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AB 288 (Holden): Public Schools: College and Career Access Pathways. Assembly Bill 288 would establish the Career Access Pathways Act and expand access to concurrent enrollment programs for students by allowing college courses to be offered on high school campuses. Status: AB 288 failed passage in the Senate Appropriations Committee. RCRC Position: Support
AB 325 (Wood): Community Development Block Grant Program: Funds. Assembly Bill 325 would require the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to respond to completed Community Development Block Grant applications within 60 days, and if the applicant is denied by the state agency, requires HCD to list the reasons for denial and what steps need to be taken for approval. Status: AB 325 failed passage in the Senate Appropriations Committee. RCRC Position: Support
AB 366 (Bonta): Medi-Cal Reimbursement: Provider Rates. The 2011-12 State Budget cut rates to a variety of Medi-Cal providers including Distinct Part/Skilled Nursing Facilities (DP/SNFs), pharmacies, and other fee-for-service Medi-Cal activities by 10 percent off of the 2008 reimbursement rates. Assembly Bill 366 would repeal the implementation of prior year Medi-Cal provider rate reductions, including the 10 percent reduction. Status: AB 366 failed passage in the Senate Appropriations Committee. RCRC Position: Support
AB 590 (Dahle): Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Assembly Bill 590 would establish the Biomass State Cost Share Account within the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Status: AB 590 failed passage in the Senate Appropriations Committee. RCRC Position: Support
SB 209 (Pavley): Surface Mining Inspections. Senate Bill 209 makes several changes to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. Status: SB 209 failed passage in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. RCRC Position: Support if Amended
SB 513 (Beall): Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program. Senate Bill 513 would help reduce air pollution by making revisions to the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program and the local AB 923 incentives programs. Status: SB 513 failed passage in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. RCRC Position: Support