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1		-	Senate Bill No. ~~465 CHAPTER 399~~ An act to add Section 10609.98 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services. ~~[ Approved by Governor October 07, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 07, 2023. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 465, Wahab. Refugees.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to allocate federal funds appropriated for refugee social services programs to each eligible county, and authorizes the department, to the extent permitted by federal law, to contract with or award grants to a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of administering refugee social services within a county. This bill would require each county human services agency to post a single page on its internet website with a list of resources available for refugees that includes, among other things, public transportation, financial literacy information, and affordable housing and rental assistance programs. By imposing new duties on counties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also require the department to post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources available for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 10609.98 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.(2) Financial literacy information.(3) Resources for establishing credit.(4) Job orientation and training programs.(5) Mental health services.(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
	1	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 465Introduced by Senators Wahab and Umberg(Coauthors: Senators Gonzalez, Roth, and Rubio)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wallis)February 13, 2023 An act to add Section 10609.98 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 465, Wahab. Refugees.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to allocate federal funds appropriated for refugee social services programs to each eligible county, and authorizes the department, to the extent permitted by federal law, to contract with or award grants to a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of administering refugee social services within a county. This bill would require each county human services agency to post a single page on its internet website with a list of resources available for refugees that includes, among other things, public transportation, financial literacy information, and affordable housing and rental assistance programs. By imposing new duties on counties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also require the department to post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources available for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 10609.98 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.(2) Financial literacy information.(3) Resources for establishing credit.(4) Job orientation and training programs.(5) Mental health services.(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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3		-	Senate Bill No. ~~465 CHAPTER 399~~ An act to add Section 10609.98 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services. ~~[ Approved by Governor October 07, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 07, 2023. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 465, Wahab. Refugees.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to allocate federal funds appropriated for refugee social services programs to each eligible county, and authorizes the department, to the extent permitted by federal law, to contract with or award grants to a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of administering refugee social services within a county. This bill would require each county human services agency to post a single page on its internet website with a list of resources available for refugees that includes, among other things, public transportation, financial literacy information, and affordable housing and rental assistance programs. By imposing new duties on counties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also require the department to post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources available for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
	3	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 465Introduced by Senators Wahab and Umberg(Coauthors: Senators Gonzalez, Roth, and Rubio)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wallis)February 13, 2023 An act to add Section 10609.98 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 465, Wahab. Refugees.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to allocate federal funds appropriated for refugee social services programs to each eligible county, and authorizes the department, to the extent permitted by federal law, to contract with or award grants to a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of administering refugee social services within a county. This bill would require each county human services agency to post a single page on its internet website with a list of resources available for refugees that includes, among other things, public transportation, financial literacy information, and affordable housing and rental assistance programs. By imposing new duties on counties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also require the department to post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources available for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
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5		-	Senate ~~Bill No.~~ ~~465 CHAPTER 399~~
	5	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023
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7		-	Senate Bill No. 465
	7	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023
	8	+	Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023
	9	+	Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023
	10	+	Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2023
	11	+	Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023
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9		-	CHAPTER 399
	13	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
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	17	+	No. 465
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	19	+	Introduced by Senators Wahab and Umberg(Coauthors: Senators Gonzalez, Roth, and Rubio)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wallis)February 13, 2023
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	21	+	Introduced by Senators Wahab and Umberg(Coauthors: Senators Gonzalez, Roth, and Rubio)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Wallis)
	22	+	February 13, 2023
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11	24		An act to add Section 10609.98 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services.
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13		-	[ Approved by Governor October 07, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 07, 2023. ]
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15	26		LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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17	28		## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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19	30		SB 465, Wahab. Refugees.
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21	32		Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to allocate federal funds appropriated for refugee social services programs to each eligible county, and authorizes the department, to the extent permitted by federal law, to contract with or award grants to a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of administering refugee social services within a county. This bill would require each county human services agency to post a single page on its internet website with a list of resources available for refugees that includes, among other things, public transportation, financial literacy information, and affordable housing and rental assistance programs. By imposing new duties on counties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also require the department to post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources available for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
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23	34		Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to allocate federal funds appropriated for refugee social services programs to each eligible county, and authorizes the department, to the extent permitted by federal law, to contract with or award grants to a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of administering refugee social services within a county.
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25	36		This bill would require each county human services agency to post a single page on its internet website with a list of resources available for refugees that includes, among other things, public transportation, financial literacy information, and affordable housing and rental assistance programs. By imposing new duties on counties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also require the department to post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources available for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.
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27	38		The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
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29	40		This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
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33	44		## Bill Text
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35	46		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 10609.98 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.(2) Financial literacy information.(3) Resources for establishing credit.(4) Job orientation and training programs.(5) Mental health services.(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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37	48		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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39	50		## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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41	52		SECTION 1. Section 10609.98 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.(2) Financial literacy information.(3) Resources for establishing credit.(4) Job orientation and training programs.(5) Mental health services.(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
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43	54		SECTION 1. Section 10609.98 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:
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47	58		10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.(2) Financial literacy information.(3) Resources for establishing credit.(4) Job orientation and training programs.(5) Mental health services.(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
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49	60		10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.(2) Financial literacy information.(3) Resources for establishing credit.(4) Job orientation and training programs.(5) Mental health services.(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
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51	62		10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.(2) Financial literacy information.(3) Resources for establishing credit.(4) Job orientation and training programs.(5) Mental health services.(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
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55	66		10609.98. (a) The State Department of Social Services shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available state resources for refugees and a link to the internet website of each county human assistance agency.
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57	68		(b) Each county human services agency shall post a single page on its internet website with a list of available resources for refugees that may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
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59	70		(1) Public transportation, including, but not limited to, schedule information and free or discounted rate information.
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61	72		(2) Financial literacy information.
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63	74		(3) Resources for establishing credit.
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65	76		(4) Job orientation and training programs.
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67	78		(5) Mental health services.
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69	80		(6) Affordable housing and rental assistance programs.
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71	82		SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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73	84		SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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75	86		SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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77	88		### SEC. 2.