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These filings—occ urring just months after the City of Vallejo completed its three year Chapter 9 process—have raised questions about the use of Chapter 9 in California. In this report, we answer so me of the common questions about the Chapter 9 process for California local governments such as: which local governments are allowed to file for bankruptcy protections and under wh at
https://lao.ca.gov/publications?page=63&year=0&publicationType=0

LAO Publications

These filings—occ urring just months after the City of Vallejo completed its three year Chapter 9 process—have raised questions about the use of Chapter 9 in California. In this report, we answer so me of the common questions about the Chapter 9 process for California local governments such as: which local governments are allowed to file for bankruptcy protections and under wh at
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications?page=63&year=0&publicationType=0

^[PDF] 1962 Budget Analysis: Fire Marshal

The State Fire Marshal assists local authorities with the inspection of private mental facilities, public assembly areas and schools; reviews plans for and inspects all state institutions; assists the Department of Public Health with its inspection of private welfare facilities and private and public hospitals; reviews public school draw- ings for the Division of Architecture; assists the
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1962/11_firemarshal_1962.pdf

^[PDF] Redistricting Reform and Voter Empowerment Act

Among these requirements are: (1) for state offices, population differences among districts cannot exceed 1 percent; (2) the BOE districts must be comprised of adjacent legislative districts; and (3) the plan must minimize the splitting of counties and cities into multiple districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050090.pdf

^[PDF] No Public Resources Used to Deport California Residents

Harris 2 October 9, 2014 Proposal This measure amends the State Constitution to specify the following: “No state, county, or city funds or resources may be used to detain and deport a resident of California.”
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2014/140504.pdf

^[PDF] Why Have Sales Taxes Grown Slower Than the Economy?

InTRodUcTIon The sales and use tax is the state’s second largest revenue source as well as a major funding source for cities, counties, and some special districts. Broadly speaking, the amount of sales taxes generated each year depends on two factors: (1) growth in the tax base or taxable sales, the total amount of money spent on taxable items in California, and (2) the sales tax rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2013/tax/Sales-tax/Sales-tax-080513.pdf

California Travels: Financing our Transportation, Introduction

An add itional 310,000 lane miles of local streets and roads are maintained and operated by cities and counties. • About 925 lane miles of the state highway system consists of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes which are generally restricted to vehicles with two or more (and in some cas es three or more) occupants during peak hours in order to encourage carpooling. • Southern
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/051100_cal_travels/051100_cal_travels_intro.html

The Bear and Wilderness Protection Act of 1998

The measure also requires DFG to (1) organize and sponsor wilderness outreach programs directed at inner city youth and (2) offer wilderness educational programs for children in g rades K-12. Use of Trust Fund Revenues by the DPR.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980082_INT.html

^[PDF] Overview of College Savings Accounts

The city makes an initial deposit of $50 and offers additional incentives for families to contribute funds. „ Several other local entities have since launched similar initiatives, but they vary somewhat in their eligibility requirements, enrollment processes, and matching incentives.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2019/Savings-Accounts-042519.pdf

2007 Initiative Analysis: Citizens Fair Districts Act

The plan must minimize the splitting of counties, cities, and “communities of interest” into multiple districts. When drawing boundaries, the commission could not consider information related to political party affiliations and other specified matters, except as required by federal law.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2007/070854.aspx