Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2017 - Our recommendations for improving how state park fees are determined and collected include (1) establishing a legislative fee policy that specifies the share of operational costs that should be borne by park users versus the General Fund (or alternative funding sources), (2) directing the State Parks and Recreation Commission to develop and regularly update fee
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3527

Key Differences Between Recent Medical Cannabis Laws and Proposition 64: A Preliminary Review

Dec 20, 2016 - Limits on a licensee holding state licenses in multiple categories Generally, may hold state licenses in no more than two license categories. May hold state licenses in multiple license categories (with certain exceptions).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3517

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions

Dec 1, 2016 - Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions December 1, 2016 Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions Over the past decade, the practice of stimulating oil and natural gas production through the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking, ” has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly over concerns about
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3513

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2016 - Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State

Oct 5, 2016 - States can enforce restrictions consistent with federal rules. States cannot enforce different restrictions for same scope without securing waiver. a Some existing state laws and regulations are “grandfathered ” and, hence, will continue to be enforceable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3504

New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State [Publication Details]

Oct 5, 2016 - New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State [Publication Details] New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State Format: HTML Description: On June 22, 2016, the President signed the Frank R.
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Overview of Bond Funding for California State Parks [Publication Details]

Aug 5, 2016 - Overview of Bond Funding for California State Parks [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Addressing California’s Convenience Zone Recycling Center Closures

May 16, 2016 - For these reasons, the state subsidizes recycling through two types of supplemental payments that provide CZ recyclers with a financial incentive to collect beverage containers with relatively low scrap values: processing payments and handling fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3466

Addressing California’s Convenience Zone Recycling Center Closures [Publication Details]

May 16, 2016 - It also provides some options that the Legislature could consider to help prevent additional closures, including statutory changes to recycler payments from the state and elimination of some recycler requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3466

Administration’s Cap-and-Trade Report Provides New Information, Raises Issues For Consideration

Apr 15, 2016 - With respect to costs, grant programs are a one-time state cost, while lo an programs provide funding that is repaid to the state over time. Furthermore, the amount of GHG reduction achieved by state spending can vary depending on whether it was provided as a loan or grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3445