AJR 20: Veterans Affairs hospitals.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2016-07-11
This measure would request the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County.
This measure would request the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County.
This measure would request the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County.
This measure would request the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs hospital Hospital in Orange County.
This measure would request the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs hospital in Orange County.
WHEREAS, Many service members returning home to Orange County face significant barriers to a successful transition back to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, Sixty-one percent of post-9/11 Orange County veterans reported difficulties adjusting to civilian life and needing time to figure out what to do after service in the military; and
WHEREAS, About one in five post-9/11 veterans in Orange County have considered suicide, and one in six developed a suicide plan. Among those Orange County veterans who considered or made a plan to commit suicide, about one-half did not seek help; and
WHEREAS, Orange County veterans have reported barriers, including not knowing where to access services, difficulty scheduling appointments, and concerns about confidentiality and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Twenty-five percent of post-9/11 veterans and 9 percent of pre-9/11 veterans indicated severe physical health symptoms. In addition, post-9/11 veterans were more likely to screen positive for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than pre-9/11 veterans; and
WHEREAS, One-half of all Orange County post-9/11 veterans reported their greatest needs as Veterans Affairs service assistance and health care assistance; and
WHEREAS, Only 24 percent of Orange County veterans reported that they could handle the challenges on their own, and their needs are not being met; and
WHEREAS, A considerable number of Orange County veterans are not receiving care for physical and psychological issues, and have a high rate of mental health concerns; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County for the mental health care needs of local veterans; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Many service members returning home to Orange County face significant barriers to a successful transition back to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, Sixty-one percent of post-9/11 Orange County veterans reported difficulties adjusting to civilian life and needing time to figure out what to do after service in the military; and
WHEREAS, About one in five post-9/11 veterans in Orange County have considered suicide, and one in six developed a suicide plan. Among those Orange County veterans who considered or made a plan to commit suicide, about one-half did not seek help; and
WHEREAS, Orange County veterans have reported barriers, including not knowing where to access services, difficulty scheduling appointments, and concerns about confidentiality and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Twenty-five percent of post-9/11 veterans and 9 percent of pre-9/11 veterans indicated severe physical health symptoms. In addition, post-9/11 veterans were more likely to screen positive for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than pre-9/11 veterans; and
WHEREAS, One-half of all Orange County post-9/11 veterans reported their greatest needs as Veterans Affairs service assistance and health care assistance; and
WHEREAS, Only 24 percent of Orange County veterans reported that they could handle the challenges on their own, and their needs are not being met; and
WHEREAS, A considerable number of Orange County veterans are not receiving care for physical and psychological issues, and have a high rate of mental health concerns; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County for the mental health care needs of local veterans; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Many service members returning home to Orange County face significant barriers to a successful transition back to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, Sixty-one percent of post-9/11 Orange County veterans reported difficulties adjusting to civilian life and needing time to figure out what to do after service in the military; and
WHEREAS, About one in five post-9/11 veterans in Orange County have considered suicide, and one in six developed a suicide plan. Among those Orange County veterans who considered or made a plan to commit suicide, about one-half did not seek help; and
WHEREAS, Orange County veterans have reported barriers, including not knowing where to access services, difficulty scheduling appointments, and concerns about confidentiality and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Twenty-five percent of post-9/11 veterans and 9 percent of pre-9/11 veterans indicated severe physical health symptoms. In addition, post-9/11 veterans were more likely to screen positive for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than pre-9/11 veterans; and
WHEREAS, One-half of all Orange County post-9/11 veterans reported their greatest needs as Veterans Affairs service assistance and health care assistance; and
WHEREAS, Only 24 percent of Orange County veterans reported that they could handle the challenges on their own, and their needs are not being met; and
WHEREAS, A considerable number of Orange County veterans are not receiving care for physical and psychological issues, and have a high rate of mental health concerns; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County for the mental health care needs of local veterans; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Many service members returning home to Orange County face significant barriers to a successful transition back to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, Sixty-one percent of post-9/11 Orange County veterans reported difficulties adjusting to civilian life and needing time to figure out what to do after service in the military; and
WHEREAS, About one in five post-9/11 veterans in Orange County have considered suicide, and one in six developed a suicide plan, and among plan. Among those Orange County veterans who considered or made a plan to commit suicide, about one-half did not seek help; and
WHEREAS, Orange County veterans have reported barriers, including not knowing where to access services, difficulty scheduling appointments, and concerns about confidentiality and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Twenty-five percent of post-9/11 veterans and 9 percent of pre-9/11 veterans indicated severe physical health symptoms. In addition, post-9/11 veterans were more likely to screen positive for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than pre-9/11 veterans; and
WHEREAS, One-half of all Orange County post-9/11 veterans reported their greatest needs as Veterans Affairs service assistance and health care assistance; and
WHEREAS, Only 24 percent of Orange County veterans reported that they could handle the challenges on their own, and their needs are not being met; and
WHEREAS, A considerable number of Orange County veterans are not receiving care for physical and psychological issues, and have a high rate of mental health concerns; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County for the mental health care needs of local veterans; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Many service members returning home to Orange County face significant barriers to a successful transition back to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, Sixty-one percent of post-9/11 Orange County veterans reported difficulties adjusting to civilian life and needing time to figure out what to do after service in the military; and
WHEREAS, About one in five post-9/11 veterans in Orange County have considered suicide, and one in six developed a suicide plan, and among those Orange County veterans who considered or made a plan to commit suicide, about one-half did not seek help; and
WHEREAS, Orange County veterans have reported barriers, including not knowing where to access services, difficulty scheduling appointments, and concerns about confidentiality and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Twenty-five percent of post-9/11 veterans and 9 percent of pre-9/11 veterans indicated severe physical health symptoms. In addition, post-9/11 veterans were more likely to screen positive for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than pre-9/11 veterans; and
WHEREAS, One-half of all Orange County post-9/11 veterans reported their greatest needs as Veterans Affairs service assistance and health care assistance; and
WHEREAS, Only 24 percent of Orange County veterans reported that they could handle the challenges on their own, and their needs are not being met; and
WHEREAS, A considerable number of Orange County veterans are not receiving care for physical and psychological issues, and have a high rate of mental health concerns; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County for the mental health care needs of local veterans; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Status
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| Apr 12, 2016 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Jul 11, 2016 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2:30 p.m. |
| Jul 11, 2016 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 92, Statutes of 2016. |
| Jun 30, 2016 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4655.) |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Jun 14, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 14). |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Re-referred to Com. on V.A. |
| May 28, 2015 | Introduced. To print. |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 4259.) |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Amended, adopted, and to Senate. |
| Mar 30, 2016 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 29). |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Re-referred to Com. on V.A. |
| Mar 14, 2016 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on V.A. Amended. |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Referred to Com. on V.A. |
| May 29, 2015 | From printer. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Jun 30, 2016 | Special Consent # AJR20 Kim | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 14, 2016 | Be adopted. Ordered to third reading | Senate Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs |
Passed |
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| Apr 11, 2016 | AJR 20 KIM Assembly Third Reading | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 29, 2016 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs |
Passed |
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THIRD READING
Bill No: AJR 20
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SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: 5-0, 6/14/16
AYES: Nielsen, Hueso, Allen, Nguyen, Roth
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 75-0, 4/11/16 - See last page for vote
DIGEST: This resolution urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central federal veterans hospital in Orange County to meet the mental health care needs of area veterans.
Existing law:
- Requires the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) to provide physical and mental health care for veterans who meet requisite eligibility criteria.
- Requires USDVA to construct and operate health care sites, including hospitals and medical centers, as determined to be needed.
This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Many service members returning home to Orange County face significant barriers to a successful transition back to civilian life.
- Sixty-one percent of post-9/11 Orange County veterans reported difficulties adjusting to civilian life and needing time to figure out what to do after service in the military.
- About one in five post-9/11 veterans in Orange County have considered suicide, and one in six developed a suicide plan. Among those Orange County veterans who considered or made a plan, about one-half did not seek help.
- Orange County veterans have reported barriers, including not knowing where to access services, difficulty scheduling appointments, and concerns about confidentiality and treatment.
- Twenty-five percent of post-9/11 veterans and 9 percent of pre-9/11 veterans indicated severe physical health symptoms. In addition, post-9/11 veterans were more likely to screen positive for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than pre-9/11 veterans.
- One-half of all Orange County post-9/11 veterans reported their greatest needs as USDVA service assistance and health care assistance.
- Only 24 percent of Orange County veterans reported that they could handle the challenges on their own, and their needs are not being met.
- A considerable number of Orange County veterans are not receiving care for physical and psychological issues, and have a high rate of mental health concerns.
This resolution urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central federal veterans hospital in Orange County to meet the mental health care needs of area veterans.
Background
USDVA provides physical and mental health care for veterans who meet requisite eligibility criteria. Through its subordinate Veterans Health Administration (VHA), USDVA manages the nation’s largest integrated health care system. VHA operates more than 1,700 sites of care and serves approximately 8.76 million veterans each year.
Currently, USDVA has major hospitals/medical centers in the following California locations:
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FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
American Legion, District 29 Orange County
American Legion Anaheim Post 72
105 individuals
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/14/16)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 75-0, 4/11/16
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Burke, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones-Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Quirk, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood
NO VOTE RECORDED: Brown, Gonzalez, Harper, Rendon
6/14/16 16:52:05
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON
Senator Jim Nielsen, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular
Bill No: Hearing Date: 6/14/16
Author: | Kim | ||
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Urgency: | Fiscal: | ||
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Subject:
DESCRIPTION
Summary:
This resolution urges the Congress of the United States to support and build a central federal veterans hospital in Orange County to meet the mental health care needs of area veterans.
BACKGROUND
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) provides physical and mental health care for veterans who meet requisite eligibility criteria. Through its subordinate Veterans Health Administration (VHA), USDVA manages the nation’s largest integrated health care system. VHA operates more than 1,700 sites of care and serves approximately 8.76 million veterans each year.
Currently, USDVA has major hospitals/medical centers in the following California locations:
Southern California
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Loma Linda
- San Diego
Northern California
- San Francisco
- Fresno
- Livermore
- Menlo Park
- Palo Alto
- Sacramento
COMMENT
Legislative Findings:
Many service members returning home to Orange County face significant barriers to a successful transition back to civilian life.
Sixty-one percent of post-9/11 Orange County veterans reported difficulties adjusting to civilian life and needing time to figure out what to do after service in the military.
About one in five post-9/11 veterans in Orange County have considered suicide, and one in six developed a suicide plan. Among those Orange County veterans who considered or made a plan to commit suicide, about one-half did not seek help.
Orange County veterans have reported barriers, including not knowing where to access services, difficulty scheduling appointments, and concerns about confidentiality and treatment.
Twenty-five percent of post-9/11 veterans and 9 percent of pre-9/11 veterans indicated severe physical health symptoms. In addition, post-9/11 veterans were more likely to screen positive for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than pre-9/11 veterans.
One-half of all Orange County post-9/11 veterans reported their greatest needs as USDVA service assistance and health care assistance.
Only 24 percent of Orange County veterans reported that they could handle the challenges on their own, and their needs are not being met.
A considerable number of Orange County veterans are not receiving care for physical and psychological issues, and have a high rate of mental health concerns.
POSITIONS
Sponsor: Author.
Support:
American Legion, District 29 Orange County
American Legion Anaheim Post 72
105 individuals
Oppose: None on file.
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:AJR 20
Author:(Kim)
As Amended Ver:March 14, 2016
Majority vote
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Veterans Affairs | 8-0 | Irwin, Chávez, Alejo, Brown, Daly, Frazier, Mathis, Salas |
SUMMARY: Requests the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County.
EXISTING LAW: The Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–527) changed the former Veterans Administration into a Cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown. This bill is keyed non-fiscal by the Legislative Counsel.
COMMENTS:
According to the Author:
Veterans in Orange County have reported barriers in accessing services and feel their needs are not being met. In order to give these veterans better access to care and treatment for physical and psychological issues, Congress should support a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County to meet these needs.
Orange County is in the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22, Desert Pacific Healthcare Network. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22 is served by the following Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers in California: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, (Los Angeles, CA), Loma Linda Healthcare System (Loma Linda, CA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System (Long Beach, CA), and VA San Diego Healthcare System (San Diego, CA). Of these, depending on the veteran's location in Orange County, the closest VA Hospitals would likely be VA Long Beach (approximately 40 miles from Irvine, CA.), Loma Linda (approximately 56 miles from Irvine), or San Diego (approximately 70 miles from Irvine).
VISN 22 also is served by several community based outpatient clinics in or near Orange County: Anaheim (Anaheim, CA), Escondido (Escondido, CA), and Laguna Hills (Laguna Hills, CA), Oceanside Clinic (Oceanside, CA), Santa Ana (Santa Ana, CA), and Villages At Cabrillo (Long Beach, CA).
Analysis Prepared by: John Spangler / V.A. / (916) 319-3550 FN: 0002668
Date of Hearing: March 29, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
Jacqui Irwin, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AJR 20 (
Author:Kim) – As Amended Ver:March 14, 2016
SUBJECT: Veterans Affairs hospitals
SUMMARY: This measure would request the Congress of the United States to support and build a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County.
EXISTING LAW: The Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 1988 (Pub.L. 100–527) changed the former Veterans Administration into a Cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs.
FISCAL EFFECT: This bill is not keyed fiscal.
COMMENTS:
According to the Author:
Veterans in Orange County have reported barriers in accessing services and feel their needs are not being met. In order to give these veterans better access to care and treatment for physical and psychological issues, Congress should support a central Veterans Affairs Hospital in Orange County to meet these needs.
Orange County is in the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22, Desert Pacific Healthcare Network. According to the USDVA, VISN 22 is served by the following VA Medical Centers in California: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, (Los Angeles, CA), Loma Linda Healthcare System (Loma Linda, CA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System (Long Beach, CA), and VA San Diego Healthcare System (San Diego, CA). Of these, depending on the veteran’s location in Orange County, the closest VA Hospitals would likely be VA Long Beach (approximately 40 miles from Irvine, CA.), Loma Linda (approximately 56 miles from Irvine), or San Diego (approximately 70 miles from Irvine).
VISN 22 also is served by several community based outpatient clinics in or near Orange County: Anaheim (Anaheim, CA), Escondido (Escondido, CA), and Laguna Hills (Laguna Hills, CA), Oceanside Clinic (Oceanside, CA), Santa Ana (Santa Ana, CA), and Villages At Cabrillo (Long Beach, CA).
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
67 Individuals on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary
Opposition
None on File
Analysis Prepared by: John Spangler / V.A. / (916) 319-3550
Bill Author
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