PROP
1E

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FUNDING.
TEMPORARY REALLOCATION. HELPS BALANCE STATE BUDGET.

Helps balance state budget by amending the Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63 of 2004) to transfer funds, for two years, to pay for mental health services provided through the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program for children and young adults. Fiscal Impact: State General Fund savings of about $230 million annually for two years (2009–10 and 2010–11). Corresponding reduction in funding available for Mental Health Services Act programs.

YES A YES vote on this measure means: A portion of funds previously approved by the voters under Proposition 63 to support the expansion of community mental health programs will be redirected over the next two years to achieve state General Fund savings.

NO A NO vote on this measure means: All Proposition 63 funds would continue to be used to support the expansion of community mental health programs. Other budget reductions or revenue increases would be needed to address the state’s fiscal problems.

 

PRO This is a one-time redirection of funds to help close an unprecedented $42 billion budget shortfall. Voting yes on Prop. 1E will ensure that we can continue to provide critical services to our most vulnerable Californians. It’s the right thing to do for those who need us most.

CON The Mental Health Services Act’s successful programs save the state and local governments money by reducing incarceration, homelessness, hospitalization, out-of-home placements, and school failure. During these difficult times, let’s keep programs that work and respect the will of the people. Vote no on Proposition 1E.

 

FOR
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AGAINST
Rusty Selix
No on Prop. 1E
1127 11th Street, #925
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 557-1166
www.NoProp1E.com

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