facilities and housing for veterans.
The Governor’s Behavioral Health Modernization Proposal
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August 16, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Health
Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth
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August 10, 2023 - In this post, we evaluate the impact of the Governor’s Behavioral Health Modernization proposal on Mental Health Services Act spending by counties on children and youth mental health services.
New Infrastructure Legislation: Summary and Issues for Legislative Oversight
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August 8, 2023 - The Legislature recently adopted a package of bills aimed at expediting infrastructure projects. In this post, we provide a summary of the key components of the bills that comprise this infrastructure package, including provisions related to legislative oversight. We conclude by identifying key issues for the Legislature to consider as it oversees the implementation of this legislation.
Review of Recent Department of Social Services Housing and Homelessness Augmentations
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July 14, 2023 - Review of Recent Department of Social Services Housing and Homelessness Augmentations
Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Restructuring of the MHSA Funding Categories and Impacts on County Spending
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July 13, 2023 - In this post, we analyze how county spending may change under the Governor’s proposed changes to the Mental Health Services Act’s funding categories.
Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Change in Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s Role
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July 13, 2023 - In this post, we evaluate the changes in the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s role and responsibilities under the Governor’s proposal.
Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves
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July 13, 2023 - In this post, we analyze the revenue volatility of MHSA funding as well as the impact of the Governor’s proposed reduction in allowable county reserves.
State Grant Accountability and Transparency
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June 27, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review
Overview of Criminal Fine and Fee System and Notable Related Actions
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June 23, 2023 - Presented to: Committee on Revision of the Penal Code
Annual Report on Tax Exemptions for Medicinal Cannabis
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June 14, 2023 - Chapter 837 of 2019 (SB 34, Wiener) established new tax exemptions for donations of medicinal cannabis. The law directs our office to submit an annual report containing data on three outcomes related to the exemptions: the number of medicinal cannabis patients served, the amount of medicinal cannabis products donated, and the amount of tax revenue lost. This report fulfills that statutory requirement for 2022.
Overview of the Legislature’s Budget Package
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June 14, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
Governor’s Infrastructure Proposals: Issues for Legislative Consideration
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June 8, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water
Managed Care Organization Tax: Background and Issues for Consideration on Administration’s Proposal
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May 30, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Committee on Health Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Human Services
The 2023-24 Budget: Total Compensation Studies
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May 24, 2023 - As part of the May Revision, the Governor proposed amending Section 19826 of the Government Code to establish a biennial compensation report for state employees. This post is our analysis of the Governor’s proposal.