Health & Human Services
Policy Issues
The Health and Human Services (HHS) Policy Committee is responsible for overseeing state and federal policies related to health and social services. The committee ensures the effective management of programs addressing public health, behavioral health, homelessness, Medi-Cal, child welfare, and other services realigned to counties by the state.
Policy Committee Leadership
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Holly J. Mitchell
Chair
Los Angeles County
Lynda Salcido
Vice Chair
Mono County
Rosemarie Smallcombe
Vice Chair
Mariposa County
CSAC Legislative Staff
Justin Garrett
Senior Legislative Advocate
Danielle Bradley
Legislative Analyst
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
CalHHS Webinar Recap: Updates on HR 1 and the Rural Health Transformation Opportunity
October 31, 2025
Throughout 2025, CSAC has kept counties updated on the status of H.R. 1 and its impacts on county governments. To
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New LAO Report Examines Future of Medi-Cal Among Massive Changes
October 31, 2025
The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has published a new and comprehensive report, “Considering Medi-Cal in
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Statewide Best Practices Webinar on Strengthening Connections with Children and Youth Providers
October 23, 2025
On Friday, October 24 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., the Department of Health Care Services
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the HHS committee is responsible for: