Deadline to Introduce New Bills
Today is the deadline for the introduction of new bills in 2022. Expect at least 2000 new proposals. Next week, you will receive a matrix of relevant proposals as well as a summary in the newsletter. The GA Committee and Board will meet twice in March (3/3 and 3/17) to consider new legislation. In the meantime, for what had been introduced prior to this newsletter going out, you can view new proposals here.
Workforce
The number of proposals on workforce gets larger every day. CSAP is part of a coalition effort to refine, coordinate, and advocate for what is truly needed next in California. Below is a sampling of proposals currently being floated. Some will be in bills, some will be pursued in the state budget, some will pursue both avenues:
Senate Bill 964 – Behavioral Health Workforce Revitalization Act
FY 22 – 23 California State Budget $51M New Workforce Investments
Expanded Capacity for Masters of Social Work (MSW) Students in California Schools
University CA Irvine SSIHI Health and Wellness Coaching (HWC) Training Program – Behavioral Health / SUD (BH-SUD) Track Extending Access to Care
University CA Irvine Train New Trainers Primary Care -Training and Education in Addiction Medicine One-Year Fellowship Training
CMA Physician Pipeline Pathway Program Budget Proposal
CMA Psychiatry GMA Funding Budget Proposal
Stanislaus State Proposal
Worth a Read
April 19, 2024
