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AB-180 California Department of Aging: area agencies on aging: electronic transfer of funds.(2003-2004)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 9103 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:

9103.
 (a) No later than August 1, 2004, the department, in consultation with the Controller, shall develop and implement a procedure for the electronic transfer of funds from the department to the area agencies on aging, for the programs and services administered by the area agencies on aging under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 9400).
(b) The Controller shall use the procedure developed pursuant to this section for the transfer of all funds allocated to area agencies on aging, including, but not limited to, those received by the department pursuant to the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). The department shall submit appropriate documentation to the Controller to facilitate the electronic transfer of funds.
SEC. 2.
 This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts constituting the necessity are:
In order that funds may be electronically transferred from the California Department of Aging to area agencies on aging at the earliest possible time, thereby providing needed programs and services to individuals as soon as possible, it is necessary that this act take effect immediately.