August 2021 Cap-and-Trade Auction Update [EconTax Blog]

Aug 26, 2021 - Based on the preliminary results , the state will receive an estimated $1.14 billion in revenue from the auction—the highest amount for any quarterly auction in the program’s history. As shown in Figure 1, this amount is significantly more than what the state received from the May 2021 auction ($916 million).
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/690

LAO 2007 Budget Analysis: Potential Fiscal Risks to the State in the Governor’s Health Care Coverage Plan

Federal ERISA Federal Law Limits States’ Authority Over Employer Health Plans. The federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted in 1974 as a means of regulating fraud and mismanagement in private-sector employer pension plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2007/2007_pandi/pi_07_anl07.aspx

The 2022-23 Budget: Cap-and-Trade Revenue Update

Apr 29, 2022 - (These funds do not count toward the state appropriations limit.) By comparison, the administration’s January cap-and-trade expenditure plan included nearly $1 billion in discretionary expenditures. February Auction Revenue Similar to LAO Base Forecast.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4591

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under May Revision [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/602

Peace officer use of force. [Ballot]

Oct 12, 2021 - State Appropriations Limit Consideration . The State Constitution limits how much tax revenues the state can spend each year. However, certain types of spending are excluded from this limit. In recent years, the limit has been an important consideration in state budgeting decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-010

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - California ’s service providers must be in compliance with the final HCBS rule for the state to draw down Medicaid funding for HCBS  services. State Funds Grants to Assist Providers in Reaching Compliance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

California Student Aid Commission Spending Proposals Under Governor’s Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/616

Annual Report on Tax Exemptions for Medicinal Cannabis

Jun 24, 2022 - The data come from the state ’s Metrc “track and trace” system for licensed cannabis. In particular, the data reflect transactions that businesses identified as medicinal donations in calendar year 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4608

The 2022-23 Budget: Clean California Local Grant Program

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4526

Voting in California. [Ballot]

Nov 4, 2021 - The Secretary of State provides statewide oversight over the administration of elections in California. Among its many duties, th e Secretary of State ’s responsibilities include maintaining the state ’s statewide voter registration system, known as VoteCal; providing guidance to local election officials on how to implement state and federal law; and facilitating statewide maint enance of the list of registered voters.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-021