Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves

Jul 13, 2023 - The proposal is currently moving through the Legislature in two companion bills —SB  326 (Eggman) and AB  531 (Irwin). Specifically, the Governor proposes a general obligation bond for the March  2024 ballot that would raise $4.7  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - Chapter  3 of 2016 (AB X2 1, Thurmond) provided DDS an annual $20  million General Fund augmentation to support (1)  incentive payments for supported employment providers and (2)  consumers ’ paid internships in CIE  environments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - Chapter 143 of 2021 (AB 133, Committee on Health) requires that the California Health and Human Services Agency create a data exchange framework to facilitate sharing of health and social services information across health care entities (health plans, providers, facilities, and labs) and government agencies over the next several years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The Governor proposes $11.7  million one-time General Fund to trial courts for the implementation of the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 (Chapter  37 of 2020 [AB  3088, Chiu]).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2022-23 Budget: Health Care Access and Affordability

Feb 23, 2022 - On January 10, 2022, Covered California released a report with various options for cost‑sharing reductions to improve affordability for silver plans purchased through Covered California in response to AB 133’s reporting requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4560