California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1126 — Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

(1) Existing law, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) , an initiative measure enacted by the voters as Proposition 63 at the November 2, 2004, statewide general election, among other things, establishes the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to oversee the administration of various parts of the MHSA. The MHSA authorizes the commission to, among other things, establish technical advisory committees, assist in providing technical assistance to accomplish the purposes of the MHSA, and employ all other strategies necessary or convenient to enable it to perform its duties. Existing law authorizes the MHSA to be amended by a 23 vote of the Legislature if the amendments are consistent with, and further the purposes of, the MHSA, and also permits the Legislature to clarify procedures and terms of the MHSA by a majority vote. This bill would require the commission, by January 1, 2021, to establish technical assistance centers and one or more clearinghouses to support counties in addressing mental health issues of statewide concern, with a focus on school mental health and reducing unemployment and criminal justice involvement due to untreated mental health issues. The bill would also require the commission to develop a fiscal transparency and accountability strategy, a program transparency and accountability strategy for local government mental health programs, and an outcome transparency and accountability strategy for local government mental health programs in order to support public understanding of mental health funding, access to mental health services, and outcomes achieved by publicly funded or supported mental health programs. The bill would give the commission access to data, information, policies, procedures, and practices held or maintained by state and local agencies in order to develop these strategies and would require the commission to comply with applicable privacy and confidentiality laws with respect to this data. By requiring local agencies to provide access to the commission, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The MHSA also requires counties to create plans for innovative programs, funds for which may be expended upon approval by the commission. This bill would, subject to the availability of funds, require the commission, by January 1, 2021, to establish an innovation incubator to support implementation of those innovative programs. (3) By authorizing a new use of MHSA moneys, this bill would amend the MHSA. The bill would state the findings and declarations of the Legislature that this change is consistent with and furthers the intent of the MHSA. (4) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 10). Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  9. Referred to Coms. on ED. and HEALTH.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • O'Donnell · Primary
  • Kiley · Cosponsor
  • Chu · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • O'Donnell

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Kiley
  • Chu

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9000
Democratic 5000
Republican 1000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Burke — Yea
Wood — Yea
Rodriguez — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Mayes — Yea
Bigelow — Yea
McCarty — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Nazarian — Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Bonta, Mia Democratic Yea
Carrillo, Juan Democratic Yea
Limón, Monique Democratic Yea
Ramos, James C. Democratic Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1126 do?
(1) Existing law, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) , an initiative measure enacted by the voters as Proposition 63 at the November 2, 2004, statewide general election, among other things, establishes the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to oversee the administration of various parts of the MHSA. The MHSA authorizes the commission to, among other things, establish technical advisory committees, assist in providing technical assistance to accomplish the purposes of the MHSA, and employ all other strategies necessary or convenient to enable it to perform its duties. Existing law authorizes the MHSA to be amended by a 23 vote of the Legislature if the amendments are consistent with, and further the purposes of, the MHSA, and also permits the Legislature to clarify procedures and terms of the MHSA by a majority vote. This bill would require the commission, by January 1, 2021, to establish technical assistance centers and one or more clearinghouses to support counties in addressing mental health issues of statewide concern, with a focus on school mental health and reducing unemployment and criminal justice involvement due to untreated mental health issues. The bill would also require the commission to develop a fiscal transparency and accountability strategy, a program transparency and accountability strategy for local government mental health programs, and an outcome transparency and accountability strategy for local government mental health programs in order to support public understanding of mental health funding, access to mental health services, and outcomes achieved by publicly funded or supported mental health programs. The bill would give the commission access to data, information, policies, procedures, and practices held or maintained by state and local agencies in order to develop these strategies and would require the commission to comply with applicable privacy and confidentiality laws with respect to this data. By requiring local agencies to provide access to the commission, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The MHSA also requires counties to create plans for innovative programs, funds for which may be expended upon approval by the commission. This bill would, subject to the availability of funds, require the commission, by January 1, 2021, to establish an innovation incubator to support implementation of those innovative programs. (3) By authorizing a new use of MHSA moneys, this bill would amend the MHSA. The bill would state the findings and declarations of the Legislature that this change is consistent with and furthers the intent of the MHSA. (4) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 1126?
AB 1126 is sponsored by O'Donnell, Kiley, and Chu.
What is the current status of AB 1126?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1126?
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