CDCAN Report #051-2010: Assembly & State Senate Budget Subcommittee Schedule - Hearings on Governor's Proposed 2010-2011 Budget Gets Under Way Beginning Next Week - Olmstead Advisory Committee Meeting March 18th
Assembly and State Senate Budget Subcommittee Schedule on Governor’s 2010-2011 Budget
IHSS Teleconference by Dept of Social Services on Integrity and Fraud Program March 17th – CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting on Proposed Lanterman DC Closure March 17th - Olmstead Advisory Committee Meeting March 18th – Special Assembly Budget Subcommittee Hearing on Impact of Health and Human Services Proposed & Enacted Cuts March 24th
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 03/10/2010 07:40 AM (Pacific Time)] - The next phase of the long seemingly unending State budget process goes back into full swing next week, with Assembly and State Senate budget subcommittee hearings scheduled through early May to hear the Governor’s non-special session items contained in his proposed 2010-2011 State Budget. The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services released late yesterday a schedule of subcommittee hearings (specific Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing on Medi-Cal and other budget issues proposed by the Governor under the Department of Health Care Services have not yet been scheduled publicly)
Hearings and certain related legislative and state agency meeting – including an important stakeholder teleconference on In-Home Supportive Services by the Department of Social Services (scheduled for March 17th) and the California Health and Human Services Agency Olmstead Advisory Committee public meeting set for March 18th (that can also be accessed by toll free line), and a March 17th CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting on the proposed closure of Lanterman Developmental Center featuring the director and other senior officials from the Department of Developmental Services.Also newly scheduled is a special Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services set for March 24th that will focus on what committee staff says is the magnitude and depth of effects on Californians of the Governor's proposed major reductions for 2010-2011 State Budget in the health and human services area and a review of proposals previously passed. Panels will consist of representatives of specific state departments and also the Legislative Analyst Office (see below for other details).
Legislature Sent Governor Package of Special Session Budget Bills
The Legislature did send the Governor a series of bills since the last week of February that contained about $4 billion in solutions to reduce the deficit of nearly $20 billion that is projected by June 30, 2011 by state budget analysts, but legislative Democrats and Republicans and the Governor remain divided on how to close that gap. The Governor on Monday (March 8th) vetoed a special session budget related bill that legislative Democrats say contained over $2.2 billion of the $4 billion package of solutions to reduce the deficit.
Other bills – dealing with transit funding and a complicated gas tax swap, and a bill to exempt certain state employees from furloughs – were sent to the Governor on Monday - but face possible vetoes. A few more bills are still pending the Legislature and could be sent to the Governor in the coming days.
IHSS Teleconference March 17th by Department of Social Services
As previously reported March1, the Department of Social Services has scheduled for March 17th , Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a statewide teleconference on the In-Home Supportive Services Program, Integrity and Fraud Prevention Stakeholder Process. The Toll free line (see below for details) is 1-800-700-7414.
Budget Subcommittee Hearings Scheduled Through May
- The budget subcommittee hearings that are scheduled during mid-March through early May cover the Governor’s proposed budget that he submitted to the Legislature on January 8th .
- In recent years the Legislature and Governor were forced to make mid-year adjustments – usually in January or February - to the budget that the state was operating under due to large shortfalls in revenues and increases in spending that resulted in what seemed to be a year long never ending budget process.
- The budget subcommittees in both houses will hold hearings to hear the Governor’s proposals that it did not hear in the special session budget hearings, including proposals to health and human service programs impacting people with disabilities, mental health needs, low income families and seniors, community organizations, facilities and workers who provide supports and services, that would, if approved, take effect sometime after July 1, 2010 – the start of the 2010-2011 State Budget year.
- The subcommittees – and the full Legislature – will also take final action on those budget proposals by the Governor – including those dealing with dramatically narrowing eligibility to In-Home Supportive Services, cutting back state funding toward IHSS worker wages, cutting SSI/SSP individual grants to the lowest level allowed by the federal government sometime probably after the Governor releases his revisions to his proposed 2010-2011 State Budget, in mid-May.
CDCAN LIST OF BUDGET, LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS & OTHER MEETINGS SCHEDULED BY SUBJECT
Note: budget committee and subcommittee hearing dates and times are always subject to last minute changes. This schedule is current as of late TUESDAY NIGHT, March 9, 2010. “New” hearings are noted – meaning to this report since last week. [CDCAN [Note: sorry for the length of this report – but it is for people out there who need to know – anyone else who complains about the length – well, use your “delete” key – Marty Omoto]
AGING (SENIOR PROGRAMS)
- March 18, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health & Human Services hearing (Department of Aging)
- NEW – April 14, 2010 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services hearing
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Jan 26 - Senate Human Services/Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care info hearing on “future of Long Term Care” – no action taken
- Feb 09 – Assembly Aging and Long Term Care Committee and Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care informational hearing on “Aging and Technology – Examining Best Practices and New Models to Promote Aging in Place” - no action taken.
- Feb 23 – Senate Human Services Committee & Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care Joint Informational Hearing on ”Future of Long Term Care” and issues addressed in SB 998 – no action taken.
CalWORKS
This is the state’s “welfare to work” program that includes many children – and parents – with special needs or disabilities.
- March 18, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health & Human Services hearing
- NEW – March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
- NEW - April 28, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services budget hearing (also child wefare, foster care, community care licensing)
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Feb 02 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s special session budget proposals) – no action taken.
- Feb 10 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services – no action taken
- Mar 09 – Senate Human Services Committee informational oversight hearing on maximizing federal funds for human services – no action taken
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Includes California Children and Families Commission (Proposition 10), Foster Children and Adoption Assistance Programs (both under Department of Social Services) that serves many children with special needs and disabilities.
- NEW – March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
- April 22, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health & Human Services hearing on children’s issues (Dept of Social Services)
- NEW – April 28, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services budget hearing on child welfare, foster care (Dept of Social Services)
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Jan 26 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s special session budget proposals dealing with California Children and Families Commission) – no action taken.
- Feb 10 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services on California Children and Families Commission – no action taken
- Feb 24 – Senate Health Committee hearing on two special session bills, including SBx8 41 on California Children and Families Program funding
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING
- April 22, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health & Human Services hearing
- NEW – April 28, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services budget hearing
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Mar 09 – Senate Human Services Committee informational oversight hearing on maximizing federal funds for human services
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Covers regional centers & developmental centers under the Department of Developmental Services serving over 240,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Also includes California’s Early Start (early intervention) program administered by the Department of Developmental Services.
- NEW – March 17, 2010 (Wednesday) – CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting on the Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center
- NEW – March 18, 2010 (Thursday) – Olmstead Advisory Committee Meeting – Lanterman Developmental Center proposed closure on agenda
- NEW – March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
- April 29, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health and Human Services, 09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session.
- NEW – May 05, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services budget hearing (also on IHSS and SSI/SSP)
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Jan 26 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s special session budget proposals) held hearing – no action taken.
- Feb 02 - Assembly Select Committee on Disabilities informational hearing (“State of Developmental Disabilities”) – no action taken.
- Feb 10 – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee hearing – voted 11 to 0 approved extending for the 2010-2011 State Budget year the 3% regional center reductions to most providers and 3% cut to regional center operations that was set to expire June 30.
- Feb 11 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services on Governor’s special session developmental services budget proposals – no action taken/
- Feb 11 – Department of Developmental Services Budget Advisory Group meeting (not a public meeting)
- Feb 24 - Department of Developmental Services Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center – no action taken
- Feb 24 – Assembly Budget Committee hearing – approved extending for 2010-2011 State Budget year the 3% regional center reductions to most providers and 3% cut to regional center operations that was set to expire June 30, but reinstated several regional center reporting requirements (Senate still must approve this change).
- Mar 09 – Senate Human Services Committee informational oversight hearing on maximizing federal funds for human services – no action taken
EDUCATION
- NEW – March 25, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget Subcommittee #1 on Education budget hearing
- NEW – April 15, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget Subcommittee #1 on Education budget hearing
- NEW – April 29, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget Subcommittee #1 on Education budget hearing
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Jan 19 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s budget proposals) held its hearing on the Governor’s special session proposals – no action taken
- Feb 09 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #2 on Education – no action taken
- Mar 09 – Senate Education Subcommittee on Educational Governance and Accountability – no action taken
HEALTHY FAMILIES
This is the health care program for children from eligible low income families – that includes many children with special needs – also families where the parent or guardian is a worker who provides supports and services to people with disabilities, mental health needs and seniors. Matched with funding by the federal State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
- NEW – March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
- March 25, 2010 (Thursday) Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health and Human Services budget hearing.
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Feb 11 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services – no action taken
- Jan 26 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s budget proposals) – no action taken
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS)
- March 17, 2010 (Wednesday) – Teleconference on IHSS Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Stakeholder Process by Department of Social Services 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - see below for details and toll free phone line
- March 18, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee on Health & Human Services budget hearing
- NEW – March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
- NEW – May 5, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services budget hearing
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Jan 26 - Assembly Budget Committee & Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 (3rd IHSS Reforms Oversight hearing) – no action taken
- Feb 02 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s special session budget proposals) – no action taken.
- Feb 10 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services - no action taken
- Feb 11 – Department of Social Services IHSS Stakeholder Meeting (also by toll free phone)
- Mar 09 – Senate Human Services Committee informational oversight hearing on maximizing federal funds for human services – no action taken
MEDI-CAL & LONG TERM CARE
- NEW – March 18, 2010 (Thursday) – Olmstead Advisory Committee Meeting – Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver & long term care issues on agenda
- NEW - March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
- March 25, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee on Health & Human Services hearing on selected Medi-Cal issues
- April 15, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee on Health & Human Services hearing on selected Medi-Cal issues
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Jan 26 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s special session budget proposals) – no action taken
- Jan 26 - Senate Human Services/Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care info hearing on “future of Long Term Care” – no action taken
- Feb 09 – Assembly Aging and Long Term Care Committee and Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care informational hearing on “Aging and Technology – Examining Best Practices and New Models to Promote Aging in Place” - no action taken.
- Feb 11 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services – no action taken
- Feb 23 – Senate Human Services Committee & Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care Joint Informational Hearing on “Future of Long Term Care” and issues addressed in SB 998 – no action taken.
- Mar 04 - Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Discussion on Medical Homes organized by Senate President Pro Tem office staff – no action taken
MENTAL HEALTH
- March 11, 2010 (Thursday) - Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health and Human Services budget hearing on Mental Health community-based services and state hospitals and also Mental Health Services (Proposition 63) Oversight accountability Commission.
- NEW – March 18, 2010 (Thursday) – Olmstead Advisory Committee Meeting – Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver (which includes people with mental health needs) & long term care issues on agenda
- NEW – March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Jan 26 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s special session budget proposals)– no action taken
- Feb 11 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services – no action taken
REHABILITATION
Note: this includes budget issues under the Department of Rehabilitation that deal with independent living centers, and other programs under this department.
- April 8, 2010 – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health & Human Services hearing
- NEW – April 14, 2010 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services hearing
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously
***none***
SSI/SSP & CAPI
Note: this includes the SSI/SSP (Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment Program) and CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants) programs under the Department of Social Services
- NEW – March 24, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services info hearing on “Toll on of Adopted & Proposed Health & Human Services Cuts
- April 8, 2010 (Thursday) – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee #3 on Health & Human Services hearing on SSI/SSP (not certain if it will cover CAPI)
- NEW – May 3, 2010 (Monday ) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services hearing on CAPI and CFAP (California Food Assistance Program)
- NEW – May 5, 2010 (Wednesday) – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services budget hearing on SSI/SSP (also IHSS, developmental services)
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Feb 02 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee (Governor’s special session budget proposals) – no action taken
- Feb 10 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services – no action taken
- .Mar 09 – Senate Human Services Committee – informational oversight hearing on maximizing federal funds for human services - no action taken
TRANSPORTATION
Note: this includes transportation related issues, included those impacting people with disabilities and seniors, under CalTrans.
- March 11, 2010 – Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee #2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy and Transportation budget hearing on transportation budget issues.
- NEW – March 25, 2010 – Assembly Select Committee on Inland Empire Transportation Issues
- NEW – April 14, 2010 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 on Transportation budget hearing
Hearings or Meetings Held Previously:
- Feb 10 – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 on Transportation
- Jan 21 - Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee held hearing on Governor’s special session transportation proposals
CDCAN LIST OF BUDGET, LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS & OTHER MEETINGS BY DATE ORDER
The following are budget committees and budget related committee hearings scheduled and also other meetings, including those by state agencies. This schedule is current as of late TUESDAY NIGHT, MARCH 9, 2010. Due to space, only budget related hearings and related state agency meetings and hearings are listed in this report below – see separate CDCAN Reports for information on bills impacting people with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind, seniors and low income families.
MARCH 10, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
ASSEMBLY ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE
09:00 AM – State Capitol in Room 437
Subject of Hearing: Department of Managed Care and Department of Insurance
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Probably
PRIORITY: Important
MARCH 10, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE
1:30 PM – State Capitol – Room 113
* SBx8 60 (Harman) – Legislative Procedures: committee referrals: Joint Committee on Boards, Commissions and Consumer or Business Protection
Confirmation hearing of Governor’s Appointees
Appointees Required to Appear:
- Jonah P. Frohlich, Deputy Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes
PRIORTY: Watch
CDCAN COMMENT: The California Health and Human Services Agency, headed by Secretary Kim Belshe, oversees the various health and human service departments including Department of Health Care Services, Social Services, Developmental Services, Aging, Public Health, Rehabilitation. Frohlich’s appointment is considered non-controversial.
MARCH 11, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #2 ON RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 2040
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- California Transportation Commission (Budget item 2600); State Transit Assistance (Budget item 2640); Department of Transportation – CalTrans (Budget Item 2660); and Board of Pilot Commissioner for the Bays of SF, San Pablo and Suisun
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes
PRIORITY: HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: Certain transportation budget issues could come up at this hearing that impact accessible and affordable public transportation impacting people with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind and deaf, and seniors and low income families.
MARCH 11, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Department of Mental Health (Budget item 4440) - Community Mental Health, selected issues and state hospitals)
- Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (Budget item 4560)
- Emergency Medical Services Authority (Budget Item 4120)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can submit written comments before, during and after hearing
PRORITY: VERY HIGH
MARCH 11, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #1 ON EDUCATION
9:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol - Room 3191
- Proposition 98 and K–12 Education Overview – Legislative Analyst’s Office & Governor’s Department of Finance
- K–12 – Governor’s 2009–10 Budget Proposal: Savings Proposals, Expenditure Proposals
- K–12 Education – Governor’s 2010–11 Budget Proposals: Cost–of–Living Adjustment (COLA), Savings Proposals
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can submit written comments before, during and after hearing
PRORITY: HIGH
MARCH 15, 2010 (MONDAY)
SENATE ENERGY, UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS
AND ASSEMBLY UTILITIES AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE
3:00 PM – State Capitol – Room 4202
Joint Informational Hearing – Subject: California Public Utilities Commission
Panel Includes PUC Commission President Michael R. Peevey and Division of Ratepayers Advocates Director Dana Appling
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Not certain
PRIORITY: Important
CDCAN COMMENT: Issues under the PUC can have direct and significant impact on low income families, workers and people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors and their families.
MARCH 17, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IHSS TELECONFERENCE
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: none – phone conference only
Toll Free Line: 1-800-700-7414
Note: the Department of Social Services, due to the likely large number of participants, encourages people to call in prior to the scheduled start time.
Persons having any questions about this teleconference should contact Michele Loftin, Manager, Program Integrity and Training Unit at the Department of Social Services at 916-229-3494 or email her at Michele.Loftin@dss.ca.gov
Topic of Phone Meeting: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Stakeholder Process
What Will be Discussed During the Teleconference:
- Discussion of the upcoming IHSS Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention stakeholder workgroup process.
- The Department of Social Services, in a letter to stakeholders from Eva Lopez, Deputy Director of Adult Programs Division, dated March 1, 2010, and addressed to “All IHSS Stakeholders” said “the purpose of the Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention stakeholder workgroup is to advise CDSS [California Department of Social Services] in the development of uniform statewide protocols and procedures that clarify state/county roles and responsibilities and acceptable activities to be performed for purposes of fraud prevention. The resulting protocols will guide the implementation of anti-fraud activities such as targeted mailings to persons that do not appear to have complied with program requirements and the unannounced home visits to verify receipt of services. These activities are pursuant to 2009/10 state budget trailer bills, Assembly Bills 4 and 19 of the Fourth Extraordinary Legislative Session of 2009 (Chapters 4 and 17, respectively). “
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes (conference call likely to be operated assisted)
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: This deals with implementation of some new requirements dealing with the IHSS program – some considered very controversial – that the Governor proposed and the Legislature approved last July.
MARCH 17, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
NEW – CDCAN TOWNHALL TELEMEETING
1:00 to 2:45 PM
Subject: Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center featuring Director of the Department of Developmental Services and other senior department officials and advocates. Instructions to participate the CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting (anyone can call in and participate and ask a question or make a comment:
STEP 1: Dial toll-free number: 877-551-8082 (there is no passcode)
STEP 2: Wait for operator – who will ask for your name and the city you are from
Note: to protect people’s privacy, only the first name and the city location will be announced on the townhall for anyone wanting to ask a question
STEP 3: Anyone can ask a question (or make brief comment) – wait for instructions that will be announced during the townhall telemeeting.
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: For more information about this townhall telemeeting, contact Marty Omoto at martyomoto@rcip.com or call 916-446-0013.
MARCH 18, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Office of Systems Integration (Budget Item 0530)
- Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (Budget Item 4140)
- Department of Aging (Budget Item 4170)
- Department of Social Services (Budget Item 5180) – In–Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and CalWORKs
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can also submit written comments before, during and after this hearing.
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: Issues not heard during the special session budget hearings will likely be taken up at this hearing.
MARCH 18, 2010 (THURSDAY)
NEW - OLMSTEAD ADVISORY COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Department of Rehabilitation Building, Room 242
721 Capitol Mall (corner of Capitol Mall and 8th Streets)
Sacramento, California 95814
Toll-Free Phone: 1-888-232-0362 Passcode: 785453
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – public comment time between each agenda item – including for those on the phone.
AGENDA: Includes discussion and updates on proposed closure of Lanterman Developmental Center, discussion and presentation of California Community Choices Long Term Care Finance Study, and proposal to renew and expand the existing Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver and update on transitions from long term care facilities . See separate CDCAN Report for full agenda or go to CDCAN website at www.cdcan.us
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: If disability-related accommodations are required for your attendance or you need materials in alternate formats, please contact Megan Juring, Assistant Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency - Olmstead and Long-Term Care at (916) 654-0662, TTY (916) 558-5807, or at mjuring@chhs.ca.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting date.
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: The issues regarding proposed closure of Lanterman Developmental Center and the proposed effort to renew and expand the Section 1115 Medi-Cal Waiver that proposes sweeping changes to the Medi-Cal program for persons with disabilities, the blind and seniors are critical importance.
MARCH 22, 2010 (MONDAY)
ASSEMBLY REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
1:30 PM - State Capitol - Room 126
CDCAN COMMENT: One bill (AB 1604 by Nava) dealing with “Taxation: Oil Industry Fair Share Act” – an issue linked to the State budget in terms of revenues.
MARCH 24, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
NEW – JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
10:00 AM - State Capitol - Room 3191
Informational Hearing – Subject: Review of the Draft 2010 Strategic Fire Plan for California
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Not certain
PRIORITY: Important
CDCAN COMMENT: Advocates may want to make sure that any such plan dealing with emergencies include the needs and issues related to people with disabilities, mental health needs and seniors.
MARCH 24, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
NEW - ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #1 ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
1:30 PM – State Capitol – Room: To Be Announced
Informational Hearing: Toll on Californians of Adopted and Proposed Health and Human Services Cuts
- Department of Alcohol and Drug Services (Budget Item 4200)
- Department of Health Care Services (Budget Item 4260) includes Medi-Cal
- Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (BudgetItem 4280) includes Healthy Families program
- Department of Developmental Services (Budget Item 4300) includes regional centers
- Department of Mental Health (Budget Item 4440) includes community based services
- Department of Social Services (Budget Item 5180) includes In-Home Supportive Services, CalWORKS
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: NO public testimony will be taken at the hearing – but people can submit written comments before, during and after this hearing to the subcommittee (see above for information on where to send comments)
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: This is not an actual budget hearing on the Governor’s 2010-2011 State Budget proposals – but rather an informational hearing on the impact on Californians of major health and human services cuts previously approved (enacted) and proposals that are pending. The subcommittee will hear from representatives of the state agencies responsible for the specific program cuts proposed and enacted, and also from the Legislative Analyst Office.
Budget hearings on the specifics of the Governor’s proposals are scheduled later in April and May by the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services.
MARCH 25, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET AND FISCAL REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meets at 09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Department of Health Care Services (Budget Item 4260) – Medi-Cal Program (selected issues)
- Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (Budget Item 4280) – Healthy Families Program
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can also submit written comments before, during and after this hearing.
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: Priority regarding this hearing will depend on what specific issues will be heard – which at this point, has not yet been announced. See also hearing by this same subcommittee covering selected Medi-Cal issues on April 15th.
MARCH 25, 2010 (THURSDAY)
NEW - SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #1 ON EDUCATION
9:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol - Room 3191
- Governor’s K-12 Education Flexibility Proposals; and Governor’s K-14 Education Mandates Proposals
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can submit written comments before, during and after hearing
PRORITY: HIGH
MARCH 25, 2010 (THURSDAY)
NEW – ASSEMBLY SELECT COMMITTTEE ON INLAND EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
5:30 PM – Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Oak Room
400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton
Oversight Informational Hearing – Subject: Growing Sustainability – Envisioning the Future of Transportation in the Inland Empire
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Probably – not certain, but written comments can be submitted before, during and after this hearing to the select committee chair.
PRIORITY: Important
CDCAN COMMENT: While not focused specifically on the transportation needs of people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors and low income workers and families – any transportation plan needs to take those needs into account and local advocates should consider attending this hearing and providing comments.
MARCH 26, 2010 (FRIDAY)
NEW – ASSEMBLY SELECT COMMITTEE ON CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
09:00 AM – Renaissance High School Auditorium
235 East 8th Street, Long Beach
Oversight Informational Hearing – Subject: Expanding career pathways in high school curriculum and review of the “Multiple-Pathways Report” required by AB 2648 (Statues of 2008) authored by Assemblymembers Bass, Carter and Furutani.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Probably- not certain though written comments can be submitted before, during and after this hearing to select committee
PRIORITY: Important
CDCAN COMMENT: This hearing is not focused specifically on the workforce and other employment needs of students with disabilities, mental health and other special needs – but those needs should be addressed also in this oversight hearing and in the report. Employment and workforce issues have been raised over the years as critically important by disability and mental health advocates.
APRIL 8, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET AND FISCAL REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Department of Alcohol and Drugs Programs (Budget Item 4200)
- Department of Rehabilitation (Budget Item 5160)
- Department of Social Services (Budget item 5180) – SSI/SSP, Nutrition Programs
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can also submit written comments before, during and after this hearing.
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: Issues not heard during the special session budget hearings will likely be taken up at this hearing.
APRIL 14, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
NEW - ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #1 ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
1:30 PM – State Capitol – Room 444
Budget hearing on the Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- California Department of Aging (Budget Item 4170)
- Department of Alcohol and Drug Services (Budget Item 4200)
- Department of Rehabilitation (Budget Item 5160)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – brief. People can also submit written comments before, during and after this hearing to the subcommittee (see above for information on where to send comments)
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: Department of Aging oversees several important services and programs impacting seniors. The Department of Rehabilitation oversees funding and services impacting people with disabilities, including independent living centers (ILCs), vocational rehabilitation services and more.
APRIL 14, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
NEW - ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #4 ON STATE ADMINISTRATION
1:30 PM – State Capitol – Room 437
Budget Hearing on Governor’s Proposed 2010-2011 State Budget on Labor State Agencies including Department of Industrial Relations and Employment Development Department.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes
PRIORITY: Important
CDCAN COMMENT: There are employment and workforce issues that these departments and agencies are responsible for that impact people with disabilities and mental health needs.
APRIL 14, 2010 (WEDNESDAY)
NEW - ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #5 ON TRANSPORTATION
4:00 PM – State Capitol – Room 127
Budget Hearing on Governor’s Proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Oversight hearing on interregional blue print and status of projects with CEQA Relief
- California Transportation Commission (Budget Item 2600); State Transit Assistance (Budget Item 2640); Department of Transportation (Budget Item 2660); and Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of SF, San Pablo and Suisun (Budget Item 2670)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes
PRIORITY: Important
CDCAN COMMENT: The transportation budget issues heard during this hearing could have some impact on public transportation needs of people with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind, seniors and low income workers and families. .
APRIL 15, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Department of Health Care Services (Budget Item 4260) - Medi–Cal Program, (selected issues) and Family Health Programs
- Department of Public Health (Budget Item 4265)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: Priority regarding this hearing will depend on what specific issues will be heard – which at this point, has not yet been announced. Hearing by this same subcommittee on March 25th on selected Medi-Cal issues.
APRIL 15, 2010 (THURSDAY)
NEW - SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #1 ON EDUCATION
9:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol - Room 3191
- K-12 School District Fiscal Status – Fiscal Crisis Management Team Update
- Other K-12 Education Budget proposals and Issues for 2010-2011 State Budget:: Flexibility Options – Legislative Analyst Office; Governor’s Proposal: Emergency Repair Program Funding and Division of Juvenile Justice Savings; Kindergarten Entrance Age – Legislative Analyst Office; CALPADS Implementation Update,; and 4th Grade Writing Assessment – Program Status in 2009-2010
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can submit written comments before, during and after hearing
PRORITY: Important
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
SENATE BUDGET AND FISCAL REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Department of Community Services and Development (Budget Item 4700)
- Department of Child Support Services (Budget Item 5175)
- Department of Social Services (Budget Item 5180) – Children’s programs and Community Care Licensing (CCL)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can submit comments before, during and after this hearing.
PRIORITY: HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: The Department of Community Services and Development or CSD, administers several federally funded programs impacting low income families and also people with disabilities and seniors dealing with weatherization, energy assistance and other programs.
APRIL 22, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #5 ON ECONOMY AND LABOR
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of the Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 113
Informational Budget Hearing – Subject: Revenues and Economic Forecast Overview
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Probably – but likely brief
PRIORITY: Important
CDCAN COMMENT: This hearing could provide information whether the deficit will grow worse – or will be smaller – depending if revenues come in higher or lower than what the Governor’s proposed budget projects including whether or not the State’s economy is improving.
APRIL 29,. 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meets at 09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
- Department of Developmental Services (Budget Item 4300) – (community-based) regional centers and developmental centers
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can also submit written comments before, during and after this hearing.
PRIORITY: VERY HIGH
CDCAN COMMENT: Issues not heard during the special session budget hearings will be heard at this hearing – including the proposed closure and transition plan for Lanterman Developmental Center, which is due to be submitted to the Legislature on April 1.
APRIL 29, 2010 (THURSDAY)
NEW - SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #1 ON EDUCATION
9:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol - Room 3191
- K-12 Federal Funds Budget Issues: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Update, Race to the Top Funding, Title I Set-Aside and School Improvement Grant Funds, Educational Technology Funds, Special Education, Quality Education Investment Act Deferral, California Department of Education – State Operations, Implementation of State Budget Reductions, ARRA Administration, Categorical Staffing Adjustments, Governor’s 2009-2010 Veto – Curriculum Commission, and K-12 Education - April Governor’s Department of Finance Letters
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Yes – though people can submit written comments before, during and after hearing
PRORITY: HIGH
APRIL 29, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #5 ON ECONOMY AND LABOR
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of the Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 113
Budget Hearing on Governor’s Proposed 2010-2011 State Budget: Labor state agencies, including Department of Industrial Relations and Employment Development Department
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Probably – but likely brief
PRIORITY: Important
MAY 6, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
”Open” budget issues – all departments as needed
PRIORITY: Not certain yet
MAY 13, 2010 (THURSDAY)
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE #3 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
09:30 AM or upon adjournment of Senate floor session
State Capitol – Room 4203
Budget hearing on Governor’s proposed 2010-2011 State Budget:
”Open” budget issues – all departments as needed
PRIORITY: Not certain yet