Plain English Summary
This bill appropriates $2,073,847 in state funding for each of fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to expand Project C.A.R.E., a state program that provides support services to family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that Project C.A.R.E. provides critical assistance to family caregivers who often experience stress, burnout, and financial hardship while caring for loved ones with dementia. Expanding the program would help more caregivers access respite care, counseling, and other support services, potentially improving both caregiver and care recipient quality of life while reducing burden on the healthcare system.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue about the state's fiscal priorities during budget constraints, questioning whether this specific program expansion is the best use of $4.1 million in recurring general fund appropriations compared to other pressing needs. Some may also ask for evidence about the program's effectiveness and outcomes before committing ongoing funding, or suggest alternative funding sources.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 61
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Representative · District 52
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Representative · District 67
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Representative · District 89
Cosponsors (21)
Representative · District 68
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 12
Representative · District 36
Representative · District 106
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 27
Representative · District 115
Representative · District 58
Representative · District 83
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 73
Representative · District 101
Representative · District 103
Representative · District 2