California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2818 — Substance use disorder treatment workforce expansion.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law requires the State Department of Health Care Services to license and regulate substance use disorder programs and facilities, as specified, and provides various programs for education about and treatment of substance use disorders. This bill would state the Legislature's long-range goals through the creation of one-year and 5-year plans to expand the substance use disorder treatment workforce in California to aid in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. The bill would set out one-year goals for school districts, the California State University system, the University of California, the community college system, and the department. The bill would also set out 5-year plans to be created by the department, in collaboration with other state agencies, including coordination with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to administer grants, stipends, and loan repayment programs for counselors, peers, and licensed professionals who enroll in addiction-related coursework, with special emphasis on applicants who are able to fill identified cultural, linguistic, and geographic shortage areas. This bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2027, and would repeal it as of January 1, 2028.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 4736.)

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

  4. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  5. Read second time and amended.

  6. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 26).

  7. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

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

  9. Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  11. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Waldron · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Waldron

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11001
Republican 1000
Democratic 2000
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bigelow — Yea
Maienschein — Yea
Nazarian — Yea
Mayes — Yea
McCarty — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Rodriguez — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Wood — Yea
Cristina Garcia — Yea
Luz Rivas — Not Voting
Wendy Carrillo — Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2818 do?
Existing law requires the State Department of Health Care Services to license and regulate substance use disorder programs and facilities, as specified, and provides various programs for education about and treatment of substance use disorders. This bill would state the Legislature's long-range goals through the creation of one-year and 5-year plans to expand the substance use disorder treatment workforce in California to aid in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. The bill would set out one-year goals for school districts, the California State University system, the University of California, the community college system, and the department. The bill would also set out 5-year plans to be created by the department, in collaboration with other state agencies, including coordination with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to administer grants, stipends, and loan repayment programs for counselors, peers, and licensed professionals who enroll in addiction-related coursework, with special emphasis on applicants who are able to fill identified cultural, linguistic, and geographic shortage areas. This bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2027, and would repeal it as of January 1, 2028.
Who sponsors AB 2818?
AB 2818 is sponsored by Waldron.
What is the current status of AB 2818?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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 2818?
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