Increases in the statewide minimum wage. [Ballot]

Jul 16, 2015 - As noted earlier, some California cities have raised their minimum wages above the statewide level. In cities with the highest minimum wages, this measure could affect few workers, so the effects in those cities may be small.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-032

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under 2021-22 Budget Package [EdBudget]

Jul 21, 2021 - a Excludes nontax revenues and transfers, which do not affect the calculation of the guarantee. b For calculating the guarantee, Chapter 24 of 2020 (SB 98, Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) deems the change in attendance in 2020‑21 to be the same as the change in 2019‑20. c Reflects change in per capita income during the previous fiscal year. d Reflects change in per capita General Fund plus 0.5 percent. 
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/517

^[PDF] Examining Statewide Pension Benefit Policy for Elected Officials

City Council Members Pension Formula Number of Cities 3 percent at 60 21 2.7 percent at 55 89 2.5 percent at 55 61 2 percent at 55 71 Other 10 None/blank 202 Source: State Controller’s Offi ce compensation database, 2009 data.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2012/Pension_Benefit_Policy_4_13_12.pdf

Cannabis and certain psychedelic drugs. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Under the measure, a city or county could ban or limit the number of entheogenic businesses within its boundaries if approved by the voters within that jurisdiction at a statewide election held in November.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-032

2001 Budget Analysis: Department of Transportation Capital Outlay

The DGS indicates that a land exchange agreement is being developed with the City of Los Angeles that would exchange existing Caltrans facilities for land which the city is purchas ing on 1 st Street.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2001/cap_outlay/co_9_2660.htm

^[PDF] Under the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (the

Under the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (the Williamson Act), cities and counties may enter into contracts with landowners to restrict the use of property to open-spaceahd agricultural use.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1982/13_tax_relief_1982.pdf

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 11, 2021 - Under the new programs, students will receive admission guarantees to specific CSU or UC campuses conditioned on them completing an associate degree for transfer or other established transfer curriculum at a community college within two academic years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4461

A Look at Recent Progress Toward Statewide Housing Goals [EconTax Blog]

Dec 15, 2016 - Regional councils of governments take HCD’s estimates and assign a portion to each city and county in their region. Finally, cities and counties modify their local land use plans and zoning rules to incorporate their share of regional housing needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/226

^[PDF] 1964 Budget Analysis: Executive

One of the principal goals of this council apparently is to define the general scope of responsibilities of various levels of government including the State, cities, counties and special districts. The council consists of 18 members appointed by the Governor including 3 representing cities, 3 counties, 2 school districts, 6 the State, and 4 the general public.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1964/04_executive_1964.pdf

Final Evaluation of Community College Bachelor’s Degree Pilot

Jan 24, 2020 - For example, the Tri ‑County Nursing Pathway is a partnership between Riverside City College and two CSU campuses (Fullerton and San Bernardino) that allows associate degree nursing students to concurrently obtain their bachelor ’s degrees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4140