Assembly Bill No. 1623

CHAPTER 318

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2016 (Chapter 23 of the Statutes of 2016) by amending Items 0250-101-0932, 0250-112-0001, 0820-001-0001, 0820-001-3297, 2720-301-0044, 3100-003-0001, 3360-101-0890, 3860-001-6051, 3860-101-0001, 5180-001-0001, 5180-001-0890, 5180-151-0001, 5180-151-0890, 6100-182-0001, 6100-195-0890, 6100-196-0001, 6100-403, 6100-485, 6100-488, 6100-497, 6440-001-0001, 6870-403, and 8855-001-0001 of, and repealing Item 5160-101-0001 of, Section 2.00 of, amending Sections 39.00 and 99.50 of, adding Section 25.30 to, and repealing Section 4.70 of, that act, relating to the state budget, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, budget bill.

[Approved by Governor September 13, 2016. Filed with Secretary of State September 13, 2016.]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

AB 1623, Committee on Budget. Budget Act of 2016.

The Budget Act of 2016 made appropriations for the support of state government for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

This bill would amend the Budget Act of 2016 by revising items of appropriation and making other changes.

This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.

Appropriation: yes.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.  

Item 0250-101-0932 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

0250-101-0932--For local assistance, Judicial Branch, payable from the Trial Court Trust Fund   

2,420,693,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

0150010-Support for Operation of Trial Courts   

1,932,787,000 
 (2)

0150019-Compensation of Superior Court Judges   

336,649,000 
 (3)

0150028-Assigned Judges   

26,646,000 
 (4)

0150037-Court Interpreters   

103,458,000 
 (5)

0150067-Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program   

2,213,000 
 (6)

0150071-Model Self-Help Program   

957,000 
 (7)

0150083-Equal Access Fund   

5,482,000 
 (8)

0150087-Family Law Information Centers   

345,000 
 (9)

0150091-Civil Case Coordination   

832,000 
 (10)

0150095-Expenses on Behalf of the Trial Courts   

11,325,000 
 (11)

Reimbursements to 0150010-Support for Operation of Trial Courts   

−1,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be made available for costs of the workers’ compensation program for trial court judges.

 
 2.

The amount appropriated in Schedule (3) shall be made available for all judicial assignments. Schedule (3) expenditures for necessary support staff shall not exceed the staffing level that is necessary to support the equivalent of three judicial officers sitting on assignments. Prior to utilizing funds appropriated in Schedule (3), trial courts shall maximize the use of judicial officers who may be available due to reductions in court services or court closures.

 
 3.

The funds appropriated in Schedule (4) shall be for payments to contractual court interpreters, and certified or registered court interpreters employed by the courts for services provided during court proceedings and other services related to pending court proceedings, including services provided outside a courtroom, and the following court interpreter coordinators: 1.0 each in counties of the 1st through the 15th classes, 0.5 each in counties of the 16th through the 31st classes, and 0.25 each in counties of the 32nd through the 58th classes. For the purposes of this provision, “court interpreter coordinators” may be full- or part-time court employees, and shall be certified or registered court interpreters in good standing under existing law.

 
  

 The Judicial Council shall set statewide or regional rates and policies for payment of court interpreters, not to exceed the rate paid to certified interpreters in the federal court system.

 
  

 The Judicial Council shall adopt appropriate rules and procedures for the administration of these funds. The Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature and the Director of Finance annually regarding expenditures from Schedule (4).

 
 4.

Upon order of the Director of Finance, the amount available for expenditure in this item may be augmented by the amount of any additional resources available in the Trial Court Trust Fund, which is in addition to the amount appropriated in this item. Any augmentation shall be approved in joint determination with the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the State Budget, and the chairperson of the joint committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or his or her designee, may determine. When a request to augment this item is submitted to the Director of Finance, a copy of that request shall be delivered to the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the State Budget. Delivery of a copy of that request shall not be deemed to be notification in writing for purposes of this provision.

 
 5.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon approval and order of the Director of Finance, the amount appropriated in this item shall be reduced by the amount transferred in Item 0250-115-0932 to provide adequate resources to the Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Fund to pay workers’ compensation claims for judicial branch employees and judges, and administrative costs pursuant to Section 68114.10 of the Government Code.

 
 6.

Upon approval by the Administrative Director, the Controller shall transfer up to $11,274,000 to Item 0250-001-0932 for recovery of costs for administrative services provided to the trial courts by the Judicial Council.

 
 7.

In order to improve equal access and the fair administration of justice, the funds appropriated in Schedule (7) are available for distribution by the Judicial Council through the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission in support of the Equal Access Fund Program to qualified legal services projects and support centers as defined in Sections 6213 to 6215, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code, to be used for legal services in civil matters for indigent persons. The Judicial Council shall approve awards made by the commission if the council determines that the awards comply with statutory and other relevant guidelines. Upon approval by the Administrative Director, the Controller shall transfer up to 5 percent of the funding appropriated in Schedule (7) to Item 0250-001-0932 for administrative expenses. Ten percent of the funds remaining after administrative costs shall be for joint projects of courts and legal services programs to make legal assistance available to pro per litigants and 90 percent of the funds remaining after administrative costs shall be distributed consistent with Sections 6216 to 6223, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code. The Judicial Council may establish additional reporting or quality control requirements consistent with Sections 6213 to 6223, inclusive, of the Business and Professions Code.

 
 8.

Funds available for expenditure in Schedule (7) may be augmented by order of the Director of Finance by the amount of any additional resources deposited for distribution to the Equal Access Fund Program in accordance with Sections 68085.3 and 68085.4 of the Government Code. Any augmentation under this provision shall be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification in writing to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and appropriate subcommittees that consider the State Budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or his or her designee, may determine.

 
 9.

Sixteen (16.0) subordinate judicial officer positions are authorized to be converted to judgeships in the 2016-17 fiscal year in the manner and pursuant to the authority described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 69615 of the Government Code, as described in the notice filed by the Judicial Council under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 69615 of the Government Code.

 
 10.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and upon approval of the Director of Finance, the amount available for expenditure in Schedule (1) may be increased by the amount of any additional resources collected for the recovery of costs for court appointed dependency counsel services.

 
 11.

Upon approval of the Administrative Director, the Controller shall transfer up to $556,000 to Item 0250-001-0932 for administrative services provided to the trial courts in support of the court appointed dependency counsel program.

 
 12.

Of the amounts appropriated in Schedule (1), $325,000 shall be allocated by the Judicial Council in order to reimburse the California State Auditor’s Office for the costs of trial court audits incurred by the California State Auditor’s Office pursuant to Section 19210 of the Public Contract Code.

 
 13.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $21,400,000 is available for expenditure or encumbrance until June 30, 2018.

 
 14.Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $25,000,000 shall be used for the establishment, operation, administration, and staffing of the Court Innovations Grant Program for trial and appellate court programs and practices that promote innovation, modernization, and efficiency. The funds are designated for a competitive grant program developed and administered by the Judicial Council. The competitive grant program will focus on high priority innovations, modernizations, and efficiencies in the courts; $12,000,000 to be spent on collaborative courts, $8,000,000 on Self-help, Family and Juvenile courts, and $5,000,000 on other efficiencies across all types of courts. 
 15.

Courts participating in the Court Innovations Grant Program must describe how funds will be used to support the development of innovative programs and practices that are sustainable after the grant award period and can be adopted and replicated by other courts. Funds shall be used for judicial branch programs that may include partnerships with other government entities. Funded programs shall include measurable results, outcomes, or benefits that have demonstrated impact on the court and the public it serves.

 
 16.The Judicial Council shall develop and implement a plan to disseminate information about innovative practices funded through this program and shall consider the adoption of appropriate modifications to the California Rules of Court and other judicial branch policies, procedures, and programs in order to support the expansion of successful programs funded through this grant. 
 17.Courts receiving funding from the Court Innovations Grant Program shall report quarterly to the Judicial Council on fund expenditures, impacts, and potential savings associated with the funded programs. No later than September 30, 2017, and each year thereafter, the Judicial Council shall provide a report to the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee on the grant program. 
 18.Court Innovations Grants are two to three years in duration and may be awarded on a rolling basis. 
 19.Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item, $25,000,000 is available for encumbrance and expenditure through June 30, 2020, after which any unexpended funds shall revert to the General Fund. 
 20.Up to five percent of funds appropriated in Schedule (1) of this item designated for the Court Innovations Grant Program shall be transferred to Schedule (3) of Item 0250-001-0001 and made available to the Judicial Council for the administration of the program and to support the expansion of successful programs in other courts. Funds transferred pursuant to this provision are available for encumbrance and expenditure through June 30, 2020, after which any unexpended funds shall revert to the General Fund. 
    
 21.Interpreter services shall be provided by an in-person interpreter. After all reasonable options for an in-person interpreter have been exhausted, a court may utilize other approved means to provide interpreter services from a certified or registered interpreter until an in-person interpreter is available. 

 

SEC. 2.  

Item 0250-112-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

0250-112-0001--For transfer by the Controller to the State Trial Court Improvement and Modernization Fund   

56,618,000

 

SEC. 3.  

Item 0820-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

0820-001-0001--For support of Department of Justice   

210,801,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

9900100-Administration   

105,779,000 
 (2)

9900200-Administration--Distributed   

−105,779,000 
 (3)

0435-Division of Legal Services   

141,334,000 
 (4)

0440-Law Enforcement   

37,203,000 
 (5)

0445-California Justice Information Services   

69,095,000 
 (6)

Reimbursements to 0435-Division of Legal Services   

−982,000 
 (7)

Reimbursements to 0440-Law Enforcement   

−31,585,000 
 (8)

Reimbursements to 0445-California Justice Information Services   

−4,264,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The Attorney General shall submit to the Legislature, the Director of Finance, and the Governor the quarterly and annual reports that he or she submits to the federal government on the activities of the Medi-Cal Fraud Unit.

 
 2.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Justice may purchase or lease vehicles of any type or class that, in the judgment of the Attorney General or his or her designee, are necessary to the performance of the investigatory and enforcement responsibilities of the Department of Justice, from the funds appropriated for that purpose in this item.

 
 3.

Of the amount included in Schedule (3), $3,000,000 is available for costs related to the Lloyd’s of London (Stringfellow) litigation. Any funds not expended for this specific purpose as of June 30, 2017, shall revert immediately to the General Fund.

 

 

SEC. 4.  

Item 0820-001-3297 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

0820-001-3297--For support of Department of Justice, payable from the Major League Sporting Event Raffle Fund   

335,000
 Schedule:
     
     
     
 (1)

0435-Division of Legal Services   

335,000 

 

SEC. 5.  

Item 2720-301-0044 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

2720-301-0044--For capital outlay, Department of the California Highway Patrol, payable from the Motor Vehicle Account, State Transportation Fund   

33,276,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

0000751-Statewide: Planning and Site Identification--Study and acquisition    

800,000 
 (2)

0000945-El Centro: Area Office Replacement--Acquisition and performance criteria   

4,332,000 
 (3)

0000946-Hayward: Area Office Replacement--Acquisition and performance criteria   

15,038,000 
 (4)

0000947-Ventura: Area Office Replacement--Acquisition and performance criteria   

7,292,000 
 (5)

0000973-San Bernardino: Area Office Replacement--Acquisition and performance criteria   

5,369,000 
 (6)

0000144-California Highway Patrol Enhanced Radio System: Replace Towers and Vaults--Acquisition   

445,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The Department of Finance may augment the funds in Schedule (1) by up to $2,000,000 for the purpose of securing purchase options on critical parcels if deemed necessary. Any augmentation may be authorized not sooner than 30 days after notification is provided to the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, the chairpersons of the committees and the appropriate subcommittees in each house of the Legislature that consider the Department of the California Highway Patrol budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or not sooner than whatever lesser time the chairperson of the joint committee, or his or her designee, may in each instance determine.

 
 2.

On or before January 31, 2017, and before the submission of a 30-day notice for the purpose of securing purchase options on critical parcels, the Department of Finance shall report to the appropriate fiscal committees of the Legislature and the Legislative Analyst’s Office on the status of the 2016-17 Statewide Planning and Site Identification appropriation. Specifically, the report shall (a) identify the communities in which a search for land for a potential California Highway Patrol office replacement is ongoing and (b) describe the deficiencies of the California Highway Patrol office in each selected community.

 
 3.

The State Public Works Board shall not be deemed a lead or responsible agency for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) for any activities and acquisitions under the Property Acquisition Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 15850) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The provision does not exempt the Department of the California Highway Patrol from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. This provision is declaratory of existing law.

 
 4.Notwithstanding any other law, the projects identified in Schedules (2) to (5), inclusive, of this item may use a single contract for architectural and engineering services and a single contract for environmental services. The projects identified in Schedules (2) to (5), inclusive, of this item may be amended into the contracts that were established for the projects authorized in Schedules (2) to (6), inclusive, of Item 2720-301-0044, Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 

 

SEC. 6.  

Item 3100-003-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

3100-003-0001--For support of California Science Center, for rental payments on lease-revenue bonds   

2,460,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

2300-Education   

2,460,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The Controller shall transfer funds appropriated in this item for base rental, fees, and insurance as and when provided for in the schedule submitted by the State Public Works Board or the Department of Finance. Notwithstanding the payment dates in any related Facility Lease or Indenture, the schedule may provide for an earlier transfer of funds to ensure debt requirements are met and base rental payments are paid in full when due.

 
 2.

This item may contain adjustments pursuant to Section 4.30 that are not currently reflected. Any adjustments to this item shall be reported to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee pursuant to Section 4.30.

 

 

SEC. 7.  

Item 3360-101-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

3360-101-0890--For local assistance, State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, payable from the Federal Trust Fund   

13,500,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

2385019-Energy Projects Evaluation and Assistance   

13,500,000 

 

SEC. 8.  

Item 3860-001-6051 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

3860-001-6051--For support of Department of Water Resources, payable from the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Fund of 2006   

7,880,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

3230-Continuing Formulation of the California Water Plan   

5,156,000 
 (2)

3245-Public Safety and Prevention of Damage   

2,724,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The amounts appropriated in this item may be transferred to the Water Resources Revolving Fund (0691) for direct expenditure in such amounts as needed to meet operational needs.

 

 

SEC. 9.  

Item 3860-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

3860-101-0001--For local assistance, Department of Water Resources   

13,000,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

3230-Continuing Formulation of the California Water Plan   

13,000,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The amount appropriated in this item shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2018, and available for liquidation until June 30, 2020.

 
 2.Of the amount appropriated in this item, $3,000,000 is available for research on atmospheric rivers. 

 

SEC. 10.  

Item 5160-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is repealed.

SEC. 11.  

Item 5180-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

5180-001-0001--For support of State Department of Social Services   

164,489,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

4270-Welfare Programs   

28,746,000 
 (2)

4275-Social Services and Licensing   

136,871,000 
 (3)

4285-Disability Evaluation and Other Services   

45,766,000 
 (4)

9900100-Administration   

19,841,000 
 (5)

9900200-Administration--Distributed   

−19,841,000 
 (6)

Reimbursements to 4270-Welfare Programs   

−1,110,000 
 (7)

Reimbursements to 4275-Social Services and Licensing   

−19,941,000 
 (8)

Reimbursements to 4285-Disability Evaluation and Other Services   

−25,843,000 
 (9)

Reimbursements to 9900100-Administration   

−2,441,000 
 (10)

Reimbursements to 9900200-Administration--Distributed   

2,441,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds from Schedule (2) of this item to Schedule (1), Program 4275019, of Item 5180-151-0001, Children and Adult Services and Licensing, in order to allow counties to perform the facilities evaluation function.

 
 2.

The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds from Schedule (2) of this item to Schedule (1), Program 4275019, of Item 5180-151-0001, Children and Adult Services and Licensing, in order to allow counties to perform the adoptions program function.

 
 3.

Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item that have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) may not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure.

 
 4.

Notwithstanding paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 1778 of the Health and Safety Code, the State Department of Social Services may use no more than 20 percent of the fees collected pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1770) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code for overhead costs, facilities operation, and indirect department costs.

 
 5.

Upon request of the State Department of Social Services and the State Department of Health Care Services, the Director of Finance may authorize the transfer of amounts from Item 4260-101-0001, State Department of Health Care Services, to this item to fund the cost of the administrative hearing process associated with changes in aid or service payments in the Medi-Cal program. The Department of Finance shall report to the Legislature the amount to be transferred pursuant to this provision. The transfer shall be authorized at the time the report is made.

 
 6.

Provision 1 of Items 5180-001-0270 and 5180-001-0279 also apply to this item.

 
 7.

The Department of Finance and Department of Technology shall determine the appropriateness of maintaining funding for permanent positions included in this item for the Child Welfare Services-New System project during the development of the budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year or after implementation of the project is completed, whichever is later.

 

 

SEC. 12.  

Item 5180-001-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

5180-001-0890--For support of State Department of Social Services, payable from the Federal Trust Fund   

393,704,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

4270-Welfare Programs   

53,751,000 
 (2)

4275-Social Services and Licensing   

89,852,000 
 (3)

4285-Disability Evaluation and Other Services   

250,101,000 
 (4)

9900100-Administration   

30,798,000 
 (5)

9900200-Administration--Distributed   

−30,798,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of federal funds from this item to Item 5180-151-0890 in order to allow counties to perform the adoption program functions and the facilities evaluation function in the Community Care Licensing Division of the State Department of Social Services.

 
 2.

Provision 7 of Item 5180-001-0001 also applies to this item.

 

 

SEC. 13.  

Item 5180-151-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

5180-151-0001--For local assistance, State Department of Social Services   

211,010,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

4275019-Children and Adult Services and Licensing   

462,937,000 
 (2)

4275028-Special Programs   

35,459,000 
 (3)

Reimbursements to 4275019-Children and Adult Services and Licensing   

−287,386,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

Provision 1 of Item 5180-101-0001 also applies to this item.

 
 2.

Notwithstanding Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 18000) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and pursuant to Section 30029.8 of the Government Code, a loan not to exceed $50,000,000 shall be made available from the General Fund, from funds not otherwise appropriated, to cover the federal share or reimbursable share, or both, of costs of a program or programs when the federal funds or reimbursements have not been received by this state prior to the usual time for transmitting state payments for the federal or reimbursable share of costs. The loan from the General Fund shall be repaid when the federal or reimbursable share of costs for the program or programs becomes available.

 
 3.

The Department of Finance may authorize the establishment of positions and transfer of amounts from this item to Item 5180-001-0001, in order to allow the state to perform the facilities evaluation function of Community Care Licensing in the event the counties fail to perform that function.

 
 4.

Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item that have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) shall not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure.

 
 5.

The Department of Finance may authorize the establishment of positions and transfer of amounts from this item to Item 5180-001-0001 in order to allow the state to perform the adoptions function in the event that a county notifies the State Department of Social Services that it intends to cease performing that function.

 
 6.

Funds appropriated in this item for the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Program required by Chapter 5.2 (commencing with Section 16524.6) of Part 4 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be appropriately reduced by the Department of Finance to the extent any activities for which funding is included are also required by the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).

 
 7.

Provision 2 of Item 5180-151-0890 also applies to this item.

 
 8.

Funds appropriated in this item available for legal services to unaccompanied undocumented minors in accordance with Chapter 5.6 (commencing with Section 13300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall continue to be available for liquidation until June 30, 2022.

 
 9.

Of the total amount appropriated in this item, up to $4,000,000 shall be available for a county-optional block grant program, for allocation to local agencies to fund activities the Commission on State Mandates identified as reimbursable state mandates in the Interagency Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Reports (CSM-00-TC-22) mandate. A local agency that receives funding according to this item shall not be eligible to submit claims to the Controller for reimbursement under Section 17560 of the Government Code for any costs related to the reimbursable state-mandated activities identified in CSM-00-TC-22 incurred in the same fiscal year during which the local agency received funding according to this item. The State Department of Social Services, in consultation with the California State Association of Counties, shall develop an allocation methodology for the purpose of distributing these funds to participating counties. Block grant funding apportioned according to this item is subject to annual financial and compliance audits.

 
 10.

Funds appropriated in this item for legal assistance to individuals eligible for deferred action under the President’s November 2014 Immigration Accountability Executive Order and for naturalization services shall be available for liquidation until June 30, 2022.

 
 11.(a)

Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $27,763,000 is for the support of activities related to the Child Welfare Services-New System (CWS-NS) project. Expenditure of these funds is contingent upon approval of project documents by the Department of Finance and the Department of Technology. This amount may be increased by the Department of Finance, up to a maximum of $5,000,000 during the 2016-17 fiscal year, upon approval of revised project documents. Such an increase shall only be used to support an acceleration of planned project activities and shall not be used to increase total project costs. Any such increase shall be authorized no less than 10 calendar days following written notification to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or a lesser period if requested by the department and approved by the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or his or her designee.

 
  (b)

The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds appropriated for the CWS-NS project in Schedule (1) to Item 5180-001-0001, for project-related activities, including but not limited to, necessary personal services expenditures, interagency agreements, and contracts.

 
  (c)

The State Department of Social Services, in coordination with other state entities and counties involved in the CWS-NS project efforts, shall (1) provide stakeholders, counties, and the Legislature with monthly project status reports, including newly executed contracts, their purpose, and cost and (2) convene a regularly scheduled quarterly forum to provide project updates to stakeholders and legislative staff. The forums shall include updates on the progress of project development and implementation, expenditures incurred to date, significant issues and risks overcome in the prior quarter and presently being addressed, and upcoming project milestones and significant events.

 
 12.Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $9,694,000 shall be available for the Bringing Families Home program pursuant to Section 16523.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and $3,000,000 shall be available for Adult Protective Services training. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2019. 
 13.The Department of Finance may authorize the transfer of funds appropriated in this item for activities related to implementation of the Resource Family Approval Program to Item 5180-001-0001 in order for the State Department of Social Services to perform these activities on behalf of counties. Funds shall only be transferred pursuant to this provision after consultation with the County Welfare Directors Association of California and consistent with written notification from the county or counties of the amount of funding to be transferred. 
 14.Notwithstanding any other law, after August 1, 2016, the State Department of Social Services may reimburse foster family agencies, counties, group homes, and short-term residential treatment centers for accreditation fees, in an amount and manner determined by the department in written directives. 
 15.Of the amount appropriated in this item, $226,000 is available to fund one-time reimbursements to tribal agencies, for costs associated with the purchase of electronic fingerprinting equipment, that elect to obtain summary criminal information as outlined in Section 11105 of the Penal Code and Section 10553.12 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Notwithstanding any other law, the amount and manner of reimbursement shall be determined by the State Department of Social Services in written directives. 

 

SEC. 14.  

Item 5180-151-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

5180-151-0890--For local assistance, State Department of Social Services, payable from the Federal Trust Fund   

1,078,321,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

4275019-Children and Adult Services and Licensing   

1,076,071,000 
 (2)

4275028-Special Programs   

2,250,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

Provisions 1, 3, 5, 11, 13, and 14 of Item 5180-151-0001 also apply to this item.

 
 2.

Upon request by the Department of Finance, the Controller shall transfer funds between this item and Item 5180-153-0890 as needed to reflect the estimated expenditure amounts for counties participating in the Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Project pursuant to Section 18260 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The Department of Finance shall report to the Legislature the amount to be transferred pursuant to this provision. The transfer shall be authorized at the time the report is made.

 

 

SEC. 15.  

Item 6100-182-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6100-182-0001--For local assistance, State Department of Education (Proposition 98), for transfer to Section A of the State School Fund   

4,500,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

5205060-Instructional Support: K-12 High-Speed Network   

4,500,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The funds appropriated in Schedule (1) and $3,500,000 appropriated in Section 43 of Chapter 29 of the Statutes of 2016, for a total of $8,000,000, shall be allocated to K-12 High-Speed Network.

 
 2.

Expenditure authority of no greater than $22,023,000 is provided for the K-12 High-Speed Network.

 
  (a)

Of the amount authorized for expenditure in this provision, $10,878,000 shall be funded by E-rate and California Teleconnect Fund moneys. The leading education agency or the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC), or both, shall submit quarterly reports to the Department of Finance and the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature on funds received from E-rate and the California Teleconnect Fund.

 
  (b)

Of the amount authorized for expenditure in this provision, $3,145,000 shall be funded by the reserves held by the K-12 High-Speed Network.

 
  (c)

For the 2016-17 fiscal year, all major subcontracts of the K-12 High-Speed Network program shall be excluded from both the eligible program costs on which indirect costs are charged and from the calculation of the indirect cost rate based on that year’s data. For purposes of this provision, a major subcontract is defined as a subcontract for services in an amount in excess of $25,000.

 
 3.

As a condition of receipt of funding, the K-12 High-Speed Network shall submit an annual financial audit by December 15 of each year that includes an accounting of all funding sources and all uses of funds by funding source to the State Department of Education, the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

 
 4.The K-12 High-Speed Network or CENIC, or both, shall submit quarterly reports to the Department of Finance and the fiscal committees in each house of the Legislature on E-rate and California Teleconnect Fund subsidies received as a result of network connectivity infrastructure grants issued pursuant to Item 6110-182-0001, Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014) and Item 6100-182-0001, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 5.The K- 12 High-Speed Network shall not expend any E-rate and California Teleconnect Fund subsidies received as a result of network connectivity infrastructure grants issued pursuant to Item 6110-182-0001, Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014) and Item 6100-182-0001, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015) prior to receiving Department of Finance approval, and no sooner than 30 days after notification in writing is provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. 

 

SEC. 16.  

Item 6100-195-0890 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6100-195-0890--For local assistance, State Department of Education, Part A of Title II of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6621 et seq.; Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund), payable from the Federal Trust Fund   

251,110,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

5205168-Improving Teacher Quality Local Grants   

234,523,000 
 (2)

5205150-California Subject Matter Projects   

3,410,000 
 (3)

5205176-Improving Teacher Quality Higher Education Grants   

12,572,000 
 (4)

5205180-Improving Teacher Quality State Level Activity Grants   

605,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

The funds appropriated in Schedule (2) shall be transferred to the University of California, which shall use the funds for the subject matter projects pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 99200) of Chapter 5 of Part 65 of Division 14 of Title 3 of the Education Code.

 
 2.

The funds appropriated in Schedule (3) shall be for local assistance activities for the Improving Teacher Quality Higher Education grants, funded through the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110). Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (3), $6,400,000 is included on a one-time basis and shall be used pursuant to Chapter 29 of the Statutes of 2016.

 
 3.

The funds appropriated in Schedule (4) shall be reserved for the professional development of private school teachers and administrators as required by Title II of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6601 et seq.).

 
 4.Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (4), $126,000 is provided on a one-time carryover basis to complete the 2015-16 professional development activities for private schools as required by Part A of Title II of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 6621 et seq.). 

 

SEC. 17.  

Item 6100-196-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6100-196-0001--For local assistance, State Department of Education (Proposition 98), for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund, for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to school districts, county offices of education, and other agencies for the purposes of part-day California state preschool programs pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 8235) of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code funded in this item, in lieu of the amount that otherwise would be appropriated pursuant to any other statute   

974,854,000
 Schedule:
 (1)

5210020-Preschool Education   

924,854,000 
 (2)

5210010-Child Development, Quality Rating Improvement System Grants   

50,000,000 
 Provisions:
 1.Nonfederal funds appropriated in this item that have been budgeted to meet the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance-of-effort requirement established pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) shall not be expended in any way that would cause their disqualification as a federally allowable maintenance-of-effort expenditure. 
 2.The amount provided in Schedule (1) reflects an adjustment to the base funding of 0.13 percent for an increase in the population of 0-4 year-olds. 
    
 3.(a)Until December 31, 2016, the maximum standard reimbursement rate shall not exceed $23.87 per day for part-day California state preschool programs. The maximum standard reimbursement rate shall not exceed $38.53 for full-day California state preschool programs. 
  (b)Notwithstanding any other law, beginning January 1, 2017, the maximum standard reimbursement rate shall not exceed $26.26 per day for part-day California state preschool programs. This reflects a 10 percent increase in the standard reimbursement rate. The maximum standard reimbursement rate shall not exceed $42.38 for full-day California state preschool programs. 
 4.Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), up to $5,000,000 is available for the family literacy supplemental grant provided to California state preschool programs pursuant to Section 8238.4 of the Education Code. 
 5.The amount appropriated in Schedule (2) is available for Quality Rating and Improvement System grants provided to California state preschool programs pursuant to Section 8203.1 of the Education Code. 
 6.Of the amount appropriated in Schedule (1), $7,838,000 is available to provide 2,959 slots for full-day state preschool to local educational agencies beginning April 1, 2017. 

 

SEC. 18.  

Item 6100-403 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6100-403--Pursuant to Section 17581.5 of the Government Code, mandates included in the language of this item are specifically identified by the Legislature for suspension during the 2016-17 fiscal year:

 
 (1)

Removal of Chemicals (Ch. 1107, Stats. 1984) (CSM 4211 and 4298)

 
 (2)

Scoliosis Screening (Ch. 1347, Stats. 1980) (CSM 4195)

 
 (3)

Pupil Residency Verification and Appeals (Ch. 309, Stats. 1995) (96-384-01)

 
 (4)

School Bus Safety I and II (Ch. 624, Stats. 1992; Ch. 831, Stats. 1994; and Ch. 739, Stats. 1997) (CSM 4433 and 97-TC-22)

 
 (5)

Physical Education Reports (Ch. 640, Stats. 1997) (98-TC-08)

 
 (6)

Health Benefits for Survivors of Peace Officers and Firefighters (Ch. 1120, Stats. 1996) (97-TC-25)

 
 (7)

Law Enforcement Sexual Harassment Training (Ch. 126, Stats. 1993) (97-TC-07)

 
 (8)

County Treasury Withdrawals (Ch. 784, Stats. 1995) (96-365-03)

 
 (9)

Grand Jury Proceedings (Ch. 1170, Stats. 1996) (98-TC-27)

 
 (10)

Absentee Ballots (Ch. 77, Stats. 1978) (CSM 3713)

 
 (11)

Brendon Maguire Act (Ch. 391, Stats. 1988) (CSM 4357)

 
 (12)

Mandate Reimbursement Process I and II (Ch. 486, Stats. 1975 and Ch. 890, Stats. 2004) (CSM 4204, CSM 4485, and 05-TC-05)

 

 

SEC. 19.  

Item 6100-485 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6100-485--Reappropriation (Proposition 98), State Department of Education. The sum of $12,377,000 is hereby reappropriated from the Proposition 98 Reversion Account for the following purpose:

 
 

0001--General Fund

 
 (1)

The sum of $12,377,000 to the State Department of Education for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in proportion to their average daily attendance reported as of the second principal apportionment for the 2015-16 fiscal year, for mandate claim reimbursement pursuant to Section 31 of Chapter 29 of the Statutes of 2016.

 

 

SEC. 20.  

Item 6100-488 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6100-488--Reappropriation, State Department of Education. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the balances from the following items are available for reappropriation for the purposes specified in Provisions 3,4,7, 9, and 10:

 
 

0001--General Fund

 
 (1)

$24,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for class size reduction pursuant to Sections 39 and 40 of Chapter 724 of the Statutes of 2010.

 
 (2)

$135,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for assessment review and reporting in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-113-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (3)

$3,062,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for assessment apportionments in Schedule (5) of Item 6110-113-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (4)

$20,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Educational Services for Foster Youth in Item 6110-119-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (5)

$10,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California American Indian Education Centers in Item 6110-151-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (6)

$296,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for California Partnership Academies in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-166-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (7)

$24,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Program in Item 6110-167-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (8)

$400,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for child nutrition programs in Item 6110-203-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (9)

$333,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for assessment review and reporting in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-113-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014).

 
 (10)

$4,287,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the English Language Development Assessment in Schedule (3) of Item 6110-113-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014).

 
 (11)

$3,210,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Statewide Pupil Assessment System in Schedule (5) of Item 6110-113-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014).

 
 (12)

$14,045,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for apportionment to county offices of education in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 51 of Chapter 33 of the Statutes of 2014.

 
 (13)

$12,207,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Child Development, Preschool Education in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-196-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013).

 
 (14)

$538,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the After School Education and Safety Program in the 2013-14 fiscal year pursuant to Section 8483.5 of the Education Code.

 
 (15)

$36,720,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Preschool Education in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-196-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014).

 
 (16)

$30,000,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Early Education Program for Children with Exceptional Needs in Schedule (2) of Item 6100-161-0001 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015).

 
 (17)

$5,039,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the High School Exit Examination in Schedule (3) of Item 6100-113-0001 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015).

 
 (18)$255,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for class size reduction pursuant to Section 58 of Chapter 7 of the Statutes of 2011. 
 (19)$531,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for class size reduction pursuant to Section 91 of Chapter 38 of the Statutes of 2012. 
 (20)$5,057,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Special Education Programs for Exceptional Children in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-161-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013). 
 (21)$283,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Early Education Program for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in Schedule (2) of Item 6110-161-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013). 
 (22)$140,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for California Partnership Academies in Schedule (2) of Item 6110-166-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013). 
 (23)$68,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Child Nutrition School Breakfast and Summer Food Service Program in Item 6110-201-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013). 
 (24)$1,752,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Quality Education Investment Act pursuant to Section 52055.780 of the Education Code. 
 (25)$32,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Educational Services for Foster Youth in Item 6110-119-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (26)$20,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Specialized Secondary Programs in Item 6110-122-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (27)$151,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for American Indian Education Centers in Item 6110-151-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (28)$276,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Special Education Programs for Exceptional Children in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-161-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (29)$985,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for California Partnership Academies in Schedule (1) of Item 6110-166-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (30)$69,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Child Nutrition School Breakfast and Summer Food Service Program in Item 6110-201-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (31)$200,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for child nutrition programs in Item 6110-203-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (32)$772,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Special Education Programs for Exceptional Children in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-161-0001 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (33)$300,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Instructional Support - Career Technical Education in Item 6110-280-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013). 
 (34)$12,100,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Preschool Education in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-196-0001 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (35)$245,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for support of the integration of academic content standards in instruction pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (i) of Section 85 of Chapter 48 of the Statutes of 2013. 
 (36)$70,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for support of the integration of academic content standards in instruction pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (i) of Section 85 of Chapter 48 of the Statutes of 2013. 
 (37)$1,148,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the High School Exit Examination in Schedule (4) of Item 6110-113-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (38)$600,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for Early Education Program for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in Schedule (2) of Item 6110-161-0001 of the Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (39)$10,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for California Partnership Academies in Schedule (1) of Item 6100-166-0001 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (40)$6,000 or whatever greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Program in Item 6100-167-0001 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (41)$26,000 or the greater or lesser amount of the unexpended balance of the amount reappropriated for support of a research partnership between Los Angeles Unified School District’s Academic English Mastery Program and University of California, Los Angeles’ Center X in Provision 5 of Item 6100-488 of the Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (42)$5,600,000 of the unexpended balance of the amount appropriated for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence in Item 6110-106-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 

Provisions:

 
 3.

The sum of $5,039,000 is hereby reappropriated to the State Department of Education for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to fund the California Student Assessment System authorized pursuant to Schedule (3) of Item 6100-113-0001 in this Budget Act.

 
 4.

The sum of $128,707,000 is hereby reappropriated to the State Department of Education for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in proportion to their average daily attendance reported as of the second principal apportionment for the 2015-16 fiscal year, for mandate claim reimbursement pursuant to Section 31 of Chapter 29 of the Statutes of 2016.

 
 7.The sum of $300,000 is hereby reappropriated to the State Department of Education for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Career Pathways Trust Grant Program pursuant to Item 6110-280-0001 of the Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013). 
 9.The sum of $5,600,000 is hereby reappropriated to the State Department of Education for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Riverside County Office of Education to support the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) for the purpose of conducting a pilot program to inform the CCEE on supporting local educational agencies in improving outcomes and to support statewide training on the evaluation rubrics. These funds are available for expenditure in the 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 fiscal years. As a condition of receiving funds pursuant to this item and AB 1600 or SB 828 of the 2015-16 Regular Session, whichever is enacted, the Riverside County Office of Education shall ensure that the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence shall provide the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the appropriate legislative fiscal committees, a detailed expenditure report by November 1, 2016. This report shall include an accounting of all 2015-16 fiscal year expenditures and any expenditure undertaken or likely to be undertaken prior to November 1, 2016, as well as proposed expenditures for the period of November 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017. 
 10.The sum of $1,400,000 is hereby reappropriated to the State Department of Education for transfer by the Controller to Section A of the State School Fund for allocation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to Los Angeles Trade-Tech Community College to provide job training, mentoring, and college courses through the Early Care and Education Apprenticeship Pilot Program. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, these funds shall be available for encumbrance until June 30, 2019. 

 

SEC. 21.  

Item 6100-497 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6100-497--Reversion, State Department of Education. As of June 30, 2016, the balances specified below, of the appropriations provided in the following citations, shall revert to the balances in the funds from which the appropriations were made.

 
 0001--General Fund 
 (1)$1,555,000 from Schedule (2) of Item 6110-001-0001, Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014). 
 (2)$2,927,000 from Schedule (2) of Item 6100-001-0001, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (3)$2,500,000 from Item 6110-003-0001, Budget Act of 2013 (Chs. 20 and 354, Stats. 2013), as reappropriated by Item 6110-491, Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014), and by Item 6100-491, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (4)$1,100,000 from Item 6110-003-0001, Budget Act of 2014 (Chs. 25 and 663, Stats. 2014), as reappropriated by Item 6100-491, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 
 (5)$3,600,000 from Item 6100-003-0001, Budget Act of 2015 (Chs. 10 and 11, Stats. 2015). 

 

SEC. 22.  

Item 6440-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6440-001-0001--For support of University of California   

3,312,144,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

5440-Support   

3,312,144,000 
 

Provisions:

 
 1.

This appropriation is exempt from Sections 6.00 and 31.00.

 
 2.(a)

The Regents of the University of California shall implement measures to reduce the university’s cost structure.

 
  (b)

The Legislature finds and declares that many state employees hold positions with comparable scope of responsibilities, complexity, breadth of job functions, experience requirements, and other relevant factors to those employees designated to be in the Senior Management Group pursuant to existing Regents policy.

 
  (c)(1)

Therefore, at a minimum, the Regents shall, when considering compensation for any employee designated to be in the Senior Management Group, use a market reference zone that includes state employees.

 
   (2)

At a minimum, the Regents shall identify all comparable positions from the lists included in subdivision (l) of Section 8 of Article III of the California Constitution and Article 1 (commencing with Section 11550) of Chapter 6 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

 
 3.(a)

The Regents of the University of California shall approve a plan that includes at least all of the following:

 
   (1)

Projections of available resources in the 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 fiscal years. In projecting General Fund appropriations and student tuition and fee revenues, the university shall assume the availability of resources consistent with the framework for long-term funding endorsed by the Regents in May 2015.

 
   (2)

Projections of specific expenditures in the 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 fiscal years and descriptions of any changes to current operations necessary to ensure that expenditures in each of those years are not greater than the available resources projected for each of those years pursuant to paragraph (1).

 
   (3)

Projections of resident and nonresident enrollment in the 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 academic years, assuming implementation of any changes described in paragraph (2).

 
   (4)

The university’s goals for each of the measures listed in subdivision (b) of Section 92675 of the Education Code for the 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 academic years, assuming implementation of any changes described in paragraph (2), and an explanation of how these goals comply with the intent of the Legislature that the goals be challenging and quantifiable, address achievement gaps for underrepresented populations, and align the educational attainment of California’s adult population to the workforce and economic needs of the state.

 
  (b)

The plan approved pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted no later than November 30 to the Director of Finance, the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider the State Budget, the chairpersons of the budget subcommittees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations for the University of California, the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations, and the chairpersons of the policy committees in each house of the Legislature with jurisdiction over bills relating to the university.

 
 4.(a)

The Controller shall transfer funds from this appropriation upon receipt of the following reports:

 
   (1)

A report from the State Public Works Board indicating the fees anticipated to become due and payable in the fiscal year associated with any lease-revenue bonds that were issued for university projects.

 
   (2)

A report from the Department of Finance indicating the amount of debt service anticipated to become due and payable in the fiscal year associated with state general obligation bonds issued for university projects.

 
  (b)

The Controller shall adjust a transfer upon receipt of a revised report.

 
 4.1.(a)It is the expectation of the Legislature that the university do both of the following: 
   (1)No later than the 2017-18 academic year, enroll at least 2,500 more resident undergraduate students than the number of resident undergraduate students enrolled in the 2016-17 academic year. 
   (2)Adopt a policy that specifies a limit on the number of nonresident undergraduate students enrolled. 
   (3)If the Regents of the University of California provide sufficient evidence to the Director of Finance on or before May 1, 2017, to demonstrate that the university will satisfy the expectation enumerated in this subdivision, the Director of Finance shall increase this appropriation by $18,500,000 and notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. 
 4.2.Of the funds appropriated in this item: 
  (a)$22,000,000 is included on a one-time basis for innovation and entrepreneurship programs pursuant to legislation enacted in the 2015-16 legislative session. 
  (b)$20,000,000 is included on a one-time basis for student support services for low-income students and students from underrepresented minority groups, including students who were enrolled in high schools in which the enrollment of students who were unduplicated pupils as defined in Section 42238.02 of the Education Code is more than 75 percent of the total enrollment. 
  (c)(1)$5,000,000 is included on a one-time basis for a center for research into firearm-related violence pursuant to legislation enacted in the 2015-16 legislative session. 
   (2)Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1.80, the funds appropriated in this subdivision shall be available for expenditure until June 30, 2021. 
  (d)(1)$2,000,000 is included on a one-time basis for a program for best practices in equal employment opportunity. 
   (2)No later than December 1, 2016, the Regents of the University of California shall submit to the Director of Finance and the Legislature, in conformity with Section 9795 of the Government Code, a report that includes the number of ladder-rank faculty, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender, and a description of the specific uses of these funds to support equal employment opportunity in faculty employment, including any systemwide training, monitoring and compliance. 
  (e)$2,000,000 is included on a one-time basis for grants administered by the Wildlife Health Center at the Davis campus to local marine mammal stranding networks. 
  (f)(1)$500,000 is included on a one-time basis for the Underground Scholars Initiative at the Berkeley campus. 
   (2)Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1.80, the funds appropriated in this subdivision shall be available for expenditure until June 30, 2021. 
  (g)$100,000 is included on a one-time basis for grants administered by the Wildlife Health Center at the Davis campus for large whale entanglement response. 
 4.3.No later than January 1, 2017, the Regents of the University of California shall do both of the following: 
  (a)Review the policies and procedures governing outside employment by university executives and senior management. 
  (b)Report to the Director of Finance and the Legislature, in conformity with Section 9795 of the Government Code, any changes to policies and procedures related to outside employment that were discussed or approved, including any changes to: 
   (1)Require that outside employment does not create conflicts of interest or conflicts of commitment, whether those are actual or perceived. 
   (2)Require that outside employment is properly approved. 
   (3)Require that outside employment is consistent with, and furthers, the public mission of the university. 
   (4)Specify appropriate consequences for violations of policies and procedures. 
   (5)Report outside employment publicly on an annual basis. 
   (6)In cases of outside employment for executives, require annual public discussion and approval. 
 4.4.No later than March 1, 2017, the Regents of the University of California shall report to the Director of Finance and the Legislature, in conformity with Section 9795 of the Government Code, both of the following: 
  (a)Any policy and budget changes that would result in an increase in the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded by the University of California by 250,000, above current projections, by 2030, including any changes to broaden eligibility, increase enrollment, or improve graduation rates. 
  (b)Specific recommendations for actions that would improve educational attainment for students from underrepresented minority groups. 
 5.

Payments made by the state to the University of California for each month from July through April shall not exceed one-twelfth of the amount appropriated in this item, less the amount that is expected to be transferred pursuant to Provision 4. Transfers of funds pursuant to Provision 4 shall not be considered payments made by the state to the university.

 

 

SEC. 23.  

Item 6870-403 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

6870-403--Pursuant to Section 17581.5 of the Government Code, mandates included in the language of this item are specifically identified by the Legislature for suspension during the 2016-17 fiscal year:

 
 (1)

Law Enforcement Jurisdiction Agreements (Ch. 284, Stats. 1998) (98-TC-20)

 
 (2)

Integrated Waste Management (Ch. 1116, Stats. 1992) (00-TC-07)

 
 (3)

Sexual Assault Response Procedures (Ch. 423, Stats. 1990) (99-TC-12)

 
 (4)

Student Records (Ch. 593, Stats. 1989) (02-TC-34)

 
 (5)

Health Benefits for Survivors of Peace Officers and Firefighters (Ch. 1120, Stats. 1996) (97-TC-25)

 
 (6)

Law Enforcement Sexual Harassment Training (Ch. 126, Stats. 1993) (97-TC-07)

 
 (7)

Grand Jury Proceedings (Ch. 1170, Stats. 1996) (98-TC-27)

 
 (8)

County Treasury Withdrawals (Ch. 784, Stats. 1995) (96-365-03)

 
 (9)

Absentee Ballots (Ch. 77, Stats. 1978) (CSM 3713)

 
 (10)

Brendon Maguire Act (Ch. 391, Stats. 1988) (CSM 4357)

 
 (11)

Mandate Reimbursement Process I and II (Ch. 486, Stats. 1975 and Ch. 890, Stats. 2004) (CSM 4204, CSM 4485, and 05-TC-05)

 
 (12)

Sex Offenders: Disclosure by Law Enforcement Officers (Chs. 908 and 909, Stats. 1996) (97-TC-15)

 

 

SEC. 24.  

Item 8855-001-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

 

8855-001-0001--For support of California State Auditor’s Office, for transfer to the State Audit Fund   

18,116,000
 

Schedule:

 
 (1)

6760-California State Auditor   

19,526,000 
 (2)

Reimbursements to 6760-California State Auditor   

−1,410,000 

 

SEC. 25.  

Section 4.70 of the Budget Act of 2016 is repealed.

SEC. 26.  

Section 25.30 is added to the Budget Act of 2016, to read:

SEC. 25.30.  

Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of Finance may adjust amounts in any appropriation item, or in any category thereof, to remove amounts budgeted to reimburse the Controller for costs to use the California Automated Travel and Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS).

SEC. 27.  

Section 39.00 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

SEC. 39.00.  

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the following bills are other bills providing for appropriations related to the Budget Bill within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution: AB 1600, AB 1601, AB 1602, AB 1603, AB 1604, AB 1605, AB 1606, AB 1607, AB 1608, AB 1609, AB 1610, AB 1611, AB 1612, AB 1613, AB 1614, AB 1615, AB 1616, AB 1617, AB 1618, AB 1619, AB 1620, AB 1621, AB 1624, AB 1625, AB 1626, AB 1627, AB 1628, AB 1629, AB 1630, AB 1631, AB 1632, AB 1633, AB 1634, AB 1635, AB 1636, AB 1637, SB 828, SB 829, SB 830, SB 831, SB 832, SB 833, SB 834, SB 835, SB 836, SB 837, SB 838, SB 839, SB 840, SB 841, SB 842, SB 843, SB 844, SB 845, SB 846, SB 847, SB 848, SB 849, SB 850, SB 851, SB 852, SB 854, SB 855 SB 856, SB 857, SB 858, SB 859, SB 860, SB 861, SB 862, SB 863, SB 864, and SB 865.

SEC. 28.  

Section 99.50 of the Budget Act of 2016 is amended to read:

INDEX FOR CONTROL SECTIONS

SEC. 99.50.  

The following is an index to the general sections of this act. These sections serve to define terms and identify restrictions concerning the appropriations contained in this act.

 

 1.00

 Budget Act Citation

 1.50

 Intent and Format

 1.80

 Availability of Appropriations

 2.00

 Items of Appropriation

 3.00

 Defines Purposes of Appropriations

 3.50

 Benefit Charges Against Salaries and Wages

 3.60

 Contribution to Public Employees’ Retirement Benefits

 3.61

 Contribution to Prefund Other Postemployment Benefits

 3.63

 Minimum Wage Contract Impact

 4.05

 Budget Adjustment Authority

 4.11

 Establishing New Positions

 4.13

 AB 85 Repayments to Counties

 4.20

 Contribution to Public Employees’ Contingency Reserve Fund

 4.30

 Lease-Revenue Payment Adjustments

 4.75

 Statewide Surcharge

 4.80

 State Public Works Board Interim Financing

 4.90

 Architectural Revolving Fund Transfer

 4.95

 Inmate Construction Revolving Account Transfer

 5.25

 Attorney’s Fees

 6.00

 Project Alterations Limits

 6.10

 Statewide Deferred Maintenance

 8.00

 Antiterrorism Federal Reimbursements

 8.50

 Federal Funds Receipts

 8.51

 Federal Funds Accounts

 8.52

 Federal Reimbursements

 8.53

 Notice of Federal Audits

 8.54

 Enforce Recovery of Federal Funds for Statewide Indirect Costs

 8.88

 FI$Cal Project

 9.20

 Administrative Costs Associated With the Acquisition of Property

 9.30

 Federal Levy of State Funds

 9.50

 Minor Capital Outlay Projects

 11.00

 Information Technology Reporting Requirements

 11.10

 Reporting of Statewide Software License Agreements

 11.11

 Privacy of Information in Pay Stubs

 12.00

 State Appropriations Limit (SAL)

 12.30

 Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties

 12.32

 Proposition 98-Funding Guarantee

 12.35

 Financial Aid Policy Change Requirements

 12.45

 Payroll Deferral

 13.00

 Legislative Counsel Bureau

 14.00

 Special Fund Loans Between Boards of the Department of Consumer Affairs

 15.25

 Data Center Rate Adjustment

 15.45

 Trial Court Funding Offsets

 24.00

 State School Fund Allocations

 24.03

 Reading Control

 24.10

 Transfer Surplus of Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund to the General Fund

 24.30

 Transfer School Building Rental Income to the General Fund

 24.60

 Report of Lottery Funds Received

 24.70

 Local Educational Agency Fiscal Accountability

 25.25

 21st Century Project

 25.30

 California Automated Travel and Expense Reimbursement System (CalATERS)

 25.50

 SCO Apportionment Payment System Assessments

 26.00

 Intraschedule Transfers

 28.00

 Program Change Notification

 28.50

 Agency Reimbursement Payments

 29.00

 Position Estimates of Governor’s Budget, May Revision, and Final Change Book

 30.00

 Continuous Appropriations

 31.00

 Budget Act Administrative Procedures for Salaries and Wages

 32.00

 Prohibits Excess Expenditures

 33.00

 Item Veto Severability

 34.00

 Constitutional Severability

 35.21

 Application of Net Final Payment Accrual Methodology

 35.35

 FI$Cal-Short Term Cash Loans

 35.50

 Estimated General Fund Revenues and Various Estimates Related to the Budget Stabilization Account

 38.00

 Provides That This Bill Is a Budget Bill

 39.00

 Identification of Bills Related to the Budget Bill

 99.00

 Alphabetical Organization Index

 99.50

 Numerical Control Section Index

 

SEC. 29.  

This act is a Budget Bill within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall take effect immediately.



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