Child Custody and Juvenile Dependency [Ballot]

Feb 18, 2020 - This can include decisions about where the child lives and goes to school, as well as decisions about certain activities, such as those related t o religion or travel. If two people (such as the child ’s parents) have joint legal custody, then both are able to make the above decisions either separately or together.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-033

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 14, 2020 - This includes a 3. 25  p ercent COLA, at a cost of $ 68  m illion totals funds ($ 34  m illion General Fund). Proposes Repurposing Temporary Positions Provided to Develop New Budgeting Methodology for Ongoing County Oversight Workload.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4161

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget [Publication Details] The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget Format: HTML Description: In this report, we provide high‑level background on the Medi‑Cal program and an overview of the major drivers of year‑over‑year spending changes in the Governor’s budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4161

The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis‑Related Proposals

Feb 14, 2020 - Limit Funding for Out ‑Years When There is Uncertain Level of Ongoing Workload. Once the Legislature has all the administration ’s proposals in the spring, it will be faced with individual decisions on budget proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4162

The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals

Feb 13, 2020 - This would require annual payments averaging about $ 200  m illion from the General Fund over about the next 40 years. The exact costs and time period would depend on the specific details of the bond ’s sales.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4155

The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 13, 2020 - This report assesses the Governor’s major 2020-21 budget proposals related to climate change. The four proposals we evaluate are the Governor's (1) cap-and-trade expenditure plan ($965 million), (2) expanded climate adaptation research and technical assistance activities ($25 million), (3) new Climate Catalyst loan fund ($250 million), and (4) climate bond ($4.75 billion).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4155

A Look at Household Debt in California [EconTax Blog]

Feb 12, 2020 - This is down from about $1 five years ago and $1. 50 at the peak of the Great Recession. Mortgage loans are the largest component of household debt. After significantly expanding during the housing bubble of the mid-2000s, California ’s mortgage debt (as a share of personal income) has declined consistently in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/435

Taking Stock of California’s Recession Readiness

Feb 12, 2020 - However, to the extent the Legislature instead preferred not to reduce funding levels —particularly for schools —in response to a revenue decline, larger reserves (or entering operating surpluses) are needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4156

The 2020-21 Budget: Department of General Services

Feb 12, 2020 - Department Overview The DGS provides a variety of services to state departments, such as procurement, management of state ‑owned and leased real estate, management of the state ’s vehicle fleet, printing, administrative hearings, legal and fiscal services, development of building standards, and oversight over school construction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4157

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget

Feb 11, 2020 - Treatment Team and Primary Care Staffing Proposal This proposal requests $ 32  m illion General Fund and 80. 9 p ositions in 2020 ‑21, ramping up to $64. 2  m illion General Fund and 250. 2 p ositions in 2024 ‑25, and ongoing at that amount thereafter, for two separate components within DSH —treatment teams and primary care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4154