Inventory of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee Records

Sara Roberson

California State Archives

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Sacramento, CA 95814

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Inventory of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee Records

LP60:19-36, LP62:4-6, LP74:18, LP75:29, LP77:1-23, LP102:177, LP106:1-20, LP111:46-49, LP112:1-7, LP113:31, LP113:37-38, LP115:32-45, LP117:25-42, LP118:1-17, LP118:25-26, LP118:28-35, LP118:42-45, LP136:36, LP136:37, LP154:118-144, LP156:245, LP156:255, LP162:234-275a, LP172:1-40, LP172:42-45, LP176:101, LP180:125-166, LP190:449-457, LP197:1-20, LP207:40-86, LP216:112-176, LP219:168-172, LP230:25, LP230:27, LP230:32, LP230:35, LP230:103-105, LP230:108-112, LP230:113-116, LP230:118-121, LP230:122-127, LP230:128-129, LP230:136, LP231:119, LP232:53-80, LP232:84-108, LP245:101-127, LP247:175-197, LP271:240-241, LP313:1-245, LP328:1-1600, LP352:1-58

California State Archives

Office of the Secretary of State

Sacramento, California

Processed by:: Sara Roberson
Date Completed:: September 2006
Encoded by:: Sara Roberson

Descriptive Summary

Title: Senate Health and Human Services Committee Records

Dates: 1968-2004

Collection Number: See series description

Creator: Senate Health and Welfare Committee;

Creator/Collector: Senate Health and Human Services Committee;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Aging;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Alcoholism;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Disabled;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Disease, Morbidity, and Mortality Disparity;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Environment Health;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Genetic Diseases;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Indigent Health Care Services;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Medical Education and Health Needs;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Genetic Diseases;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Nutrition and Human Needs;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Social Services and Welfare;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Welfare Services for the Spanish Speaking;

Creator/Collector: Senate Subcommittee on Youth Physical Health and Fitness

Collection Size: 134 cubic feet, 394 audiotapes, 17 videotapes, 62 photographs, 5 reel-to-reel tapes

Repository: California State Archives

Sacramento, California

Abstract: The records of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and Senate Health and Human Services Committee consist of 134 cubic feet of material reflecting the activities of the committee in introducing and investigating legislation related to California's Health and Safety Code and Welfare and Institutions Code. The records cover the years 1970-2004. The record group also includes the records of many subcommittees.

Physical Location: California State Archives

Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English

Administrative Information

Restrictions

While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.

Publication Rights

For permission to reproduce or publish, please consult California State Archives staff. Permission for reproduction or publication is given on behalf of the California State Archives, Office of the Secretary of State, Sacramento, as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement that may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives' collections.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], [Name of Committee] Records, LP[number]:[folder number], California State Archives, Office of the Secretary of State, Sacramento, California.

Acquisition Information

The California State Archives acquired the Senate Health and Welfare and Health and Human Services Committee records according to state law.

Committee History

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee was created with the adoption of Senate Resolution 9 on January 6, 1970. The Health and Welfare Committee evolved from the consolidation of three former standing Senate committees: the Institutions Committee; Public Health and Safety Committee formerly the Public Health Committee; and the Labor and Social Welfare Committee, formerly the Social Welfare Committee. At its inception, the eleven members of the Health and Welfare Committee were to review "all bills relating to public health; welfare; alcoholic beverages; and all bills relating to the State Department of Mental Hygiene or to institutions under its jurisdiction, including: state hospitals, homes for the feeble-minded, inebriate colonies, institutions for delinquents, homes for blind, industrial workshops, and any other institutions of a similar nature; and all bills relating to the Youth Authority and to institutions under its jurisdiction" (California Legislature at Sacramento, 1970, p93). In 1972, the number of committee members had been increased to thirteen and bills relating to alcoholic beverages were no longer referred to the Health and Welfare Committee, but to the Business and Professions Committee.

By 1978, the Health and Welfare Committee's responsibilities were simplified and the nine members now reviewed "bills relating to public health, welfare, the blind and disabled, alcoholism, mental health and the Youth Authority, and institutions related thereto" (California Legislature at Sacramento, 1978, p110-111). In 1981, bills relating to drug abuse were added to the committee's jurisdiction for review. During the 1980s the number of committee members fluctuated between nine to seven members nearly every year. Five Senators chaired the Health and Welfare Committee: Anthony C. Beilenson (Dem.) 1970-1975, Arlen Gregorio (Dem.) 1976-1978, John R. Garamendi (Dem.) 1979-1980, and Diane Watson (Dem.) 1981-1983.

On February 17, 1984, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 33 which changed the committee name to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, but its scope did not change. Senator Diane Watson remained the Committee Chair and served in this position until 1998. In 1999, Senator Deborah Ortiz (Dem.) became the committee Chair and is currently serving in this position as of April 2006. From 1984 through 2002 the committee's responsibilities remained focused on, "bills relating to public health, welfare, the blind and disabled, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health, and institutions related thereto" (California Legislature at Sacramento, 1984, p77).

Scope and Content

The records of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and Senate Health and Human Services Committee consist of 134 cubic feet of material reflecting the activities of the committee in introducing and investigating legislation related to California's Health and Safety Code and Welfare and Institutions Code. The records cover the years 1970-2004. The committee records are comprised of bill files, hearing files, subject files, office files, correspondence, and budget files.

Among the bill files, hearing files and subject files researchers will find information on health related topics such as mental health, health care insurance, nursing home regulations, child support and custody, and child safety. The committee also collected extensive materials on the state and federal welfare systems and programs during the 1980s and 1990s. These welfare materials include reports, videotapes, correspondence, and fact sheets, which were used to form welfare policy. Documents from the Special Conference Committee on Welfare Reform and the Steering Committee on Welfare Reform are included in the subject files.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee records also include the records of many subcommittees: the Senate Subcommittee on Aging renamed the Senate Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care; the Senate Subcommittee on Disease, Morbidity, and Morality Disparity; the Senate Subcommittee on Indigent Health Care Services; Senate Subcommittee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Genetic Diseases; Senate Subcommittee on Social Services and Welfare; and the Senate Subcommittee on Youth Physical Health and Fitness. The subcommittee files focus on specific health and welfare issues and contain material such as public hearing files, bill files, subject files, and reports.

It is anticipated that the Archives will receive further records from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Researchers should check the accession binders in the Archives Reference Room for recently received, unprocessed records.

Arrangement

The Senate Health and Welfare and Health and Human Services Committee records are organized into six series: (1) Bill Files, (2) Hearing Files, (3) Subject Files, (4) Office Files, (5) Correspondence, and (6) Budget Files. The subcommittee files follow the standing committee files and are arranged alphabetically by subcommittee name.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

California. Legislature. Senate. Committee on Health and Welfare.

California. Legislature. Senate. Committee on Health and Human Services

Welfare reform

Related Material

Arlen Gregorio Papers

Deborah Ortiz Papers

Diane Watson Papers

Department of Health and Welfare Records

Oral Histories

Anthony C. Beilenson, Oral History Interview, Conducted 1997 and 1998 by Susan Douglass Yates, UCLA Oral History Program, for the California State Archives State Government Oral History Program.

Arlen F. Gregorio, Oral History Interview, Conducted 1989 by Ann Lage, Regional Oral History Office, University of California at Berkeley, for the California State Archives State Government Oral History Program.

Alternative Form of Materials Available

Some of the Bill Files are available on microfilm at the California State Archives. Researchers are asked to use the microfilm copies when available.

See below for LP numbers

Series 1 Bill Files 1970-2004

Physical Description: 1,459 file folders

Arrangement

Bill files are arranged chronologically by legislative session then numerically by bill number.

Access Information

One item is restricted from bill file AB2871 (2003-2004) under the Public Records Act, California Government Code, sec. 7928 (formerly Gov. Code section 6254(l)).

Alternative Form of Materials Available

Microfilm copies of bill files are available for the years 1970-1986 as indicated by (mf) after the LP number.

Scope and Content Note

The committee analyzed bills affecting the Health and Safety Code and the Welfare and Institutions Code. Bill files created by the committee may include analyses, amendments, author's statements, testimony, press releases, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and committee statements, and background reports.

Senate Health and Welfare, 1970-1982

1970: SB20-SB1410, SCR's, SJR's (9ff) LP60:19-27 (mf)
1970: AB6-AB2408, ACA's, ACR's, AJR's (9ff) LP60:28-36 (mf)
1971: SB32-SB1626, SCA's, SCR's, SJR's (14ff) LP77:1-14 (mf)
1971: AB20-AB3093, ACA's, ACR's, AJR's, (9ff) LP77:15-23 (mf)
1972: SB5-SB1494, SCA's, SCR's, SJR's, SR's (11ff) LP106:1-11 (mf)
1972: AB2-AB2348, ACR's, AJR's (9ff) LP106:12-20 (mf)
1973-1974: SB2-SB2474, SCR12 (14ff) LP118:1-14 (mf)
1973-1974: AB18-AB671 (2ff) LP118:15-17 (mf)
1973-1974: AB684-AB4508, ACR17 (18ff) LP117:25-42 (mf)
1975-1976: SB3-SB2206, SCR's, SJR's (16ff) LP154:118-133 (mf)
1975-1976: AB60-AB3582, ACR's (11ff) LP154:134-144 (mf)
1975-1976: AB3618-AB4531, ACR's (7ff) LP162:270-275a (mf)
1975-1976: SB18XX-SB20XX, AB35XX (1ff) LP162:275a (mf)
1977-1978: SB8-SB2250, SCR's (16ff) LP172:1-16 (mf)
1977-1978: SB153, SB363, SB660, SB1410, SB1596, SB2093 (9ff) LP190:449-452 (mf)
1977-1978: AB17-AB3799, ACR's (24ff) LP172:17-40 (mf)
1977-1978: AB245, AB1357, AB1362, AB1426, AB1644, AB1693, AB1752, AB1781, AB1896 (5ff) LP190:453-457 (mf)
1979-1980: SB1-SB2057, SCR7-SCR73, SR38 (26ff) LP207:40-65 (mf)
1979-1980: AB7-AB3373, ACR26-ACR147, AJR18 (21ff) LP207:66-86 (mf)
1981-1982: SB14-SB2095, SCR1, SCR44, SJR48, SB2X (32ff) LP216:112-143 (mf)
1981-1982: SB834-SB1996, SCR76 (9ff) LP352:1-9
1981-1982: AB26-AB3802, ACR10-ACR131 (32ff) LP216:144-176 (mf)

Senate Health and Human Services, 1983-2004

1983-1984: SB19-SB1713 (28ff) LP232:53-80 (mf)
1983-1984: SB1737-SB2319, SCA3, SCR6-SCR82 (9ff) LP245:101-109 (mf)
1983-1984: AB57-AB2832 (24ff) LP232:85-108 (mf)
1983-1984: AB2840-AB4047, ACR25-ACR153, AJR102 (18ff) LP245:110-127 (mf)
1983-1984: SB4X-SB8X (1ff) LP232:84 (mf)
1985-1986: SB15-SB2291 (22ff) LP247:175-197 (mf)
1985-1986: SB2309-SB2594, SCA25, SCA30, SCR96, SJR50, SJR58, SR44 (4ff) LP180:125-128 (mf)
1985-1986: AB10-AB4412, ACR28-ACR144, AJR24-AJR105, JRCR118 (38ff) LP180:129-166 (mf)
1987-1988: SB7-SB2861, SCA15, SCR13-SCR103, SJR17-SJR32, SR32-SR43 (47ff) LP313:1-47
1987-1988: AB31-AB4690, ACR4-ACR101, AJR22-AJR64 (69ff) LP313:48-116
1989-1990: SB39-SB2907, SCR48-SCR99, SJR5-SJR69, SR9-SR64 (61ff) LP313:117-177
1989-1990: AB15-AB4353, ACR5-ACR154, AJR21-AJR50 (68ff) LP313:178-245
1989-1990: AB312 (2ff) LP328:1-2
1991-1992: SB36-SB2053, SCR26-SCR73, SJR4-SJR57 (30ff) LP328:3-32
1991-1992: AB14-AB3826, ACR29-ACR117, AJR7-AJR84 (48ff) LP328:33-80
1993-1994: SB18-SB2092, SCR20-SCR57, SJR1-SJR32, SR15, SR23 (26ff) LP328:81-106
1993-1994: AB9-AB3829, ACR88, ACR108, AJR4-AJR95 (30ff) LP328:107-136
1995-1996: SB47-SB2158, SCR16-SCR62, SJR3-SJR52, SB22XX-SB24XX, SB1XXX-SB2XXX (42ff) LP328:137-178
1995-1996: AB38-AB3440, ACR76, AJR55-AJR65, AB1XXX, AB1XXXX (32ff) LP328:179-210
1997-1998: SB1-SB2223, SCA29, SCR17-SCR105, SJR2-SJR38, SR21 (40ff) LP328:211-250
1997-1998: AB2-AB2774, ACR4-ACR155, AJR11-AJR43 (52ff) LP328:251-302
1999-2000: SB8-SB2201, SJR1-SJR31 (60ff) LP328:303-362
1999-2000: AB16-AB2919, AJR42 (74ff) LP328:363-436
2001-2002: SB19-SB2098, SCA12, SCR55, SJR3-SJR49, SR29-SR31 (77ff) LP328:437-513
2001-2002: AB20-AB3054, ACR202, AJR18-AJR49 (86ff) LP328:514-599
2003-2004: SB2-SB1912, SCR14-SCR92, SJR3-SJR29, SB5X (81ff) LP328:600-680
2003-2004: AB9-AB3056, ACR34-ACR216, AJR12-AJR70 (86ff) LP328:681-766

See Appendix A for LP numbers

Series 2 Hearing Files 1970-2002

Physical Description: 231 file folders, 344 audiotapes, 2 videotapes, 4 reel-to-reel tapes

Arrangement

Hearing files are arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing files for the committee may contain agendas, audiotapes, transcripts, testimony, background, and working files for regular session hearings as well as interim hearings and select joint committee hearings. Audiotapes and videotapes have been separated to a cold-storage vault for preservation purposes and separation sheets are in the hearing files to alert the researcher to the existence of these tapes. For a chronological list of hearings, see Appendix A in the master finding aid.

See Appendix B for LP numbers

Series 3 Subject Files 1971-2001

Physical Description: 422 file folders, 8 videotapes, 10 audiotapes, 62 photographs, 1 reel-to-reel film

Arrangement

Subject files are arranged alphabetically by subject title.

Access Information

Two files in this series have been restricted under the California Public Records Act, Government Code, sec. 7927.7 (formerly Gov. Code section 6254(c)) because they contain private personnel and medical information.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

Subject files created by the committee may include correspondence, emails, memoranda, statistical findings, published and unpublished reports, notes, and newspaper clippings. Of particular note are those files related to the intense debates over Welfare Reform and Welfare to Work Programs in the 1980s and 1990s. Also contains files related to child custody and child support policies, health care insurance, and the effects of immigration on California's welfare system. For an alphabetical list of subject files, see Appendix B in master finding aid.

LP328:1274-1359

Series 4 Office Files 1976-1998

Physical Description: 86 file folders

Arrangement

The office files are arranged into two series: the legislative office files (73ff) then travel and expense claim files (13ff).

Access Information

One file in this series is restricted under the California Public Records Act, Government Code 7927.7 (formerly Gov. Code section 6254(c)) because it contains private personnel information.

Scope and Content Note

The legislative office files are arranged chronologically by two-year legislative session. They may include bill information, rules, staff assignments, interim hearing schedules, double referrals, committee hearing requests, author's agendas and consent calendars, standing committee reports and amendments, memo to file clerk, committee history, action reports, notice of committee hearings, roll call check lists, hearing results, floor statements, suspension letters, hearing and bill correspondence, scheduled bill charts, subcommittee files, and full committee logs.

Expense Claim and Travel Claim Files include travel requests for committee staffers and committee members, and expense claims for committee staffers and committee members.

LP352:10-18

Series 5 Budget Files 1981-1983

Physical Description: 9 file folders

Arrangement

Budget files are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Scope and Content Note

Budget files were created by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee between 1981-1983. The budget files contain information collected by the committee concerning the effects of the 1982-1983 Budget on the funding of numerous state programs. The committee kept a small file on each major health department, such as Health Services, Rehabilitation, Developmental Services, and Mental Health. Files can contain reports, correspondence, legislation information, notes, newsletters, and newspapers clippings.

Alcohol and Drug Programs, Dept. of (1ff) LP352:10
Conference Committee (1ff) LP352:11
Developmental Services, Dept. of (1ff) LP352:12
Health Services, Dept. of (1ff) LP352:13
Mental Health, Dept. of (2ff) LP352:14-15
Rehabilitation, Dept. of (1ff) LP352:16
SB1326 - Budget Trailer Bill (1ff) LP352:17
SB2093 - Consolidation of Medi-Cal Benefits (1ff) LP352:18

LP352:52-56

Series 6 Correspondence 1981-1985

Physical Description: 5 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date.

Access Information

This series is restricted under the California Public Records Act, Government Code 7927.7 (formerly Gov. Code section 6254(c)) and 7929 (formerly Gov. Code section 6254(d)).

Scope and Content Note

This series contains committee correspondence to and from state agencies and constituents. Due to the personal medical nature of the material it has been restricted and must be screened by an archivist. Some subjects mentioned in the correspondence are mental illness, funding for local health services programs and facilities, patient's rights, and abortion. The letters vary from constituents seeking advice about health services to constituents voicing their support or opposition of controversial legislation being heard by the committee. Some of the committee responses are included in the series.

Senate Subcommittee on Aging, Senate Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care 1979-2002

Scope and Content Note

Records from the Senate Subcommittees on Aging and Aging and Long Term Care consist of 8 cubic feet of material reflecting the activity of the committee (under various names) in introducing and investigating legislation related to the California Health and Safety Code and the physical, financial, and medical care of the elderly in California. The records cover the years 1979-2002. They are comprised of Bill Files, 1985-2000; Hearing Files, 1981-2002; Subject Files, 1979-1996; and Reports, 1980-1991.

LP328:1360-1385

Series 1 Bill Files 1985-2000

Physical Description: 26 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by legislative session, then numerically by bill number.

Scope and Content Note

Bill files created by the committee may include analyses, amendments, author's statements, testimony, press releases, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and committee statements, and background reports.

1985-1986: SB129 (1ff) LP328:1360
1987-1988: SB438, SB1802 (1ff) LP328:1360
1989-1990: SB150-SB1528; SCR99; SJR5, SJR69 (5ff) LP328:1361-1365
1991-1992: SB281-SB1177, SCR21 (6ff) LP328:1366-1371
1991-1992: AB1694 (1ff) LP328:1372
1993-1994: SB56-SB1679 (1ff) LP328:1373
1995-1996: SB546-SB1895 (1ff) LP328:1374
1997-1998: SB1052-SB2192 (8ff) LP328:1375-1382
1999-2000: SB870-SB910 (3ff) LP328:1383-1385

See appendix A for LP numbers

Series 2 Hearing Files 1981-2002

Physical Description: 18 file folders, 21 audiotapes, 5 videotapes, 7 volumes

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing files for the subcommittee may contain agendas, audiotapes, transcripts, testimony, background, and working files for regular session hearings as well as interim hearings and select joint hearings.

For a chronological list of hearing files, see Appendix A in master finding aid.

LP328:1403-1512

Series 3 Subject Files 1979-2000

Physical Description: 110 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by subject heading.

Access Information

One file in this series is restricted under the California Public Records Act, Government Code, sec. 7927.7 (formerly Gov. Code section 6254(c)) because it contains private information. Two files in this series are restricted under the California Information Practices Act, Civil Code, sec. 1798.85 (a) because they contain private information.

Scope and Content Note

Subject files created by the committee may include correspondence, emails, memoranda, statistical findings, published and unpublished reports, notes, and newspaper clippings.

For an alphabetical list of subject files, see Appendix C in master finding aid.

LP328:1513-1532

Series 4 Reports 1980-1991

Physical Description: 19 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by report title.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains reports produced by the committee as well as publications and reports produced by various other organizations.

Senate Subcommittee on Alcoholism 1975

LP219:168-172

Series 1 Hearing Files 1975

Physical Description: 5 file folders, 5 audiotapes

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

For a chronological list of hearing files, see Appendix A in master finding aid.

Senate Subcommittee on the Disabled 1980

LP197:20

Series 1 Hearing File 1980

Physical Description: 1 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing file from the March 5, 1980 hearing held in Sacramento on "Providing Care for the Developmentally Disabled: Present Problems and Future Prospects."

Senate Subcommittee on Disease, Morbidity, and Mortality Disparity 1998

LP328:1533

Series 1 Hearing File 1998

Physical Description: 9 audiotapes

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

This subcommittee's files consist of 9 audiotapes from two hearings held in Los Angeles on September 17 and 18, 1998 regarding "Ethnic Disparities in Health Services." The archives received no paper documents with these tapes.

Senate Subcommittee on Environmental Health 1978

LP197:10

Series 1 Hearing File 1978

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This subcommittee's files consist of 1 file folder from a hearing held in Richmond on April 21, 1978 entitled "Scope and Statistical Methodology of the Bay Area Cancer Incidence Study."

Senate Subcommittee on Genetic Diseases 1975

LP162:250

Series 1 Hearing File 1975

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This subcommittee's files consist of 1 file folder from a hearing held in Los Angeles on November 7, 1975 entitled "Review of the Department of Health Genetic Disease Detection and Counseling Program."

Senate Subcommittee on Health Care Services 1970

LP136:37

Series 1 Hearing File 1970

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This subcommittee's files consist of 1 file folder from a hearing held in Los Angeles on October 7, 1970 entitled "Health Care Services - SR379, SR378, SR280."

Senate Subcommittee on Indigent Health Care Services 1983

LP328:1534

Series 1 Hearing File 1983

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

This subcommittee's files consist of 1 file folder from a hearing held in Sacramento on March 21, 1983 regarding a status report on the implementation of the medically indigent adult services transfer to the counties.

Senate Subcommittee on Medical Education and Health Needs 1973-1974

See appendix A for LP numbers

Series 1 Hearing Files 1973-1974

Physical Description: 4 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing files can contain hearing agendas, testimony, minutes, transcripts, and notes as well as correspondence to and from the committee members and staff regarding the hearing subject.

For a chronological list of hearing files, see Appendix A in master finding aid.

Senate Subcommittee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Genetic Diseases 1983-1990

Scope and Content Note

Records from the Senate Subcommittees on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Genetic Diseases consist of 2.5 cubic feet of material reflecting the activity of the committee in investigating legislation related to the California Health and Safety Code and concerning people with developmental disabilities, genetic diseases, or mental health issues. The records cover the years 1983-1990. They are comprised of a Subcommittee Organization File, 1983-1990; Hearing Files, 1983-1990; Correspondence, 1988-1990; and Background Files, 1983-1990. The bulk of this collection concerns an investigation into the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, which promises services and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families. In 1989 and 1990, the subcommittee held public hearings in many California cities to gain the public's opinion about improving public services and care for people with developmental disabilities, genetic diseases, or mental health issues. The bulk of the hearings and the correspondence in this subgroup were generated during this investigation into the Lanterman Act and contain hearing testimony, audio recordings, agendas, and transcripts; as well as correspondence from parents and care givers of people with developmental disabilities, genetic diseases, or mental health issues.

LP328:1535

Series 1 Subcommittee Organizational File 1983-1990

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Scope and Content Note

This file contains correspondence dated February 18, 1983 declaring the establishment of several subcommittees under the Senate Health and Welfare Committee including the Subcommittee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Genetic Diseases. It also contains information regarding the planning of the 1989-1990 public hearings as well as lists of people who participated at those hearings.

See appendix A for LP numbers

Series 2 Hearing Files 1983-1990

Physical Description: 51 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing files contain hearing agendas, testimony, minutes, transcripts, audio recordings, and notes as well as correspondence to and from the committee members and staff regarding the hearing subject. The majority of the hearings files from 1989 and 1990 were public hearings held throughout California concerning the Lanterman Act.

For a chronological list of hearing files, see Appendix A in master finding aid.

LP328:1583-1590

Series 3 Correspondence 1988-1990

Physical Description: 8 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains correspondence from representatives of regional centers, constituents, medical professionals, concerned parents, legislators, and state agencies regarding the Lanterman Act.

LP328:1591-1592

Series 4 Background Files 1983-1990

Physical Description: 2 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Scope and Content Note

Background files contain reports, testimony, survey results and other miscellaneous documents regarding a variety of mental health, developmental disabilities, and genetic diseases.

Senate Subcommittee on Nutrition and Human Needs 1972-1975

See Appendix A for LP numbers

Series 1 Hearing Files 1972-1975

Physical Description: 11 volumes

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing files can contain hearing agendas, testimony, minutes, transcripts, and notes as well as correspondence to and from the committee members and staff regarding the hearing subject.

For a chronological list of hearing files, see Appendix A in master finding aid.

Senate Subcommittee on Social Services and Welfare 1977-1978

LP352:57

Series 1 Organization File 1977-1978

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Scope and Content Note

This file contains correspondence and memoranda regarding the establishment of this subcommittee.

See Appendix A for LP numbers

Series 2 Hearing Files 1977-1978

Physical Description: 11 file folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing files contain hearing agendas, testimony, minutes, transcripts, audio recordings, and notes as well as correspondence to and from the committee members and staff regarding the hearing subject. Audiotapes and videotapes have been separated to a cold-storage vault for preservation purposes and separation sheets are in the hearing files to alert the researcher to the existence of these tapes.

For a chronological list of hearing files, see Appendix A in master finding aid.

Senate Subcommittee on Welfare Services for the Spanish Speaking 1973

LP162:237

Series 1 Hearing File 1973

Physical Description: 1 file folder

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Scope and Content Note

Hearing file from the April 5, 1973 hearing entitled "Investigation of Level of Services for the Spanish Speaking in the State Welfare System."

Senate Subcommittee on Youth Physical Health and Fitness 1991

LP328:1594-1598

Series 1 Hearing Files 1991

Physical Description: 5 file folders, 5 audiotapes

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by hearing date.

Access Information

Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.

Scope and Content Note

This subcommittee's files consist of 5 file folders from a hearing held at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona on December 12, 1991 entitled "Reforming Current Health and Physical Education Policies."