AB 1367 Update |
| Posted by Rhonda Messamore (rmessamore) on Jan 30 2008 |
We are very sad to inform you that our bill did not make it out of appropriations. However, please be informed: this is not just another failed CAADAC licensure bill! We want to let you know that along with the incredibly skillful guidance of our lobbyist, Willie Guerrero, at Kahn, Soares and Conway, your legislative committee removed all of the influential opposition to the bill and, if it weren't for the dismal financial situation of California, all indications were that licensure would have become law this year. To let you know just how dismal the financial situation is, there were about 68 bills heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, the cost of which totaled about 6 billion dollars. Only about 20 bills passed -- with a total price tag to the state of 1.5 million! Willie Guerrero summed it up for us in this way:
"As you may know by now, AB 1367 by Assemblyman DeSaulnier failed to pass out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee today. While acknowledging all the hard work that went into this legislation and other worthy bills, the committee held most legislation with even a minor fiscal impact on the state. This purely “fiscal” decision means that our licensure legislation, baring a reevaluation, will not become law this year. Nevertheless, we will continue to take our case to all legislators and fight for reconsideration of this important measure. If such efforts do not prove successful we can re-introduce our amended legislation in the next legislation session. Thank you all for your tremendous work on behalf of AB 1367. I look forward to continuing this important fight with you all in the months ahead."
It is also important for you to know that CAADAC's message has clearly been heard at the capitol, and most believe that it is only a matter of time before this important piece of legislation goes through. We will continue to explore our options and will continue the tremendous progress we've made toward our mission of ensuring that every alcoholic and addict seeking help receives it from highly qualified counselors.
On behalf of the Legislative Committee, we would like to acknowledge all of you who have contributed to this most important legislation. Thank you for your continued support and hard work!
Last changed: Jan 30 2008 at 7:22 PM
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