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Co-Sponsor Coalition Expresses Disappointment Over Governor’s Veto of Assembly Bill 1470
The California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA), The California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CA Alliance), and California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives (CAADPE) express deep disappointment following Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill AB 1470. This bill, championed by author Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, sought to simplify and standardize documentation requirements for behavioral health services provided under our State’s Medi-Cal program.
Exciting Legislative Updates: CAADPE-Sponsored Bills Gain Momentum
This exciting group of legislative advancements reflect a growing commitment to improving behavioral health care and expanding access to critical services. A major step towards integrated care as been signed into law, and significant advances have been made in documentation reform, youth overdose-prevention, and other areas.
New Legislative Efforts Tackle Substance Use: From Campuses to Workplaces and Treatment Programs
In the California State Capitol, the recent deadline for bill introductions has sparked a wave of legislative proposals, with nearly 2,000 bills set for consideration this session. Amidst this flurry, a series of impactful measures have emerged, each targeting different facets of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and its management—from student safety and workplace readiness to the support of treatment services. Here’s a closer look at these initiatives and the changes they propose.
Why Isn’t California Taking Advantage of a New Overdose Reversal Treatment that Could Save Lives? (SF Chronicle)
CAADPE has successfully placed an important Op-Ed in today’s San Francisco Chronicle. Our piece, titled “A New Overdose Reversal Treatment Could Save Lives.” This piece delves into vital developments in overdose reversal treatments and the critical need for California to embrace these life-saving measures.
CAADPE Advocacy Priorities: 2024
See how our core principles are reflected in our proposed legislative priorities for 2024.
Vote Card: 2022-23 Legislative Session
See how each California Senator and Assemblymember voted on key policy bills that mirror the values of CAADPE members.