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Summary:
This bill expands mental health services by requiring the Department of Health to issue request for proposals to create a coordinated behavioral health crisis response system. The system will include the...
Topic:
Mental Health
Year:
2013
Source:
Colorado Legislature
Summary:
This bill would increase the minimum wage, on and after January 1, 2014, to not less than $8.25 per hour. The bill would further increase the minimum wage, on and after January 1, 2015, to not less than...
Topic:
Wages and Compensation
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill expands the definition of disability-based unearned income, for purposes of the income disregard under the CalWORKs program, to include veteran's disability compensation. The intent of this...
Topic:
Public Assistance
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill strengthens safety net support for domestic violence victims who seek help through the CalWORKs (TANF) Program. The bill establishes statewide standards for notifying CalWORKs applicants and...
Topic:
Public Assistance, Domestic and Family Violence
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill requires the State Registrar to issue a new birth certificate without a court order for any person born in the state who has undergone clinically appropriate treatment for the purpose of gender...
Topic:
LGBTQ
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill requires that a pupil be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs, activities, and facilities, including athletic teams and competitions, consistent with his or her...
Topic:
LGBTQ, Level - K-12 Education
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill conforms federal and state law concerning protections for public benefits when deposited on an electronic payment card. This bill authorizes a person entitled to receipt of public assistance...
Topic:
Public Assistance
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill expands access to reproductive health care in California by allowing qualified health care professionals to perform early abortions. The bill allows nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives,...
Topic:
Pregnancy, Reproductive Health
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill prohibits stores that have a specified amount of dollar sales or retail floor space from providing a single-use carryout bag to a customer. The bill requires these stores to meet other specified...
Topic:
Waste and Recycling
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature
Summary:
This bill excludes the value of one vehicle in the determination of eligibility for California's TANF program, CalWORKs.
Topic:
Public Assistance
Year:
2013
Source:
California Legislature