SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) has been appointed Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health by Speaker Robert Rivas. In this capacity, Addis will oversee fiscal policies related to Medi-Cal, mental health services, access to healthcare, and public health initiatives.
"I am honored to be appointed Chair of California's Budget Subcommittee on Health by Speaker Rivas," said Addis. "Access to high quality, affordable healthcare is vital for every Californian. In the world's fifth largest economy, we have an opportunity and responsibility to be a standard-bearer for excellence in healthcare. I'm ready to tackle the challenges ahead and make meaningful progress for all Californians."
Prior to stepping in this new role, Addis served as Assistant Majority Leader of Policy and Research, playing an instrumental role in shaping public policy for the Assembly Democratic Caucus.
In addition to her new leadership role, Addis chairs the Central Coast Legislative Caucus, is Vice-Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus and serves as the Assembly appointee to the California Ocean Protection Council.
Dawn Addis was elected to the California State Assembly in 2022 to represent the coastal 30th Assembly District, which includes San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties. She is the Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 on Health.
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