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Senator Scott Wilk Passes Hurdle For Bill Package

Three of Senator Scott Wilk’s (R-Santa Clarita) bills passed the Senate Appropriations Committee and are scheduled to be heard on the Senate Floor next week. 

Wilk bills, Senate Bills 947, 1089, and 1271, must pass off the Senate Floor and to the California State Assembly by May 27 in order to meet the Legislature’s “House of Origin” deadline. 

“I will continue to advocate for my constituents and for all California families, and put the government to work in service of the people,” said Wilk.

The three bills tackle different issues, but revolve around Wilk’s advocacy for accountability, affordability and transparency. 

Bill 947 would expand state employee whistleblower protections to workers employed by companies that are awarded large state contracts. This should help protect valuable state funding from being wasted or used in a way that is inefficient or dangerous to public health and safety.

Bill 1089 would allow an eye-care provider to obtain eyeglasses for an individual on Medi-Cal from the California Prison Industry Authority (CalPIA) or from a private entity. Under current law, these providers can only obtain eyeglasses for Medi-Cal beneficiaries from the PIA, a system that is fraught with issues.

Bill 1271 would add accountability to the extension or renewal of large no-bid contracts by requiring state agencies to submit information on the terms and conditions of these contracts to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The committee would then have the information necessary to conduct oversight hearings if needed before a contract is renewed or extended. 

“I am encouraged that all three measures are on their way for a full Senate floor vote and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Assembly over the summer to ensure the success of these bills,” Wilk said.

 


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Senator Scott Wilk Passes Hurdle For Bill Package

2 comments

  1. What is in the envelope?
    Capital Lunch menu?

  2. Senator Scott Wilk Passes Gas,
    Hands taxpayers the bills to pay.
    Go RINO’S!

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