Post Election Manual Tally Mandate [Publication Details]

Jan 13, 2016 - Post Election Manual Tally Mandate [Publication Details] Post Election Manual Tally Mandate Format: HTML Description: State law tasks the Commission on State Mandates with determining whether new state laws or regulations affecting local governments create state-reimbursable mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3327

End publicly recorded votes in the Legislature by Senators and Assembly Members. [Ballot]

Jan 12, 2016 - Proposal Ends Publicly Recorded Votes by State Legislators. This measure amends the State Constitution to require use of secret ballots in the state Senate and Assembly, including committees thereof.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-112

Cap total annual compensation for executives at specified hospitals—including private nonprofit and for-profit hospitals—at the level of compensation received by the President of the United States. [B

Jan 11, 2016 - A public hospital is operated by the state of California, a county, a city, the University of California, a local health district or authority, or any other political subdivision of the state. A private hospital is typically operated by a corporation (either for-profit or nonprofit).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-111

The 2016-17 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 11, 2016 - This publication is our office’s initial response to the 2016-17 Governor’s Budget proposal. Estimates of state personal income taxes and required school funding are up significantly. In allocating discretionary resources in the 2016-17 budget, the Governor prioritizes growing state budget reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3324

The 2016-17 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 11, 2016 - Specifically, the proposal would redirect all Proposition  98 funds from State Preschool ($878  million), Transitional Kindergarten ($726  million), and the State Preschool Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Grant ($50  million).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3324

Redirect up to $10.7 billion in previously authorized general obligation bond authority to certain water-related projects and amend the constitution to prioritize certain uses of water (Amendment #1).

Jan 8, 2016 - For example, if the state were to pursue a high-speed rail project, the state would require additional funding to complete the project. On the other hand, if the state were not to continue with such a project, it could (1)  achieve significant savings by relieving the need for future state funding for the project and (2) result in the state being required to repay federal funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-107

High-speed rail (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Jan 8, 2016 - Other fiscal effects of the measure would largely depend on whether the state pursued a high-speed rail project in the future. For example, if the state were to pursue a high-speed rail project, the state would require additional funding to complete the project.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-109

Pre-litigation procedures for construction-related accessibility claims. (Amendment #1.) [Ballot]

Jan 8, 2016 - State Accessibility Laws. A violation of the federal ADA also constitutes a violation of state law. State law also provides additional protections and remedies to those with disabilities. For example, state law allows private parties to receive compensation for violations of construction-related accessibility standards, including
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-110

What Is the Adult Education Block Grant?

Jan 6, 2016 - How Did State Education Leaders Calculate Need-Based Funding in 2015-16? To measure each region ’s need for adult education and distribute need-based funding accordingly, state education leaders followed four steps, as shown in the figure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3323

Improving California’s Criminal Fine and Fee System

Jan 5, 2016 - (A more detailed breakdown of deposits into specific state and local funds can be found in the Appendix) Half of Revenue Distributed to State. The state received a little over $1  billion of the total amount of fine and fee revenue distributed in 2013 –14 .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3322