Private legal actions that enforce state labor laws. (Version 3) [Ballot]

Nov 28, 2017 - For example, there is a $250 penalty for each pay period the state ’s minimum wage is not met. These penalties are assessed by state agencies, typically paid to the state, and intended to improve compliance with labor law by making violations cost lier for employers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-037

California voters directing the California Legislature to apply for a constitutional convention pursuant to Article V of the U.S. Constitution. [Ballot]

Oct 6, 2017 - State Independence. As no process currently exists for states to secede from the United States, the measure would require amendments be proposed to enable states to secede from the United States. Fiscal Effects Various Uncertainties.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-017

The 2018-19 Budget: Census Outreach

Mar 8, 2018 - These seats are apportioned based on states ’ relative populations. California ’s population growth has been slower than some other states. By not growing as quickly as other states, the relative proportion of people living in California —compared to other states —shrunk.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3780

Funding for California’s health care safety net. [Ballot]

Jan 3, 2018 - Funding for the state ’s health care workforce programs comes from a mix of federal, state, and local sources. State Personal Income Tax California Taxes Personal Income. California levies a personal income tax (PIT) on the income of state residents and on income of nonresidents that is derived from California sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-047

Sequestering Savings From the Closure of Developmental Centers

Jan 31, 2018 - If neither expresses interest, the surplus state property can be sold at fair market value to private entities. Second, according to the State Constitution, any revenue generated from the sale of surplus state property is to be deposited into the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties, the state ’s discretionary budget reserve.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3735

New Workload and Funding for the California Department of Education [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/289

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under 2018-19 Budget Package [EdBudget]

Jul 6, 2018 - Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under 2018-19 Budget Package [EdBudget]     a Outstanding maintenance factor is adjusted annually for changes in K-12 attendance and per capita personal income. b Under the two-year hold harmless provision in the State Constitution, the 2018‑19 guarantee is calculated as though attendance is flat in 2018-19. c As set forth in the State Constitution, reflects change in per capita General Fund plus 0.5 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/154

California Personal Income Grew Faster Than US in 2017 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 5, 2018 - Moreover, the state ’s wage and salary growth last year (5.8 percent) was well above the 15 year average of about 4 percent. The state ’s overall income growth rate (4.5 percent) was held back by very slow growth in transfer payments, but this is an indication of the strength of the state ’s economy: transfer payments consist largely of means-tested benefits such as Medi-Cal and unemployment insurance.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/271

The 2018-19 Budget: Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget

Feb 16, 2018 - State‑Operated Residential and Community Facilities Program Budget Summary While DDS previously referred to all its state ‑run programs as DCs, its new nomenclature —State ‑Operated Residential and Community Facilities —reflects the changing role of the state in developmental services —from delivering its state ‑staffed services primarily in institutional DC settings to delivering services in more varied ways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3757

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2019 - Although the Governor’s allocation to discretionary reserves represents a smaller share of resources than recent budgets, the Governor’s decision to use a significant share of resources to pay down state debts is prudent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3916