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

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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

Cal Facts 2004 State Economy

Despite this slower growth, California now has roughly 36 million people, and has been adding more than half-a-million people yearly (adding a city the size of Long Beach ea ch year). Growth should taper in the future, reflecting stable in-migration and the on-going general trend of reduced fertility.
https://lao.ca.gov/2004/cal_facts/2004_calfacts_econ.htm

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] 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

2005 Initiative Analysis: The California Fair Voting and Equal Representation Act (version 3)

Among these requirements ar e: (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.htm

^[PDF] Teacher Workforce Trends

.  Persistent Teacher Shortages in Certain Types of Schools  City-center schools.  Low-income schools.  Certain types of rural schools. Specifi c Teacher Workforce Trends 4L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E April 26, 2016 Policy Responses Summary of Policies Designed to Address Teacher Shortages Policy Category Overriding Goal of Policy Specifi c
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2016/Teacher-Workforce-Trends-042616.pdf