BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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(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
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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
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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
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