Chaptered Bills
Children & Family ServicesAB 379 / (Mullin) Family child care home education networks. (C-09/29/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/29/2004-Chaptered by the Secretary of State, Chapter Number 897The Arc CA Position: Support
Current Location:09/29/2004-A CHAPTERED
Summary:
Existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to administer general child care and development programs consisting of programs that offer a full range of services for children from infancy to 14 years of age, for any part of a day, by a public or private agency, in centers and family child care homes. This bill would require the Superintendent of Public Instruction to contract with entities organized under law to operate family child care home education networks that support educational objectives for children in licensed family child care homes that serve families eligible for subsidized child care. The bill would require the family child care home education network programs to provide specified services, including age and developmentally appropriate activities for children, parenting education, and parent involvement. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1393 / (Kehoe) Child care: before and after school programs. (C-08/30/2004htmlpdf)
Status:08/30/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 366, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:08/30/2004-A CHAPTERED
Summary:
Existing law establishes the Six-to-Six Before and After School Program for the purpose of creating locally administered and locally funded before and after school enrichment programs that partner schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support and safe, constructive alternatives for youth in kindergarten and grades 1 to 9, inclusive. Existing law repeals the program on January 1, 2005. This bill would extend the program for 4 years and repeal it on January 1, 2009.
AB 2909 / (Salinas) Early intervention services. (C-09/10/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/10/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 456, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:09/10/2004-A CHAPTERED
Summary:
Existing law, the California Early Intervention Services Act, which is in effect only until the state terminates its participation in Part H of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, provides for the coordination of services from various state and local agencies for the provision of services to infants and toddlers up to 2 years of age who have, or are at risk of having, disabilities. The act requires each eligible infant or toddler to have an individualized family service plan. This bill would require the State Department of Education to conduct a study of the current methods of providing special instruction and other services to infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2006.
Criminal Justice
AB 20 / (Lieber) Victims of crime. (C-09/28/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/28/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 823, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:09/28/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law provides that every witness testifying before a court of law take an oath, affirmation, or declaration except that children under 10 years of age may, in the court's discretion, only be required to promise to tell the truth. This bill would expand this exemption to include dependent persons with a substantial cognitive impairment. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1240 / (Mullin) Care facilities: criminal record clearances. (C-09/21/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/21/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 653, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:09/21/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Watch
Summary:
Existing law requires, as a condition of the State Department of Social Services or other licensing agency issuing a license, permit, or certificate of approval, as appropriate, for a person to operate or to provide direct care services in a community care facility, residential care facility for persons with a chronic life-threatening illness, residential care facility for the elderly, or child day care facility, the fingerprinting of, and criminal record clearance for, applicants and persons to be employed by, reside at, or be present in any of these facilities, except as specified. This bill would authorize, with respect to community care facilities and child day care facilities, any county office with department delegated licensing authority and the State Department of Social Services to accept a criminal record clearance or exemption from each other, and would authorize any county office with department delegated licensing authority to accept a criminal record clearance or exemption from another such county office. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1801 / (Pavley) Guide dogs. (C-08/30/2004htmlpdf)
Status:08/30/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 322, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:08/30/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Under existing law any person who, with no legal justification, intentionally interferes with the use of a guide dog by harassing or obstructing the guide dog user or his or her guide dog, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding 6 months, or by a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $2,500. Existing law defines the term "guide dog." This bill would change the definition of the term "guide dog" to define guide, signal, or service dog and would also define the term "mobility aid." The bill would, in addition, apply these provisions to any person who intentionally interferes with the use of a mobility aid. Because this bill would expand the scope of an existing crime, it would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1956 / (Wolk) Diversion: developmentally disabled defendants. (C-08/25/2004htmlpdf)
Status:08/25/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 290, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:08/25/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law provides procedures whereby a mentally retarded defendant, who is being prosecuted for an offense charged as, or reduced to, a misdemeanor, and who has not had a case similarly handled within 2 years prior to the current criminal proceedings, can be diverted for treatment and habilitation specifically related to his or her individual developmental needs and the charged offense or offenses. This law provides for conditions, progress monitoring, and specific time periods for the diversion program, and requires either the resumption of the criminal process or the dismissal of the charge or charges at the completion of the program, as specified. This bill would expand this program's availability by applying it to those persons with cognitive developmental disabilities rather than only mental retardation, a term that would also permit persons with autism, or with disabling conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation or autism, or persons requiring treatment similar to that required for individuals with mental retardation or autism, as specified, to enter this diversion program and to receive services under the program if they are regional center clients at the time of a charged offense. The bill would also make conforming and technical changes in these provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 2611 / (Simitian) Elder and dependent adult abuse. (C-09/29/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/29/2004-Chaptered by the Secretary of State, Chapter Number 886
Current Location:09/29/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law proscribes crimes against elder and dependent adults involving physical and financial abuse. This bill would make technical changes to these provisions. This bill would also raise the $400 threshold amount to $800, only if AB 2705 is enacted and becomes effective on or before January 1, 2005. This bill would provide that in any case in which a person is convicted of violating these provisions the court may order, as a condition of probation, that the defendant be placed in an appropriate counseling program. This bill would require the defendant to pay the expense of his or her participation in the counseling program, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 3095 / (Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care) Crime. (C-09/29/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/29/2004-Chaptered by the Secretary of State, Chapter Number 893
Current Location:09/29/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law proscribes various crimes committed against an elder or dependent adult when the person has knowledge that the victim is an elder or dependent adult related to physical and financial abuse, including causing or permitting an elder or dependent adult to suffer or inflicting thereon unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering and violating any provision of law proscribing theft, embezzlement, forgery, fraud, or identity theft, with respect to the person or property of an elder or dependent adult. This bill would expand these provisions to include a situation in which the person reasonably should have known that the victim was an elder or dependent adult. This bill would also provide that in any case in which a person is convicted of violating these provisions, the court may order, as a condition of probation, that the defendant be placed in an appropriate counseling program. This bill would require the defendant to pay the expense of his or her participation in the counseling program, as specified. Because the bill would change the definition of a crime and increase probation supervision duties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
SB 1234 / (Kuehl) Crimes: civil rights. (C-09/22/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/22/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 700, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:09/22/2004-S CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Watch
Summary:
Existing law provides that no person, whether or not acting under color of law, shall by force or threat of force, willfully injure, intimidate, interfere with, oppress, or threaten any other person in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him or her by the Constitution or laws of this state or by the Constitution or laws of the United States because of the other person' s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation, or because he or she perceives that the other person has one or more of those characteristics. Existing law also provides that no person, whether or not acting under color of law, shall knowingly deface, damage, or destroy the real or personal property of any other person for the purpose of intimidating or interfering with the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to the other person by the Constitution or laws of this state or by the Constitution or laws of the United States, because of the other person's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation, or because he or she perceives that the other person has one or more of those characteristics. Existing law requires that any person who violates these provisions be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. This bill would provide that conduct punishable under these provisions that also violates any other provision of law may be charged under all applicable provisions, but may only be punished once, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
SB 1314 / (Ortiz) Criminal history information. (C-07/23/2004htmlpdf)
Status:07/23/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 184, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:07/23/2004-S CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law requires the Department of Justice to furnish various agencies and entities with specified parts of a person's state summary criminal history information when that information is used for employment, licensing, or certification purposes, and permits the department to furnish that information, upon a showing of a compelling need, to listed entities, as specified. In particular, it requires the department to provide that information to state government officials if required to implement state provisions that expressly refer to specific criminal conduct applicable to a person, and that contain requirements, exclusions, or both, expressly based upon that specified criminal conduct. It similarly requires the department to provide the information to local government officials, if authorized by the local government, and if necessary to implement local provisions that refer to specific criminal conduct applicable to a person and that contain requirements, exclusions, or both, expressly based upon that specified criminal conduct. This bill would authorize state and local government officials in these circumstances to transmit fingerprint images and related information to the department to be transmitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
SB 1794 / (Perata) Criminal procedure: competency. (C-09/10/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/10/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 486, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:09/10/2004-S CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Watch
Summary:
Existing law provides that antipsychotic medications can be administered to patients in various circumstances, including against a person's will or when a person is incapable of making rational decisions regarding that medication under certain circumstances, if proper procedures are followed. Separately, existing law authorizes distinct procedures for misdemeanor cases and those that include a felony charge for determining a defendant's mental competence to stand trial if a doubt arises about the mental competence of the defendant, as specified. Under both of these procedures, at least 2 psychologists, psychiatrists, or a combination of both are required to examine the person whose competence is questioned. This bill would require these appointed mental health professionals to evaluate various specified issues relating to the person's competence, and to inform the court of their opinion regarding the potential side effects of any antipsychotic medication for the defendant. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
General Systemic
AB 2100 / (Steinberg) Developmental services. (C-09/28/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/28/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 831, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:09/28/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law requires the State Department of Developmental Services to contract with private-nonprofit corporations for the establishment of regional centers to provide services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Existing law places within the jurisdictions of the department, state developmental centers, including, but not limited to, AgnewsDevelopmentalCenter. This bill would authorize the department to approve a regional center proposal to provide for payment of a lease or leases for housing for persons with developmental disabilities. The bill would authorize family home agencies to offer services and supports in family teaching homes, as defined. The bill, until January 1, 2009, would require the department to annually report vendor service data to the Legislature.
Governor's Message:
To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am signing Assembly Bill 2100, legislation that will provide a new model of support for persons with severe developmental disabilities who wish to live in California's communities. This legislation builds upon the innovative services created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and the 1999 United States Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, which calls for the support and integration of persons with disabilities in their homes and communities rather than institutions. Consistent with the Olmstead decision, this legislation will provide another alternative that will better enable individuals to live in more integrated settings by expanding the range and availability of appropriate community-based placements. AB 2100 allows for the development of housing dedicated to persons with developmental disabilities and authorizes three San Francisco Bay Area regional centers to provide lease payments to establish a permanent stock of stable housing. This pilot program will establish a family teaching model that will serve up to three persons with developmental disabilities in family settings. California has systematically and continually developed integrated community-based services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities. It is time to take the next step and implement a new model capable of providing services to individuals whose only other previous option had been a state run developmental center. Therefore, it is with great enthusiasm that I am signing AB 2100. Sincerely, Arnold Schwarzenegger
ACR 205 / (Daucher) Autism Awareness Month. (C-05/26/2004htmlpdf)
Status:05/26/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 70, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:05/26/2004-A CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
This measure would proclaim April 2004 as Autism Awareness Month and would acknowledge the contributions made in the area of early autism intervention treatment by experts in the field and the sacrifice and dedication of families of autistic people. The measure would also declare the Legislature's support for increasing federal funding for autism research and the Legislature's continuing support of research into the causes and treatment of autism at the University of California, Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. The measure would commend the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the swift implementation of the Children's Health Act of 2000. The measure would stress the need to begin early intervention services soon after a child has been diagnosed with autism.
SB 1364 / (Chesbro) Developmental disabilities. (C-06/24/2004htmlpdf)
Status:06/24/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 68, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:06/24/2004-S CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, establishes the State Council on Developmental Disabilities with 29 voting members, who, among other qualifications, are persons with developmental disabilities or parents, siblings, guardians, or conservators of these persons. This bill would revise the qualification of members appointed to the council , including, but not limited to, substituting "immediate relatives" for "sibling," would revise the qualifications of the chair and vice chair, and would make conforming changes. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Health & Medical
SB 142 / (Alpert) Genetic testing. (C-09/22/2004htmlpdf)
Status:09/22/2004-Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter No. 687, Statutes of 2004
Current Location:09/22/2004-S CHAPTEREDThe Arc CA Position: Support
Summary:
Existing law requires the State Department of Health Services to establish a program for the development and evaluation of genetic disease testing to provide genetic screening and followup services for persons who elect to have the screening. Existing law requires the department to report to the Legislature regarding the progress of the program on or before January 1, 2002. This bill would extend the date by which the department would be required to obtain screening from laboratories by competitive bid to August 1, 2005. This bill contains other existing laws.