Description
The Assembly Human Resources Committee and the Human Services Committee Records consist of 31 cubic feet of textual records
and audiovisual materials reflecting the activity of the committee in overseeing legislation and other matters pertaining
to public and social services in California. The records cover the years 1976-2006 and are organized into the following series:
Bill Files, Hearing Files, and Welfare Reform Deliberation Files. There are multiple files dealing with the welfare reform
deliberations that took place in 1997.
Background
The Assembly Rules Committee created the Assembly Human Resources Committee by way of House Resolution Number 208 on August
31, 1974. On January 12, 1981 the name of the committee changed from Human Resources to Human Services through House Resolution
Number 9. The committee reviewed bills concerning various public services including all aspects of welfare distribution which
encompassed programs like Assistance to Families with Dependent Children (later renamed Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
and In-Home Support Services.
Restrictions
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication
is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility
for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives
collections.
Availability
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions will be noted in the record series descriptions.