BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Appropriations Committee Fiscal Summary
Senator Kevin Murray, Chairman
2920 (Leno)
Hearing Date: 8/7/2006 Amended: 6/20/2006
Consultant: John Miller Policy Vote: Human Svcs 3 - 2
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BILL SUMMARY: AB 2920 This bill requires the California
Department of Aging to ensure that all their programs are
available to all older adults, and requires Area Agencies on
Aging to include the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender elders in their area plans.
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Fiscal Impact (in thousands)
Major Provisions 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Fund
Area Agencies planning $ 165 $ 330 $ 330 GF
Technical assistance $ 30 $ 60 $ 60 GF
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STAFF COMMENTS: This bill meets the criteria for referral to
Suspense.
This bill is intended to ensure that the needs of lesbian and
gay seniors are addressed in the planning and development of
programs and services administered by the department and area
agencies. The author believes the bill will strengthen the
state's ability to respond to the needs of this population by
including LGBT seniors in the design and implementation of all
programs serving the elderly. It is reported that many LGBT
seniors avoid seeking services they need out of fear of
rejection or ridicule.