BILL NUMBER: AB 1746 AMENDED
BILL TEXT
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 28, 2003
INTRODUCED BY Committee on Budget (Oropeza (Chair), Bermudez, Chan,
Chu, Diaz, Dutra, Dymally, Goldberg, Hancock, Jackson, Liu,
Montanez, Nakano, Pavley, Reyes, Simitian, and Wolk)
MARCH 11, 2003
An act relating to the Budget Act of 2003 , and declaring the
urgency thereof, to take effect immediately .
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1746, as amended, Committee on Budget. Budget Act of 2003.
This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to
enact statutory changes relating to achieve specified
savings in the Budget Act of 2003. The bill would require
the Director of Finance to prepare a report analyzing those actions
necessary to implement this intent and deliver that report to the
chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that
consider the budget.
The bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an
urgency statute.
Vote: majority 2/3 .
Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no
yes . State-mandated local program: no.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact statutory
changes relating to the Budget Act of 2003.
SECTION 1. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Budget
Act of 2003, when enacted, shall reflect General Fund savings in
accordance with the amounts set forth in this section.
(b) The savings set forth in subdivision (c) are for display
purposes only and result from the following:
(1) Savings, loans, and transfers set forth in Assembly Bill 100,
as introduced, of the 2003-04 Regular Session.
(2) Further reductions, loans, and transfers from the amounts set
forth in Assembly Bill 100, as introduced, of the 2003-04 Regular
Session.
(3) Reductions, loans, and transfers as alternatives to those
amounts set forth in Assembly Bill 100, as introduced, of the 2003-04
Regular Session.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Budget Act of
2003 and related legislation shall include the following actions:
(1) For the Department of Transportation:
(A) A loan from the Transportation Investment Fund in the amount
of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000).
(B) A transfer from the Aeronautics Account to the General Fund in
the amount of one million four hundred ninety thousand dollars
($1,490,000).
(2) For the Department of Aging:
(A) A reduction of funding for the audit branch in the amount of
thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for the human resource branch in the
amount of one hundred ten thousand dollars ($110,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for the Adult Day Health Care Program
in the amount of thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000).
(D) The elimination of funding for the Senior Housing and
Information Center for a savings of seven hundred eighty-seven
thousand dollars ($787,000).
(3) For the Department of Child Support Services:
(A) A reduction of funding for cooperative personnel services
contracts in the amount of fifty-two thousand dollars ($52,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for operating expenses and equipment in
the amount of one hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars ($128,000).
(C) A reduction of funding and elimination of various positions in
the amount of three hundred eighteen thousand dollars ($318,000).
(D) A reduction of funding to reflect actual level of 2001-02
expenditures in the amount of forty-four million six hundred
eighty-three dollars ($44,683,000).
(E) A reduction of funding for client outreach in the amount of
five hundred ten thousand dollars ($510,000).
(F) A suspension of funding for Health Insurance Incentives for a
savings of three million two hundred thousand dollars ($3,200,000).
(G) A reduction of funding for Basic Incentives in the amount of
twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000).
(4) For the Department of Community Services and Development:
(A) The elimination of General Fund support for the Mentor Program
for a savings of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(5) For the State Department of Social Services:
(A) A suspension of the SSI/SSP cost-of-living adjustments for the
2003-04 budget year for a savings of ninety-one million five hundred
thousand dollars ($91,500,000).
(B) An increase in licensing fees for child care facilities for
additional revenue of four million eight hundred seventy thousand
dollars ($4,870,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for staffing in the Adult Programs
Branch in the amount of seven hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars
($759,000).
(D) A reduction of administrative funding for the Family Services
Division in the amount of eight hundred forty-eight thousand dollars
($848,000).
(E) A reduction of funding for consultation and translation
services in the amount of sixty-seven thousand dollars ($67,000).
(F) The elimination of Group Home affiliated lease reviews for a
savings of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000).
(G) An increase in licensing fees for children and adult care
facilities for additional revenue of one million three hundred
fifty-seven thousand dollars ($1,357,000).
(6) For the State Department of Mental Health:
(A) A reduction of funding for State Mental Health caseloads in
the amount of fourteen million four hundred thousand dollars
($14,400,000).
(B) A denial of managed care cost-of-living adjustments for a
savings of six million seven hundred thousand dollars ($6,700,000).
(C) The elimination of second-level treatment authorizations
request appeals for a savings of sixty-four thousand dollars
($64,000).
(D) A reduction of funding for forensic services staff in the
amount of one hundred sixty-nine thousand dollars ($169,000).
(E) A suspension of new round of Early Mental Health Services
grants for a savings of five million dollars ($5,000,000).
(F) Imposition of a charge for drug reviews for additional revenue
of two hundred one thousand dollars ($201,000).
(7) For the State Department of Developmental Services:
(A) The establishment of copayments for Regional Center Services
for a savings of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).
(B) A transfer of Title XX Social Services Block Grant to Regional
Centers in the amount of sixty-five million seven hundred fourteen
thousand dollars ($65,714,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel and operating
expenses and equipment in the amount of twenty-two thousand dollars
($22,000).
(8) For the State Department of Health Services:
(A) The implementation of Medi-Cal County Administration
Accountability for a savings of one hundred ninety-three million five
hundred fifty-two thousand dollars ($193,552,000).
(B) The establishment of a Medi-Cal Adult Dental Services Cap for
a savings of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).
(D) A reduction of funding for State Operations Associated with
Medi-Cal Reductions in the amount of four hundred fifteen thousand
dollars ($415,000).
(E) The initiation of Billing Audits of Medicare Reimbursements
for a savings of nine hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($915,000).
(F) The elimination of Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service Managed Care for a
savings of one million one hundred ninety-six thousand dollars
($1,196,000).
(G) The implementation of Improved Facilities Usage for a savings
of two million six hundred thirty-seven thousand dollars
($2,637,000).
(H) A reduction of funding for Medi-Cal Serostim Control in the
amount of three million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars
($3,750,000).
(I) An increase in Medi-Cal Estate Recoveries for additional
revenue of five million twenty-four thousand dollars ($5,024,000).
(J) A suspension of the Rural Demonstration Project for a savings
of three million dollars ($3,000,000).
(K) A reduction of Prostrate Cancer Funding in the amount of five
million dollars ($5,000,000).
(L) The elimination of the Licensing and Certification Fee Payer
Subsidy for a savings of six million one hundred thousand dollars
($6,100,000).
(M) A transfer from the Drinking Water Treatment & Research Fund
to the General Fund in the amount of one million dollars
($1,000,000).
(N) The imposition of an ICF/DD and Developmental Center Quality
Assurance Fee for additional revenue of twenty million seven hundred
thirty-six thousand one hundred eighty-eight dollars ($20,736,188).
(O) A transfer from the Health Statistics Special Fund to the
General Fund in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(P) A suspension of Healthy Families Outreach for a savings of
three million two hundred ninety-six thousand dollars ($3,296,000).
(Q) An unallocated reduction in outreach, research, and media
funding in the amount of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000).
(9) For the Department of Rehabilitation:
(A) A reduction of funding for Vocational Rehabilitation Staff in
the amount of four hundred ninety-three thousand dollars ($493,000).
(B) The adjustment of Vocational Rehabilitation Program Funding
for a savings of six hundred one thousand dollars ($601,000).
(C) The consolidation of the Habilitation Services Program for a
savings of one million five hundred twenty-nine thousand dollars
($1,529,000).
(D) A shift in Cooperative Program Funding in the amount of one
hundred twenty-one thousand dollars ($121,000).
(10) For the Emergency Medical Services Authority:
(A) An offset of Anti-Terrorism Response Program State Support in
the amount of fifty-four thousand dollars ($54,000).
(B) The elimination of the Mutual Aid Coordinator Program for a
savings of one hundred seven thousand dollars ($107,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for various expenses in the amount of
one hundred thirty-eight thousand four hundred forty dollars
($138,440).
(11) For the Health and Human Services Agency:
(A) The reclassification of a position assigned to EMSA that will
result in a savings of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
(12) For the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board:
(A) A reduction of funding for operating expenses and equipment in
the amount of fifty-three thousand dollars ($53,000).
(13) For the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development:
(A) A suspension of the Health Professions Career Opportunity
Program for a savings of one hundred forty-three thousand dollars
($143,000).
(14) For the Board of Corrections:
(A) A transfer of funds from the Corrections Training Fund to the
General Fund in the amount of ten million one hundred sixty-four
thousand dollars ($10,164,000).
(15) For the Board of Prison Terms:
(A) A revision of the process for Mentally Disordered Offenders
hearings for a savings of one million twenty-five thousand dollars
($1,025,000).
(16) For CalPERS:
(A) A reduction of Health Benefit Administrative Fees in the
amount of six hundred ninety-one thousand dollars ($691,000).
(17) For the Department of Corrections:
(A) A reduction of funding for academic and vocational education
in the amount of thirty-five million dollars ($35,000,000).
(B) The closure of Northern California Women's Facility for a
savings of ten million two hundred forty-nine thousand dollars
($10,249,000).
(C) The implementation of unallocated reductions in the amount of
thirty million dollars ($30,000,000).
(18) For the Commission on Judicial Performance:
(A) A reduction of funding for state operations in the amount of
one million thirty-six thousand dollars ($1,036,000).
(19) For the Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards
and Training:
(A) A reduction of funding for operating expenses and equipment in
the amount of sixty-eight thousand dollars ($68,000).
(20) For the Department of Justice:
(A) The implementation of unallocated reductions in the amount of
nineteen million nine hundred twelve thousand dollars ($19,912,000).
(B) A transfer from the False Claims Act Fund to the General Fund
in the amount of one million five hundred thousand dollars
($1,500,000).
(C) A transfer from the Sexual Habitual Offender Fund to the
General Fund in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(21) For the Judiciary:
(A) The consolidation of administrative functions for a savings of
five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
(B) The implementation of unallocated reductions in the amount of
seventeen million seven hundred thousand dollars ($17,700,000).
(22) For State Trial Court Funding:
(A) The implementation of an appellate filing fee for additional
revenue of two million one hundred thousand dollars ($2,100,000).
(B) The consolidation of administrative functions for a savings of
two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000).
(C) The implementation of unallocated reductions in the amount of
one hundred sixteen million dollars ($116,000,000). However, this
reduction may not be directed to family and juvenile court programs
and may not affect court services for families or children, including
the processing of domestic protective orders.
(D) An offset from Trial Motion Fees in the amount of one million
two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000).
(E) An offset from transfer of undesignated fees to Trial Court
Trust Fund in the amount of thirty-one million dollars ($31,000,000).
(F) An offset from security fees in the amount of thirty-four
million dollars ($34,000,000).
(23) For the Office of Administrative Law:
(A) The implementation of unallocated reductions in the amount of
four hundred ninety-one thousand dollars ($491,000).
(24) For the Office of Criminal Justice Planning:
(A) A reduction of funding for operating expenditures in the
amount of twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for the Homeless Youth Project in the
amount of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for the Department of Justice for high
technology training contracts in the amount of one hundred forty-six
thousand dollars ($146,000).
(D) A reduction of funding for the California Gang Violence
Suppression Program in the amount of two hundred thirty-six thousand
dollars ($236,000).
(25) For the Office of Emergency Services:
(A) The elimination of the Dam Safety Program for a savings of
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of forty-eight thousand dollars ($48,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for support of the California Seismic
Network in the amount of five hundred eighty thousand dollars
($580,000).
(26) For the Office of Inspector General:
(A) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for administrative costs in the amount
of three hundred thirty thousand dollars ($330,000).
(27) For Peace Officers' Standards and Training:
(A) A transfer to the General Fund from the Peace Officers'
Training Fund in the amount of fourteen million three hundred
thousand dollars ($14,300,000).
(28) For the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims
Board:
(A) The elimination of reimbursement to counties for special
election costs for a savings of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(29) For the Department of Youth Authority:
(A) A reduction of funding to the Audit Bureau in the amount of
thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000).
(B) A reduction of funding to the equal employment program in the
amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000).
(C) The elimination of funding for a Deputy Executive
Superintendent at the Northern California Youth Correctional Center
for a savings of ninety-four thousand dollars ($94,000).
(D) The elimination of funding for Captain positions for a savings
of one hundred forty-five thousand dollars ($145,000).
(E) A reduction of funding for the Project Management Bureau in
the amount of one hundred forty-seven thousand dollars ($147,000).
(F) A reduction of funding for staffing in business services in
the amount of one hundred fifty-five thousand dollars ($155,000).
(G) A reduction of funding due to merger of Covina Office in the
amount of one hundred eighty-three thousand dollars ($183,000).
(H) A reduction of funding for the Executive Office in the amount
of two hundred seventy-six thousand dollars ($276,000).
(I) A reduction of funding for accounting services in the amount
of two hundred seventy-nine thousand dollars ($279,000).
(J) A reduction of funding for the Institutions and Camps Branch
in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).
(K) A reduction of funding for the Interstate Compact Unit in the
amount of three hundred forty-nine thousand dollars ($349,000).
(L) A reduction of funding for central office staffing in the
amount of three hundred fifty-two thousand dollars ($352,000).
(M) A reduction of funding for institutions operations in the
amount of four hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($425,000).
(N) A reduction of funding for community service work crews in the
amount of six hundred ninety-eight thousand dollars ($698,000).
(O) A reduction of funding for team treatment supervisors in the
amount of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000).
(P) A reduction of funding for parole services in the amount of
seven hundred eighty-two thousand dollars ($782,000).
(Q) A reduction of funding for local detention costs in the amount
of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(R) A reduction of funding from the elimination of CPOST reviews
in the amount of four hundred fifty-four thousand dollars ($454,000).
(S) A reduction of funding for basic academy training in the
amount of four hundred fifty-seven thousand dollars ($457,000).
(T) A reduction of funding from the closure of a correctional
facility in the amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000).
(U) A reduction of funding from increased commitment fee scale in
the amount of seven million one hundred forty-three thousand dollars
($7,143,000).
(30) For the Youth and Adult Correctional Agency:
(A) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for executive programs in the amount of
fifty-eight thousand dollars ($58,000).
(31) For the Youthful Offender Parole Board:
(A) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(32) For the State Department of Education:
(A) A suspension of funding for the teacher recruitment block
grant, as established pursuant to Chapter 3.36 (commencing with
Section 44735) of Part 25 of the Education Code for a savings of
eighty-eight million six hundred thousand dollars ($88,600,000).
(B) A suspension of funding for the principal training programs,
as established pursuant to Article 4.6 (commencing with Section
44510) of Chapter 3 of Part 25 of the Education Code for a savings of
twenty-six million two hundred thousand dollars ($26,200,000).
(C) The suspension of funding for the national board certification
program, as established pursuant to Article 13 (commencing with
Section 44395) of Chapter 2 of Part 25 of the Education Code) for a
savings of ten million dollars ($10,000,000).
(D) A reduction of funding for the state deferred maintenance
program authorized under Section 17584 of the Education Code in the
amount of one hundred eighty million dollars ($180,000,000).
(E) A reduction of funding for the High School Exit Exam Workbooks
by utilizing federal Title VI funds in the amount of one million
eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000).
(F) The deferral of education mandates payments for a savings of
eight hundred seventy million dollars ($870,000,000).
(G) The elimination of the Cost-of-Living Adjustment for a savings
of six hundred thirty-five million dollars ($635,000,000).
(33) For Special Resources Programs:
(A) A reduction in funding from the General Fund for the Sea Grant
program in the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).
(B) A transfer from the Environmental License Plate Fund to the
Sea Grant program in the amount of two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000).
(34) For the California Conservation Corps:
(A) The layoff of field administrative staff for a savings of
three million two hundred thirty-two thousand dollars ($3,232,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for operating expenses in the amount of
three million two hundred sixty-two thousand dollars ($3,262,000).
(35) For the Department of Conservation:
(A) A loan from the Beverage Container Recycling Fund to the
General Fund in the amount of eighty million dollars ($80,000,000).
(36) For the State Lands Commission:
(A) A fund shift of support from General Fund to Oil Spill
Prevention and Administration Fund (OSPAF) in the amount of four
hundred ninety-five thousand dollars ($495,000).
(37) For the Department of Fish and Game:
(A) The elimination of funding for triploid grass carp operations
for a savings of seventy-four thousand dollars ($74,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for Office of Program Management
Administration in the amount of one hundred ninety-five thousand
dollars ($195,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for departmental publications in the
amount of two hundred forty-seven thousand dollars ($247,000).
(D) The elimination of the "Becoming an Outdoor Woman" program for
a savings of three hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($323,000).
(E) A reduction of funding for striped bass operations in the
amount of three hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($325,000).
(F) The elimination of Project Wildlife In Learning Design (WILD)
for a savings of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000).
(G) A reduction of funding for land management activities in the
amount of three hundred ninety-six thousand dollars ($396,000).
(H) The elimination of the North Coast Watershed Assessment
program for a savings of nine hundred eleven thousand dollars
($911,000).
(I) The closure of and activity reductions at fish hatcheries for
a savings of one million five hundred seventy-one thousand dollars
($1,571,000).
(J) A reduction of funding for Wildlife Area and Ecological
Reserve operations in the amount of one million nine hundred fifteen
thousand dollars ($1,915,000).
(K) A reduction of funding for timber harvest plan (THP) review in
the amount of four hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($425,000).
(L) A fund shift to increased Fishing and Hunting License Fees for
additional revenue of two million dollars ($2,000,000).
(38) For the Coastal Commission:
(A) A reduction of funding for coastal access program activities
in the amount of one hundred eight thousand dollars ($108,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for coastal development regulation
activities in the amount of two hundred fifteen thousand dollars
($215,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for planning and support activities in
the amount of two hundred sixteen thousand dollars ($216,000).
(39) For the Bay Conservation & Development Commission:
(A) A reduction of funding for general operating expenses in the
amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(B) A reduction of the number of commission meetings for a savings
of thirty-four thousand dollars ($34,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for the Enforcement Program in the
amount of sixty-two thousand dollars ($62,000).
(D) The elimination of funding for the Non-Point Source Program
for a savings of sixty-eight thousand dollars ($68,000).
(40) For the Department of Water Resources:
(A) A fund shift of various watershed projects enacted in 2000
from General Fund to Proposition 50 funds in the amount of twenty
million dollars ($20,000,000).
(41) For the Air Resources Board:
(A) A reduction of funding for various air monitoring and
compliance programs in the amount of two million forty-five thousand
dollars ($2,045,000).
(42) For the California Integrated Waste Management Board:
(A) A loan to the General Fund from the Integrated Waste
Management Account in the amount of two million dollars ($2,
000,000).
(B) A loan to the General Fund from the California Tire Recycling
Management Fund in the amount of fifteen million dollars
($15,000,000).
(43) For the Department of Pesticide Regulation:
(A) A reduction of funding for the Air Monitoring Program in the
amount of one hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars ($138,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for Restricted Use Permits in the
amount of five hundred seventy-six thousand dollars ($576,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for the Surface Water Program in the
amount of seven hundred seventeen thousand dollars ($717,000).
(D) The elimination of Pest Management Grants for a savings of
three hundred fifty-two thousand dollars ($352,000).
(E) An increase of license and examination fees for additional
revenue of one million fifty-five thousand dollars ($1,055,000).
(F) A shift of funding source for the Mill Assessment Branch in
the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).
(G) An increase in Mill Assessment support in the amount of seven
million five hundred thousand dollars ($7,500,000).
(H) A fund shift to Mill Assessment in the amount of one million
seven hundred eighty-three dollars ($1,783,000).
(44) For the State Water Resources Control Board:
(A) A reduction of funding for the Non-point Source Program
activities in the amount of eighty-nine thousand dollars ($89,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for Water Quality Trend Monitoring
activities in the amount of six million eight hundred two thousand
dollars ($6,802,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for data management activities in the
amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
(D) A reduction of funding for underground storage tank cleanup
oversight in the amount of six hundred eighty-two thousand dollars
($682,000).
(E) A loan to the General Fund from the Underground Storage Tank
Cleanup Fund in the amount of three million two hundred thousand
dollars ($3,200,000).
(45) For the Department of Toxic Substances Control:
(A) A reduction of funding for review of preliminary endangerment
assessments and the Calsites site mitigation database in the amount
of four hundred forty-one thousand dollars ($441,000).
(B) A shift of the funding source for oil refinery inspections in
the amount of four hundred ten thousand dollars ($410,000).
(46) For the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment:
(A) A reduction of funding for Air Toxicology and Epidemiology
Assessment in the amount of three hundred thirty-four thousand
dollars ($334,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for Reproductive and Cancer Hazardous
Assessment in the amount of four hundred five thousand dollars
($405,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for Integrated Risk Assessment in the
amount of eight hundred eleven thousand dollars ($811,000).
(D) A fund shift of Peer Review activity costs to Mill Assessment
in the amount of three hundred nine thousand dollars ($309,000).
(47) For the Department of Food and Agriculture:
(A) A reduction of funding for General Agricultural Program
Activities in the amount of three hundred eighty thousand dollars
($380,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for Agricultural Inspection Stations in
the amount of one million three hundred seventy thousand dollars
($1,370,000).
(C) The elimination of General Fund support for the "Buy
California" Program for a savings of one million five hundred
thousand dollars ($1,500,000).
(D) An extension of the loan from the Agriculture Fund to the
General Fund in the amount of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).
(48) For the State Controller's Office:
(A) The acceleration of the sale of securities for additional
revenue of seventy-two million three hundred twenty-six thousand
dollars ($72,326,000).
(49) For the Secretary of State:
(A) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
(B) A reduction of funding for the Political Reform Division in
the amount of one hundred thirty-seven thousand dollars ($137,000).
(C) A transfer of the business fees reinvestment fund in the
amount of one hundred ninety-three thousand dollars ($193,000).
(50) For the Department of Consumer Affairs:
(A) A suspension of funding for the Consumer Information Center in
the amount of three hundred seventy-two thousand dollars ($372,000).
(51) For the Department of General Services:
(A) The elimination of California Enterprise Information
Technology Projects for a savings of three million three hundred
thirteen thousand dollars ($3,313,000).
(B) A change in projected sales dates for Chino and Bay Area
Research Extension centers from current year to budget year for
additional revenue of sixty-five million dollars ($65,000,000).
(C) Increased projections of revenue-sales of real property in the
amount of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000).
(D) A transfer of rental income from the State School Building
Fund, for the lease of portable classrooms, as authorized pursuant to
Section 17089 of the Education Code, to the General Fund in the
amount of twenty-four million three hundred thirty-two thousand
dollars ($24,332,000).
(E) The sale of surplus property for additional revenue of ten
million dollars ($10,000,000).
(52) For the Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency:
(A) A suspension of funding for the marketing and communication
program for a savings of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).
(B) A suspension of funding for the economic research and planning
unit for a savings of five hundred sixty-two thousand dollars
($562,000).
(53) For the Agricultural Labor Relations Board:
(A) A reduction of funding for the Agricultural Labor Relations
Board for miscellaneous reductions in the amount of twelve thousand
dollars ($12,000).
(54) For the Department of Industrial Relations:
(A) A reduction of funding for Labor Agency to reflect
efficiencies in the amount of two million five hundred forty thousand
dollars ($2,540,000).
(55) For Workers' Compensation Benefits:
(A) The transfer of the subsequent injuries program to the State
Compensation Insurance Fund in the amount of five million three
hundred sixty-three thousand dollars ($5,363,000).
(56) For the Fair Political Practices Commission:
(A) A reduction of funding for eliminated vacant position for
statement of economic interest outreach and travel for seminars in
the amount of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000).
(57) For the Military Department:
(A) The deferral of repayment of one-time reduction for armory
restoration in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
(58) For the Department of Veterans' Affairs:
(A) An increase of member fees at domiciliary and residential care
for the elderly units for additional revenue of one million one
hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,150,000).
(59) For the State Board of Equalization:
(A) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000).
(60) For the Scholarshare Investment Board:
(A) A suspension of awards for 2003 for a savings of forty-three
million four hundred thousand dollars ($43,400,000).
(61) For the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission:
(A) A loan from the California Debt and Investment Advisory
Commission Fund to the General Fund in the amount of five million
five hundred thousand dollars ($5,500,000).
(62) For the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee:
(A) A loan from the Tax Credit Allocation Fee Account to the
General Fund in the amount of three million dollars ($3,000,000).
(63) For the Fair Employment and Housing Commission:
(A) A reduction of funding for out-of-state travel in the amount
of two thousand dollars ($2,000).
(B) A reduction of the frequency of Commission hearings for a
savings of eight thousand dollars ($8,000).
(C) A reduction of funding for operating expenses and equipment in
the amount of thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000).
(D) A reduction of funding for staff in the amount of forty-six
thousand dollars ($46,000).
(64) For the Franchise Tax Board:
(A) A reduction of funding for outreach services in the amount of
four hundred fifty-one thousand dollars ($451,000).
(B) The implementation of mandatory e-filing for tax preparers,
with taxpayer opt-out, for a savings of one million two hundred
thirty-one thousand dollars ($1,231,000).
(65) For the Department of Housing and Community Development:
(A) A reduction of out-of-state travel by 50 percent for a savings
of seven thousand dollars ($7,000).
(B) The elimination of the outreach portion of the Office of
Migrant Services for a savings of one hundred seven thousand dollars
($107,000).
(C) The elimination of State Housing Law Outreach for a savings of
one hundred ten thousand dollars ($110,000).
(D) The shift of enforcement of employee housing to fees for
additional revenue of seven hundred twenty-one thousand dollars
($721,000).
(E) An increase in rent charged by the Office of Migrant Housing
for additional revenue of six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars
($625,000).
(66) For the Seismic Safety Commission:
(A) A shift of support to insurance company fees in the amount of
eight hundred eighty-four thousand dollars ($884,000).
(67) For the Commission on State Mandates:
(A) A decrease in frequency of Commission meetings for a savings
of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(B) A reduction of overtime for a savings of sixteen thousand
dollars ($16,000).
(C) The elimination of positions for a savings of two hundred
eighty-eight thousand dollars ($288,000).
(68) For Local Government Financing:
(A) The elimination of redevelopment agency supplemental
subventions for a savings of nine hundred thousand dollars
($900,000).
(B) A one-time shift of property tax funds of Redevelopment
Agencies to schools for a saving of one hundred million dollars
($100,000,000).
(C) An unallocated reduction of funding for cities of two hundred
fifty million dollars ($250,000,000).
(D) An unallocated reduction of funding for counties of two
hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000).
(E) The elimination of booking fee subventions to cities and
special districts for a savings of thirty-eight million dollars
($38,000,000).
(F) The elimination of vehicle license fee backfill for trailers
and semitrailers for additional revenue of thirty-seven million
dollars ($37,000,000).
(G) The deferral of non-education mandate payments in excess of
one thousand dollars ($1,000) per mandate for a savings of seven
hundred sixty-nine thousand four hundred fifteen dollars
($769,415,000).
(69) For the University of California:
(A) A reduction of one-time core funding in the amount of
twenty-nine million dollars ($29,000,000).
(B) An unallocated reduction to the systemwide administration and
the campuses in the amount of eighty million five hundred thousand
dollars ($80,500,000). However, this reduction may not reduce
outreach services or instructional programs and services to students.
(70) For the California State University:
(A) An unallocated reduction to the systemwide administration and
the campuses in the amount of sixty-nine million five hundred
thousand dollars ($69,500,000). However, this reduction may not
reduce outreach services or instructional programs and services to
students.
(71) For the Student Aid Commission:
(A) A reduction of the maximum Cal Grant award amount for private
colleges and universities from nine thousand seven hundred eight
dollars ($9,708) to eight thousand eight hundred thirty-two dollars
($8,832) for a savings of ten million two hundred thousand dollars
($10,200,000).
(72) An increase in the transfer from the Driver Training Penalty
Assessment Fund in the amount of twenty million five hundred thousand
dollars ($20,500,000).
(73) For Unallocated Capital Outlay Reductions:
(A) A reduction of funding for various capital outlay projects in
the amount of sixteen million three hundred forty-seven thousand
dollars ($16,347,000). These reductions shall be specified in an
executive order and shall be allocated by the Department of Finance
to several state offices, boards, bureaus, commissions, and other
state agencies as deemed appropriate.
(d) The Director of Finance shall prepare a report analyzing those
actions necessary to insure that the intent of this section is
implemented. This report shall be delivered to the chairpersons of
the committees in each house that consider the Budget Act.
SEC. 2. This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the
meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate
effect. The facts constituting the necessity are:
In order to address the state budget crisis it is necessary for
this act to go into immediate effect.