8885 Commission on State Mandates
Major Program Changes
  • Suspend/Repeal State Mandates - A decrease of $227.8 million in 2011-12 as a result of suspending most mandates not related to law enforcement or property taxes. In preparation for the 2012-13 Budget, the Administration is proposing to develop a process with the Legislature whereby all reimbursable mandates are reviewed. This review shall determine which statutes should be maintained, modified to reduce costs, repealed to eliminate the mandate entirely, or amended to make the activity permissive using best practices or guidelines.

  • Fund AB 3632 Mandate with Prop 63 Mental Health Funds - The mandated mental health services for special education students (including students placed in out-of-state residential facilities) are commonly referred to as AB 3632 services. In 2011-12, the AB 3632 mandate will be funded with Proposition 63 funds (a savings of $98.6 million General Fund) within the Department of Mental Health budget.

  • Deferral of Pre-2004 Mandate Obligations - A one-time reduction of $94 million in 2011-12 as a result of deferring the 2011-12 payment for costs incurred prior to 2004-05, which are statutorily required to be completely paid by 2020-21.