2009 Legislation of Interest to Teens and Young Adults

CAYEN will continue to be involved in the planning and implementation of the MHSA at the state and county levels, but we wish to take a moment to discuss a few of the more than 500 bills that have been introduced by the California legislature thus far.

CAYEN Supports

CA AB 719 AUTHOR: Lowenthal B (D)
TITLE: Transitional Food Stamps for Foster Youth
INTRODUCED: 02/26/2009
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY:
Creates the Transitional Food Stamps for Foster Youth Program. Provides independent foster
care adolescents who are not eligible for CalWORKs or SSI benefits, with eligibility for food
stamps without regard to income or resources.
STATUS:
02/26/2009 INTRODUCED.


CA AB 767 AUTHOR: Ammiano (D)
TITLE: Homeless Youth: Counseling Services
INTRODUCED: 02/26/2009
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY:
Requires counties to provide counseling services to homeless and at-risk youth.
STATUS:
02/26/2009 INTRODUCED.
Position: Support


CA SB 516 AUTHOR: DeSaulnier (D)
TITLE: California Youth Legislature
INTRODUCED: 02/26/2009
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: SENATE
SUMMARY:
Establishes the California Youth Legislature to provide model legislation and advocate for the needs of youth. Authorizes an interagency agreement with a state entity to carry out necessary functions.
STATUS:
02/26/2009 INTRODUCED.


CA SB 543 AUTHOR: Leno (D)
TITLE: Minors: Consent to Mental Health Treatment
INTRODUCED: 02/27/2009
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Judiciary Committee
SUMMARY:
Authorizes a minor to consent to mental health treatment or counseling on an outpatient basis, or to residential shelter services. Requires that the mental health treatment or counseling of a minor include the involvement of the minor's parent or legal guardian if appropriate.
STATUS:
03/12/2009 To SENATE Committee on JUDICIARY.

CA SB 24 c AUTHOR: Alquist (D)
TITLE: Health Care Coverage: Children
INTRODUCED: 02/10/2009
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Rules Committee
SUMMARY:
States the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation implementing the federal Children's
Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
STATUS:
02/10/2009 INTRODUCED.
02/10/2009 To SENATE Committee on RULES.


CAYEN Opposes

CA SB 25 c AUTHOR: Cox (R)
TITLE: Children and Families Program: Funding
INTRODUCED: 02/10/2009
DISPOSITION: Pending
LOCATION: Senate Rules Committee
SUMMARY:
Eliminates, subject to voter approval, percentages for allocations to various accounts for
expenditures of the State Children and Families Commission for various subjects relating to,
and furthering the goals and purposes of the Children and Families Program. Provides that
such funds shall be transferred to the General Fund for appropriation for purposes of the
Health Families Program and the Medi-Cal program. Provides for distribution of funds held by
county children and families commissions.
STATUS:
02/10/2009 INTRODUCED.
02/10/2009 To SENATE Committee on RULES.

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