TRANSPORTATION OVERVIEW

The state also provides intercity rail services connecting cities, while local entities provide urban and commuter rail services and public bus transit services. Traffic enforcement is the responsibility of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
https://lao.ca.gov/1995/010195_calguide/cgtrans1.html

^[PDF] update

In 1995-96, the Tobacco Control Sec- tion within the DHS (1) disbursed $10.2 million to county and city health departments to fund local tobacco prevention and cessation programs, (2) awarded $9.8 million in com- petitive grants to community-based programs targeting high-risk populations, (3) contracted for a $12.2 million tobacco prevention media campaign, and (4) spent $3.1 million to evalu- ate state smoking trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/1996/cal_update/cup0396.pdf

^[PDF] The California Fair Voting and Equal Representation Act (version 2)

Among these requirements are: (1) for state offices, population differences among districts cannot exceed 2 percent; (2) the plan must not dilute the voting strength of minorities; and (3) the plan must minimize the splitting of counties and cities into multiple districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050017.pdf

^[PDF] The California Fair Voting and Equal Representation Act (version 3)

Among these requirements are: (1) for state offices, population differences among districts cannot exceed 2 percent; (2) the plan must not dilute the voting strength of minorities; and (3) the plan must minimize the splitting of counties and cities into multiple districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2005/050018.pdf

^[PDF] Redistricting Reform: The Empowering Democracy Act

. • The plan must minimize the splitting of counties and cities into multiple districts. • After meeting the other requirements, the plan would also aim to maximize the number of “competitive” districts.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2006/060012.pdf

^[PDF] Impact of Governor’s Spending Cap Proposal On Proposition 98

In recognition of shifts in property taxes to K-14 schools from cities, counties, and special districts, the current rate is approximately 34.5 percent. Test 2—Adjustments Based on Statewide Income Prior-year funding adjusted by growth in per capita personal income.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Education/2003/Appropriations_Hearing_120203.pdf

^[PDF] Youth Reinvestment Other Programs

Examples of funded programs include a range of after-school and mentoring programs in Culver City and a program in Alameda County that provides services to at-risk or justice-involved youth (such as a late-night sports league, case management, and mentorship). „ Two tribes have received funding, including the Pinoleville Pomo Nation in Mendocino County, which received $900,000 for a plan to reduce probation, suspension, and dropout rates among tribal youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2019/Youth-Reinvestment-Other-Programs-070119.pdf

2002 Initiative Analysis: Community Public Health and Safety Protection Act—Option 4

For example: Cities, counties, and special districts (considered local governments in this measure) provide local public safety and local transportation, parks, recreation, and library programs. Counties also provide health and welfare services.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2002/020034_INT.htm

^[PDF] Groundwater Preservation and Water Consumer Awareness Act of 2015

In recent years, local governments, such as cities, counties, and water districts, have spent about $26 billion per year to supply water and to treat wastewater. About 80 percent of this spending is paid for by ratepayers of water and sewer bills.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2015/150257.pdf

^[PDF] Voter-Approval Requirements for Local Taxes

Voting Requirements Under Current Law Measure Governing Body Voters State Tax 2/3 — Fee Majority — General obligation bond 2/3 + Majority Lease-revenue bond Majority — Initiative proposing revenue or debt — Majority Constitutional amendment (Legislative) 2/3 + Majority Local Tax: Funds used for general purposes 2/3a + Majority Funds used for specifi c purposes Majoritya + 2/3 Property assessment
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2013/Voter-Approval-040813.pdf