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
Governor Announces New Encampment Task Force
September 4, 2025
Last Friday, Governor Newsom announced the creation of a new statewide task force, the State
News
Secondary Opioid Manufacturers and Purdue National Opioid Settlements & Opioid Settlement Expenditure Reporting Form Office Hours
September 4, 2025
Please see information below regarding recently proposed national opioid settlements with eight opioids manufacturers: Alvogen,
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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
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the HHS committee is responsible for: