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County lobbyists warn HR 1 could shift millions in costs to Nevada County
Summary
State and federal lobbyists told the Board that HR 1’s changes to SNAP/CalFresh, Medi‑Cal and provider‑tax rules could raise county administrative workloads and leave gaps in indigent care funding, and urged coordinated advocacy to seek delays and state fixes.
State and federal advocacy teams briefed the board on 2025 wins and the potential downstream effects of HR 1, the federal reconciliation bill that alters benefit and funding rules for several entitlement programs. Karen Lang, part of the county’s state advocacy team, described coordinated work that helped hold or reshape measures last year and urged counties to stay engaged as similar bills reappear in Sacramento.
Hassan Sarsour, federal advocate, highlighted recent federal wins for the county — including a $2.5 million earmark for an indoor firing range and restored Securial/SRS and PILT payments — and then moved to HR 1 risks. The panel said HR 1 terminates certain waivers and phases in new requirements…
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