Several times over the weekend the Governor met with Democratic leaders to discuss the budget.  Saturday the Governor proposed new cuts ato nd "reforms" of health and human services programs including CalWORKs, Medi-Cal and IHSS.  Attached are summaries of the three proposals.  The Governor is proposing draconian changes to the CalWORKs program including an additional 6% grant cut and increased work requirements.  He proposes to move the enrollment processes for Medi-Cal, CalWORKs and Food Stamps from paper applications submitted to counties to a statewide Internet-based system.  The Governor is also proposing to either mandatorily enroll seniors and people with disabilities into managed care plans or develop a medical home model for these beneficiaries.  He proposes 5% hospital fee to increase Medi-Cal hospital rates and help fund the General Fund.  Western Center's letters on the CalWORKs and Medi-Cal proposals are attached.

Sunday night the Assembly passed on party-line votes a package of majority-vote budget bills in the Third Extraordinary Session which would take effect 90 days after the session is closed down.  The Senate is currently (Monday) voting on the package.  The Governor has said he will veto the bills.