This measure would resolve that the Legislature and the people of California should uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to provide these individuals with certain supporative programs and services.

This measure would resolve that the Legislature and the people of California should uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to provide these individuals with certain supporative programs and services.

This measure would resolve that the Legislature and the people of California should uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to provide these individuals with certain supporative programs and services.

This measure would resolve that the Legislature and the people of California should uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to provide these individuals with certain supporative programs and services.

WHEREAS, Older Californians have worked hard all their lives to provide for their families, build our state. and defend our nation. Accordingly, for their years of service and contribution, they deserve a dignified, secure, and independent retirement; and

WHEREAS, The number of Californians 60 years of age or older is expanding rapidly, and expected to reach nearly 12 million by 2030; and

WHEREAS, Many Californians are living longer and working longer than in past generations; and

WHEREAS, Older Californians rely heavily on local, state, and federal services, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and the In-Home Supportive Services program, to help meet their needs for financial security, high-quality, affordable health care, and the ability to maintain their dignity and independence by safely living in their homes for as long as possible; and

WHEREAS, These programs and services, and those who provide them, will be of even greater importance to the safety, security, and well-being of older Californians as this population grows; and

WHEREAS, Notwithstanding these programs and services, older Californians experience a higher degree of financial loss in times of economic downturn and are subject to greater instances of poverty, hunger, and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Increasingly, older Californians are the victims of fraud, scams, exploitation, and even physical abuse, which threatens their dignity, financial security, and access to quality health care; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature recognizes the contributions and sacrifices that older Californians have made to the state, and also recognize the threats that these individuals face; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature and the people of California should unwaveringly uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to seek and support efforts that guarantee these individuals all of the following: (a) financial security; (b) quality and affordable health care and long-term care; (c) protection from abuse, fraud, and exploitation; (d) a strong economy, now and for future generations; and (e) independence, through safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation options; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Older Californians have worked hard all their lives to provide for their families, build our state. and defend our nation. Accordingly, for their years of service and contribution, they deserve a dignified, secure, and independent retirement; and

WHEREAS, The number of Californians 60 years of age or older is expanding rapidly, and expected to reach nearly 12 million by 2030; and

WHEREAS, Many Californians are living longer and working longer than in past generations; and

WHEREAS, Older Californians rely heavily on local, state, and federal services, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and the In-Home Supportive Services program, to help meet their needs for financial security, high-quality, affordable health care, and the ability to maintain their dignity and independence by safely living in their homes for as long as possible; and

WHEREAS, These programs and services, and those who provide them, will be of even greater importance to the safety, security, and well-being of older Californians as this population grows; and

WHEREAS, Notwithstanding these programs and services, older Californians experience a higher degree of financial loss in times of economic downturn and are subject to greater instances of poverty, hunger, and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Increasingly, older Californians are the victims of fraud, scams, exploitation, and even physical abuse, which threatens their dignity, financial security, and access to quality health care; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature recognizes the contributions and sacrifices that older Californians have made to the state, and also recognize the threats that these individuals face; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature and the people of California should unwaveringly uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to seek and support efforts that guarantee these individuals all of the following: (a) financial security; (b) quality and affordable health care and long-term care; (c) protection from abuse, fraud, and exploitation; (d) a strong economy, now and for future generations; and (e) independence, through safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation options; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Older Californians have worked hard all their lives to provide for their families, build our state. and defend our nation. Accordingly, for their years of service and contribution, they deserve a dignified, secure, and independent retirement; and

WHEREAS, The number of Californians 60 years of age or older is expanding rapidly, and expected to reach nearly 12 million by 2030; and

WHEREAS, Many Californians are living longer and working longer than in past generations; and

WHEREAS, Older Californians rely heavily on local, state, and federal services, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and the In-Home Supportive Services program, to help meet their needs for financial security, high-quality, affordable health care, and the ability to maintain their dignity and independence by safely living in their homes for as long as possible; and

WHEREAS, These programs and services, and those who provide them, will be of even greater importance to the safety, security, and well-being of older Californians as this population grows; and

WHEREAS, Notwithstanding these programs and services, older Californians experience a higher degree of financial loss in times of economic downturn and are subject to greater instances of poverty, hunger, and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Increasingly, older Californians are the victims of fraud, scams, exploitation, and even physical abuse, which threatens their dignity, financial security, and access to quality health care; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature recognizes the contributions and sacrifices that older Californians have made to the state, and also recognize the threats that these individuals face; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature and the people of California should unwaveringly uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to seek and support efforts that guarantee these individuals all of the following: (a) financial security; (b) quality and affordable health care and long-term care; (c) protection from abuse, fraud, and exploitation; (d) a strong economy, now and for future generations; and (e) independence, through safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation options; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Older Californians have worked hard all their lives to provide for their families, build our state. and defend our nation. Accordingly, for their years of service and contribution, they deserve a dignified, secure, and independent retirement; and

WHEREAS, The number of Californians 60 years of age or older is expanding rapidly, and expected to reach nearly 12 million by 2030; and

WHEREAS, Many Californians are living longer and working longer than in past generations; and

WHEREAS, Older Californians rely heavily on local, state, and federal services, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and the In-Home Supportive Services program, to help meet their needs for financial security, high-quality, affordable health care, and the ability to maintain their dignity and independence by safely living in their homes for as long as possible; and

WHEREAS, These programs and services, and those who provide them, will be of even greater importance to the safety, security, and well-being of older Californians as this population grows; and

WHEREAS, Notwithstanding these programs and services, older Californians experience a higher degree of financial loss in times of economic downturn and are subject to greater instances of poverty, hunger, and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Increasingly, older Californians are the victims of fraud, scams, exploitation, and even physical abuse, which threatens their dignity, financial security, and access to quality health care; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature recognizes the contributions and sacrifices that older Californians have made to the state, and also recognize the threats that these individuals face; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature and the people of California should unwaveringly uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the states commitment to seek and support efforts that guarantee these individuals all of the following: (a) financial security; (b) quality and affordable health care and long-term care; (c) protection from abuse, fraud, and exploitation; (d) a strong economy, now and for future generations; and (e) independence, through safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation options; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 49

Author: Weber (D), et al.

Amended: 5/7/15 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/7/15

SUBJECT: California Senior Bill of Rights

SOURCE: SEIU California

SEIU-United Long-Term Care Workers Union

DIGEST: This resolution declares the Legislature’s support of older Californians by continuing the state’s commitment to them in specified ways.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Older Californians have worked hard all their lives, built our state, and defended our nation, among other things, and thus deserve a dignified, secure and independent retirement for their contributions.

2. The number of Californians 60 years of age or older to reach 12 million by 2030. Many Californians are living longer and working longer than past generations, many of whom are reliant upon local, state and federal services to be independent, safe, and to maintain a dignified life.

3. In times of economic downturn, seniors are subjected to greater instances of poverty, hunger, and homelessness, and are increasingly subjected to fraud, scams, exploitation and abuse which deprives them of dignity, financial security, and access to quality health care.

This resolution states that the Legislature and the people of California should uphold and protect the dignity and independence of older Californians by continuing the state’s commitment to provide these individuals with certain supportive programs and services.

Prior Legislation

ACR 202 (Corbett, Resolution Chapter 119, Statutes of 2002) declared that it is the goal of the Legislature that every senior in California receive the best possible health care and that, in order to achieve this goal, the Legislature finds and declares that seniors ought to have specified rights.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/20/15)

SEIU California (co-source)

SEIU-United Long-Term Care Workers Union (co-source)

American Association of Retired Persons

California Association of Public Authorities for IHSS

United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/20/15)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/26/15 11:38:18

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 49

Author:(Weber)

As Introduced Ver:March 19, 2015

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Declares the Legislature's support of older Californians by continuing the state's commitment to them in specified ways. Specifically, this resolution:

1. Finds that older Californians have worked all their lives, built our state, and defended our nation, among other things, and thus deserve a dignified, secure and independent retirement for their contributions.

2. Describes characteristics of the 60 plus population anticipated to reach 12 million by 2030, many living longer and working longer than past generations, many of whom are reliant upon local, state and federal services to be independent, safe, and to maintain a dignified life.

3. Acknowledges that in times of economic downturn seniors are subjected to greater instances of poverty, hunger and homelessness, and are increasingly subjected to fraud, scams, exploitation and abuse which deprives them of dignity, financial security, and access to quality health care.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

COMMENTS: This resolution is a message to Legislative colleagues that the recent economic downturn disproportionately impacted services relied upon by older people, and that their sacrifices are acknowledged and honored as the state moves forward into a new era. The aging of the population will bring about a nationwide wave of lifestyle changes, opening of new markets, and conclusions of others, shifts in real estate prices, potential increases in the cost of health, custodial, and long-term care, while placing heavy caregiving demands upon a smaller number of available family members. The enormous burden of paying for services that are not planned for individually will be borne by a decreasing number of workers, which underscores the prudent objectives of legislators engaged in reforming today's systems of care.

Just as the "Baby Boom" generation had an impact on the educational system and the labor market, this large cohort of 21st century elders will strain services and programs designed for a 20th century elderly population.

Analysis Prepared by: Robert MacLaughlin / AGING & L.T.C. / (916) 319-3990 FN: 0000220