Proposition 30 [Ballot]

Nov 8, 2022 - Potential Reductions to Other State Programs to Comply With State Spending Limit. With some exceptions, such as responding to emergencies and building infrastructure, the California Constitution limits how much the state can spend.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=30&year=2022

Income Tax Withholding Tracker: October 26 - October 30 [EconTax Blog]

Nov 2, 2020 - Nonetheless, given the pace and severity of the shift in the state ’s economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, tracking weekly withholding is worthwhile as a way to assess the state ’s evolving economic situation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/572

Proposition 1 [Ballot]

Nov 8, 2022 - In addition, state law was later passed to expressly protect these rights. State Law Places Some Restrictions on Abortions. Because of the way California courts have interpreted the right to privacy, the state can only restrict abortions when needed to meet certain state interests such as public health and safety .
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=1&year=2022

January 2021 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Feb 11, 2021 - Should state revenues end up $9.4 higher for 2020-21, constitutionally-required state spending on schools and community colleges (including deposits into the Proposition 98 Reserve) would increase by around $3.5 billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/622

Issues That Could Impact Californians' Health Care Coverage in 2023 and Beyond

Dec 16, 2022 - State and Federal Policies Have Improved Health Coverage Rates. Over the last decade, various state and federal policy changes have increased the number of Californians with comprehensive health care coverage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4654

A Look at Voter-Approval Requirements for Local Taxes

Various types of long –term obligations commonly incurred by local governments —such as lease –revenue bonds, certificates of participation, pension obligation bonds, and pension liabilities and other retiree benefits —have not been held to be debt subject to voter –approval requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2014/finance/local-taxes/voter-approval-032014.aspx

The 2023-24 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Estimates [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: State Appropriations Limit Estimates [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4667

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Background [Publication Details]

Feb 2, 2016 - This post is the first of a series looking at the implementation of the CalSTRS funding plan. In this post, we provide key background information on pensions and CalSTRS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3332

^[PDF] California Class Action Reform and Corporate Accountability Act

This measure requires that 25 percent of punitive damage awards resulting from lawsuits brought under these new class action statutes be paid directly to the state. Any funds received by the state under this measure must be used to enforce laws promoting consumer protection, shareholder and pension protection, fire and police protection, and protection from insurance companies and discrimination.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2007/070694.pdf

Income Tax Withholding Tracker: October 19 - October 23 [EconTax Blog]

Oct 23, 2020 - Nonetheless, given the pace and severity of the shift in the state ’s economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, tracking weekly withholding is worthwhile as a way to assess the state ’s evolving economic situation.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/570