Informational Hearings 2001-2002

Issues Related to Low-Level Radioactive Waste June 6, 2002 Hearing

The Impact of California's Stem Cell Policy on the Biomedical Industry

May 10, 2002 Hearing

Child Care Safety

May 8, 2002 Hearing

The Impact of Federal Policy on Realizing the Potential of

Stem Cell Research
March 8, 2002 Hearing

Nursing Home Closures, Bankruptcies and Liability Insurance:

Is There a Crisis?
March 6, 2002 Hearing

Additional Background Information:

Nursing Home Closures in California, Executive Summary (MS Word)
Nursing Home Closures in California, Detailed Draft (MS Word)
Nursing Home Bankruptcies in California, Executive Summary (MS Word)
Nursing Home Bankruptcies in California, Detailed Draft (MS Word)
Nursing Homes: The Escalating Liability Crisis (MS Word)
Overview of State's Efforts to Address Nursing Home Liability Insurance Problems (MS Word)
State Overview: Nursing Home Liability Insurance Reforms (MS Word)
Dept. of Insurance: California Long-Term Care Facilities Liability Coverage for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities (MS Word)
Dept. of Insurance: California Long-Term Care Facilities Liability Coverage for Skilled Nursing Homes (MS Word)

Testimony by participants:

Martin Kitchener, Ph.D. and Charlene Harrington, Ph.D. (MS Word)
Patricia McGinnis (MS Word)
Maureen Mason (MS Word)
Roland Rapp (MS Word)
Russ Balisok (MS Word)
Brent Moss (MS Word)
Nancy Armentrout (MS Word)
Ann Burns Johnson (MS Word)
Peter Hansel (MS Word)

Public Comment:

Ruth Gay (MS Word)

Breast Cancer and the Environment

February 20, 2002 Hearing

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Children's Mental Health Care

February 13, 2002 Hearing

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Childhood Immunization Mandates: Politics vs. Public Health

January 23, 2002 Hearing

Bioterrorism and Public Health: Assessing California's Preparedness

November 2, 2001 Hearing

Final Summary of Bills Heard by the Committee in the 2001 Legislative Session

Structural Barriers to Accessing Dental Services

March 14, 2001 Hearing

Public Health Effects of Toxic Mold

March 7, 2001 Hearing

Childhood Obesity and the Role of California's Schools

January 31, 2001 Hearing

Proposed Healthy Families Program Expansion to Provide Parental Coverage

January 20, 2001 Hearing

Health Effects of Chromium VI Contamination of Drinking Water

October 24, 2000 Hearing

Committee Address

Staff