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, Human Services
Jolie Onodera
Senior Legislative Advocate, Health & Behavioral Health
Danielle Bradley
Legislative Analyst, Health, Human Services & Homelessness
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the HHS committee is responsible for: