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
Jolie Onodera
Senior Legislative Advocate
Danielle Bradley
Legislative Analyst
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
Counties Sound the Alarm on Local Impacts of H.R.1
September 3, 2025
Sacramento, CA – Hunger climbs. Care declines. The people most in need pay the price. That’s
Press Release
On Wednesday, August 20, the Assembly Select Committee on Child Care Costs held its first
News
DHCS Holds Public Comment Period on Managed Care Plan-Correctional Facility Memorandum of Understanding (MCP-CF MOU) Template
August 14, 2025
DHCS recently released the draft Managed Care Plan-Correctional Facility Memorandum of Understanding (MCP-CF MOU) template
News
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the HHS committee is responsible for: