Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael Callagy, County Executive
Connie Juarez-Diroll, Chief Legislative Office
Subject: 2023 State and Federal Legislative Update #3
RECOMMENDATION:
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Accept this informational report on the 2023 State and Federal Legislative sessions.
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BACKGROUND:
On October 13, Governor Newsom concluded his final bill actions for the 2023 legislative session. A total of 1,166 bills reached the Governor's desk, and 169 legislative proposals were ultimately vetoed, roughly equivalent to his 15 percent historical veto average in past sessions. In his veto messages, Governor Newsom frequently cited cost concerns for measures not identified or appropriated as a part of the annual budget process.
Progress on 2023 appropriations bills in Congress has stopped following the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Representative Mike Johnson was elected speaker on October 25 after weeks of nominations and voting.
DISCUSSION:
The following is a list of some of the most notable bills signed or vetoed by the Governor:
SIGNED: Mental Health Services Act Modernization & Bond-SB 326 (Eggman-D) & AB 531 (Irwin-D),
Governor Newsom signed his proposal that overhauls the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The proposal recasts the MHSA to the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). It substantially amends uses of funds to include substance use disorder treatment, prioritizes housing interventions for those with the most severe needs, including chronically homeless individuals, and establishes additional oversight and accountability measures. Additionally, the measure includes other requirements for county planning processes and accountability disclosures. The proposal authorizes $6.38 billion in general obligation bonds to support these changes to finance the conversion, rehabilitation, and construction of supportive and behavioral health housing and ...
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