BILL ANALYSIS Ó AB 116 Page 1 (Without Reference to File) CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AB 116 (Committee on Budget) As Amended June 11, 2015 Majority vote. Budget Bill Appropriation Takes Effect Immediately -------------------------------------------------------------------- |ASSEMBLY: |51-27 |(March 23, |SENATE: | |(June 15, 2015) | | | |2015) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- (vote not relevant) (vote not available) Original Committee Reference: BUDGET SUMMARY: This supplemental appropriation bill (also called a "deficiency bill") appropriates $521.5 million from the General Fund for unanticipated costs incurred in Fiscal Year 2014-15. Specifically, this bill: 1)Allocates $241.2 million to the Department of Health Care Services to fund a deficiency in funding resulting from higher AB 116 Page 2 than projected Medi-Cal caseloads and expenditure levels, as well as a decrease in the managed care organization tax General Fund savings and reduced federal drug rebates. 2)Allocates $170 million to the Department of Developmental Services for staffing adjustments, decertification of four intermediate care facilities at Sonoma Developmental Center, and increase in caseload and utilization. 3)Allocates $107.8 million to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for various cost adjustments. 4)Allocates $2.5 million to the Department of General Services for the Sale Leaseback litigation costs associated with California First, LLP vs. State of California, et al. 5)Allocates $96 million to the Public Utilities Commission for the Universal Lifeline Telephone Program. 6)Allocates $72,114 to reimburse qualified counties for the costs of homicide trials. FISCAL EFFECT: $521.5 million General Fund would be appropriated for current year expenses. COMMENT: This bill contains funding necessary to address deficiencies in the 2014 Budget Act. The funds have already been expended and the costs are reflected in the 2015-16 budget package. Analysis Prepared by: Jazmin Hicks / BUDGET / (916) 319-2099 FN: 0000938 AB 116 Page 3