BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
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49 (Weber)
As Introduced March 19, 2015
Majority vote
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|Committee |Votes |Ayes |Noes |
|----------------+------+----------------------+--------------------|
|Aging |7-0 |Brown, Hadley, | |
| | |Gipson, Gray, Levine, | |
| | |Lopez, Mathis | |
| | | | |
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SUMMARY: Declares the Legislature's support of older Californians
by continuing the state's commitment to them in specified ways.
Specifically, this resolution:
1)Finds that older Californians have worked all their lives, built
our state, and defended our nation, among other things, and thus
deserve a dignified, secure and independent retirement for their
contributions.
2)Describes characteristics of the 60 plus population anticipated
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to reach 12 million by 2030, many living longer and working
longer than past generations, many of whom are reliant upon
local, state and federal services to be independent, safe, and
to maintain a dignified life.
3)Acknowledges that in times of economic downturn seniors are
subjected to greater instances of poverty, hunger and
homelessness, and are increasingly subjected to fraud, scams,
exploitation and abuse which deprives them of dignity, financial
security, and access to quality health care.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS: This resolution is a message to Legislative colleagues
that the recent economic downturn disproportionately impacted
services relied upon by older people, and that their sacrifices
are acknowledged and honored as the state moves forward into a new
era. The aging of the population will bring about a nationwide
wave of lifestyle changes, opening of new markets, and conclusions
of others, shifts in real estate prices, potential increases in
the cost of health, custodial, and long-term care, while placing
heavy caregiving demands upon a smaller number of available family
members. The enormous burden of paying for services that are not
planned for individually will be borne by a decreasing number of
workers, which underscores the prudent objectives of legislators
engaged in reforming today's systems of care.
Just as the "Baby Boom" generation had an impact on the
educational system and the labor market, this large cohort of 21st
century elders will strain services and programs designed for a
20th century elderly population.
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Analysis Prepared by: Robert
MacLaughlin / AGING & L.T.C. / (916) 319-3990 FN: 0000220