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In plain English
This legislation proposes to require individuals receiving aid from the County Adult Assistance Program to undergo drug screening and treatment if suspected of drug dependence. It also outlines consequences for non-compliance and provides temporary housing support for those who lose their aid due to non-compliance.
Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the March 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require recipients of aid under the County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) who are reasonably believed to be dependent on illegal drugs to be screened for substance abuse, and to participate in appropriate substance abuse treatment where recommended by a professional evaluator; providing that failure to comply with the drug screening, evaluation, and treatment requirements without good cause will render a recipient ineligible for assistance under the CAAP program; allowing CAAP recipients who become ineligible for assistance due to non-compliance with the screening, evaluation, or treatment requirements to receive a housing stipend or access to in-kind shelter for 30 days beyond the discontinuance of their aid, with possible extensions as necessary to prevent eviction; and establishing a special fund to support the costs of the substance abuse screening and treatment program, using savings realized from implementation of the program."
How it got here
Document trail
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CEQA Referral 102323
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CEQA Response 102423
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Transmittal to Elections 112023
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How they voted
HEARD AND FILED
Rules Committee ยท Nov 13, 2023Pass
2-0
Legislative journey
PresidentOct 17, 2023
โRECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 17, 2023 โ Oct 23, 2023
ยทRECEIVED
โREFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentOct 25, 2023
ยทRESPONSE RECEIVED
Rules CommitteeNov 13, 2023
ยทHEARD AND FILEDPass