Budget trailer bill language to expedite development of new program.
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Also cuts to higher education. Main budget bill not yet signed; no agreement yet on revenues.
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No action yet on Governor's special election tax extension proposals as crisis continues.
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Vote on redevelopment bill stalls; will take up revenue piece, education, other trailer bills & main budget bill Thursday
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Proposal lacks support from any republicans; needs republican votes to place tax extension measures on a June special election ballot.
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Five bills dealing with health and human services amended yesterday in state senate.
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Conference committee $174 million regional center cut to be achieved by "Best Practices"; Brown administration can still develop and submit purchase of services standards
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Details To Be Determined - Part of $486.1 Million Overall Spending Cut To IHSS Previously Agreed To
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No action yet on IHSS, Adult Day Health and MSSP. Takes final action to OK development but not approval yet of statewide regional center standards
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Second part of agenda released (Regional Centers, Foster Youth Transitional Housing, Mental Health & Veteran Affairs)
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