What happened on Monday, 07 November 2022
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee continued an ordinance implementing AB 481 to Nov. 14 after the chair and dozens of callers raised outstanding questions about robots, LRAD, oversight and a $10 million restocking threshold; committee members voted unanimously to continue the matter for further review.
San Francisco County, California
Local educators demand equitable policies and sustainable funding for early childhood education in San Francisco.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Medicaid officials told the Senate committee that the state's electronic visit verification (EVV) rollout follows the 21st Century Cures Act timetable, with suspensions beginning Nov. 1 and direct claims set to be denied starting Dec. 1 unless providers switch to EVV; officials said roughly 26 provider agencies remain noncompliant.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors supports Michael Lambert's appointment for term ending October 2026
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Senator Kim Hammer told the committee Arkansas is participating in an approximately $34 million pharmaceutical study on PANS/PANDAS and that information is being sent to primary care providers; a scheduled remote speaker did not appear and the committee agreed to reschedule the Zoom update.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission presented its FY22 report to the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, detailing expanded screening programs, education outreach, workforce scholarships (38 in fall 2021; 45 in spring 2022) and a summit focused on minority mental health.
San Francisco County, California
The committee adopted narrow amendments to the city’s conflict-of-interest code (Form 700) — including raising disclosure for the refuse rate administrator from category 2 to 1 — and continued the item as amended to Dec. 12 for final action.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors appoints Stephanie Crawford, prioritizing diverse representation in the commission.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors support resolution to establish a cultural district for Pacific Islanders in San Francisco.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The committee authorized the Health Services Subcommittee to adopt and forward a study report on mental and behavioral health to the Arkansas Legislative Council by Dec. 1 as required by Act 802 of 2021; the request was approved without objection.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted unanimously to advance reappointments and new appointments — including OCII, the Children and Families First Commission and the Early Childhood oversight committee — sending positive recommendations to the full Board of Supervisors.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor confirms timely payment of $3.5M for 706 Mission Street housing project.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Attorneys for the Arkansas Department of Health presented consolidated rule updates to the volunteer health-care immunity regulations to comply with Act 968 of 2021; the update adds therapists, addiction specialists and counselors and increases CEU allowances. The rule was adopted without objection in committee.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors hear community support for the establishment of a Pacific Islander Cultural District.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors considers amending military equipment policy after public outcry.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors hear strong community support for designated Pacific Islander Cultural District in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted 3-0 on Nov. 7, 2022, to forward a resolution creating a Pacific Islander Cultural District covering Visitation Valley and Sunnydale to the full Board of Supervisors; dozens of residents and community groups urged passage, citing cultural recognition, youth outreach and access to grant funding.