Advocacy
CCoA has identified four policy priorities for 2024-2025:
- Improve behavioral health services for older adults
- Increase workforce opportunities for & expand the workforce serving older adults
- Address homelessness and increase housing options for older adults
- Identify innovative solutions to support the health and well-being of all Californians
View and download our Policy Priorities 2024-2025 here.
2024 Sponsored Bills
- 2024 Sponsored Bills Summary Flier (PDF)
- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly AB 1993 (Assembly Member Kalra)
- State Boards and Commissions: Seniors AB 2207 (Assembly Member Reyes)
- California Commission on Aging AB 2620 (Assembly Member Bains)
- Mello-Granlund Older Americans Act SB 1249 (Senator Roth)
Position on Current Bills
Visit LegInfo to view the details of each bill.
2024 Correspondence
- CCoA Request for Governor's Signature AB 2207 (PDF)
- CCoA Request for Governor's Signature SB 1249 (PDF)
- CCoA AB 2620 Request for Governors Signature (PDF)
- CCoA Response to May Budget Revision 5.22.24 (PDF)
- Letter to Governor Newsom on 2024 Budget (PDF)
2023 Year in Review
California Commission on Aging serves “as the principal advocate body in the state on behalf of older individuals, including, but not limited to, advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and regulations made by state and federal departments and agencies relating to programs and services that affect older individuals.” Welfare & Institutions Code 9202 (a).
